Code Enforcement Citations FAQs

I received a code enforcement citation. What are my options?

• Correct the violation and pay the civil penalty within 10 days of the date of issuance of the citation; or
• Appeal the citation within 10 days of the date of issuance of the citation by requesting an administrative hearing in front of the Code Enforcement Board to challenge the decision of the code enforcement officer.

How do I pay my citation?

Pay the full amount of the citation by mailing a check or money order to the Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Attn: Citation, 1701 Barbados Rd, Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406, or pay by debit or credit card by calling Town Hall at (561) 964-1515. If you mail your payment, write the case number on the check or money order. You will also be asked for the case number if you pay by debit or credit card over the phone.

How do I appeal my citation?

You must request an administrative hearing before the Code Enforcement Board in writing and mail it to the Code Enforcement Recording Clerk, 1701 Barbados Rd, Lake Clarke Shores, FL 33406. Written requests must be received within ten (10) days of issuance of the citation. Please note your case number on your written request, your phone number, your email address, and provide a brief description of the reasons of your appeal. The clerk will then contact you within 10 days of receipt of the request to set a hearing date for your appeal. Hearings must be conducted within 90 days of receipt of the request.

What happens if I don’t pay or appeal the citation within 10 days?

You will be deemed to have waived your right to contest the citation and judgment may be entered against you for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty.

What should I bring to the Code Enforcement Board Hearing?

Bring any evidence supporting your appeal of the citation.

What will happen during the Code Enforcement Board Hearing?

The Town has the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence a violation of the code section cited. If the Code Enforcement Board affirms the issuance of the citation, the violator shall pay the fine prescribed in the citation within 15 days of rendition of the Order by the Code Enforcement Board. If the violator does not pay the fine, the Order will be recorded in the public records and constitute a lien on the real and personal property of the violator. If the lien remains unpaid 3 months after the recording, the Town may foreclose or execute on the lien.