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Code violation fines and deadlines set

Port St. LucieMar 11, 20262 min read

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The Special Magistrate found several properties in violation of City code, set compliance deadlines for some cases, and certified fines in at least one resolved case.

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The hearing focused on code enforcement cases in Port St. Lucie. Some properties were given new deadlines to fix violations, while one case already in compliance still resulted in a fine and administrative costs being assessed. In one housing-related case, the magistrate ordered a compliance deadline of March 18, 2026 and a daily fine of $50 if the violation continues after that date, up to $5,000, plus $411 in administrative costs. Another case received a compliance deadline of May 15, 2026, and if it is still out of compliance the City may bring it back for another hearing.

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Noted late abatements/postponements: case 25-18042 was postponed; BT-25-00775, 25-18302, and 26-00175 were abated.
Case 26-00843 at 332 NW Dorchester St remained in violation; compliance deadline set for March 18, 2026, with a $50 daily fine after that date up to $5,000 and $411 in administrative costs.
Case 25-09748 at 207 SW Port St Lucie Blvd remained in violation; compliance deadline set for May 15, 2026.
Case 25-10038 at 2138 SW Janette Ave was found back in compliance; a $225 fine for the November 17 abatement and $411 in administrative costs were certified.
Several business tax and code violation cases without parties present were read into the record and given compliance deadlines or further hearing procedures as noted in the minutes.

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Special Magistrate Hearing

Mar 11, 2026, 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
Hear Approval of Minutes for 10/1/2025, 10/15/2025 and 11/12/2025 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
Vacant Lot Certification of Fines
Hear Vacant Lot Certification of Fines Cases and Approve the Staff Recommendation
Determine Violation
Hear Case Presentations to Determine Violation of City Code and Set Compliance Deadline
Modification Requests
Hear Modification 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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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 violation fines and deadlines set

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