Special Magistrate 07-16-2026 1:30 PM

The City of Delray Beach held a Special Magistrate hearing on July 16, 2026, focusing primarily on code enforcement cases involving property violations. The meeting addressed multiple cases where property owners were found in violation of city codes related to landscape maintenance, outside storage, building maintenance, permits, and historic preservation requirements. The magistrate granted various compliance deadlines ranging from 30 to 90 days and imposed potential daily fines up to $1,000 for non-compliance. Several cases involved requests for lien reductions due to financial hardship or procedural issues. The meeting included detailed discussions on permit approvals, site plan compliance, and historic preservation board decisions, emphasizing the need for property owners to obtain proper permits and bring properties into compliance to avoid fines or liens. No new contracts, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this session.