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Code enforcement lien relief

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.

Public comments (5)

SupportiveNicholas Molero HeronOct 13, 2026

Described watching his brother spend five years and over $100,000 correcting a prior owner's violations and asked the board to amend code section 1.98B so innocent, compliant owners can get full fine relief.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 25:37 →
SupportiveSusan MalzoniOct 13, 2026

The mother of Roderick Molero asked the board to amend the rules so the magistrate can grant a total fine release in truly exceptional cases like her son's.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 28:15 →
SupportiveJoseph El GiulioOct 13, 2026

A wetlands professional representing Mr. Molero said the county has already issued the dredge-and-fill permit and preserve management plan, and asked the board to be 'kind' — money freed from the fine would go into restoration.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 31:27 →
SupportiveRoderick MoleroOct 13, 2026

Explained his family bought the ag-zoned homestead in 2021 with a violation dating to 2009, spent $100,000+ achieving compliance confirmed in March 2026, yet still faces a ~$1.5 million lien blocking financing, and asked the board to advance the amendment.

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 34:25 →
SupportiveCarl CasperOct 13, 2026

A 40-year Ag Ranchette neighbor vouched for Molero and said history shows the county has dismissed worse violations for innocent owners — 'compliance, not punishment.'

Board of County Commissioners — October 13, 2026 · 37:49 →