Unpermitted generator safety hazard on Biscayne Bay Terrace
Summary
Resident Robert Waxman says a neighbor's unpermitted generator and electrical box — touching his hedge near three bedrooms — is a fire hazard that's gone unenforced for years despite fines and a magistrate ruling. Staff agreed to revisit enforcement options with the city attorney.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Accumulating code enforcement fines (reported $100-$500/day) have not resolved the violation.
Waxman's household if enforcement is finally effective; potentially other residents with long-running violations.
The Waxman family lives next to what they describe as an electrical fire hazard.
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