Development News for Fort Pierce, Florida

Code Enforcement Hearing: 1810 East Sanderling Lane in Compliance; Warning Issued for Repeat Violations

At 1810 East Sanderling Lane, case CE-2026-124, Ms. Angela Pack, the owner and daughter of the tenant, presented the case regarding fence height restrictions and nuisance outside storage of trash and rubbish. Ms. Pack acknowledged responsibility for trash and rubbish issues, explaining her father's hoarding behavior and recent illness. The property was found to be in compliance as of the hearing date. The magistrate warned that repeat violations on any property owned by Ms. Pack would not be granted additional time for correction and could result in fines up to $500 per day, citing state statutes 162.06 and 162.09. The HOA's responsibility for hedges was discussed, but the magistrate clarified that property owners are ultimately responsible for compliance.

Code Enforcement Hearing: 301 Orange Avenue Granted 15 Days for Non-Operable Vehicles and Outside Storage

Case CE-2026-75 at 301 Orange Avenue, owned by James Hatfield, involved violations for non-operable vehicles (24-19 subsection 15C), outside storage (24-19 subsection 6C), storage of commodity and vehicle (26-3 subsection A). The city requested 10 days for compliance. Ms. Kidwell requested 15 days. The city agreed to 15 days due to the highly visible location and previous complaints, but no longer. The order requires removal or valid registration for trailers, removal of various items from the property and trailers, and compliance with the notice of violation. Failure to comply results in a $250 daily fine.

Code Enforcement Hearing: 1601 South U.S. Highway 1 Granted 30 Days for Parking Lot Repairs

Case CE-2026-11 at 1601 South U.S. Highway 1, owned by Chancellor Income Holdings LLC, involved violations of sidewalks and driveways (IPMC 302.3) and protective treatment (IPMC 304.2). The property is currently vacant, with the previous business having filed for bankruptcy. The city requested 30 days for repairs to the parking lot, including potholes and curbing, painting of affected areas, and proper marking of parking spaces, along with necessary permits. The owner indicated they were seeking quotes for an estimated $80,000 in repairs and were trying to secure new tenants or sell the property. The magistrate granted 30 days for compliance, with a $250 daily fine for failure to do so.

Code Enforcement Hearing: Tenant at 5403 Okeechobee Road Granted 15 Days for Landscape Maintenance

A code enforcement case (CE-2026-256) for 5403 Okeechobee Road was heard. The violation pertained to landscape maintenance (123-37 subsection 12), specifically uncut grass and untrimmed landscaping. The tenant, represented by District Manager Jason Gravelle of P5 Orlando LLC (doing business as Tech 5 Volt Change), requested 15 days to address the issue, including meeting with landscapers and renegotiating contracts. The city initially recommended seven days. The magistrate granted 15 days for the tenant to cut the grass and trim landscaping to ensure a healthy, neat, and orderly appearance. Failure to comply will result in a $250 daily fine. The owner is listed as Hall Palmer Trust.