BoyntonIND CODE INDEX
A
ABANDONED PROPERTY
Abatement
Bid procedure, 10 53
Definitions, 10 50
Newsracks empty thirty continuous days, 15 87
Nuisance
Abandoned or lost property on public property, procedure, 10 51
Abandoned personal and real property, 10 51.5
Storing, parking or leaving on private property declared, 10 52
ABANDONING OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Generally, 4 2
ADVERTISING
Advertising matter
Unauthorized posting, 15 2
Circulars, throwaways and handbills
Distribution, 15 3
Vehicles for hire; advertising in or on vehicles, 24 3
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
Defined, 13 60
Operation of, 13 59
AGENCIES. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
AGREEMENTS. See: Contracts and Agreements
AGRICULTURAL STRUCTURES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3Y
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Aircraft and helicopter landings, 15 70
Spot landing approvals; regulations, 15 71
ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm business responsibility, 2.5 20
Audible alarms, 2.5 15
Damage to property, 2.5 21
Decal required, 2.5 7
Definitions, 2.5 2
Duties of person notified, 2.5 9
Enforcement through Code Compliance Board, 2.5 16
Failure to notify, 2.5 19
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ALARM SYSTEMS(Cont(d
False alarms
Departmental review of contested fees, 2.5 18
Excessive false alarms declared a public nuisance, 2.5 12
Prohibited; exceptions, 2.5 11
Response service fees; collection, 2.5 13
Fines; failure to pay, 2.5 17
Interference with city telephone trunk lines prohibited, 2.5 14
Operation and installation of alarm system, 2.5 10
Operations permit, 2.5 22
Permits, operating
Applications for, 2.5 4
Fee, 2.5 5
Issuance of, 2.5 6
Nontransferable, 2.5 6
Required, 2.5 3
Term of, 2.5 5
Property owner, duties of, 2.5 8
Service charges; failure to pay, 2.5 17
Short title, 2.5 1
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Beer, proximity of sales to other establishments, 3 6
City parks and beaches; alcoholic beverages permitted only at designated places, 16 38
Definitions, 3 1
Hours for sale, 3 4
Nudity or partial nudity, prohibition of, 3 6
Possession prohibited, 3 5
Sexual conduct, prohibition of, 3 6
Streets, consumption thereon prohibited, 3.5
AMUSEMENT RIDES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3AA.1
ANIMAL ENCLOSURES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3AA.4
ANIMALS AND FOWL
Abandonment, 4 4
Adoption of regulations, 4 25
Agents for protection of animals, 4 28
Animal control centers; personnel, 4 25
Animal waste, 4 14
Animals injuring, killing other animals, 4 17
Application of Palm Beach County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 828, Florida Statutes, 4 30
Bird sanctuary declared, 4 6
Bitches in heat, 4 34
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ANIMALS AND FOWL(Cont'd
Charges, 4 22
County registration, license required, 4 36
Cruelty generally, 4 2
Damaging property, 4 33
Dead animals
Action required, 4 12
Cost, 4 10
Injuring animals, 4 12
Removal of dead animals from private property, 4 11
Removal of dead animals from public streets and squares, 4 10
Definitions, 4 1
Disposition of animals impounded for the third time, 4 23
Dogs in outdoor portions of public food service establishments, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 14
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ANIMALS AND FOWL(Cont(d
Enforcement, 4 27, 4 38
Environmental protection standards. See that title.
Impounding authorized, 4 19
Impounding authorized; redemption, 4 20
Impounding fees, 4 22
Indecent exhibitions, 4 9
Keeping livestock, poultry, exotic and wild animals in city, 4 18
Kennel, stable, grooming parlors and pet shops, 4 29
Leash law and presumptions, 4 32
Livestock, poultry, exotic and wild animals running at large prohibited, 4 19
Maintaining place for fighting, 4 8
Manner of keeping and treating animals generally, 4 4
Molesting, shooting, and catching birds unlawful, 4 6
Notice of impounding of licensed dogs and cats, 4 21
Notice to appear, 4 38
Nuisance, 4 13
Poisoning, 4 3
Presence in city owned park or recreation areas prohibited, 4 33
Procedure when dog bites a person, 4 16
Rabies vaccinations, 4 37
Records, 4 26
Release or interference with impounded animals, 4 24
Restraint of guard dogs, 4 35
Running at large prohibited, 4 31
Teasing and molesting animals, 4 5
Unlawful to keep stray animal, 4 7
Vicious animals, 4 15
Violations, 4 38
ANTENNA
Community antenna television systems, 7 1 et seq.
Community antenna television system. See also that title.
APPEALS (Pt. III, Ch. 1)
Administrative official, Art. VIII, ( 1
Building Board of Adjustment and Appeals, Art. VIII, ( 2
City Commission, Art. VIII, ( 3
Withdrawal or denial of appeal, Art. VIII, ( 4
APPROPRIATIONS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
ARBORS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3F
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ART, MISCELLANEOUS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3L
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
Art and artist selection criteria, 2 164
Arts Commission, 2 161
Powers and duties of committee, 2 162
Definitions, 2 160
Establishment of public art fee, 2 163
Guidelines, 2 167
Location plan, 2 168
Ownership of artwork, 2 166
Public Art Fund, 2 165
Short title; intent, 2 159
ARTS COMMISSION
Creation, 2 154
Meeting, 2 157
Organization, 2 156
Powers, 2 158
Purpose and duties, 2 155
ASSOCIATIONS
Person defined to include, 1 2
ATTORNEY. See: City Attorney
AUTOMOBILES. See: Motor Vehicles
AVIATION. See: Airports and Aircraft
B
BALLOTS
Generally, 2 42
BARBECUE PITS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3H
BEACHES
City parks and beaches, 16 18 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
BEER
Proximity of sales to other establishments, 3 6
BEVERAGES. See: Alcoholic Beverages
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BICYCLES
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations; bicycles, 16 78 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
BIRDS
Generally, 4 6 et seq.
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
BOATS AND BOATING
Boat launching and trailer parking user fee at Boat Club Park, 16 61
Parks and recreation; boats and boating, 16 93 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers, 20 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title.
BODIES POLITIC
Persons defined to include, 1 2
BONDS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
City manager; bond, 2 27
Community antenna television systems; faithful performance bond, 7 29
BOUNCE HOUSES, 16 28
BOYNTON CANAL
Use of portion of; abutting property, prohibited, 16 7
BUDGET
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
BUILDINGS
Abatement of drug related public nuisances, 10 55 et seq.
Abatement of drug related public nuisances. See that title
Appurtenances, supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3A
Community design plan. See that title.
Construction
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Electricity. See that title
Excavations. See that title
Flood damage prevention. See: Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Gas. See that title
Housing. See that title
Land development regulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Landscape design and buffering standards. See that title
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BUILDINGS(Cont'd
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers on all buildings, 15 16
Parking lots. See that title
BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION, AND HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS
(Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. IX)
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
Certificate of occupancy or completion, 3
City approval required, 2
City rights of way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Coastal building zone requirements, 5
Conflict, 1E
Enforcement, 7
Flood prevention requirements. See: Flood Prevention Requirements
Florida Building Code requirements, 4
Administration, 4A
City amendments, 4B
Historic preservation requirements, 6
Certificate of appropriateness, 6C
Designation of historic properties and districts, 6B
General, 6A
Historic preservation property tax exemption program, 6D
Standards for archaeological work; discovery of archaeological site, 6E
Penalties, 7
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from requirements, 1F
Terms and definitions, 1D
BULKHEADS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3O
BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 1 et seq.
