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Fort Pierce special magistrate finds violations across multiple properties; most respondents given 60 days to obtain permits
Summary
At a Fort Pierce special magistrate hearing, the magistrate found violations in a series of code-enforcement cases and generally granted respondents 60 days to obtain required permits or face $250-per-day fines. Notable orders included a temporary stay of fine accrual for one owner while permits remain active and a payment schedule for accrued fines in a separate case.
Special Magistrate Jamie Burrow presided over a Fort Pierce code-enforcement hearing that resulted in findings of violation in a series of property cases and routine orders giving respondents 60 days to obtain the required permits and schedule inspections.
Why it matters: The hearing covered residential and commercial properties with violations ranging from expired electrical permits to fire-damaged exterior walls and habitability concerns. The magistrate’s orders—primarily 60-day cure periods and the threat of $250-per-day fines—are the city’s primary enforcement tool to compel permitting and repairs.
The city presented evidence in each case, typically investigator photographs and inspection reports. In most matters the city recommended the magistrate find a violation and grant 60 days to obtain permits, obtain required inspections and cure non-permitted work. The magistrate accepted the city’s evidence and entered orders consistent with those recommendations, reminding respondents of their 30-day right to appeal.
Notable outcomes
• 31 Barracuda Ave. (BV20250022831) and Sunfish Ave. (BV20250023369): City building inspector Logan Winn testified these Savannah Ridge LLC cases involved expired electrical permits; community manager Samantha Werner said no work was active. Magistrate Burrow found violations in both cases and gave respondents 60 days to obtain or renew permits and complete inspections, or face $250-per-day fines.
• 412 Farmers Market Rd. (BV202500251): Investigator Michael Waldrop reported the building sustained a fire; he recommended occupants vacate the structure until repairs are made and permits obtained. The property manager said the building is vacant and an engineering report and insurance settlement are in hand. The magistrate found a violation and ordered 60 days to obtain permits; the vacate recommendation remained in the record pending remedial work.
• Monterey Square units (BB202500314 & BB202500315): Inspector Frank Remling introduced photographs showing missing siding and exposed sheathing between units; HOA president Joe Gilreath said contractors had not begun work. The magistrate found violations and granted the standard 60-day compliance period.
• 2308 Georgia Ave. (case 24-1111): The file showed prior hearings and an affidavit of compliance after a permit was renewed on Feb. 17, 2026. The city recommended staying accrual of fines while permits remain active; the magistrate entered an order staying fines during active permits but warned that fines will resume if permits are not properly closed.
• 1102 S. US Hwy 1 (case 24719 — Jeff Biggin Holdings LLC): After the owner obtained required permits and inspections, fines had accrued to $7,950. Attorney Ryan Winn said his client purchased the property with preexisting unpermitted AC work and spent roughly $8,000 to comply. The city calculated administrative costs of $1,515.40. Magistrate Burrow declined to reduce the sanction below administrative costs, ordered the owner to pay $1,515.40 within 45 days, and warned that if the payment is not made the full $7,950 will be reinstated; 30 days to appeal.
Other cases: Additional matters heard included expired-permit and unpermitted-work cases at addresses including 2702 Dunbar St., 2101 Okeechobee Rd., 2201 Manzanas Ave., 309 N. 15th St. Unit A, and 1116 N. 16th Ct. Unit A. In nearly every matter the magistrate found a violation and ordered 60 days to obtain permits and inspections, with $250-per-day fines as the enforcement remedy for noncompliance.
Procedural notes: The hearing was live-streamed and recorded. The magistrate and clerk reviewed statutory service and posting procedures for notice of hearing (certified mail, affidavits of mailing and posting) before adjourning the session.
What’s next: Orders issued at the hearing generally set 60-day compliance deadlines and include a 30-day appeal window; one order stays fine accrual while permits remain active, and one case resulted in a 45-day payment schedule for administrative costs. Respondents and the building department will track inspections and permit closures as those deadlines approach.
