CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 11/17/21
NEXT SCHEDULED SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING: 02/16/22
NEW BUSINESS:
Open storage, parking on grass
Section: 7-27.7 Property Maintenance - The presence, accumulation, open storage, or otherwise keeping, of any abandoned, discarded, or unused chattel; or
Section: 14-28(b)1(f) Parking on private property - The motor vehicle must be parked in a garage/carport or on a driveway that has been designed and permitted for that purpose except for those properties that do not have an impervious driveway and were originally constructed without such driveway
House ID#'s needed, exterior wall need maintenance, open storage, property maintenance
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: 304.6 - Exterior Walls - All exterior walls, on main structures and accessory structures, shall be free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration.
Section: 304.2 - Protective Treatment - All exterior surfaces, including but not limited to, walls, doors, door and window frames, cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fences shall be maintained in good condition and generally accepted uniform appearance as determined by the Building Official. Exterior wood surfaces, other than decay resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by painting or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, flaking, moldy, severely chalked, deteriorated, dirty, stained or chipped paint or other coating shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted or recoated. All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the building envelope and the perimeter of windows, doors, and skylights shall be maintained weather resistant and water tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designated for stabilization by oxidation are exempt from the requirement.
2125 White Pine Cir #B
House ID # needed, trash, overgrowth, fence maintenance
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: 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: 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: 302.7 Accessory structures - All accessory structures, including detached garages, sheds, fences, walls, portable carports, screen rooms, screen enclosures, and other enclosures shall be maintained structurally sound, in good repair, and have their exterior coatings and coverings maintained in a sound and uniform appearance free from algae, mildews, molds, dirt or other stains.
Carports and Roof structures in the rear of property installed 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 replace 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
Pavers & concrete slab constructed 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 replace 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 & 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 replace 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
Driveway extension 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 replace 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
Driveway extension 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 replace 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
House exterior, vehicles on grass, driveway needs to be repaired or repaved. If repaved permit is necessary
Section: 302.9 – Parking - Motor vehicles are to be parked in a garage/carport or on a driveway that has been designed and permitted for that purpose. Motor vehicles may not be parked on lawns or on areas designed and planned for vegetation or in front or side yards unless part of an approved driveway system. (See City Code Section 16 1334 (11)(a). Exception: For homes in Greenacres Plat No 2 and Greenacres Plat No 2 Replat, that were constructed without a driveway and are not undergoing a major renovation, addition or change in use may continue parking on a designated unpaved area that can be shown to have been historically used as parking for that home. This exception shall be limited to a maximum of four vehicle spaces. The property owner will be required to designate, in writing, the properties historical parking area within two weeks of a request from the building official and such area will be subject to the building officials approval
Section: 302.3 - Sidewalks and driveways - All sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions.
Section: 304.6 Exterior Walls - All exterior walls, on main structures and accessory structures, shall be free from holes, breaks and loose or rotting materials; and maintained weatherproof and properly surface coated where required to prevent deterioration
CERTIFY FINE:
Solar panels 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 replace 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 needed, open storage, unregistered/inoperative vehicles
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.
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: 14-28(b)1(f) - The motor vehicle must be parked in a garage/carport or on a driveway that has been designed and permitted for that purpose except for those properties that do not have an impervious driveway and were originally constructed without such driveway
Trees cut without permit & inspection
Section: 16-1245(d) – General maintenance standards
(d)Pruning shall be in accord with the latest edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications (with the exception of Section 2.3.1 of the ANSI A300 Standards, which requires that pruning be performed only by arborists or arborist trainees). Trees shall not be severely pruned, hat racked, "hacked" or "headed back". A maximum of onefourth of a tree canopy may be removed from a tree within a oneyear period, provided that the removal conforms to the standards of crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising, vista pruning, and crown restoration techniques. Lifting of branches in excess of onehalf (fifty (50) percent) of the height of the tree is prohibited. Palms shall only be pruned to remove lower fronds that are chlorotic or dead, and there shall be no pruning of live green fronds above the horizon line.
Shed constructed 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 replace 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
Trees removed without permit & inspection
Section: 161245(d) – General maintenance standards
(d)Pruning shall be in accord with the latest edition of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications (with the exception of Section 2.3.1 of the ANSI A300 Standards, which requires that pruning be performed only by arborists or arborist trainees). Trees shall not be severely pruned, hat racked, "hacked" or "headed back". A maximum of onefourth of a tree canopy may be removed from a tree within a oneyear period, provided that the removal conforms to the standards of crown cleaning, crown thinning, crown raising, vista pruning, and crown restoration techniques. Lifting of branches in excess of onehalf (fifty (50) percent) of the height of the tree is prohibited. Palms shall only be pruned to remove lower fronds that are chlorotic or dead, and there shall be no pruning of live green fronds above the horizon line.
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 replace 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
Unregistered, prohibited vehicle
Section: 14-28b1d - Parking of motor vehicles, boats and trailers
The motor vehicle cannot have a gross vehicle weight rating in excess of eleven thousand (11,000) pounds, or a rating of over one (1) ton, or a height in excess of ten (10) feet including any load, bed or box, or a length in excess of twentysix (26) feet.
Above ground pool without permit inspection, unpermitted structures in rear, prohibited living in RV
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 replace 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
Section: 14-28(c)1e - Parking of motor vehicles, boats and trailers – The boat or recreational vehicle must not be used for living, sleeping or housekeeping purposes.
TABLED CERT/ASSESSMENT:
TABLED CASES:
APPEAL OF FINE:
Remove vehicles from grass, remove shutters
Section: 304.13.3 - Shutters and Impact Protection
Hurricane protective devices on all occupied buildings must be removed no later than fourteen (14) days after the termination of the hurricane event (watch, warning, actual hurricane or tornado) unless another hurricane event is predicted to occur within the fourteen (14) day time period.
Section: 302.9 – Parking
Motor vehicles are to be parked in a garage/carport or on a driveway that has been designed and permitted for that purpose. Motor vehicles may not be parked on lawns or on areas designed and planned for vegetation or in front or side yards unless part of an approved driveway system. (See City Code Section 161334 (11)(a). Exception: For homes in Greenacres Plat No 2 and Greenacres Plat No 2 Replat, that were constructed without a driveway and are not undergoing a major renovation, addition or change in use may continue parking on a designated unpaved area that can be shown to have been historically used as parking for that home. This exception shall be limited to a maximum of four vehicle spaces. The property owner will be required to designate, in writing, the properties historical parking area within two weeks of a request from the building official and such area will be subject to the building officials approval.
OLD BUSINESS:
PVC fence and pavers 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 replace 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
Rear addition constructed 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 replace 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
Parking lot needs repair - if re-paving permit is required
Section: 16-1334 (11)b – General Requirements - Every parking and loading area required by this article shall be continually maintained in satisfactory condition so as to be safe, attractive, and free of any hazard, nuisance, accumulation of debris or other unsafe condition. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the property to ensure that the parking facilities are kept in good working order
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.
In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this document can be made available in an alternate format upon request. Special accommodations can be provided upon request with three (3) days advance notice of any meeting, by contacting City Clerk Quintella Moorer at Greenacres City Hall, 5800 Melaleuca Lane, Greenacres, Florida. Phone No. 561-642-2006. Hearing Assistance: If any person wishes to use a Listen Aid Hearing Device, please contact the City Clerk prior to any meeting held in the Council Chambers.