C
CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS
Franchising and Licensing of Cable and Open Video Service Providers
General Provisions
Definitions, 5 6
Compensation required, 5 8
Enforcement and remedies, 5 11
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CABLE SYSTEMS AND OPEN VIDEO SYSTEMS(Cont'd
Franchising and Licensing of Cable and Open Video Service Providers(Cont'd
General Provisions(Cont'd
Franchise required, 5 7
General conditions upon use of right-of-way, 5 9
Protection of the city and residents, 5 10
Special rules for government entities, 5 13
Transitional provisions, 5 12
Special Rules Applicable to Cable Television Systems
Application for grant, renewal or modification of franchise, 5 24
Connections to cable system; use of antennae, 5 30
Construction provisions, 5 25
Definitions, 5 21
Franchise fee, 5 28
No exclusivity, 5 22
Operation and reporting provisions, 5 26
Rate regulation and consumer protection, 5 27
Relation to 47 USC 545(546, 5 23
Transfers, 5 29
Special Rules Applicable to Open Video Systems and Open Video System Operators
Application for a franchise, 5 16
Regulation of Rates for Basic Service and Equipment
Scope and applicability, 5 1
CAMPING
City parks and beaches; camping, 16 57
CANVASSERS
Solicitors and canvassers, 17 13 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See also that title
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FUND
Composition, 2 13
Established, 2 13
CEMETERIES
Applicability, 6 2
Board of governors created
Avenues, drives and walks
Jurisdiction over, 6 10
Clerk, 6 6
Composition, 6 4
General appearance regulated, 6 9
General powers, 6 5
General regulatory authority, 6 8
Quorum, 6 4
Records, 6 7
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CEMETERIES(Cont'd
Board of governors created(Cont'd
Reports, 6 7
Terms, 6 4
Brickwork; regulations governing, 6 14
Cemetery fund established, 6 3
Investment, 6 3
Use, 6 3
Conveyances and burials
Prohibited until settlement of debts due city, 6 13
Cornerstones; regulations governing, 6 14
Deeds, issuance of, 6 12
Described, 6 1
Disinterments, 6 19
Excavations to be by city at owner(s expense, 6 15
(For sale( signs prohibited, 6 17
Grading; regulations governing, 6 14
Headstones and vaults
Removal of earth or rubbish, 6 16
Lot enclosures; regulations governing, 6 14
Lot sales, prices, fees
Council to provide for, 6 11
Spacing; regulations governing, 6 14
Transfer of lots, 6 18
CHARITABLE SOLICITATIONS
Generally, 17 34 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See also that title
CHECKS
Overdraft service fee, 2 18
CHILDREN AND YOUTH ADVISORY BOARD. See: Minors
CHURCHES
Charitable solicitations; churches exempted, 17 36
Public service tax; exemption for churches, 23 17
CITY
Defined, 1 2
CITY COMMISSION
City Council renamed City Commission, 2 1.1
City Manager, attendance at meetings, 2 29
Community antenna television systems; franchises
Commission may grant, 7 21
Defined, 1 2
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CITY COMMISSION(Cont'd
Local planning agency, designation as, Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 5A
Mayor. See that title
Meetings
Maintaining order, decorum thereat, 2 11
Minimum qualifications for appointment, membership, 2 16
Quasi judicial proceedings before Commissioner Board; procedure for reconsideration, 2 20
CITY ENGINEER
Engineering Department. See also that title
Administrator, 2 4
CITY FACILITIES, POLICY FOR NAMING, 2 22
CITY MANAGER
Appointment, 2 25
Bond, 2 27
Commission meetings, attendance at, 2 29
Community antenna television systems; installation and maintenance
City Manager(s action upon grantee(s failure to perform street work, 7 47
Compensation, 2 26
Disability, 2 31
Powers and duties, 2 30
Qualifications, 2 25
Removal, 2 28
Temporary absence, 2 31
CITY SEAL, 1 11
CIVIL EMERGENCIES
Definitions, 15 44
Emergency measures
Filing, publication of, 15 46
Employee compensation
Authority and duration of emergency pay policy coverage, 2 173
Designation of employees for purposes of establishing pay and compensation, 2 174
Duty to work, 2 175
Employee compensation, 2 176
Handling of leave requests during a declared emergency, 2 179
Holiday pay, 2 180
Local state of emergency, 2 172
Purpose, 2 171
Record keeping, 2 178
Standby and call back pay, 2 177
Suspension of other compensation rules, 2 181
Extension, 15 48
Termination, 15 48
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CIVIL EMERGENCIES(Cont'd
Violations, 15 49
When proclamation effective, 15 47
CIVIL RIGHTS
Civil Rights Act, adoption of, 1 12
Domestic Partnership Act, 2 24.1
Non-discrimination policy, 2 24
CLUBS
Persons defined to include, 1 2
CODE COMPLIANCE BOARD AND SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
Appeal, 2 80
Appointment, 2 74
Alternative system, 2 82
Conduct of hearing, 2 77
Creation, 2 74
Definitions, 2 73
Enforcement
Generally, 2 83
Procedure, 2 76
Establishment of Magistrate, 2 74
Fines, 2 79
Intent, 2 72
Liens
Duration, 2 79.5
Generally, 2 79
Lien modification hearing
Conduct, 2 89
Final orders issued, 2 90
Reduction procedure, 2 94
Application, 2 86
Fee, 2 87
Criteria, 2 85
Procedure, 2 88
Newsracks; city removal of, 15 88
Nuisance Abatement Board, consolidation with, 2 92
Organization, 2 74
Powers of Board and Special Magistrates, 2 78
Provisions under jurisdiction, 2 75
Service of notices, 2 81
Violations and penalties, 2 83, 2 91
CODE OF ETHICS, 2 23
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CODE OF ORDINANCES*
Catchlines of sections, 1 3
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Cited, 1 1
City, laws and codification, 1 9
Code Compliance Board, 2 72 et seq.
Code Compliance Board. See also that title
Cost assessed for law enforcement education, 1 7
Designated, 1 1
General penalties
Continuing violations; adjudging fines and imprisonments, 1 6
Reciprocity implied, 1 10
Repeal of ordinances, effect of, 1 4
Rules of construction, 1 2
Severability of parts of Code, 1 5
*Note The adoption, amendment, repeal, omissions, effective date, explanation of numbering system and other matters pertaining to the use, construction and interpretation of this Code
are contained in the adopting ordinance and preface which are to be found in the preliminary pages of this volume.
COIN OPERATED MACHINES OR DEVICES
Licensing provisions, 13 21
COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENTS
After hours operation, 15 17
COMMISSION. See: City Commission
COMMISSIONS. See: Departments and Other Agencies of City
COMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Abandonment of a communications facility, 25.1 17
Conditional use of public rights-of-way, 25.1 9
Construction bond, 25.1 14
Definitions, 25.1 3
Enforcement remedies, 25.1 16
Existing communications facilities in public rights-of-way, 25.1 11
Force majeure, 25.1 18
Indemnification, 25.1 13
Insurance, 25.1 12
Intent and purpose, 25.1 2
Involuntary termination of registration, 25.1 10
Permits
Suspension, 25.1 7
Appeals, 25.1 8
Placement or maintenance of a communications facility in public rights-of-way, 25.1 6
Registration for placing or maintaining communications facilities in public rights-of-way, 25.1 4
Reports and records, 25.1 19
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COMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY(Cont'd
Reservation of rights and remedies, 25.1 20
Security fund, 25.1 15
Title, 25.1 1
Transfer, sale or assignment of assets in public rights-of-way, 25.1 5
COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS
City Manager
Filings to be with, 7 5
Commission to perform duties in absence of City Manager, 7 9
Definitions, 7 1
Duty to provide service, 7 8
Franchise required
Unlawful acts and practices, 7 3
Franchises
Acceptance, 7 22
Application; commission action
Condition included in franchise, 7 28
Commission may grant, 7 21
Compensation during (hold over(, 7 24
Effective date, 7 22
Faithful performance bond, 7 29
Fee, 7 24
Franchise limitations, 7 26
Franchise renewal, 7 31
Inspection of records, 7 24
Insurance policies required for indemnification of city, 7 30
Payment by grantee, 7 24
Reports, 7 24
Rights granted under franchise, 7 25
Rights reserved to the city, 7 27
Term
Grounds for termination prior to expiration of term, 7 23
Abandonment of property of grantee, 7 45
City Manager(s action upon grantee(s failure
Performance of street work, 7 47
Grantee(s property and records
Inspection by city, 7 49
Installation, 7 42
Location of property of grantee, 7 44
Operational standards, 7 43
Permits, 7 42
Public improvements, changes required by, 7 46
Removal and abandonment of property of grantee, 7 45
Service, 7 42
Utility poles, agreement for joint use
Filed with City Manager, 7 48
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COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION SYSTEMS(Cont'd
Licensee
When term to be used, 7 2
Office in city required, 7 7
Publication expenses, payment of, 7 6
Rates, deregulation of, 7 10
Violations, 7 4
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE AND MAINTENANCE
Definitions, 15 119
Minimum standards for appearance and maintenance of public and private property, 15 120
Purpose, 15 118
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Commission as governing body, 2 13.2
Community redevelopment area, 2 13.5
Consolidation of previous agencies; survival of actions, 2 13.4
Powers and duties generally, 2 13.3
Powers delegated to agency, 2 13.1
Redevelopment trust fund, 2 13.1
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATIONSHIP TO
(Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. III)
Authority, 1
Contents, 2
Future land use map (FLUM), 5
Preemption, 4
Purpose and intent, 3
COMPOST BIN OR TUMBLER
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3U
CONSTRUCTION. See also: Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Exemption for trailers, 25 7
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
CONSULTANTS. See: Purchasing and Consultants
CONTRACTORS
Licensing provisions, 13 19
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
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CONVENIENCE STORES
Security regulations re, 15 69 et seq.
Stores. See that title.
CO PARTNERSHIPS
Persons defined to include, 1 2
CORPORATIONS
Persons defined to include, 1 2
COUNTY
Defined, 1 2
D
DECKS, UNENCLOSED AND UNCOVERED
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3B
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY
Agencies, defined, 1 2
Boards, commissions, etc., generally
Appointment of alternate members, 2 17
Minimum qualifications for membership, 2 16
Cemeteries; board of governors, 6 4 et seq.
Cemeteries. See that title.
Children and Youth Advisory Board and Education Advisory Board, consolidation of; survival of
actions, 2 123
City commission. See that title.
Code compliance board, 2 72 et seq.
Code compliance board. See that title.
Community redevelopment agency, 2 13.1 et seq.
Community redevelopment agency. See that title.
Consultants; commissions, boards, etc.
Independent of city council to follow article, 2 61
Education advisory board, 2 126 et seq.
Schools. See that title.
Education and youth advisory board, 2 116 et seq.
Minors. See that title.
Employees( pension plan; administration of the plan
Board, 18 136 et seq.
Employees( pension plan. See that title.
Engineering department, 2 4
Fire department. See that title
Fire prevention bureau, 9 29 et seq.
Fire prevention bureau. See that title.
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DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF CITY(Cont'd
Historic resources preservation board, Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 4
Library board, 12 1 et seq.
Libraries. See that title.
Minimum qualifications for appointments to city boards and commissions, membership, 2 16
Nuisance abatement board, 15 113 et seq.
Nuisances. See that title.
Parks and recreation; board, 16 1 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See that title.
Planning and development board, Pt. III, Ch 1, Art. VII, ( 3
Planning and development. See that title.
Police department. See that title.
Public works department. See that title.
Senior advisory board, 2 141 et seq.
Senior advisory board. See that title.
SMBE Program Advisory Board, 2 215
Special Magistrate, 2 72 et seq.
Utilities department, 2 3
Veterans advisory commission, 2 185 et seq.
DEVELOPMENT See: Land Development Regulations
DEVELOPMENT ORDERS (Pt. III, Ch. 2, Art. I, ( 5)
DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS (Pt. III)
City Commission reviews, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 5
Expedited development review program, Ch. 2, Art. I, ( 4
Planning and development board review, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 3G
DISABLED PERSONS See: Handicapped Persons
DISCRIMINATION See: Civil Rights
DISEASED PLANTS, TREES. See also: Trees
Diseased plants; generally, 15 60 et seq.
Vegetation. See also that title.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
City parks and beaches; disorderly conduct generally, 16 46
DISTRIBUTORS
Newsrack regulations, 15 80 et seq.
DISTRICTS, ZONING (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. III) See also: Zoning
Commercial districts
C 1 office and professional, 3A
C 2 neighborhood, 3B
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DISTRICTS, ZONING (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. III)(Cont'd
Commercial districts(Cont'd
C 3 community, 3C
C 4 general, 3D
CBD central business, 3E
PCD planned commercial development, 3F
Industrial districts
M 1 industrial, 6A
PUD planned industrial development, 6B
Mixed use (urban) districts, 5
Overlay zones. See that title
PU public usage, 7B
REC recreation, 7A
Residential districts
IPUD infill planned unit development, 2G
MHPD mobile home planned development, 2I
PUD planned unit development, 2H
R 1 single-family, 2D
R 1 A single-family, 2C
R 1 AA single-family, 2B
R 1 AAB single-family, 2A
R 2 single and two-family, 2E
R 3 multi-family, 2F
SMU mixed use suburban district, 4
DISTURBING THE PEACE
Dogs; disturbing the peace, 4 13
DOCKS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3O
DOGS See: Animals and fowl
DOGS IN OUTDOOR PORTIONS OF PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
(Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 14)
City approval required, 14B
General, 14A
Standards, 14C
DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP ACT, 2 24.1
DONATION BINS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3AA.2
DROUGHT
Water shortage plans, 26 38 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES
Nuisance abatement, 15 113 et seq.
