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Resident who cut a dead tree told to apply for after-the-fact permit; citation reduced to $80 administration fee
Summary
A Homestead resident who cut down a dead tree at her property said she did not know a permit was required; the special master advised applying for an after-the-fact permit, connected the resident to Development Services staff, waived the one-time ticket and imposed an $80 administration fee.
Special Master Karen Jenkins addressed a civil citation on April 2 for removal of a tree without a permit at 366 Southeast 7th Court, hearing testimony from Miriam Kerner and her husband, Don Kerner.
Kerner said the tree was dead and posed a hazard; she said she attempted to obtain guidance but was uncertain about after-the-fact permit…
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