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Charlotte County magistrate hears dozens of code cases; fines, continuances, and 120‑day compliance windows ordered
Summary
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on June 4 reviewed dozens of properties damaged or altered after Hurricane Ian and for other code violations. The hearing produced a mix of one‑day fines (commonly $70), long‑term affidavits and several 30–180 day continuances to allow permit work or demolition; one property faces a $4,520 90‑day fine cycle.
The Charlotte County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on June 4 heard a large docket of cases ranging from high‑grass and junk‑like conditions to disputed zoning uses and unpermitted construction. The hearing officer opened by explaining that the county bears the burden to prove a violation and warned respondents, "Don't testify against yourself," before swearing in witnesses.
County officers presented inspections, photographs and permit histories across the docket. Common outcomes included entry of one‑day affidavits of noncompliance — typically a…
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