Nuisances. See that title
Officers and employees; drug free workplace, 2 19
E
EARLY RETIREMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Benefit provided, 18 225
Creation of Early Retirement Incentive Program, 18 223
Deadline for participation, 18 227
Eligibility, 18 223
Execution of agreements, 18 229
Filing with Division of Management, 18 228
Ratification of forms, 18 230
Requirement for agreement for participation, 18 224
Statement of actuarial impact, 18 226
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic development generally, 8 1
Economic development in Planned Industrial Development District, 8 2
EDUCATION ADVISORY BOARD. See: SCHOOLS
ELDERLY PERSONS
Senior advisory board, 2 141 et seq.
Senior advisory board. See that title
ELECTIONS
Absentee voting permitted, 2 43
Early voting, 2 47
False statements or affidavits, 2 45
Filing fees, 2 42
Official ballot, 2 42
Polling places, designation of, 2 44
Vacancy in candidacy, 2 46
Voting districts, 2 41
ELECTRICITY
Electricity and gas service tax, 23 14 et seq.
Taxation. See that title
EMERGENCIES
Civil emergencies, 15 44 et seq.
Civil emergencies. See also that title
Water shortage emergencies, 26 38 et seq.
Water shortage plan. See: Water and Sewers
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION FEES AND CHARGES. See also: Fire
Rescue Assessment
Definitions, 23 55
Emergency medical services transportation fees and charges
Amounts, 23 56
Collection, 23-57
EMPLOYEES( PENSION PLAN
Administration of the plan
Actuarial review and services, 18 147
Ad hoc supplemental benefit, 18 184.2
Administrative regulations authorized
Distribution, 18 138
Adoption of tables, 18 148
Agents, 18 140
Annual reports by trustee or insurance company, 18 146
Application for benefits; procedures, 18 141
Benefits. See within this title: Retirement and Retirement Benefits
Board
Compensation, 18 136
Interpretation of plan, 18 139
Meetings, 18 137
Preservation of records
Notices to trustees, 18 144
Quorum, 18 137
Secretary designated, 18 142
Vote required, 18 137
Board of Trustees, 18 135
City contribution irrecoverable, 18 61
Compensation, limitation on, 18 64
Contributions and funding
Accumulated employee contributions, return of, 18 96
City to bear costs in excess of contributions and gifts, 18 98
City(s contribution, 18 99
Deduct contributions from pay, 18 95
Employee contributions required, 18 94
Financial management, 18 100
Gifts to fund, 18 97
Pension fund designated, 18 93
Contributions, discontinuance of, 18 59
Definitions, 18 55
Disability retirement benefits, 18 126
Delayed payments, interest on, 18 150
Duties of the secretary, 18 143
Application for benefits, consideration of, 18 143.1
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EMPLOYEES( PENSION PLAN(Cont'd
Early retirement incentive program
Benefit provided, 18 225
Creation of Early Retirement Incentive Program, 18 223
Deadline for participation, 18 227
Eligibility, 18 223
Execution of agreements, 18 229
Filing with Division of Management, 18 228
Ratification of forms, 18 230
Requirement for agreement for participation, 18 224
Statement of actuarial impact, 18 226
Elective benefits, 18 128
Employees, 18 140
Establishment of system, 18 56
(Filing( defined, 18 153
Forfeiture of retirement benefits, 18 155
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EMPLOYEES( PENSION PLAN(Cont'd
Fraud and deceit prohibited
Penalty, 18 62
Funding. See within this title: Contributions and Funding
Future changes in the operation of plan, 18 57
Insurance company, annual reports by, 18 146
Investment of funds
Investment authority, 18 181.1
Investment policy for General Employees( Pension Fund, 18 145
Members and beneficiaries, responsibilities of, 18 149
Personal liability, 18 151
Powers and duties not exclusive, 18 141
Small annuities
Lump sum payments, 18 152
Trustee, annual reports by, 18 146
Investment policies
General Employees( Pension Fund, 18 145
Pension and retirement fund
Generally, 18 221
Membership and service
Creditable service, 18 77
Leaves of absence, 18 80
Membership, termination of, 18 79
Military and related service, 18 81
New members, 18 75
Original members, 18 74
Reemployment, 18 82
Service before effective date of plan, 18 78
Power to amend or terminate, 18 58
Qualified pension fund, 18 154
Retirement and retirement benefits
Adjustments, 18 122
Beneficiary designations, 18 120
Benefits unassignable and not subject to process, 18 121
Corrections, 18 122
Death after retirement date, 18 116
Death before retirement date, 18 115
Delayed retirement, 18 113
Disability retirement benefits, 18 126
Early retirement. See within this title: Early Retirement Incentive Program
Eligibility for retirement
Termination of services prior to, 18 117
Errors, 18 122
Member records, 18 120
Minimum benefit, 18 112
No interest in the fund, 18 123
Normal retirement, 18 111
Payments in case of legal or other disability, 18 124
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EMPLOYEES( PENSION PLAN(Cont'd
Retirement and retirement benefits(Cont'd
Re employment of members receiving benefits, 18 125
Retirement annuity option, 18 118
Retirement prior to normal retirement date, 18 114
Social security option, 18 119
Status statements, 18 120
Retirement benefits, forfeiture of, 18 155
Service. See within this title: Membership and Service
Temporary limitations, 18 63
Termination of plan, 18 60
EMPLOYEES. See: Officers and Employees
ENCLOSURES. See: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Other Enclosures
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Administrator, 2 4
Established, 2 4
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION STANDARDS (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art I)
Administration, 1C
Appeals
Environmentally sensitive lands, 6B
General, 6A
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
Private property and public lands, 2A
Public rights-of-way, 2B
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Penalties, 7
Purpose and intent, 1B
Short title, 1A
Standards
Forestry practices and procedures, 3D
General, 3A
Mitigation of existing trees, 3C
Preservation efforts, 3B
Seeding and mulching, 3E
Terms and definitions, 1F
Trees, hazardous or dangerous, 4
Trees, prohibited, exotic, and invasive species
General, 5A
Tree removal and mitigation, 5B
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EXCAVATIONS
Cemeteries; excavations to be by city at owner(s expense, 6 15
Excavation and fill regulations (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. XI)
Administration, 1C
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
City rights-of-way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Classifications of excavation and fill activities
Category 1, 3A
Category 2, 3B
Category 3, 3C
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Penalties, 6
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1H
Restoration surety, 5
Short title, 1A
Standards
Archeological artifacts, 4E
Inspections, 4B
Mitigation, 4D
Reports, 4C
Water bodies, 4A
Terms and definitions, 1F
EXPLOSIVES
City parks and beaches; explosives, 16 40
F
FAIR HOUSING
Requests for accommodation, Pt. III, Ch. 2, Art. II, ( 4F
FALSE ALARMS
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 1 et seq.
