The Special Magistrate Hearing held on May 7, 2025, in Fort Pierce addressed several code enforcement cases, focusing on parking violations and property maintenance issues. The meeting began with a citation appeal concerning a parking violation at 3204 Kentucky Avenue, where the owner, George Cedric Dunn, was absent. The city presented evidence, including photographs taken by the parking enforcement officer, confirming the violation. The magistrate ruled that the violation existed and imposed a fine of $60, with a 15-day period for payment and a 30-day window for appeal.

Subsequent cases involved code enforcement issues related to sign maintenance at two properties on South US Highway 1. The magistrate found violations at both locations, ordering the property owners to comply with maintenance requirements within specified timeframes. Failure to comply would result in fines of $250 per day.

Additionally, a lot clearing case was discussed for a property on North US Highway 1, where the owner was found to have complied with some landscaping requirements but still had debris on the property. The magistrate ordered the owner to address the remaining issues within seven days, emphasizing the need for compliance to ensure public health and safety.

Overall, the hearing underscored the city's commitment to enforcing local ordinances and maintaining community standards, with clear timelines set for compliance and penalties for non-adherence.