Board extends deadline for homeowner to repair pool screening, offers temporary help

The Town of Lake Clarke Shores Code Enforcement Board on Tuesday granted an extension and offered temporary help to a homeowner cited for an unscreened pool enclosure.

The item, listed as Case 2026-189, was presented by the code officer, who said the respondent had been communicating with staff and had obtained estimates to repair screening panels. The respondent, who identified herself at the hearing as Susan Towning, told the board she cannot pay for full repairs until she receives her next monthly check and that she has scheduled contractors to begin repairs the following week.

Board members discussed temporary measures to reduce health and safety risk, including covering open panels with plastic or installing spare temporary fencing. One board member volunteered to arrange temporary fencing and another offered to help coordinate a neighborly fix so the home would not remain exposed while the permanent repairs are completed.

After discussion, the board found the respondent in violation of the cited code sections and amended the order to extend the compliance date. The board set a compliance deadline of July 15, 2026, and scheduled a final assessment hearing for July 29, 2026. The board emphasized that a temporary measure that eliminates the public-safety element (the "public nuisance" code section) would help avoid immediate fines while allowing time for a permanent repair.

Next steps: the code officer will inspect the property after the temporary fix or the scheduled repairs and report back at the July meeting if further enforcement is necessary.