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND OTHER ENCLOSURES
Junk and junkyards; screening
Specifications for; approval of, 11 3
Zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V
Attachments, 2E
Buffer walls, 2H
Construction sites, 2F
Cross visibility and safe sight, 2B
Dangerous materials, 2D
Design, 2C
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FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND OTHER ENCLOSURES (Cont(d)
Easements, 2G
Location and height, 2A
Low voltage security fencing, 2I
FILLING. See: Excavations
FINANCES
Cemetery fund established
Use, investment, 6 3
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Overdraft service fee, 2 18
Payment of moneys to city, 2 18
Redevelopment trust fund
Powers of redevelopment agency, 2 13.1
Social services for the poor or aged
Disbursement of federal funds for, 2 12
Stormwater utility fees, 26 400 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title
FINGERPRINTS
Peddlers and solicitors; fingerprints required, 17 1
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
City parks and beaches
Fireworks, 16 40
Weapons, 16 53
Fireworks displays, 15 5
Stones and missiles, throwing, 15 13
Switchblade knives, 15 12
FIREWORKS
City parks and beaches; fireworks, 16 40
Display, 15 5
FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY DIVISION
Authority to enter property for inspection, 9 31
Compliance with orders; appeals, 9 36
Duties of officers, 9 30
Establishment; designation of officers, 9 29
Inspection complaints, 9 34
Inspections, 9 32 - 9 33
Investigation of causes of fires; procedures, 9 37
Service of enforcement orders, 9 35
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FIRE CODES
Fire breaks, penetration of, 9 17
Fire safety inspections for commercial activities, annual fees for, 9 19
Fire walls, penetration of, 9 17
Inflammable liquids in outside aboveground tanks
Where bulk storage is prohibited, 9 16
National codes adopted, 9 15
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Pensions for firefighters
Accounting, 18 187
Application, 18 179
Average final compensation defined, 18 183
Compensation, limitation on, 18 190
Cost of living increase, 18 180.2
Deferred retirement option plan, 18 222
Disability retirement benefits, 18 182
Early retirement, computation of monthly income, 18 180.1
Ex officio membership of the fire chief on the board of trustees, 18 184
Investments, 18 181
Limitation on compensation, 18 191
Monthly retirement income, 18 180
Normal retirement date, 18 185
Payroll deductions; employee, state and city contributions, 18 186
Purchase of military/fire service credit/permissive service credit, 18 190
Required distributions, 18 187
Thirteenth check, 18 184.1
Transfer of accumulated leave, 18 192
Trustee terms of office, 18 179
Repeal or termination of fund, 18 188
Social security. See that title
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Automatic elevators, control of, 9 109
Automatic fire protection systems, 9 6
Boynton Beach Fire Code adopted, 9 3
Building permits, examination of, 9 4
Cost recovery program
Incidents due to negligent, unlawful or unauthorized acts, 9 96
Special operations and clean up of hazardous materials, 9 97
Emergency fire watch for impairments, 9 83
Enforcement authority, 9 2
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Fire and Life Safety Division
Enforcement orders
Appeal to Fire Chief, 9 57
Compliance with, 9 57
Service of, 9 56
Establishment, 9 50
Inspections
Authority to enter property for, 9 52
Complaint, 9 55
Evacuation of occupied buildings or structures, 9 55
Involving special hazards, fire alarms and sprinkler systems; enforcement orders, 9 54
Nonresidential and multi-family occupancy premises generally; enforcement orders, 9 53
Order to remedy danger, 9 55
Investigation of causes of fires required; procedures, 9 58
Purpose, duties and responsibilities, 9 53
Staff, 9 51
Fire codes adopted, 9 3
Fire codes and fees
Barbecues and open flames on balconies and patios, 9 25
Bars over windows and doors, 9 28
Boat docks and piers, requirements for, 9 29
Carbon monoxide detection, 9 38
Duct detector annunciation, 9 33
Emergency access roadways, 9 31
Emergency response identification, 9 30
Extension cords, control panels, and appliances, 9 23
Fire hydrants and fire department connections, marking of, 9 26
Fire inspection fees, 9 22
Fire lanes on private property; blocked roadways, 9 24
Fire protection water supply requirements, 9 32
Fire sprinkler systems, 9 35
Fireworks, 9 21
High-rise buildings, requirements for, 9 27
Hot work operations, 9 36
Key boxes/entry systems, 9 20
Open burning, 9 18
Roadway security gates and emergency access, 9 19
Safeguarding roofing operations, 9 37
Site plan mapping, 9 30
Tent requirements for assembly use, 9 34
Fire protection outside city, when rendered, 9 70
Fire protection system impairments, 9 82
Hazardous materials and toxic substances
Disclosure and safety requirements, 9 122
Fire department hazardous materials permit, 9 121
Penalty for violations, 9 1
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FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION(Cont'd
Report of fire, 9 5
Standby fire and emergency medical coverage, 9 84
FIRE RESCUE ASSESSMENT. See also: Emergency Medical Services Transportation Fees and Charges
Alternate method, 23 50
Annual fire rescue assessments
Adoption of annual rate resolution, 23 40
Adoption of final assessment resolution, 23 38
Correction of errors and omissions, 23 44
Effect of final assessment resolution, 23 39
General authority, 23 33
Initial assessment roll, 23 35
Initial proceedings, 23 34
Interim assessments, 23 45
Lien of assessment, 23 41
Notice
By mail, 23 37
Publication, 23 36
Procedural irregularities, 23 43
Revisions to assessment, 23 42
Applicability, 23 49
Collection and use of assessment
Alternative method of collection, 23 47
Government property, 23 48
Method of collection, 23 46
Definitions, 23 29
Effective date, 23 52
General findings, 23 31
Interpretations, 23 30
Legislative determinations of special benefit, 23 32
Limitation on Fire Rescue Assessment Duration, 23 53
Severability, 23 51
FIRMS
Persons defined to include, 1 2
FISH PONDS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3K
FISHING, NO
Fishing prohibited, 15 125
No fishing areas, designated, 15 127
Penalty, 15 126
FLAGS AND FLAGPOLES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3N
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FLOOD PREVENTION REQUIREMENTS (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. X)
Administration, 1C
Appeals, 6
Applicability, 1D
City approval required, 2
Additional analyses and certifications, 2C
Development in flood hazard areas, 2A
Information in flood hazard areas without base flood elevations (approximate zone A), 2B
Conflict, 1G
Minimum finished floor elevation (non-flood hazard area), 3
Minimum requirements and higher regulatory standards for flood hazard areas
Areas of shallow flooding (AO zones), 4E
Coastal high hazard area (V zones), 4D
Floodways, 4C
General standards, 4A
Seaward of the coastal construction control line, 4G
Small streams, 4F
Special flood hazard areas (with base flood elevation data), 4B
Penalties, 7
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from requirements, 1H
Rules, 1F
Short title, 1A
Specific requirements by type of improvement or development
Manufactured homes, 5C
Subdivision standards, 5B
Tanks, 5D
Utilities, 5A
Terms and definitions, 1E
Warning and disclaimer, 1I
FOUNTAINS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3L
FOWL. See: Animals and Fowl
FRANCHISES
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Community antenna television systems, 7 21 et seq.
Community antenna television systems. See also that title
FUEL TANKS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3T
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GAMBLING
City parks and beaches; gambling, 16 44
GAMES
City parks and beaches; games allowed only in designated areas, 16 58
GARAGE SALES
Definition, 13 52
Exception to provisions, 13 53
Limitation on number of garage sale occurrences, 13 57
Penalties; prima facie evidence, 13 58
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GARBAGE AND TRASH
Abandoned property, 10 50 et seq.
Abandoned property. See that title.
City parks and beaches; refuse and trash, 16 49
Garbage. See within this title: Refuse, Garbage and Trash
Hurricane hazards
Lands to be kept free from matter occasioning, 10 3
Inspection of lands to determine violation. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Lands to be kept free from trash or filth, 10 2
Inspection of lands to determine violation. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Nuisance provisions. See within this title: Violation; Penalty
Property maintenance requirements, 10 54 et seq.
Property maintenance requirements. See that title.
Refuse, garbage and trash
City to collect and dispose of garbage
Supervision, regulatory authority, 10 22
Containerized collection
Commercial and multifamily residential, 10 25
Dead animals, 10 27(g)
Definitions, 10 23
Disaster-generated debris removal management plan
Authority, priorities and limitations, 10 32
Frequency of collection, 10 27(b)
Incinerators, 10 27(h)
Landfills, 10 27(i)
Littering, 10 27(j)
Mulch or compost piles, 10 27(e)
Non-interference, 10 27(k)
Ownership of collection refuse and waste, 10 27(f)
Rates and charge:
Purpose, 10 29
Service provided by city, 10 30
Refuse collection
Single family residential, 10 24
Refuse storage sites
Predetermination required, 10 27(a)
Roll-off services, 10 26
Users of city system
Recording and billing duties of Director of Public Works, 10 27(c)
Violations and enforcement, 10 31
Trash. See within this title: Refuse, Garbage and Trash
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GARBAGE AND TRASH(Cont(d
Violation; penalty
Abatement by city, 10 8
Assessment of costs, interest and attorney's fees; lien, 10 9
Enforcement, 10 10
Content and form of notice, 10 6
Hearing, 10 7
Inspection of lands to determine violations, 10 4
Notice of estimated cost, 10 8
Notice of violation; required, 10 5
GARDENS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3J
GAS
Electricity and gas service tax, 23 14
Taxation. See that title.
GAZEBOS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3G
GENERATORS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3T
GRAFFITI
Definition and prohibition, 15 18
GRASS. See: Vegetation
H
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Disabled parking spaces
Violation, penalty, 14 9
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, HAZARDOUS WASTE, AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Disclosure and safety requirements, 9 71
Licensing provisions re businesses transporting, 13 25
Zoning use regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. IV
Depressed truck wells, 2C
Fire department hazardous material disclosure form, 2A
Hazardous materials response plan, 2D
Spill containment system, 2B
HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONER (HVAC) UNITS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3R
HEDGES. See: Fences, Walls, Hedges and Other Enclosures
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HELICOPTER PADS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3AA.3
HELICOPTERS. See: Airports and Aircraft
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REQUIREMENTS. See: Building, Construction, and Historic
Preservation Requirements
HOTELS
Taxicabs soliciting for passengers at hotels, 24 32
HOUSING
Initiatives (Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. V)
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Act, Art. V, ( 1
Affordable Housing Assistance Trust Fund, 1C
Affordable housing cost impact review, 1F
Affordable housing incentive plan (HIP), 1E
Citizens Advisory Committee, 1D
Local housing assistance program, 1B
General, 1A
Workforce housing program, Art. V, ( 2
Applicability, 2B
Findings, 2A
For-sale housing units, 2F
Monitoring and compliance, 2H
Off-site options, 2D
Provisions, 2C
Rental housing units, 2E
Resale requirements, 2G
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers on all buildings, 15 16
HUNTING
City parks and beaches; hunting, 16 53
I
IMPOUNDMENT
Animals and fowl; impoundment, 4 19 et seq.
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
Traffic; supplemental provisions for impounding, 14 8
IMPROVEMENTS. See also Required Improvements.
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 8
INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY
Animals and fowl; indecent exhibitions, 4 9
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INDUSTRY
Industrial sewage, 26 59 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES/GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SERVICES, 2 4.1
INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN STANDARDS. See: Land Development Regulations
INOPERABLE MOTOR VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
INSURANCE
Casualty insurers, excise tax on, 23 3
Community antenna television services
Franchises; insurance policy, 7 30
Fire insurers, excise tax on, 23 3
Newsrack liability requirements, 15 85
Signs; liability insurance required, 21 12
Taxicabs; liability insurance required, 24 8
Tornado insurers, excise tax on, 23 3
J
JUNK AND JUNKYARDS
Automobile graveyards, requirements for, 11 2
Definition, 11 1
Existing junkyards, requirements for, 11 2
Screening
Specifications for, approval of, 11 3
JUNK DEALERS
Dealing with minors, 15 7
JUNKED VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
K
KNIVES
Switchblade knives, 15 12
L
LAND (General regulations)
Environmental protection standards. See that title.
Garbage and trash. See that title.
Inspection of lands to determine violation, 10 4 et seq.
