Special Magistrate Hearing Meeting

TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA SPEACIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE HEARING Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:00 AM TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS AGENDA Violation Hearing 1. Case No. #: 22030002 Owner: SARFAR IRREVOCABLE TRUST 15427 San Diego Dr Loxahatchee Groves, Florida 33470 Violation(s): 1. BTR ARTICLE V. - LOCAL BUSINESS TAX; Sec. 22-117. - Evidence of operating a business or profession. Sec. 22-117. - Evidence of operating a business or profession. The fact that any person represents himself as being engaged in any business, occupation, or profession for which a business tax receipt is required shall be evidence of the liability of such person to pay for a business tax receipt, regardless of whether such person actually transacts any business. Displaying a sign or advertisement indicating the conduct of a business or profession at any given location or advertising a business or profession in the classified section of the telephone directory or town directory or other media shall be prima facie evidence that such person is holding himself out to the public as being engaged in a business or profession. Any part of a business also constitutes the operation of a business (i.e., storage yard for contractor's office that may be off-site). Any business or part thereof must be in accordance with zoning regulations. ULDC Section 45-010(A) - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE. (A) It shall be the responsibility of all property owners in the Town to maintain their property free of uncontained litter, garbage, non-vegetative debris, and trash. 2. Permit Requirements PART I - ADMINISTRATION AND DEFINITIONS, Article 05 - ADMINISTRATION AND LEGAL PROVISIONS; Section 05-040(A-B). - Permits required, expiration of permits and development orders. Section 05-040(A-B). - Permits required, expiration of permits and development orders. (A)It shall be unlawful to use, erect, move, or otherwise alter a building, structure, or part thereof; or to use, clear, fill, excavate, move, pave, grade, or otherwise alter land or water unless a permit consistent with all applicable provisions of the ULDC shall have been first obtained for such work, with the following exceptions, which will not require a permit:(1)Maintenance of existing driveways;(2)Removal of invasive exotic trees;(3)Filling sinkholes and rebuilding washout areas near drainage structures;(4)Excavating to enhance drainage;(5)Excavating existing ponds to a depth not to exceed 12 feet solely for the purpose of removing debris and muck. (B)Any permit or development order issued pursuant to this section shall be valid for a period of 180 days from the date of issuance unless a different expiration is otherwise provided for within this Code for a specific permit or development. 3. Property Maintenance Article 45 - PROPERTY MAINTENANCE; Section 45-010(A). - Duty to maintain property. Section 45-010. - Duty to maintain property. (A) It shall be the responsibility of all property owners in the Town to maintain their property free of uncontained litter, garbage, non-vegetative debris and trash. 1|Page  TOWN OF LOXAHATCHEE GROVES, FLORIDA SPEACIAL MAGISTRATE CODE COMPLIANCE HEARING Wednesday, April 27, 2022 9:00 AM TOWN HALL COMMISSION CHAMBERS Adjournment Please be advised that if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need to ensure that a verbatim record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based. The Town neither provides nor prepares such record. Persons who need an accommodation in order to attend or participate in this meeting should contact the Town Clerk at 561-793-2418 at least 5 days prior to the meeting in order to request such assistance. 2|Page