Sandy Ridge Investments requests time to finish permit work; magistrate ties review to June hearing

At the March 25 hearing, the magistrate addressed case EN208 concerning Sandy Ridge Investments (2261 South Flagler), where interior residential repairs after a flood had been performed without the required permit.

Counsel (Smith of Copco Law Firm) said the owner purchased the home in April 2025 and retained an engineer and then a contractor; after contractor changes and an engineering delay the permit was pulled only the day before the hearing. Counsel asked for time to return with a progress report and a timeline for completing work and compliance paperwork.

City building staff said the work required permits and that obtaining the permit after notice generally triggers enhanced fees. The magistrate and parties discussed a 30- to 90-day timeline; the magistrate favored setting a reporting point that coincides with the scheduled June hearing so the record would be clear. Counsel agreed to coordinate with building officials and the assigned inspector to keep the case moving.

The magistrate said an order would be issued documenting the continuance and that staff would monitor progress and notify the court if further enforcement was necessary.