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Code enforcement fines certified

Port St. LucieDec 17, 20252 min read

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The Special Magistrate certified fines and liens for code violations after finding several properties remained out of compliance, including cases where property owners did not appear.

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What this means

The hearing focused on code enforcement cases in which properties were still violating city rules. In several cases, the Special Magistrate found the owners had not fixed the violations and ordered fines to be set in liens, which means the city can collect the penalties through the property records. Some cases were postponed, one was abated, and a partial lien release request was heard so a non-violating property could be sold. No public comments were heard.

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Approved the November 19, 2025 hearing minutes.
Approved the agenda as published.
Granted or considered a partial release request tied to a lien affecting a non-violating property.
Postponed cases 32267, 32212, and 32036.
Abated case 31934.
Ordered a compliance deadline of January 27, 2026 for case 31924 at 5385 NW Rugby Dr.
Certified fines and administrative costs for multiple cases where respondents did not appear and violations remained unresolved.
Set fines to be recorded as liens for the listed no-show cases.

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Special Magistrate Hearing

Dec 17, 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
Approval of Hearing Minutes November 19th, 2025
Late Abatements and/or Postponements
Approval of Agenda
Introduction of Cases
Case Presentations to Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Hear Case Presentations to Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Case Presentations to 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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Code enforcement fines certified

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