Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oakland Park public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in zoning
3235 North Dixie Highway — vandalism, zoning conflicts, and unpermitted work
Multiple property owners found out the hard way that work done without permits carries fines of $150-$250 a day. One owner said a contractor handed her fake approved permits, and the magistrate urged her to report it to code enforcement and the sheriff. The big lien on the Parkcrest apartments came from exactly this kind of unpermitted work.
Unpermitted air conditioning installations at 95 NE 41st Street
Multiple property owners found out the hard way that work done without permits carries fines of $150-$250 a day. One owner said a contractor handed her fake approved permits, and the magistrate urged her to report it to code enforcement and the sheriff. The big lien on the Parkcrest apartments came from exactly this kind of unpermitted work.
Potential historical designation of Brick Smokestack Structure
The board planned to discuss research and possible historical designation of the Brick Smokestack Structure at 3000 NE 12th Terrace. A designation could protect the structure and affect how it can be altered or redeveloped.