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(Note Sections contained within this title refer to sections found within Part III)
Building requirements. See: Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Construction requirements. See: Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Environmental protection standards, Ch. 4, Art I
Administration, 1C
Appeals
Environmentally sensitive lands, 7B
General, 7A
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
City rights-of-way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Penalties, 8
Preservation principles
Contiguity, 3C
Easements and rights-of-way, 3B
Highest ecological importance, 3A
Purpose and intent, 1B
Short title, 1A
Standards
Forestry practices and procedures, 4D
General, 4A
Mitigation of existing trees, 4C
Preservation efforts, 4B
Seeding and mulching, 4E
Terms and definitions, 1F
Trees, hazardous or dangerous, 5
Trees, prohibited, exotic, and invasive species
General, 6A
Tree removal and mitigation, 6B
Excavation and fill regulations, Ch. 4, Art. XI
Administration, 1C
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
City rights-of-way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Classifications of excavation and fill activities
Category 1, 3A
Category 2, 3B
Category 3, 3C
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Penalties, 6
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1H
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont(d
Excavation and fill regulations, Ch. 4, Art. XI(Cont(d
Restoration surety, 5
Short title, 1A
Standards
Archeological artifacts, 4E
Inspections, 4B
Mitigation, 4D
Reports, 4C
Water bodies, 4A
Terms and definitions, 1F
Exterior building and site design standards, Ch. 4, Art. III
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
Conflict, 1G
Design principles
Building location and appearance, 2C
Compatibility, 2B
Efficiency and safety, 2A
Sustainable development, 2D
Design standards for development in urban areas
Building location, 6B
Compatibility standards, 6E
Design and Architectural Requirements for Mixed Use (Urban) and Central Business Districts, 6H
General, 6A
Off-street parking area standards, 6F
Shade and shelter standards, 6C
Sidewalks, 6G
Standards for windows, 6D
Design standards for large non-residential development (big box) in suburban areas
Applicability, 7B
Covered walkways, 7G
Facades, 7C
Landscaping, 7H
Miscellaneous, 7K
Off-street parking lot orientation, 7J
Public entrances, 7F
Purpose and intent, 7A
Roofline, 7D
Windows, 7E
Design standards for multi-family and non-residential uses adjacent to single-family residential zoning
districts
General, 4A
Standards, 4B
Design standards for specific uses in the use matrix (Table 3-28)
Auto dealer, new, 5B
Auto dealer, used, 5C
Automobile rental, 5E
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Exterior building and site design standards(Cont(d
Design standards for specific uses in the use matrix (Table 3-28)(Cont(d
Day care, 5G
Gasoline stations, 5D
Group home type 1, 5A
Marina, including yacht club, 5F
Storage, self-service, 5H
Design standards for walls, fences, and miscellaneous outdoor structures
Donation bins, 10D
Shopping cart corrals, 10C
Transit shelters, 10B
Walls and fences, 10A
Exemptions, 1D
Exterior building and site design guidelines
Crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED), 12B
Urban design guidelines of the community redevelopment agency (CRA), 12A
General design standards for exterior buildings
Architectural enhancements, 3A
Awnings and canopies, 3E
Building paint color(s), 3D
Downspouts, 3F
Drive-through facilities and/or walk-up windows, 3J
Exterior treatment and finishes, 3B
Mechanical equipment, 3I
Monotony restrictions, 3F
Overhead doors, 3G
Symbols, 3C
Maintenance of buildings, structures, and site, 11
Open space and plaza requirements
Design standards, 8B
General, 8A
Pedestrian and bicyclist amenities, standards for
General, 9A
Standards, 9B
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1H
Rules, 1F
Terms and definitions, 1E
Exterior lighting standards, Ch. 4, Art. VII
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
City approval required
City right-of-way permit, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Community design
Buildings and structures, 4B
General, 4A
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Exterior lighting standards, Ch. 4, Art. VII(Cont'd
Community design(Cont'd
Maximum footcandle/illumination levels, 4C
Pole (total overall) heights in relation to building height, 4D
Conflict, 1F
Exemptions, 1D
Penalties, 6
Prohibited lighting
Awnings, 5F
Beacon or searchlights, 5C
Drop lens fixtures, 5D
Neon tubing, bare bulbs, and miniature lighting, 5E
Spillage, 5A
Unauthorized traffic lighting, 5B
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont'd
Exterior lighting standards, Ch. 4, Art. VII(Cont'd
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1G
Standards
Crime prevention through environment design (CPTED), 3F
Docks and piers, 3G
General, 3A
Off-street parking lots, 3C
Pedestrian lighting, 3D
Public rights-of-way, 3B
Signs, 3H
Under canopies, 3E
Terms and definitions, 1E
Flood prevention requirements, Ch. 4, Art. X
Administration, 1C
Appeals, 6
Applicability, 1D
City approval required, 2
Additional analyses and certifications, 2C
Development in flood hazard areas, 2A
Information in flood hazard areas without base flood elevations (approximate zone A), 2B
Conflict, 1G
Minimum finished floor elevation (non-flood hazard area), 3
Minimum requirements and higher regulatory standards for flood hazard areas
Areas of shallow flooding (AO zones), 4E
Coastal high hazard area (V zones), 4D
Floodways, 4C
General standards, 4A
Seaward of the coastal construction control line, 4G
Small streams, 4F
Special flood hazard areas (with base flood elevation data), 4B
Penalties, 7
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from requirements, 1H
Rules, 1F
Short title, 1A
Specific requirements by type of improvement or development
Manufactured homes, 5C
Subdivision standards, 5B
Tanks, 5D
Utilities, 5A
Terms and definitions, 1E
Warning and disclaimer, 1I
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General administration, Ch. 1
Appeals, Art. VIII
Administrative official
Assignment of appeals, 1D
Eligibility, 1A
Filing, 1B
Hearing of appeals, 1E
Indemnification, 1G
Review of administrative orders, 1F
Stay of work, 1C
Building board of adjustment and appeals
Eligibility, 2A
Filing, 2B
City commission
Eligibility, 3A
Filing, 3B
Withdrawal or denial of appeal
Refiling after denial, 4A
Refiling after withdrawal with prejudice, 4B
Refiling after withdrawal without prejudice, 4C
Comprehensive Plan, relationship to, Art. III
Authority, 1
Contents, 2
Future land use map (FLUM)
Adoption, 5A
FLUM classifications and corresponding zoning districts (Table 1-1), 5B
Preemption, 4
Purpose and intent, 3
Concurrency management system, Art. VI
Applicability, 1C
Concurrency review procedures
Capacity availability review for FLUM amendments, 3B
Demonstration of compliance by applicant, 3C
Responsibility, 3A
Concurrency review requirements
Findings, 2A
Minimum requirements for concurrency, 2B
Concurrency rights reservation and effective period
County and state roadways, 4A
Other facilities/services, 4B
Exemptions, 1D
Long-range capacity planning, 1E
Proportionate fair-share program
Applicability, 5B
Application process, 5E
Appropriation of fair-share revenues, 5H
Determining proportionate fair-share obligation, 5F
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont'd
General administration, Ch. 1(Cont'd
Concurrency management system, Art. VI(Cont'd
Proportionate fair-share program(Cont'd
General requirements, 5C
Intergovernmental coordination, 5D
Proportionate fair-share agreements, 5G
Purpose and intent, 5A
Purpose and intent, 1B
Short title, 1A
Definitions, Art. II
Director of planning and zoning, Art. VII, ( 2
General provisions, Art. I
Catch lines, 4
Designation and citation, 3
Ordinances; city laws and codification, 9
Ordinances not affected by regulation, 8
Penalties
Civil enforcement, 7D
General penalties, 7A
Imprisonment, 7C
Stoppage of work, 7E
Time, 7B
Purpose and intent, 2
Repeal, 5
Severability, 6
Short title, 1
Historic resources preservation board, Art. VII
Establishment, composition and terms, 4B
Powers and duties, 4E
Procedures and quorum, 4C
Removal, 4D
Terms and definitions, 4A
Housing initiatives. See: Housing
Notice of intent, Art. IX
Authorization, 4
Compliance, 10
Contents of the notice, 5
Implementation, 7
Pending development permits, 8
Pending regulations, 9
Posting of notice, 6
Purpose, 2
Statement of intent, 1
Terms and definitions, 3
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General administration, Ch. 1(Cont'd
Planning and development board, Art. VII
Action, 3H
Advisory authority, functions, powers, and duties, 3F
Establishment and composition, 3A
Quorum, 3E
Review of applications, 3G
Rules of procedures, 3D
Selection of chair and vice chair, 3C
Terms of membership; removal; vacancies, 3B
Redevelopment plans, Art. IV
Amendments to land development regulations, 3
Compliance with, 2
Identification of, 1B
Purpose and intent, 1A
Workforce housing program. See: Housing
Historic preservation requirements. See: Building, Construction, and Historic Preservation Requirements
Infrastructure design standards. See within this title: Roadways, utilities, and infrastructure design standards
Land development process, Ch. 2
Building division services, Art. IV
Administration, 1B
Building permit
Approval process, 2D
General, 2A
Miscellaneous, 2F
Review criteria, 2C
State of Florida fees, 2E
Submittal requirements, 2B
Completeness, 1D
Fees, 1E
Purpose and intent, 1A
Sign permit
Approval criteria, 3C
Expiration, 3E
General, 3A
Miscellaneous, 3F
Review process, 3D
Submittal requirements, 3B
Submission requirements, 1C
Terms and definitions, 1F
Variances
Approval process, 4D
Expiration, 4E
General, 4A
Miscellaneous, 4F
Review criteria, 4C
Submittal requirements, 4B
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Land development process, Ch. 2(Cont(d
Business tax services, Art. V
Administration, 1B
Business tax receipt, 2
Dogs in outdoor portions of public food service establishments, 2B
Generally, 2A
Completeness, 1C
Purpose and intent, 1A
Seasonal sales event approval
Approval process, 3D
Expiration, 3E
General, 3A
Miscellaneous, 3F
Review criteria, 3C
Submittal requirements, 3B
Special sales event approval
Approval process, 4D
Expiration, 4E
General, 4A
Miscellaneous, 4F
Review criteria, 4C
Submittal requirements, 4B
Terms and definitions, 1D
Engineering division services, Art. III
Administration, 1B
Completeness, 1D
Engineering division waivers
Approval process, 5D
Expiration, 5E
General, 5A
Review criteria, 5C
Submittal requirements, 5B
Fees, 1E
Land development permit (LDP)
Approval process, 3D
Expiration, 3E
Extension, 3F
General, 3A
Miscellaneous, 3G
Review criteria, 3C
Submittal requirements, 3B
Preapplication conference, 1C
Purpose and intent, 1A
Right of way permit
Approval process, 4E
Conditions for permits, 4D
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Land development process, Ch. 2(Cont(d
Engineering division services, Art. III(Cont(d
Right of way permit(Cont(d
Expiration, 4F
General, 4A
Miscellaneous, 4H
Review criteria, 4C
Submittal requirements, 4B
