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Palm Beach Fines Nelson and Claudia Peltz $250 a Day for Unpermitted Padel Court

A Jan. 14 Town Council hearing will determine if the couple’s special‑exception request legalizes the court.

Overview

  • The Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board unanimously voted on Nov. 20 to impose a $250 daily fine retroactive to Oct. 30.
  • Town records showed $6,750 due by Nov. 25 and about $8,250 by Dec. 1, with the total continuing to climb until removal or approval.
  • Officials said the couple had a 2024 permit for a concrete slab that was later turned into a padel court without required review.
  • In October the board levied a $150 administrative fee and set an Oct. 30 compliance deadline after the Peltzes did not attend the meeting.
  • If the council grants a special exception, the couple can seek a fine reduction, though a nearby 2024 padel‑court request was denied over noise concerns.