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Hearing officer enters $70 affidavit against Port Charlotte RV resident, clarifies governor's storm guidance doesn't override setbacks

Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate · June 4, 2025
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Summary

A Port Charlotte homeowner who told the magistrate he is living in an RV after Hurricane Ian was assessed a one‑day $70 affidavit of noncompliance. He cited the governor's post‑storm guidance allowing temporary occupancy, but the hearing officer said those orders do not supersede local zoning setbacks and set a 90‑day reinspection.

The hearing officer found that the property at 1550 Harmony Drive remained out of compliance with a prior magistrate order and entered a one‑day affidavit of noncompliance for $70.

Respondent Dale E. Smith told the magistrate he has been living in an RV and cited post‑storm guidance issued by the governor, saying he believed he could…

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