Time extension, 4G
Subdivision and platting
Final plat, 2C
General, 2A
Preliminary plat, 2B
Surety
Acceptance and maintenance of required improvements, 6D
Applicability, 6B
Purpose, 6A
Types of surety, 6C
Terms and definitions, 1F
Fees, impact and selected, Art. VI
Art in public places fee, 5
Capital facilities fee, 3
City parks and recreation facilities impact fee or land dedication
Credit towards impact fee imposition, 2E
General, 2A
Impact fee amount, 2D
Impact fee calculation, 2C
Land donation in lieu of impact fee, 2F
Time of impact fee payment, 2B
Use of park impact fee proceeds, 2G
Downtown stormwater improvement watershed fee, 6
Fire rescue assessment, 4
General, 1
Green Building Program, 8
Palm Beach County fees
Park, 7C
Public building, 7D
Road, 7A
School, 7B
Overview, Art. I
Definitions, 1B
Development orders, 6
Expedited development review program
Applicability, 4A
Benefits of program, 4B
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont'd
Land development process, Ch. 2(Cont'd
Overview, Art. I(Cont'd
Green Building Program
Certification verification, 5E
Education and training, 5F
Government leadership, 5B
Incentives, 5D
Purpose and intent, 5A
Scope and applicability, 5C
Purpose and intent, 1A
Review process for applications requiring public hearings, generally
Advisory board review, 3B
City commission review, 3C
Staff review, 3A
Revocation of development approval
Decision and notice, 7D
Grounds for revocation, 7B
Initiation, 7A
Notice and public hearing, 7C
Rules, 1C
Severability, 1D
Types of land development applications
Applications by city departments, Table 2 1, 2A
Withdrawal, 2B
Planning and zoning division services, Art. II
Administration, 1B
Completeness, 1E
Fees, 1F
Historic preservation applications
Certificate of appropriateness, 6A
Historic districts or properties designation, 6B
Historic preservation property tax exemption application, 6C
Other applications
Certificate of conforming, 7A
Lot line modification, 7B
Mobile vendor approval, 7C
Modification to development order, 7D
Sidewalk café approval, 7E
Wireless communication facilities (WCF), 7F
Zoning verification, 7G
Permit applications
Sign permit, 5A
Zoning permit, 5B
Planned industrial development (PID) applications
Master site plan, including modifications, 3A
Technical site plan, including modifications, 3B
Waiver (mixed use pod), 3C
Preapplication conference, 1C
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Land development process, Ch. 2(Cont'd
Planning and zoning division services, Art. II(Cont'd
Purpose and intent, 1A
Quasi judicial hearings, 1H
Relief applications
Administrative adjustment, 4A
Community design appeal, 4B
Height exception, 4C
Variance to land development regulations, 4D
Standard applications
Annexation, 2A
Comprehensive plan amendments, 2B
Conditional use, including time extension, 2C
Rezoning, including master plan, 2D
Sign program, 2E
Site plan, including time extension and modifications, 2F
Vacation and abandonment, 2G
Submittal requirements, 1D
Terms and definitions, 1G
Landscape design and buffering standards, Ch. 4, Art. II
Administration, 1C
Alternate compliance
Alternate landscape plan (ALP), 5B
General, 5A
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
City rights-of-way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Community design
Base of signs, 6I
Drive-through facilities, 6D
Dumpster enclosure, 6G
Foundation landscaping areas, 6B
General, 6A
Landscape standards for specific uses, 6J
Lift stations, 6H
Mechanical equipment, 6F
Plazas, 6C
Service areas, 6E
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont(d
Landscape design and buffering standards, Ch. 4, Art. II(Cont(d
Landscape design principles
Buffering and screening, 3C
Composition, 3B
Continuity and connection, 3F
Energy conservation and sustainable design, 3H
Enhancing architecture, 3G
Natural landscapes, 3A
Pesticide management, 3J
Quality pedestrian environment, 3I
Responsive to local character, 3D
Site preparation, maintenance, and cutting, 3K
Use of drought resistant and native plants, 3E
Penalties, 7
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1H
Short title, 1A
Standards
City-wide standards, 4A
Suburban landscape code, 4C
Urban landscape code, 4B
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LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS(Cont'd
Landscape design and buffering standards, Ch. 4, Art. II(Cont'd
Terms and definitions, 1F
Lighting, exterior. See within this title: Exterior lighting standards
Loading standards. See within this title: Parking lots, vehicular use areas, and loading standards
Off-street parking requirements, minimum, Ch 4, Art. V
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
Conflict, 1E
Exceptions to providing required off-street parking
Adaptive re-use, 4A
Certificate of conformity, 4B
On-street parking, 4C
Handicap accessible off-street parking, 5B
Maximum number of provided parking, 5A
Penalties, 6
Permanent reservation of off-street parking spaces, 5C
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1F
Special reductions in required off-street parking
Joint access/parking, 3B
Martin Luther King Boulevard Overlay Zone, 3D
Minimum parking (5% reduction), 3A
Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone, 3F
Payment in lieu of parking, 3E
Shared parking, 3C
Standards
Arts, entertainment, and recreational uses, 2D
Commercial and office & health care uses, 2C
Educational uses, 2F
General, 2A
Industrial uses, 2E
Public and civic uses, 2G
Residential and lodging uses, 2B
Terms and definitions, 1D
Parking lots, vehicular use areas, and loading standards, Ch. 4, Art. VI
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
City approval required
City right-of-way permit, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Community design
Dumpsters and trash receptacles, 4C
General, 4A
Off-street parking areas and parking garages, 4D
Off-street loading, 4B
Conflict, 1F
Exemptions, 1D
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Parking lots, vehicular use areas, and loading standards, Ch. 4, Art. VI(Cont'd
Penalties, 5
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1G
Standards
Driveway openings and access, 3C
Dumpsters and solid waste removal, 3E
Fire lanes, 3G
General, 3A
Off-street loading areas, standards for, 3D
Off-street parking and vehicular use areas, 3B
Queuing and stacking, 3F
Terms and definitions, 1E
Roadways, utilities, and infrastructure design standards, Ch. 4, Art. VIII
Administration, 1C
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
City rights-of-way, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Community design
General, 4A
Sidewalks, 4B
Conflict, 1F
Penalties, 5
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1G
Short title, 1A
Standards
Bridges & culverts, 3F
Canals and waterways, 3H
Drainage, stormwater, and wastewater management, 3G
General standards for all required improvements, 3A
Pedestrian and bicycle paths, 3E
Roadways and streets, 3C
Sidewalks, 3D
Utilities, 3B
Terms and definitions, 1E
Sign standards, Ch. 4, Art. IV
Abandoned signs, 8
Administration, 1C
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
Sign permit, 2B
Site plan review, 2A
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Sign standards, Ch. 4, Art. IV(Cont'd
Community design
Community design standards for all signs, 5B
Community design standards for logos and icons, 5D
Community design standards for specific types of signs, 5C
General, 5A
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Nonconforming signs
Annexation of nonconforming freestanding signs, 7C
General, 7A
Repair or removal, 7B
Penalties, 9
Prohibited signs
Animated or fluttering sign, 3B
Electronic messaging centers (EMC), 3D
Mobile sign, 3E
Motion picture or video sign, 3C
Noise sign, 3A
Non-geometric sign, 3J
Off-premises sign, 3K
Other, 3L
Painted wall sign, 3H
Roof sign, 3F
Snipe sign, 3G
Unauthorized sign, 3I
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1I
Severability, 1H
Short title, 1A
Sign program
General, 6A
Review process, 6C
Standards, 6B
Standards
General, 4A
Permanent signs, 4C
Special signs, 4D
Temporary signs, 4B
Terms and definitions, 1F
Site design standards. See within this title: Exterior building and site design standards
Utility design standards. See within this title: Roadways, utilities, and infrastructure design standards
Vehicular use areas. See within this title: Parking lots, vehicular use areas, and loading standards
Zoning. See: Zoning
LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND BUFFERING STANDARDS. See: Land Development Regulations
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LIBRARIES
Acts prohibited; penalty, 12 7
Board created, 12 1
By laws, 12 3
Compensation, 12 2
Duties, 12 4
Meetings, 12 5
Membership, 12 1
Organization, 12 2
Powers, 12 4
Qualifications, 12 2
Quorum, 12 3
Regulations, 12 3
Removal of members, 12 6
Rules, 12 3
Terms, 12 1
Vacancies, 12 1
LICENSES AND PERMITS
Alarm system operating permit, 2.5 3 et seq.
Alarm systems. See that title.
Application for Certificate of Use and Occupancy, inspections, and Business Tax Receipt, 13 7
Business tax receipt tax fee schedule, 13 4
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 8
Certificate of Use and Occupancy; inspections, 13 28
Charitable solicitation; permit, 17 37 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See that title.
City parks and beaches; permits re, 16 20 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See that title.
Classification and fee schedule, 13 4
Administrative remedy to challenge, 13 6
Code enforcement, 13 17
Coin operated vending machines, 13 24
Community antennae systems; installation and maintenance, 7 42
Conflict with statue, 13 3
Contractors, registration and regulation of, 13 21
Cross connection control and backflow prevention re, 26 109
Declaration required where fee depends on variable factors within applicant(s knowledge, 13 8
Definitions, 13 2
Delinquency penalty, 13 11
Dogs; county registration, county license required, 4 36
Doing business not covered by Business Tax Receipt, 13 15
Due dates, 13 10
Duplicate Business Tax Receipts, 13 13
Engaging in business without Business Tax Receipt
Penalties; prima facie evidence, 13 16
Enforcement, method of, 13 17
Excavations and fills. See: Excavations
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False statements
Certificate of Use or Business Tax Receipt obtained by void ab initio, 13 15
Garage sales, 13 52 et seq.
Garage sales. See that title.
Hazardous materials or waste, businesses handling, 13 25
Home occupational Business Tax Receipt fees, 13 23
Identification of vehicles used in business or occupation, 13 27
Imposition and levy of tax, 13 1
Injunction, 13 17
Issuance of Certificate of Use and Occupancy and Business Tax Receipt, 13 9
Live entertainment, 13 80
Nonprofit enterprise, special permits for, 13 19
Posted or carried, Business Tax Receipts to be, 13 14
Professionals, 13 22
Purpose, 13 1
Reapplication fee for Certificate of Use and Occupancy, inspections, and Business Tax Receipt, 13 7
Right of appeal, 13 18
Right to deny issuance, renewal, transfer, revocation, 13 18
Sales. See within this title: Garage Sales
Sewers, permits re industrial and commercial waste, 26 131, 26 160
Signs. See: Signs
Solicitors and canvassers, 17 14 et seq.
Peddlers and solicitors. See that title.
