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Fort Pierce orders repairs and permit compliance at two Slimane properties; owner given 30 days
Summary
The special magistrate found remaining violations at 610 and 702 North Sixth Street and ordered the owner to repair parking potholes and either remove or permit a shipping container within 30 days; other cited violations were recorded as corrected prior to the hearing.
The special magistrate on Oct. 2 found remaining code violations at two properties owned by Hamid Slimane and ordered prompt corrective steps.
At 610 North Sixth Street the city said the only continuing violation was deteriorated sidewalks and driveways (potholes) and entered photographs into evidence. Owner Hamid Slimane confirmed the site operates like a motel and acknowledged occupancy. He asked for 60 days to complete repairs, but staff recommended 30 days to repair or determine if a permit is required. The magistrate found that IPMC 302.3 (sidewalks and driveways) remained and ordered the owner to address the potholes within 30 days or request an extension; staff noted repeat violations could lead to stricter enforcement.
At 702 North Sixth Street the city said all prior violations had been corrected except for an unpermitted storage/shipping container in violation of the allowed uses ordinance (section 125‑187). Slimane explained he has been using the container for years and is pursuing parcel combination in planning and zoning to align uses; staff said that regardless of planning status the container requires either a temporary or full permit or removal. The magistrate ordered Slimane to either remove the container or obtain a temporary construction/storage permit (or a full permit) within 30 days.
For both matters staff said the remaining issues must be resolved or the city may abate and assess costs to the property. The magistrate noted the 30‑day right to appeal for each decision.
