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Daytona Beach magistrate hears dozens of code cases, sets compliance deadlines and fines
Summary
The special magistrate reviewed dozens of code-enforcement cases on June 9, 2026, finding many properties in non-compliance, setting staggered compliance deadlines (commonly July 8 or Aug. 5) and imposing fines for repeat violations. Several cases were amended to allow additional time for remediation.
Special Magistrate Robert Riggio opened a June 9 special magistrate proceeding for Daytona Beach and walked attendees through the three-stage enforcement sequence—determination of compliance, a potential fine hearing and lien/levy actions—encouraging owners to work with inspectors to resolve violations.
The hearing covered dozens of properties, with inspectors reporting recurring problems such as outside storage, unpermitted work, damaged roofing, peeling paint and trash on vacant lots. The magistrate issued a mix of findings: many respondents were found non-compliant and given specific cure dates (commonly July 8, 2026, or August 5, 2026), some cases were amended to allow additional time for permit work, and a handful of properties were ordered fined where recurring problems persisted.
"If you think you're in compliance, let your inspectors know," Magistrate Riggio told those present, urging communication to speed case closures. City inspectors repeatedly urged owners and representatives to stay in contact and to schedule re-inspections promptly once repairs are made.
Notable administrative outcomes included an order withdrawing the Boyd Management LLC case after inspectors confirmed the eviction of unauthorized occupants, amended orders granting additional time for construction-related completions at multiple hotel and rental properties, and the scheduling of progress-report hearings for properties with complex remediation needs such as structural repairs or pest infestation.
The hearing also included multiple lien- and fine-related decisions: staff recommended and the magistrate approved fines where properties showed persistent, long-standing violations, and staff agreed in two lien-review cases to waive recorded liens to facilitate active remediation and redevelopment.
The hearing was adjourned at 12:04 p.m.; the magistrate set return dates for cases needing reinspection or fine consideration and emphasized that faster, documented progress reduces the chance of fines or liens.
