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Fort Pierce special magistrate dismisses sign citation, issues 30–60 day compliance orders across dozens of code cases
Summary
At a June 18 Fort Pierce special magistrate hearing, a sign citation against a dealership was dismissed after signs were removed. The magistrate issued compliance orders on multiple property-maintenance and parking cases — typically 30–60 days to cure, with fines (commonly $250/day) to begin if violations persist.
The Fort Pierce special magistrate hearing on June 18, 2024, reviewed a docket of code-enforcement and parking cases and issued a mix of dismissals, compliance orders and reduced penalties.
The most prominent early decision dismissed a sign citation at 2777 South U.S. Highway 1 after the city’s code officer testified she removed 20 signs from the right-of-way and presented time-stamped photographs. The Special Magistrate said, "I'm gonna dismiss it," noting the respondent acted promptly after being notified and removed the signs. The city had initially cited 22 signs on its summary sheet but staff corrected the record to 20 signs on the citation itself.
The hearing covered several residential and commercial maintenance cases. In a property case involving 11240 Bennet Drive, trustee Mary Susan Nunn told the magistrate the property is part of a complicated estate and that the trust lacks funds for…
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