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North Miami magistrate sets deadlines, fines for businesses and building-permit violations
Summary
At a March 4 code compliance hearing, Special Magistrate Jose Smith adjudicated multiple cases: several businesses were ordered to obtain business tax receipts and certificates of use within 30 days, operators and contractors were given 60-day windows to secure permits, and ongoing fines were ratified for repeat noncompliance.
Special Magistrate Jose Smith adjudicated a slate of code-enforcement cases on March 4, 2026, issuing compliance deadlines and daily fines for businesses operating without business tax receipts (BTRs), certificates of use (CUs) or proper permits.
Co-compliance Officer Jonathan Listry and Code Officer Shannon Sanders summarized repeated compliance sweeps and re-inspections dating from 2023 and 2025 that left multiple businesses without required licenses or with after-the-fact permit applications under review. Rafael Padron from the Business Tax Receipt office explained that several operators had changed corporate names on Sunbiz and needed new BTRs and CUs before they could be lawfully released.
Key adjudications and deadlines issued by the magistrate included: - Bond Soul Retail Store (13130 NW 7th Ave): found in violation for missing BTR and CU; 30 days to obtain BTR (April 12); $250/day fine if not abated. - Quickstop (17th Avenue): granted 60 days (May 18) to obtain BTR and CU because name-change and county steps were needed; $250/day fine for noncompliance. - H&M Barber Shop (Gator property): repeated noncompliance since 2023; magistrate set a 30-day compliance deadline (April 12) for BTR/CU; $500/day fine for continued violations. Officer Listry noted images suggesting the presence of gambling machines; the magistrate said gambling is not authorized under the barber-shop CU. - Future Cuts (1306 NE 125th St): operator was cited for operating with an inactive business registration and lapsed licensing; 30 days to comply (April 12); $500/day fine if unresolved. - 1260 NE 122nd Terrace (carport enclosure): after-the-fact permit application under review; contractor Roberto Nelson was given 60 days (May 18) to secure permits and approvals; $350/day fine to resume if not completed. - 12040 West Dixie Highway (driveway/land-development): tenant and owner told to work with zoning to reduce driveway coverage and meet setbacks; 60 days to resolve and obtain permits; $350/day fine thereafter. - Empire Legacy Management and Castello cases (previous adjudications): magistrate ratified continuing fines where compliance remained unmet ($250 or $350/day as previously set) until the properties come into compliance. - Miami Beach Recording Studios / NMBB Partners LLC: delinquent fees paid, CU application under preliminary review; given 30 days (April 12) to complete compliance; $250/day fine if not resolved.
The magistrate repeatedly urged property owners and association boards to communicate with code officers and the planning/zoning division to resolve technical plan comments rather than letting issues linger. He warned that failure to comply with permit or licensing deadlines would trigger daily monetary penalties and potential liens on properties.
Next steps: named operators and property owners must secure BTRs, CUs or building and zoning permits by the magistrate's deadlines or face continuing fines and further enforcement actions.
