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Code enforcement fines and deadlines set

Port St. LucieNov 19, 20252 min read

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The Special Magistrate found multiple Port St. Lucie properties remained in violation of City code, set compliance deadlines in some cases, and certified fines and costs in others. One case resulted in a $100-per-day fine up to $10,000 plus $510 in administrative costs; another carried a $25-per-day fine up to $2,500 plus $335 in costs.

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This hearing dealt with property and building code violations at several Port St. Lucie addresses. In some cases, the Special Magistrate gave owners time to fix the problems; in others, the Magistrate ruled the violations continued and ordered fines and administrative costs. The biggest penalty noted in the minutes was $100 per day, up to $10,000, plus $510 in costs. No public comments were heard.

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Several cases were postponed: 32164, 32211, 32270, 32248, and 32229.
Several cases were abated: 32191, 32252, 32165, 31851, and 31999.
Case 32245 at 481 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. remained in violation and was fined $100 per day, up to $10,000, plus $510 in administrative costs.
Case 31965 at 192 NW Central Park Plz remained in violation and was fined $25 per day, up to $2,500, plus $335 in administrative costs.
The minutes state that some cases without parties present had compliance dates issued and that fines and administrative costs were requested or certified for additional listed cases.

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Nov 19, 2025, 9:00 AMCity Hall, Council Chamberscompleted

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Meeting Called to Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Swearing in Code Specialist and/or Building Investigators
Approval of Minutes
Late Abatements and/or Postponements
Approval of Agenda
Introduction of Cases
Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Hear Case Presentations to Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Determine Compliance with City Code and Imposition of a Fine
Hear Case Presentations to Determine Compliance with City Code and Imposition of a Fine
How Parties are Notified
Introduction of Cases Without Parties Present
Public to be Heard
Adjourn
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Notice: No stenographic record by a certified court reporter will be made of the foregoing meeting. Accordingly, if a person decides to appeal any decision made by the City Council, board, agency, or commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (F.S. 286.0105)

Code enforcement fines and deadlines set

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