Unpermitted construction enforcement
Summary
Three separate properties — in Lake Mary, Oviedo and Sanford — are cited for construction work done without county permits. The cases show the county tracking down unpermitted work across the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Aug 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Owners may face permit fees, correction costs, and fines.
Residents generally, through consistent enforcement of building and zoning standards.
The cited property owners, who must bring work into permit compliance or face fines.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — November 12, 2026
Three separate properties — in Lake Mary, Oviedo and Sanford — are cited for construction work done without county permits. The cases show the county tracking down unpermitted work across the county.
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — August 13, 2026
Two commercial property owners were ordered to get permits issued by September 14 or face daily fines — both said hired contractors let permits lapse. Cases originated from building department referrals dating to 2024-2025.
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — April 9, 2026
A single-family house at 195 W. Main Street was converted to a duplex and listed for rent in a zone that doesn't allow multifamily. The owners, who didn't show up, must convert it back or get rezoned — which isn't possible in the current category — by April 24.
Code Enforcement Special Magistrate — March 12, 2026
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