Miami Code Enforcement Board Meeting – March 5, 2026

The City of Miami Code Enforcement Board convened on March 5, 2026, to address a special matter on remand, several extension of time requests, and numerous code violation cases. The board heard cases involving short-term rentals, work without permits, failure to maintain properties, vacant/abandoned structures, and lack of certificates of use. Decisions included setting aside an irreparable harm fine, granting compliance periods of 3 to 120 days, and imposing per diem fines of $150 to $250.

Special Matter – Remand from Appellate Court

• Case 00063587, 3005 Washington Street: The board reviewed a remand order from the 11th Judicial Circuit concerning an irreparable harm fine previously assessed for a short-term rental violation. The city recommended setting aside the fine due to insufficient record. The board voted to set aside the irreparable harm fine; the original adjudication of guilty stands, and the property is in compliance.

Consent Calendar – Extension of Time

• Case 0010501, 3500 North Miami Avenue (page 145): The owner requested 90 days to complete a grease trap update. The board granted 120 days with a $250 per diem fine if not complied.

Hearings on Violations

• Case 0014359, 4500 Northwest 17th Avenue (page 80): Violation: work without a permit (air conditioning unit). The owner’s attorney initially pleaded not guilty but the board found guilt. Board found guilty, 120 days to comply, $150 per diem.
• Case 00147668, 2725 Southwest 19th Street (page 60): Violation: work without permit. Owner pleaded guilty, permit in review. Board granted 120 days, $150 per diem.
• Case 00139586, 2148 Northwest 17th Avenue (page 54): Violations: no CU, no BTR, work without permit. Owner pleaded guilty. Board granted 120 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00127567, 8315 Northeast Second Court (page 21): Violation: fence without permit. Owner pleaded guilty. Board granted 120 days, $150 per diem. Board noted senior citizen fee waiver options.
• Case 0014659, 7326 Biscayne Boulevard (page 69): Violations: no CU, no BTR, work without permit, historic approval needed. Owner pleaded guilty, lease termination underway. Board granted 120 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00146730, 3129 Southwest Ninth Street (page 8): Violations: no CU, no BTR, trash, fence permit. Owner pleaded guilty. Board granted 120 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00145905, 2195 Northwest 27th Avenue (page 128): Violations: no CU, no BTR, work without permit (carport, fence). Owner absent, heard in absentia. Board found guilty, 120 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00132867, 645 Northeast 82nd Terrace (page 28): Violations: work without permit (awning, wooden stairs). Owner pleaded guilty, permit in inspection phase. Board granted 120 days, $150 per diem.
• Case 00108180, 1025 Southwest 23rd Avenue (page 5): Violation: tree removal without permit. Owner pleaded guilty, explained they planted replacement trees. Board granted 120 days, $150 per diem.
• Case 00127886, 332 Northwest 34th Street (page 41): Violation: work without permit (windows, doors, fence). Owner pleaded guilty, permit in corrections. Board granted 120 days, $250 per diem (non-homestead).
• Case 00143161, 655 Northeast 83rd Lane (page 11): Violations: no CU, no BTR, work without permit (metal tent). Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days to comply, $250 per diem.
• Case 00143160, 611 Northeast 83rd Lane (page 16): Same owner, same violations. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00146451, 8450 East Dixie Highway (page 19): Violation: tree removal without permit, no appeal. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00148249, 1014 Northeast 84th Street (page 25): Violations: failure to register vacant structure, failure to maintain. Owner partially complied but not registered. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00148236, 1080 Northeast 83rd Street (page 32): Violations: vacant, blighted, unsecured. Owner registered but still blighted. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00122805, 800 Northeast 85th Street (page 46): Violations: no CU, no BTR, illegal remodeling. Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 0012894, 57 Northeast 75th Street (page 62): Violation: failure to maintain lot. Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00137540, 1942 Northwest 30th Street (page 66): Violations: failure to maintain lot, failure to register lot. Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00137982, 3138 Northwest 22nd Avenue (page 83): Violations: no CU, no BTR (apartment building). Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00150105, 4141 North Miami Avenue (page 86): Violation: graffiti. Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.
• Case 00114344, 8246 Northeast Second Court (page 91): Violations: work without permit (windows, doors, driveway, fence). Owner partially complied (driveway permit). Board found guilty, 3 days, $150 per diem (homestead).
• Case 00142971, 2286 Northwest 35th Street (page 133): Violations: failure to maintain property, work without permit, landscaping. Owner absent. Board found guilty, 3 days, $250 per diem.

Key Outcomes

• The board set aside an irreparable harm fine on remand from the appellate court.
• Numerous properties were found guilty of code violations, with compliance deadlines ranging from 3 to 120 days and per diem fines of $150 to $250 depending on property type.
• Several cases were heard in absentia due to owner failure to appear.
• The board emphasized the process for requesting extensions of time before deadlines expire.
• One case (1157 Northwest First Street) was reset due to a change in ownership, to be re-noticed.