Special events, 13 20
Streets and sidewalks. See: Streets and Sidewalks
Tow vehicles, 13 26
Transfer of Business Tax Receipt, 13 12
Unlisted businesses or occupations, provision for, 13 5
Use of property for commercial or industrial purposes or residential dwelling rental; Certificate of Use
and Occupancy, inspection, and Business Tax Receipt required, 13 7
Vehicles for hire, 24 9 et seq.
Vehicles for hire. See that title.
LIENS
Nuisance abatement board
Duration of lien, 15 115.5
LIGHT POLES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3P
LIGHTING
Exterior lighting standards (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VII)
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
City approval required
City right-of-way permit, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
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Exterior lighting standards (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VII)(Cont'd
Community design
Buildings and structures, 4B
General, 4A
Maximum footcandle/illumination levels, 4C
Pole (total overall) heights in relation to building height, 4D
Conflict, 1F
Exemptions, 1D
Penalties, 6
Prohibited lighting
Awnings, 5F
Beacon or searchlights, 5C
Drop lens fixtures, 5D
Neon tubing, bare bulbs, and miniature lighting, 5E
Spillage, 5A
Unauthorized traffic lighting, 5B
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1G
Standards
Crime prevention through environment design (CPTED), 3F
Docks and piers, 3G
General, 3A
Off-street parking lots, 3C
Pedestrian lighting, 3D
Public rights-of-way, 3B
Signs, 3H
Under canopies, 3E
Terms and definitions, 1E
Portable landscape, supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3O
LILY PONDS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3K
LITTER
Defined, 15 26
Gutters, sweeping or depositing into, 15 28
Private property, 15 31
Prohibited generally, 15 27
Public places, sweeping or depositing into, 15 28
Scattering of loads, prevention of, 15 33
Vacant property, 15 32
Vehicles, throwing from, 15 29
Water, throwing or depositing in bodies of, 15 30
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT PERMIT, 13 80
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LIVESTOCK
Generally, 4 19
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
LOADING AND UNLOADING
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
LOADING STANDARDS. See: Land Development Regulations
LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, Part III, Ch. 1, Art. V, ( 1B
LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 8
LOITERING
Acts declared unlawful, 15 130
Definitions, 15 129
Findings and intent, 15 128
Loitering after warning, 15 132
Penalties, 15 133
Suspicious loitering, 15 131
LOUDSPEAKERS
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
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MAILBOXES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3Q
MANAGER. See: City Manager
MAPS
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers of all buildings; establishment, 15 16(f)
MAYOR
Offices and titles of Mayor and Vice-Mayor retained, 2 1.1
Vice Mayor
Appointment, 2 1.2
Duties and official designation, 2 9
MEDICINES. See: Drugs and Medicines
MINORS
Education and Youth Advisory Board
Consolidation of Children and Youth Advisory Board and Education Advisory Board, 2 123
Created, 2 116
Duties, 2 117
Meetings, 2 120
Organization, 2 119
Powers, 2 122
Recommendations, 2 118
Gang related activity nuisance abatement re, 15 111 et seq.
Nuisances. See that title.
Secondhand or junk dealers, dealing with, 15 7
MISDEMEANORS
State misdemeanors, adoption, 15 1
MISSILES
Throwing stones or missiles, 15 13
MOBILE VENDOR
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 10
MOTOR VEHICLES
Abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles, 10 50 et seq.
Abandoned, wrecked or junked vehicles. See also that title.
Litter, throwing from vehicles, 15 29
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
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MOTOR VEHICLES(Cont(d
Recreational vehicles, 20 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title.
Storage of, 14 5
Traffic, 14 1 et seq.
Traffic. See also that title.
Trailers, 25 1 et seq.
Trailers. See also that title.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
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NEWSRACK REGULATIONS
Abandonment, 15 87
Authority, legislative intent, 15 83
Definitions, 15 82
Enforcement of provisions, 15 88
Liability; hold harmless, 15 85
Location, placement standards, 15 84
Location; private property, 15 86
Maintenance, installation standards, 15 84
Rules of construction, 15 81
Short title, 15 80
Supplemental regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 11C
NOISE
Administration, 15 8.3
Animals and fowl; nuisance by noise, 4 13
Definitions, 15 8.2
Exemptions, 15 8.6
Inspections, 15 8.4
Penalty for violations, 15 8.7
Prohibited acts, 15 8.5
Purpose and scope, 15 8.1
Short title, 15 8
Sound control
Administration, 15 10.3
Enforcement, 15 10.7
Exemptions, 15 10.6
Inspections, 15 10.4
Penalty, 15 10.7
Prohibited acts, 15 10.5
Purpose, 15 10.1
Short title, 15 10
Sound levels by receiving land use category, 15 8.8
Standards, 15 8.2
Terminology, 15 8.2
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY, 2 24
NON-SMOKING POLICY
Non-smoking areas, 15 19
NOTICE OF INTENT, Part III, Ch. 1, Art. IX
Authorization, 4
Compliance, 10
Contents of, 5
Implementation, 7
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Pending development permits, 8
Pending regulations, 9
Posting of, 6
Purpose, 2
Statement of intent, 1
Terms of definitions, 3
NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD
Code Compliance Board or Special Magistrate, consolidation with, 2 92
NUISANCES
Garbage, nuisance abatement provisions re, 10 4 et seq.
Garbage and trash. See that title
Nuisance abatement
Board
Conduct of hearing, 15 115
Fines for noncompliance with orders, 15 115.5
Duration of lien, 15 115.5
Processing of complaints, 15 114
Definitions, 15 112
Judicial review, 15 116
Rights preserved, 15 117
Title, 15 111
NUMBER
Defined, 1 2
O
OATH
Defined, 1 2
OBSCENITY. See: Indecency and Obscenity
ODOR
Animals and fowl; nuisance by odor, 4 13
OFFENSES
Failure to respond to lawful process, 15 4
Obstruction of passageways, 15 9
State misdemeanors, adoption, 15 1
OFFENSIVE CONDITIONS
Garbage and trash, 10 1 et seq.
Garbage and trash. See also that title
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OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Certain ordinances not affected by Code, 1 8
City Attorney. See that title
City Engineer, 2 4
City Manager, 2 25 et seq.
City Manager. See also that title
Director of Planning and Zoning, Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. VII
Duties and responsibilities, 2B
Generally, 2A
Drug free workplace
Definitions, 2 19(b)
General procedures, 2 19(c)
Policy requirements, 2 19(d)
Policy statement, 2 19(a)
Employment screening, 2 21
Legal defense and identification, 2 8
Mayor and Vice-Mayor. See: Mayor
Minimum qualifications for appointment to city boards and commissions, membership, 2 16
Non-discrimination policy, 2 24
Officers, defined, 1 2
Pension Administrator, 18 9
Pensions and retirement, 18 1 et seq.
Pensions and retirement. See also that title
Personnel and equipment organizational chart adopted, 2 1
Personnel Policy Manual adopted by reference, 2 151
Prosecutor. See that title
OPEN AIR STRUCTURES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3G
ORDINANCES. See: Code of Ordinances
OVERLAY ZONES (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. III, ( 8) See also: Zoning
Downtown Transit Oriented Development District (DTODD), 8E
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, 8B
Ocean Avenue (OAOZ), 8D
Urban central business district, 8A
Urban commercial district, 8C
OWNER
Defined, 1 2
P
PARKING, OFF-STREET
Off-street parking requirements, minimum (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. V)
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
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Off-street parking requirements, minimum (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. V)(Cont'd
Conflict, 1E
Exceptions to providing required off-street parking
Adaptive re-use, 4A
Certificate of conformity, 4B
On-street parking, 4C
Handicap accessible off-street parking, 5B
Maximum number of provided parking, 5A
Penalties, 6
Permanent reservation of off-street parking spaces, 5C
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1F
Special reductions in required off-street parking
Joint access/parking, 3B
Martin Luther King Boulevard Overlay Zone, 3D
Minimum parking (5% reduction), 3A
Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone, 3F
Payment in lieu of parking, 3E
Shared parking, 3C
Sustainability, parking reductions for, 3G
Standards
Arts, entertainment, and recreational uses, 2D
Commercial and office & health care uses, 2C
Educational uses, 2F
General, 2A
Industrial uses, 2E
Public and civic uses, 2G
Residential and lodging uses, 2B
Terms and definitions, 1D
PARKING LOTS (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VI)
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
City approval required
City right-of-way permit, 2B
Private property and public lands, 2A
Community design
Dumpsters and trash receptacles, 4C
General, 4A
Off-street parking areas and parking garages, 4D
Off-street loading, 4B
Conflict, 1F
Exemptions, 1D
Penalties, 5
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from standards, 1G
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Standards
Driveway openings and access, 3C
Dumpsters and solid waste removal, 3E
Fire lanes, 3G
General, 3A
Off-street loading areas, standards for, 3D
Off-street parking and vehicular use areas, 3B
Queuing and stacking, 3F
Terms and definitions, 1E
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PARKS AND RECREATION
Beaches. See within this title: City Parks and Beaches
Board created
Appointment, 16 1
Duties, 16 5
Meetings, 16 4
Members, removal, 16 2
Officers, 16 3
Powers, 16 5
Qualifications, 16 1
Terms, 16 1
Vacancies, 16 2
Boats and boating
Boat club park, establishing hours of use at, 16 60
Boat launching and trailer parking user fee at Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, 16 61
C 16 Canal (Pioneer Park) speed restriction on, 16 93.1
Enforcement, 16 95
Fueling or refueling of watercraft prohibited, 16 94.5
Intracoastal waterway
Wooden overlook at terminus of Casa Loma Boulevard
Mooring or docking at, 16 94.5
Mufflers required, 16 94
Overnight boat docking prohibited, 16 59
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers, 20 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title
Speed causing harmful wake, 16 93
Bounce houses, 16 28
Boynton Canal and abutting property
Use prohibited, 16 7
City parks and beaches
Bounce houses, 16 28
Conduct regulated
Alcoholic beverages permitted only at designated places
Sale; drunkenness, 16 38
Animals prohibited, 16 39
Boat docking overnight prohibited, 16 59
Camping, 16 57
Closed areas; entering, using, 16 45
Disorderly conduct, 16 46
Dogs prohibited in city owned park or recreation area, 4 33
Dressing and undressing, 16 52
