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Fort Pierce hearing continued after removal of two live oaks at 1240 Carlton Court
Summary
A Fort Pierce code enforcement hearing on tree removal at 1240 Carlton Court was continued to June 4 so staff can inspect recently planted vegetation and recommend replacements; the city said two live oaks were removed and estimated fines range from $9,000–$15,250 per tree though the city proposed $5,000 per tree.
A Fort Pierce code enforcement hearing on removal of trees at 1240 Carlton Court was continued to June 4, 2025, after the respondent’s agent and city staff said replacement plantings are already on the property and staff should inspect them before a final fine is set.
The continuation came after city staff presented photographs and a notice of violation showing trees removed from the property and an urban forester described the trees as two live oaks and one exotic. Special Magistrate Jennifer Peschke said the matter should be continued so staff can assess what has been planted and then return with a remedy recommendation.
The city’s case file lists the matter as case number CE2025-167. A city code enforcement officer submitted photographs dated March 17, 2025, and a notice of violation; the packet also included an email and closing documents indicating the property…
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