Fort Pierce special magistrate orders repairs, cleanups and fines in May 21 hearing

The Special Magistrate for the City of Fort Pierce on May 21 ordered property owners at multiple addresses to make repairs, remove outside storage and clear vegetation within set deadlines or face daily fines; several orders included instructions to obtain any required permits and noted a 30-day right to appeal.

The hearing addressed a series of short code-enforcement, lot-clearing, nuisance and parking cases. The magistrate repeatedly cited city code and the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) in finding violations and set compliance deadlines that ranged from seven days to 90 days depending on the case and whether building permits would be required.

CE2024-135, 1703 Miami Court — Owner listed as Anthony Frangelo (estate): The magistrate found violations for deteriorated window and door frames and exterior walls (cited as IPMC 304.13 and IPMC 304.6). The owner’s family representative, Wesley Frangelo, said probate to transfer the property is underway and that family members have been clearing and repairing what they can; he told the magistrate, “I’m getting the probate going and everything. I got my case all here. We’re gonna try to rehabilitate the entire house.” The magistrate granted 90 days to repair deteriorated window frames and doors, repair rotten wood throughout the house and obtain any necessary permits; failure to comply will result in a $100-per-day fine and the usual 30-day appeal period was stated.

CE2025-146, 3205 Kentucky Avenue — Owner: Idris Kineas: Code enforcement cited protective treatment violations (IPMC 304.2). The city recommended 15 days but the magistrate…