The Fort Pierce Special Magistrate Hearing held on August 13, 2025, addressed several cases concerning property violations, focusing primarily on nuisance conditions that threaten public health and safety.

The meeting began with the case LTCL-2025-158 concerning a lot clearing at 1217 Damon Avenue. The property owners, Mohammed K.N. Shafi and Abdul R.I. Shafi, received a notice of violation on July 17, 2025, which was communicated through regular and certified mail, as well as posted on the property. They were cited for failing to meet landscape requirements for properties under three acres, specifically under subsections 11 a and b of the city code.

Evidence was presented, including photographs taken by the city officer on July 17, August 4, and August 11, which accurately depicted the violations. The officer confirmed that there had been no direct contact with the property owners, and it was noted that this case involved the same owners as a previous case, with the lots being adjacent to each other.

The court found that a nuisance condition existed, posing a threat to community health and safety. The magistrate ordered the property owners to address the violations within seven days by cutting grass and weeds, trimming trees and shrubs, and removing all trash and debris. Failure to comply would result in a fine of $100 per day for each day the violation continues, with the city authorized to take necessary steps to abate the nuisance at the property owner's expense. The owners have 30 days to appeal the decision.

The hearing also included updates on compliance cases and non-operational cases, with several properties listed for lot clearing and other violations. The magistrate concluded the session by summarizing the cases discussed and the actions required from property owners to ensure compliance with city ordinances.