Code enforcement fine reductions and daily fines
Summary
The magistrate cut decades-old fines down to $2,500 for owners who came prepared, but slammed daily fines of $75 to $200 on absent owners. Blighted and unpermitted properties across Wards 2-5 are on the clock to fix up or keep accruing.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fines reduced from up to $75,000 to $2,500 for some owners, while others face fines of up to $200 a day until compliance.
Property owners who showed up and complied get relief; neighbors near problem properties benefit as cleanup deadlines now apply.
Owners who skipped the hearing now face mounting daily fines.
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