Miami Code Enforcement Board Meeting - May 7, 2026
Miami Code Enforcement Board Meeting - May 7, 2026
The Miami Code Enforcement Board met on May 7, 2026, at 9:15 AM to hear a series of code violation cases, including mitigation requests and contested hearings. The board elected new officers and adjudicated multiple cases involving fines, permits, and property maintenance.
Elections and Housekeeping
- The board elected Keon Williams as Chair and Javier Rodriguez as Vice Chair for both the Code Enforcement and Nuisance Abatement boards.
- Excused absences were granted for board members Juan Galan and Analfo Ramos.
Mitigation Cases (Fine Reductions)
- Tobacco Road Building (11 SW 7th St): Lien of $313,000 reduced to $15,000 (commercial minimum). The owner's tenant had caused the violation.
- 1790 SW 15th St: Lien of $56,250 reduced to $5,000 (residential minimum). The property had been demolished; violation was from prior owner.
- 3034 Oak Ave (condominium): Lien of $901,500 reduced to $15,000. New owners discovered the lien during closings.
- 5851 NW 17th Ave (vocational school): Lien of $344,500 reduced to $0 (unanimous vote) as the property is a nonprofit educational use.
- 1404 NW 60th St: Lien of $46,500 – case passed because of improper notice. The city attorney agreed to release the lien.
- 3609 SW 24th St: Lien of $438,500 reduced to $10,000 (single-family home, no homestead).
- 360 NE 55th St: Lien of $15,750 reduced to $3,150 (20% of lien). The owner had faced zoning issues delaying compliance.
To-Be-Heard Cases (Contested Violations)
- 1110 NW 50th St: Case closed as compliant before hearing.
- 1900 NW 35th St: Found guilty for replacing a fence and carport without permits. Granted 120 days to comply with a fine of $150/day thereafter.
- 170 NW 23rd St: Guilty – valet parking operation with debris. Granted 30 days with $250/day fine.
- 1302 NW 54th St: Guilty for interior remodeling without permit. Granted 120 days with $250/day fine; owner had since obtained a permit.
- 2940 South Federal Highway (three properties): Guilty – vacant, unsecured structures with trash, graffiti, and homeless activity. Neighbor William Lampole testified to problems since 2017. Board ordered 10 days to clean up and secure, with $250/day fine. Owner's representative cited health issues; board stressed immediate action.
- 2784 NW 4th St: Guilty – illegal efficiencies. Granted 120 days with $150/day fine.
- 3622 SW 13th Terrace: Guilty – windows/doors without permit. Granted 60 days with $250/day fine.
- 1601 NW 33rd Ave: Guilty – addition without permit. Granted 60 days with $250/day fine.
- 551 NW 60th St: Guilty – storage container and paving without permit. Owner cited furlough and family issues. Granted 120 days with $150/day fine.
- 3640 SW 13th St: Guilty – rental property violations. Granted 90 days with $250/day fine.
- 3199 SW 26th St: Guilty – carport without permit. Granted 120 days with $150/day fine.
- 2054 SW 1st St: Guilty (in absentia) – failure to maintain facade and dumping. Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 5830 SW 2nd Terrace: Guilty (in absentia) – junk and illegal units. Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 820 NW 29th Ave: Guilty (in absentia) – failure to maintain and register vacant structure. Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 461 NW 32nd Pl: Guilty (in absentia) – work without permit, debris, no address. Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 801 NW 29th Ave: Guilty (in absentia) – failure to maintain vacant lot. Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 2058 NW Miami Ct: Guilty (in absentia) – operating without certificate of use (perfume store). Granted 3 days with $250/day fine.
- 1130 NE 81st St: Rescheduled at owner's request (solid waste violation).
- 3701 Battersea Rd: Guilty – keeping roosters and chickens. Granted 3 days to remove with $150/day fine.
Key Outcomes
- The board elected new leadership for the upcoming term.
- Several liens were significantly reduced based on property type, compliance efforts, and hardship.
- Multiple property owners were granted extensions of time to obtain permits and correct violations, with daily fines set to run if compliance is not achieved.
- The board emphasized communication with inspectors and the availability of online extension requests.
- One case was dismissed due to improper notice, and the city attorney agreed to release the lien.
Meeting Transcript
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