COVID-19 Update #6
City of Fort Pierce
Contact: Shyanne Helms, 772.467.3034
March 24, 2020, 5:00 PM
Website: www.cityoffortpierce.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ftpierce
CITY PARKS AND BEACHES
All City of Fort Pierce beaches are closed, including South Causeway Park and Jaycee Park. All other city parks remain open; however, the City of Fort Pierce urges residents and visitors to follow social distancing guidelines set forth by the CDC.
BOAT RAMPS
The boat ramps at Jaycee Park and Fisherman’s Wharf are open until further notice.
CITY HALL
Fort Pierce City Hall is currently closed to the public. Essential services like police, solid waste, and utilities are not impacted by this closure. Many departments are expanding their online and phone services. Visit the city’s website for a staff directory: http://www.cityoffortpierce.com/Directory.aspx?DID=5
Building Department:
The Building Department will remain open by appointment only for paper permit submittals. To make an appointment to meet with the building department, please call: 772-467-3199. In-person interior inspections for occupied or recently occupied residences will no longer be conducted. For more information, visit: http://cityoffortpierce.com/131/Building-Department.
Planning Department:
The Planning Department is implementing a temporary change in policy, allowing all applications to be submitted electronically. Applications can be submitted via email or regular mail. Submittal documents must be submitted as a PDF and can be emailed to planning_dl@cityoffortpierce.com or submitted on a CD or USB Drive via mail to 100 N. US Highway 1, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950, attention: Planning Department. If applications cannot be submitted electronically, please call 772-467-3737 so that other arrangements can be made.
Indian Hills Golf Course:
The Indian Hills Golf Course remains open and is implementing precautionary safety and sanitary measures.
COMMUNICATION
We are committed to keeping our residents safe and informed - all public notices will be provided on the city’s website, social media channels and Fort Pierce TV Channel 27. Residents may subscribe to receive updates through the “COVID-19 Information” alert center on the city’s website: www.cityoffortpierce.com. Archived updates are also available on the city’s website.