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County attorney proposes citation ordinance to speed penalties for repeat code violators
Summary
Hendry County’s attorney presented a draft ordinance to let code enforcement issue citations (initial fine $250) adjudicated by a special magistrate and to escalate fines for repeat violations, aiming to deter habitual offenders; board asked staff to refine operational details before returning for a vote.
County Attorney Matt Rollerson asked the Board of County Commissioners for direction on a draft ordinance to change how code‑enforcement citations are handled, saying the proposed updates would route citation appeals to the county’s special magistrate and create an effective tool for repeat violators.
Rollerson described the operational intent: issues that create immediate public‑safety concerns or are irreparable would still allow rapid action, but for…
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