5.a.1.
Special Magistrate Hearing - 9:00AM
- Meeting Date:
- 03/18/2026
SUBJECT:
| Case Number: | LTCL-2025-305 | Investigating Officer: | Isaac Saucedo |
| Violation Location: | 427 Means CT | ||
CASE INFORMATION:
| Case Type: | Lot Clearing |
| NOV Issue Date: | October 10, 2025 |
| NOV Service Method: | Regular mail / Certified mail / Posted at property |
| NTA Issue Date: | October 10, 2025 |
| NTA Service Method | Regular mail / Certified mail / Posted at property |
| Posting Date: | October 10, 2025 |
PARTIES:
| VIOLATOR: | Affordable Home Development LLC 2350 N Old Dixie HWY Fort Pierce, FL 34946 |
VIOLATIONS:
24-19(11)(a)(b) - Nuisances: Landscaping requirements for less than 3-acre properties.
FINDINGS/ORDER:
On November 19, 2025, Special Magistrate Barreau granted the violators 7 days to bring the property into compliance by cutting all grass and weeds, trimming all trees, shrubs, and bushes, and removing all trash and debris. Failure to comply within the allotted time would result in a daily fine of $100.00, and the City would proceed with the necessary steps to abate the nuisance.
ACTION DATES:
December 9, 2025 - Inspection done. Property still not in compliance. Affidavit of Non-Compliance was issued and fines started.
January 29, 2026 - Inspection done. Property came into compliance. Affidavit of Compliance was issued and fines stopped.
February 18, 2026 - Request for Massey hearing received from property owner.
Balance: $5,100.00
Massey Criteria:
1. The gravity or seriousness of the violation: Minor
2. Any and all actions taken by the violator to correct the violations: The corrective actions mentioned above.
3. Any previous violations committed by the violator: None
January 29, 2026 - Inspection done. Property came into compliance. Affidavit of Compliance was issued and fines stopped.
February 18, 2026 - Request for Massey hearing received from property owner.
Balance: $5,100.00
Massey Criteria:
1. The gravity or seriousness of the violation: Minor
2. Any and all actions taken by the violator to correct the violations: The corrective actions mentioned above.
3. Any previous violations committed by the violator: None
RECOMMENDATION:
The City recommends denial of the settlement offer submitted by the property owner and requests that the fines remain as previously incurred, to be paid within ninety (90) days, or the fine will revert to its original amount and a lien will be recorded against the property.
Form Review
- Form Started By:
- Katherine Calderon
- Started On:
- 10/29/2025 02:56 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 02/24/2026