Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing | April 1, 2026

The Code Compliance Special Magistrate Hearing for the City of West Palm Beach held on April 1, 2026, focused primarily on enforcement of building and code violations across various properties. City code enforcement officers presented cases involving unpermitted construction, failure to obtain necessary inspections, landscape maintenance issues, and delinquent rental licenses. The magistrate reviewed evidence, including photographs and testimony, and issued rulings that typically granted property owners a compliance period ranging from 15 to 180 days, after which daily fines ranging from $50 to $100 could be imposed for non-compliance. Several cases involved requests for fine reductions or payment plans, with the magistrate occasionally granting significant reductions contingent on timely payment. No new contracts, procurements, or budget allocations were discussed during the hearing.