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Code enforcement cases set fines and deadlines

Port St. LucieFeb 11, 20262 min read

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The Special Magistrate heard Port St. Lucie code and business tax cases, confirmed several violations, and imposed or certified compliance deadlines and fines in multiple matters. Some cases were abated before the hearing, while others were continued with deadlines for correction.

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The hearing focused on code enforcement and business tax violations in Port St. Lucie. In some cases, the city confirmed violations, set deadlines for property owners or businesses to correct them, and in at least one matter certified a daily fine of $125 up to a $50,000 maximum plus $411 in administrative costs. The magistrate also authorized the city to enter one property to correct health, safety, and welfare issues if the owner does not comply. Several cases were already abated, and a number of cases without parties present were given until February 18, 2026, to come into compliance.

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Approved the agenda as published.
Recorded several late abatements and postponements before hearings began.
Heard business tax cases and set compliance deadlines for multiple properties.
Certified a $125 per day fine, up to $50,000, plus $411 in administrative costs in one code case.
Authorized city entry to abate health, safety, and welfare violations in one case.
Gave several cases without parties present until February 18, 2026, to achieve compliance.

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Special Magistrate Hearing

Feb 11, 2026, 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
Late Abatements and/or Postponements
Approval of Agenda
Introduction of Cases
Business Tax
Hear Business Tax Case Presentations to Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Solid Waste Certification of Fines
Hear Solid Waste Certification of Fines Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Modification Requests
Hear Modification Requests 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
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
NOTICE: Anyone who requires a translator, auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a City of Port St. Lucie program, service, or activity, should contact the office of Natalie Cabrera, Human Resources Department, City of Port St. Lucie, City Hall Bldg. A, 121 S.W. Port St. Lucie Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34984-5099, as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event.
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Code enforcement cases set fines and deadlines

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