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Seminole County magistrate extends compliance deadlines, continues cases and sets fines in routine enforcement hearing
Summary
At an Aug. 14, 2025 special magistrate hearing, the magistrate reviewed more than a dozen Seminole County code-enforcement cases — extending several compliance deadlines, continuing others for additional review, finding violations for absent respondents and warning of daily fines for noncompliance.
The Seminole County special magistrate on Aug. 14, 2025 reviewed multiple code-enforcement cases involving unpermitted construction, electrical work and unpaid permit fees and issued a series of extensions, continuances and penalty warnings.
The magistrate opened the session by explaining the hearing process and reminding respondents that the county presents its case first; respondents may then offer evidence and witnesses. The magistrate reiterated the possible penalties for violations, including fines of up to $250 per day for first-time offenses and higher daily penalties for repeat violations.
County building-division staff led most presentations. Ruth Goldstein of the Building Division and Inspector Brent Griffin described the evidence and permit histories in each matter, citing Seminole County Code, chapter 40, appendix A, section 105.1 where applicable. Common issues included installation of unpermitted…
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