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Magistrate gives owners 30 days to repair deteriorated fence at Fort Pierce property
Summary
Special Magistrate Heather De Bevec ordered owners of 1003 Egret Avenue to repair a leaning, deteriorating fence within 30 days or face a $100-per-day fine; owners said they had already removed rotted panels and were replacing them.
Special Magistrate Heather De Bevec on Sept. 16 found a violation at 1003 Egret Avenue and ordered the property owners to repair a leaning and deteriorating fence within 30 days.
The case (CE2025-308) alleged a violation of IPMC 302.7 (accessory structures). Officers presented dated photographs and a copy of the notice of violation. One officer testified that deteriorated panels had been removed and that owners were in the process of replacing them.
Owner Sujay Seda told the magistrate they had taken down the leaning portions and had supplies ready to complete the replacement. "We took it all down," Seda said, adding that "I already have some supplies ready to go."
Magistrate De Bevec said the court would change the city's original recommendation of 10 days to 30 days to allow the owners to finish replacement work. The magistrate ordered the repair within 30 days and warned that failure to comply would result in a $100-per-day fine; owners have 30 days to file an appeal.
Why this matters: The order enforces the city's property‑maintenance standards for accessory structures and clarifies the remedy timeline; the owners stated they were already taking remedial steps on the record.
Next steps: Owners must complete repairs or obtain compliance documentation within the 30-day period or face fines; the city retains authority to abate and assess costs if the violation persists.
