Mascotte public meetings in 2021

Code Enforcement Hearings

The Special Magistrate will conduct hearings regarding several code violations in Mascotte. The agenda includes reviews of cases involving weeds, abandoned vehicles, and missing building permits.

• Case No. 20-243 (500 W. Myers Blvd): weeds and abandoned/wrecked vehicles
• Case No. 21-178 (123 Florida Ave): building permit required
• Case No. 21-197 (451 E. Myers Blvd): building permit required and weeds
• Case No. 21-269 (ALT KEY 1460859): weeds
• Case No. 21-270 (ALT KEY 3896729): weeds

Code Enforcement Hearings

The City of Mascotte Special Magistrate will hold a public hearing on August 11, 2021, to adjudicate five new code enforcement cases. The agenda includes violations for unsafe dwellings, abandoned vehicles, weeds, living in an RV/camper, and unpermitted portable storage units. No specific fines or penalties are listed in the agenda text, only the alleged violations and property addresses.

• Case 21-000004 at 350 Betty Ln: Violation for unfit or unsafe dwelling or structure (Sec 5-114)
• Case 20-000243 at 500 W Myers Blvd: Violations for abandoned vehicles and weeds (Art V Ch 13 Sec 13-87; Chap 5 Art II Sec 5-37)
• Case 21-000154 at Parcel 142224030000A00700: Violations for living in RV/Camper and missing building permit (Art III Sec 3.11; Art III Sec 3.21)
• Case 20-000215 at Parcel 102224040000000100: Violation for unfit or unsafe dwelling or structure (Sec 5-114)
• Case 21-000189 at 622 E Myers Blvd: Violations for unpermitted portable storage units and missing building permit (Art V Sec 5.18; Art III Sec 3.21)

At the August 11, 2021 special magistrate hearing, the magistrate found three properties in violation of city codes. For each case, the property owner was ordered to pay $45.63 in city costs, with deadlines for compliance and potential daily fines if not corrected. The hearing was procedural and focused on these specific violations.

• Found property in violation of building permit regulations (Case 21-000154), ordered $45.63 costs by Sept 3, 2021
• Found property in violation of unfit/unsafe dwelling (Case 20-000215), ordered $45.63 costs, $25/day fine after 60 days if not corrected
• Found property in violation of unfit/unsafe structure (Case 21-000126), ordered $45.63 costs by Sept 24, 2021, $25/day fine if not corrected

Code Enforcement Hearings

The Mascotte Special Magistrate will hold code enforcement hearings on May 12, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers. The agenda includes three cases: two for building permit violations and one for parking regulations. The proceedings are open to the public, with accommodations for ADA and appeal procedures noted.

• Case No. 20-000076 – 27 Lake View Ct. – building permit required (Zoning Sec. 3.21)
• Case No. 21-000013 – Alt Key:108131 – parking regulations in residential districts (Chap 22 Sec. 22-6)
• Case No. 21-000007 – 475 Midway Ave. – building permit required (Zoning Sec. 3.21)

The special magistrate heard three code enforcement cases. One parking violation was dismissed, while two building permit violations were upheld with fines and deadlines. The property owner in one case did not attend the hearing.

• Found property at North Sunset Ave NOT in violation of parking regulations (Sec. 22-6(b))
• Found property in Case No. 20-000076 in violation of building permit requirement; ordered $45.63 in costs, permit within 30 days, $25/day fine after 60 days if not compliant
• Found property at 475 Midway Ave in violation of building permit requirement; ordered $45.63 in costs, permit within 45 days, $20/day fine until compliance

Code Enforcement Hearings

The Mascotte Special Magistrate will hold code enforcement hearings on April 14, 2021, to address new and old cases involving building permit violations, prohibited animals, and fence maintenance. The agenda includes two new cases and three old business cases, with no other substantive items.

• Case 19-349: 445 Four Seasons Ave – building permit required (Zoning 3.21)
• Case 20-272: 54 Bay Ridge Loop – building permit required (Zoning 3.21)
• Case 20-276: 40 Lake Jackson Dr – horses, cows, swine, poultry prohibited (Chap IV Art 1 Sec 4-1)
• Case 20-314: Alt Key 3360702 – fence maintenance (Art V Sec 5.12)
• Case 20-312: 811 Myers Blvd – fence maintenance (Art V Sec 5.12)

The Special Magistrate hearing addressed four code enforcement cases. The magistrate found properties in violation for unpermitted work and for keeping chickens and ducks, ordering compliance within 45 days and daily fines. Two fence maintenance cases were closed after property owners came into compliance.

• Case 20-272: Found violation for unpermitted structure; 45 days to comply, $25/day fine, $45.63 fees owed (Ana Aparicio)
• Case 19-349: Found violation for unpermitted work; 45 days to comply, $25/day fine, double permit fee required (Julio Zamarripa)
• Case 20-276: Found violation for chickens/ducks at 40 Lake Jackson Drive; $25/day fine retroactive to Feb 10, 2021, lien placed
• Case 20-314: Fence maintenance violation resolved; no further action
• Case 20-312: Fence maintenance violation at 811 Myers Blvd resolved; no further action

Code Enforcement Hearings

The Special Magistrate will hold code enforcement hearings on February 10, 2021, to address seven cases involving property maintenance, building permits, prohibited animals, and cleanliness violations. The agenda includes only new business items; no decisions are specified in the agenda text.

• Case 20-314: Fence maintenance violation (Art. V Sec 5.12)
• Case 20-312: 811 Myers Blvd – fence maintenance violation
• Case 20-077: 601 Palmetto Dr – building permit required
• Case 20-276: 40 Lake Jackson Dr – prohibited animals (horses, cows, swine, poultry)
• Case 20-330: 515 Wildwood Ave – building permit, abandoned vehicles, rubbish accumulation

The Special Magistrate heard seven code enforcement cases, finding violations at six properties and compliance at one. Property owners were given 10-30 days to correct issues, with $25 per day fines for non-compliance, and each was ordered to pay $45.63 in fees. One case (601 Palmetto Drive) was found in compliance after the fence was removed.

• 515 Wildwood Ave: 10 days to comply with building permit violation, $25/day fine (owner present)
• 622 Myers Blvd: 30 days to comply with expired building permits, $25/day fine (owners present)
• 34 Talbot Ave: 10 days to comply with building permit and cleanliness violations, $25/day fine
• 32 Talbot Ave: 10 days to comply with general cleanliness violation, $25/day fine; building permit violation resolved
• Parcel 152224000200007600: 15 days to comply with fence maintenance violation, $25/day fine
• 811 Myers Blvd: 15 days to comply with fence maintenance violation, $25/day fine
• 40 Lake Jackson: 10 days to comply with prohibited animals violation, $25/day fine
• 601 Palmetto Drive: Found in compliance, $45.63 fees ordered