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County orders halt, resubmittal deadlines for multiple after‑the‑fact irrigation systems

Alachua County Code Enforcement Special Magistrate · November 6, 2025
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Summary

Alachua County environmental staff said Wawa and Celebration Point operate unapproved in‑ground irrigation systems installed before county approval; staff recommended discontinuing use until deficient applications are corrected and inspections passed, and sought administrative costs plus $100/day fines.

Alachua County environmental specialists told the magistrate that several commercial properties installed permanent in‑ground irrigation systems before filing or receiving county approval.

Rebecca Hoffman, a senior environmental specialist with the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD), said staff found unapproved permanent irrigation systems at a Wawa store on NW US‑441 and at Celebration Point. For both matters ACEPD staff recommended that respondents immediately discontinue use of the irrigation systems…

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