CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1/19/22
NEXT SCHEDULED MAGISTRATE HEARING 4/20/22
NEW BUSINESS
Unregistered/inoperative vehicles, RV & trailer
Section: 14-28c1c - Parking of motor vehicles, boats and trailers
(c)The boat, trailer or recreational vehicle must not be inoperative, wrecked, junked, partially dismantled or abandoned
Section: 14-28b1c - 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.
Remove unregistered truck from property or obtain current tag
Section: 14‑28b1c - 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.
Carport installed without permit & inspection, parking over sidewalk prohibited
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: 14-28b1(b)- Parking or motor vehicles, boats and trailers
(b) The vehicle is parked in a safe manner so as not to cause hazards such as encroachment on sidewalks, or roadways, or obstructing visibility of motorists.
Aluminum structure 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
Remove unregistered car or obtain current tag, parking over sidewalk or grass prohibited
Section: 14 28b1c - 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: 14-28b1(b)- Parking or motor vehicles, boats and trailers
(b) The vehicle is parked in a safe manner so as not to cause hazards such as encroachment on sidewalks, or roadways, or obstructing visibility of motorists.
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.
Fence installed without permit & inspection, building materials buckets, open storage
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: 7-27.7 – Property Maintenance Nuisance Declared- (7) The presence, accumulation, open storage, or otherwise keeping, of any abandoned, discarded, or unused chattel; or
Office renovations being done 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
Remove prohibited trailers from property, remove open storage by garage door
Section: 14-28(b)1e – Parking of motor vehicles, boats and trailers - The vehicle cannot be; a bus, a trailer except as allowed by section 14 28(c), a semi trailer, a pole trailer, a tow truck, or construction and industrial equipment.
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 14-28(b)1d – 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 twenty six (26) feet.
Section 14-28c1g – Parking & storage of boats & recreational vehicles
The total of all boats, trailers and recreational vehicles, excluding those stored in a closed garage, shall be limited to two (2);
Fence replaced 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
Open storage, trash, debris, farm animals
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: 3-3 – Keeping of Wild Animals - No person shall keep or permit to be kept on its premises any wild, vicious or farm animal unless a license for the keeping of such animal is granted by the state game and fresh water fish commission
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
Clean & maintain roof
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
Trash, debris, materials, discarded vegetation, building materials
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: 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
CERTIFY FINE
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 & 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
TABLED CERT/ASSESSMENT
Rear addition 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 cut without permit & inspections
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 one fourth of a tree canopy may be removed from a tree within a one year 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 one half (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.
Parking lot needs repair or repaving. (To re-pave, permit is necessary)
Section: 16-1334(11)b – General Requirementsb) Construction and maintenance.
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.
Obtain permits for swimming pool and all unpermitted structures in rear of property. (Covered roof with chain link fence) remove electrical wire and plumbing from RV. Cease from living in RV. It is prohibited.
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
TABLED CASES
PVC Fence & pavers installed without permit s & 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
APPEAL OF FINE
Free standing structure 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
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
Kitchen remodel done 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
Fence installed without fence and 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 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 cut, new windows, front door, interior & exterior remodel being done without permits & inspections, property maintenance
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: 16-1249 (a)3 - General Maintenance Standards - a)Applicability. Unless otherwise provided in this article, no person, firm, corporation, association, public agency, or agent or employee, shall destroy, remove, or relocate acceptable vegetation not listed in Table 161312(a) from any property without first obtaining a building permit for vegetation removal from the city. (3)For residential developments and subdivisions without approved landscape plans and without a homeowners association, a building permit is required for vegetation removal. Each tree removed must be replaced with a new tree that meets current City Code requirements if removal reduces the number of trees on the lot below Code minimums for quantity. Replacements shall be located on the affected lot.
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
Building needs exterior maintenance on building and grounds all around property
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.
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.