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Port St. Lucie magistrate sets mid-February cleanup deadlines, authorizes city abatement if properties remain in violation
Summary
Special Magistrate Kelly Rodriguez ordered owners of two Port St. Lucie properties to correct code violations by mid-February 2026 or face city-conducted abatement and later fines; one respondent, Michael Nelson, said he has hired a land-clearing company and expects to finish by Feb. 19.
Special Magistrate Kelly Rodriguez on the morning of the hearing ordered owners of two Port St. Lucie properties to remedy cited code violations by mid-February 2026 or face city abatement and potential fines.
The magistrate found violations at 250 Southwest Pagoda Terrace and 1111 Southwest Midland Lane after code officers presented inspection photos and violation notices. For the occupied property at 250 Southwest Pagoda Terrace, the city listed violations including high grass and weeds, accumulation of refuse, exterior-structure disrepair and unmaintained accessory structures. Code Officer Pico said a notice of violation was issued on 08/07/2025, the respondent was given until 08/17/2025 to comply, and a hearing notice was furnished on 01/15/2026 with posting of the property on 01/20/2026. Based on testimony, the magistrate found proper notice and that the violations exist, but…
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