CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Approval of Minutes 1/25/23
Next Scheduled Meeting 03/29/23
NEW BUSINESS
Tile, shower and bath renovation without permit
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
Garbage, trash, debris all around dumpster
Section: 7-27.1 Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(1) The casting, throwing, sweeping, placing, depositing, or burial of any litter, garbage, refuse, rubbish, chattel, vegetative waste or trash in any manner other than placing same in a proper disposal facility or place, commercial container, authorized private receptacle, garbage can, or trash container or as otherwise determined in this article; or
Section: 7-27.11 Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(11) The presence, accumulation, storage, or keeping of any debris, building material, or material of any kind on the ground, leaning against any building or structure, or upon the roof or top of any building or structure.
Garbage, trash, debris by dumpster
Section: 7-27.1 Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(1) The casting, throwing, sweeping, placing, depositing, or burial of any litter, garbage, refuse, rubbish, chattel, vegetative waste or trash in any manner other than placing same in a proper disposal facility or place, commercial container, authorized private receptacle, garbage can, or trash container or as otherwise determined in this article; or
Section: 7-27.11 Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(11) The presence, accumulation, storage, or keeping of any debris, building material, or material of any kind on the ground, leaning against any building or structure, or upon the roof or top of any building or structure.
Interior remodel without permits & inspections
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
REDUCTION OF FINES
Solar panels installed without permit & inspections
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
Property maintenance, house ID #'s, building materials, inoperative vehicle
Section: 7-27.7 – Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(7) The presence, accumulation, open storage, or otherwise keeping, of any abandoned, discarded, or unused chattel; or
Section: 304.3 Premises Identification - Buildings shall have approved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Section: 14-28b1(c) Parking of motor vehicles, boats & trailers
The motor vehicle cannot be inoperative, wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, or abandoned, and is licensed and registered as required by state law, and is used by the resident of the premises or a guest thereof.
A/C installed without permit & inspection
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
Wrecked vehicle parked on property
Section: 14-28b1(c) Parking of motor vehicles, boats & trailers
The motor vehicle cannot be inoperative, wrecked, junked, partially dismantled, or abandoned, and is licensed and registered as required by state law, and is used by the resident of the premises or a guest thereof.
Pavers and concrete slab installed without permits and inspections
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
Fence installed without permit and inspection
Section: 105.1 - Permits Required - Any contractor, owner or authorized agent authorized in accordance with Florida Statute 489 who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or 302.7replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system, the installation of which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
Section: 110.1 - The building official shall order the owner of any premises upon which is located any structure, which in the building official’s judgment is so dilapidated or has become so out of repair as to be dangerous, unsafe, unsanitary or otherwise unfit for human habitation or occupancy, and such that it is unreasonable to repair the structure, to demolish and remove such structure; or if such structure is capable of being made safe by repairs, to repair and make safe and sanitary or to demolish and remove at the owner’s option; or where there has been a cessation of normal construction of any structure for a period of more than two years, to demolish and remove such structure
Roof maintenance
Section: 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage
The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that are a detriment to the roof's effectiveness or appearance. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water including ac condensate shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance
Old Business
Electric panel fire - Bldg 600 no power 2 weeks
Section: 108.1.3 - Structures Unfit For Human Occupancy
A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the building official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public.
Section: 116.1.1 - Description: Unsafe Structures and Equipment
When the building official determines a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof is unsafe, as set forth in this code he/she shall provide the record owner(s) of the real property upon which the unsafe building, structure, system is located, a written notice stating the defects thereof, by certified mail, return receipt requested. This notice shall require the owner, within a stated time, either to complete specified repairs or improvements, or to demolish and remove the building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system or portion thereof. At the option of the local government, the processes and procedures for code enforcement under Florida Statute 162, or City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 may be utilized to abate a violation under this section. If this method of enforcement is invoked, the building official shall act in the role of code inspector as authorized in Section 113 of this code to initiate enforcement proceedings, and notice shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Statute or City Code.
Broken windows, unregistered/inoperative vehicle, mow, maintain property, trash, dead tree in rear
Section: 7 27.4 - Property maintenance nuisance declared
(4) The uncontrolled growth of vegetation or any growth of weeds, grass, or other similar ground cover which exceeds twelve (12) inches in height, or rank vegetable growths which exhale unpleasant or noxious odors, or any vegetation or plant material growth which is conducive to harboring vermin, insects, reptiles, or other wild animal life; or
Section: 7-27.11 Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared
(11) The presence, accumulation, storage, or keeping of any debris, building material, or material of any kind on the ground, leaning against any building or structure, or upon the roof or top of any building or structure.
Section: 307.3 - Disposal of Garbage
Every occupant of a structure shall dispose of garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing such garbage in an approved garbage disposal facility or approved garbage containers. Garbage containers placed at the curb for curbside pickup may be set out no sooner than 3:00 pm the day prior to the scheduled pickup day and must be removed no later than 11:00 am of the day after collection
Section: 7-27.5 – Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared - (5) The growth of any vegetation, plant material, or tree which might in time of hurricanes or storms cause damage to life or property within the immediate area of such growth
Section: 304.13 - Window, Skylight and Door Frames
Every window, skylight, door and frame shall be kept in sound condition, good repair and weather tight
Section: 14-28(b)5 XXXXXXXXX - Description: Parking of Motor Vehicles, Boats and Trailers
The parking of nonprohibited motor vehicles is allowed on private property within residential zoning districts provided that the plot of land is improved with a residence and the motor vehicle is not inoperative, wrecked, junked or partially dismantled or abandoned and is licensed and registered as required by state law and used by the resident of the premises or a guest thereof.
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR MUST PULL PERMIT TO REPAIR ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT, MUST HAVE PROPER ELECTRICAL AND AND SERVICES RESTORED TO BUILDING, REPAIR/REPLACE ALL BROKEN WINDOWS AND THE PROPERTY
Section: 505.1 – General. Every sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower, drinking fountain, water closet or other plumbing fixture shall be properly connected to either a public water system or to an approved private water system. All kitchen sinks, lavatories, laundry facilities, bathtubs and showers shall be supplied with hot or tempered and cold running water in accordance with the Florida Building Code, Plumbing
Section: 605.1 – Installation. All electrical equipment, wiring, and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner.
Section: 304.1 – General.
The exterior of a structure shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
Section: 505.3 – Description: Supply. The water supply system shall be installed and maintained to provide a supply of water to plumbing fixtures, devices, and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable the fixtures to function properly, safely, and free from defects and leaks.
Section: 305.1 – General.
The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, two or more dwelling units or two or more nonresidential occupancies, shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property.
Roof and drainage maintenance
Section: 304.7 - Roofs and Drainage
The roof and flashing shall be sound, tight and not have defects that are a detriment to the roof's effectiveness or appearance. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent dampness or deterioration in the walls or interior portion of the structure. Roof drains, gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in good repair and free from obstructions. Roof water including ac condensate shall not be discharged in a manner that creates a public nuisance
TABLED CASES
APPEAL OF FINE
ADJOURNMENT
The first and third Monday of each month are regular meeting dates for the City Council; special or workshop meetings may be called, whenever necessary. Council Agendas are posted on the City’s website on the Friday prior to each Council meeting. A copy of the meeting audio and the complete agenda may be requested at cityclerk@greenacres.gov or 561-642-2006.
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