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Code compliance cases approved

Port St. LucieAug 13, 20253 min read

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The Special Magistrate approved multiple code enforcement matters, including solid waste fines, code violation cases, vacant lot violations, and certification of fines, and signed orders in cases where proper notice was found.

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What this means

This hearing was mostly about city code enforcement. The Special Magistrate approved staff recommendations across several groups of cases, including solid waste violations, other code violations, vacant lot violations, and cases to certify fines. The minutes also say the magistrate signed orders for cases where parties were not present after notice requirements were met. For residents, that means property owners in violation may have to fix the issues and may face fines if they do not comply.

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Approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 cases.
Approved the agenda.
Found proper notice was achieved in solid waste certification of fines cases and signed the orders.
Found proper notice was achieved in code violation matters and signed the appropriate orders.
Set a compliance date of September 17, 2025 in one code violation case described in the minutes.
Signed orders for cases without parties present after the cases were read into the record.

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Special Magistrate Hearing

Aug 13, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamberscompleted

Agenda

Meeting Called to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Swearing in Code Specialist and/or Building Investigators
Approval of Minutes
Hear Approval of Minutes for 6/18/2025 Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Late Abatements and/or Postponements
Approval of Agenda
Introduction of Cases
Solid Waste Certification of Fines
Hear Solid Waste Certification of Fines Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Code Violations
Hear Code Violations Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Code Violations Special Requests
Hear Code Violations Special Requests Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Vacant Lot Violations
Hear Vacant Lot Violations Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Certification of Fines
Hear Certification of Fines Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Certification of Fines Special Requests
Hear Certification of Fines Special Requests Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
How Parties are Notified
Introduction of Cases Without Parties Present
Public to be Heard
Adjourn
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Code compliance cases approved

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