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West Palm Beach magistrate gives elderly homeowner 180 days to remove prohibited trees, finish minor repairs
Summary
In a May 1 code-enforcement hearing, Special Magistrate Amity Barnard gave homeowner Lee Hooks 180 days to remedy prohibited trees and remaining yard and edging issues or face a $100-per-day fine, citing the owner's age and progress toward compliance.
Special Magistrate Amity Barnard on May 1 gave homeowner Lee Hooks 180 days to correct code violations at his Westview Avenue property, citing both the remaining tree removals and the owner's efforts to come into compliance.
Code officer Kay Weaver told the magistrate she discovered violations at the property during a February inspection and later took reinspection photos showing partial compliance: pressure washing, painting and removal of…
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