Dropping inflammable material, 16 43
Enforcement, 16 62
Explosives, 16 40
Fireplaces and picnic areas, use of, 16 55
Fires permitted only in designated areas
Fireworks, 16 40
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City parks and beaches(Cont'd
Fixtures; standing or sitting on, 16 48
Gambling, 16 44
Games allowed only in designated areas, 16 58
Harvey E. Oyer, Jr. Park, establishing hours of use at, 16 60
Hunting, 16 53
Lounging, 16 46
Picnic area
Regulation authorized, 16 54
Refuse, 16 49
Rest rooms, cooperation in keeping clean, 16 47
Sleeping, 16 46
Soliciting prohibited, 16 42
Swimmers to conform to regulations, 16 50
Trash, 16 49
Trees, climbing, 16 48
Use of facilities provided for opposite sex, 16 41
Weapons; shooting, 16 53
City parks and beaches; structures to afford open views
Guy wires, braces prohibited, 16 27
Definitions, 16 18
Director to establish hours, 16 19
Dogs
Prohibited in city owned park or recreation area, 4 33
Recreation and parks director
Hours of operation at parks and beaches established by, 16 19
Regulations enforced by, 16 22
Recreational and park fund established
Expenditures, 16 6
Grass, damaging, 16 25
Hours, director to establish, 16 19
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 23
Permittees, interference with, 16 20
Plants, damaging, 16 25
Pollution of waters, 16 26
Regulations, enforcement, 16 22
Sand, removal of, 16 24
Showing of permits upon request, 16 21
Shrubs, removal of, 16 24
Soil, removal of, 16 24
Structures to afford open view
Guy wires, braces prohibited, 16 27
Traffic and parking regulations
Authority to direct traffic
Obedience required, 16 70
Bicycles
Headlights, 16 81
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PARKS AND RECREATION(Cont'd
Traffic and parking regulations(Cont'd
Authority to direct traffic(Cont'd
Bicycles(Cont'd
Manner of parking or leaving, 16 80
Manner of riding, 16 79
Passengers on, 16 80
Reflectors, 16 81
To keep to right, single file, 16 79
Bicycles, where permitted, 16 78
Compliance required, 16 69
Double parking, 16 77
Driving in prohibited areas, 16 73
Night parking, 16 75
Notice of vehicle breakdown, 16 76
Parking at municipal beach in Ocean Ridge, 16 82
Parking to be in parking areas
Obedience to regulations, 16 74
Speed limit, 16 72
Traffic signs, observance of, 16 71
Trees, damaging, 16 25
Trees, removal of, 16 24
Utilities
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 23
PARTNERSHIPS
Persons defined to include, 1 2
PATIOS, UNENCLOSED AND UNCOVERED
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3B
PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Canvassers. See within this title: Solicitors and Canvassers
Charitable solicitations
Amendments to application
Additional solicitation, 17 43
Applicability, 17 34
Behavior, restrictions on, 17 44
Definitions, 17 36
Fees, 17 39
Penalty, 17 45
Permit
Application, 17 38
Contents, 17 42
Expiration, 17 42
Granting, 17 40
Nontransferable, 17 42
Refusal to grant permit
Appeal, 17 41
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PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS(Cont'd
Charitable solicitations(Cont'd
Applicability(Cont'd
Required, exceptions, 17 37
Terms, 17 42
Purpose, 17 35
City parks and beaches; soliciting prohibited, 16 42
Fingerprints required, 17 1
Identification card required
Re registration; fee, 17 2
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Photo required, 17 1
Registration, photo and fingerprints required, 17 1
Solicitors and canvassers
Defined, 17 13
Duty of police to enforce, 17 20
License required, 17 14
Permit required, 17 14
Action on application, 17 17
Appeals, 17 23
Application, 17 15
Application fee, 17 16
Duration, 17 18
Exhibition, 17 19
Investigation on application, 17 17
Revocation, 17 22
Reports, records of violations, 17 21
Violations, records and reports, 17 21
PEEPING TOMS
Window peeping, 15 15
PENALTIES
Adjudgment of fines and imprisonments, 1 6
Continuing violations, 1 6
General penalties, 1 6
Specific penalties for violations. See specific violations
PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT
Deferred compensation plan for unclassified personnel
Agreements with employees authorized, 18 196
Authorized, 18 195
Deferred Retire Option Plan, 18 127
Early retirement. See within this title: Early Retirement Incentive Program
Elected officials, pension plan for
Pension benefits, creation and maintenance of, 18 240
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PENSIONS AND RETIREMENT(Cont'd
Eligible rollover distributions
Trustee to trustee transfer, 18 200
Employees( pension plan, 18 55 et seq.
Employees( pension plan. See also that title.
Firefighters, pension for, 18 179 et seq.
Fire department. See also that title.
Flexible benefit plan
Authorized, 18 197
Contributions to plan, 18 199
Payroll deductions, 18 198
Pension administrator; duties, 18 9
Police officers, Retirement Trust Fund, 18 164 et seq.
Police department. See also that title.
Social security, 18 1 et seq.
Social security. See also that title.
PERGOLAS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3F
PERMITS. See: Licenses and Permits
PERSON
Defined, 1 2
PERSONNEL
Personnel and equipment organizational chart adopted, 2 1
Personnel policy manual adopted by reference, 2 151
PICNICS
City parks and beaches; places for picnics, 16 54 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title.
PIERS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3O
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PUD) (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. III, ( 2H)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. See: Land Development Regulations
PLANTS. See: Vegetation
PLATTING (Pt. III, Ch. 2, Art. III, ( 2) See also: Land Development Regulations
Final plat, 2C
General, 2A
Preliminary plat, 2B
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PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3M
POISON
Dogs; poisoning, 4 3
POLES AND WIRES
Community antenna television systems; installation and maintenance
Joint use of utility poles, agreement to be filed with city manager, 7 48
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Alarm systems generally, 2.5 1 et seq.
Law enforcement officers
Salary incentive program, 2 14
Retirement Trust Fund
Beneficiaries, 18 171
Benefits
Amounts, 18 169
Optional forms, 18 170
Board of Trustees
Created, 18 166
Powers, 18 167
Buy back of service, 18 172
Cost of living adjustment, 18 177
Creation, 18 164
Deferred retirement option plan (DROP), 18 175
Definitions, 18 165
False or misleading statements, 18 174(b)
Incompetence, 18 174(c)
Internal Revenue Code limits, 18 174(g)
Lump sum payment, 18 174(e)
Maintenance, 18 164
Membership, 18 168
Pension validity, 18 174(a)
Required distributions, 18 174(f)
Requirements for retirement, 18 169
Rights and benefits not subject to legal process, 18 174(d)
Rollovers, 18 173
Termination of plan and distribution of fund, 18 176
Social security for policemen, 18 19 et seq.
Social security. See also that title
Solicitors and canvassers; duty of police to enforce, 17 20
POLLING PLACES
Designation of, 2 44
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POLLUTION
Parks and recreation; pollution of water, 16 26
Stormwater system, 26 300 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
POULTRY
Generally, 4 19
Animals and fowl. See also that title.
PROPERTY
Abandoned property, 10 50 et seq.
Abandoned property. See that title
Animals and fowl; nuisance by property, 4 13
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Dogs; damaging property of another, 4 33
Garbage and trash. See also that title
Inspection of land to determine violation, 10 4 et seq.
Graffiti, 15 18
Landscape design and buffering standards. See that title.
Minimum standards for appearance and maintenance, 15 120
Personal property, defined, 1 2
Private property
Newsracks located on; written permission, 15 86
Property maintenance requirements. See that title
Taxation; excise tax on property insurers, 23 3
Trailers; parking on private property, 25 6
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
Definitions, 10 55
Fire safety requirements, 10 60
General requirements, 10 56
Light, ventilation and occupancy limitations, 10 57
Mechanical and electrical requirements, 10 59
Penalties, 10 61
Plumbing facilities and fixture requirements, 10 58
Referenced standards, 10 62
Rules, 10 54
PROSECUTOR
Compensation, 2 7
Duty, 2 6
Position created, 2 5
Responsibility, 2 6
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Community antenna television systems; installation and maintenance
Changes required by public improvements, 7 46
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PUBLIC SERVICE TAX
Generally, 23 14 et seq.
Taxation. See also that title.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Divisions, 2 2
Established, 2 2
Superintendent of public works
Administration of department, 2 2
PURCHASING AND CONSULTANTS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
City to adopt rules of procedures, 2 59
Commissions, boards, etc., independent of city commission to follow article, 2 60
Consultants
Incorporation of Florida Statutes ( 287.055, 2 57
Design-build contracts, 2 61
Intent, 2 58
Jurisdiction, 2 58
Purchasing agent
Competitive bidding re
Exceptions, 2 56.1
Generally, 2 56
Duties, 2 56
Selection, 2 56
R
RADIOS
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title.
RAILROADS AND TRAINS
Locomotive whistles and/or horns
Hours during which sounding prohibited; penalty for violation, 14 7.1
Trains
Blocking or obstructing crossings, 14 7
RAIN BARREL
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3V
RECREATION. See: Parks and Recreation
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS
Definition, 20 3
Land use, effect on private limitations, 20 5
More stringent regulations to apply, 20 4
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, BOATS AND BOAT TRAILERS(Cont'd
Parks and recreation; boats and boating, 16 93 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title
Private property, conditions to parking on, 20 6
Private property, occupying on, 20 8
Purpose, 20 1
Scope, 20 2
Time limit for parking on right-of way, 20 7
RED LIGHT INFRACTION ENFORCEMENT PURSUANT TO STATE LAW
Authorization for enforcement program, 14.5 2
Definitions, 14.5 3
Intent, 14.5 1
Notice of violation hearings, 14.5 6
Special Magistrate, appointment of, 14.5 5
Traffic infraction enforcement officer, 14.5 4
REDEVELOPMENT TRUST FUND
Powers of redevelopment agency, 2 13.1, 2 13.2
RETIREMENT. See: Pensions and Retirement
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Communications
Abandonment of a communications facility, 25.1 17
Conditional use of public rights-of-way, 25.1 9
Construction bond, 25.1 14
Definitions, 25.1 3
Enforcement remedies, 25.1 16
Existing communications facilities in public rights-of-way, 25.1 11
Force majeure, 25.1 18
Indemnification, 25.1 13
Insurance, 25.1 12
Intent and purpose, 25.1 2
Involuntary termination of registration, 25.1 10
Permits
Suspension, 25.1 7
Appeals, 25.1 8
Placement or maintenance of a communications facility in public rights-of-way, 25.1 6
Registration for placing or maintaining communications facilities in public rights-of-way, 25.1 4
Reports and records, 25.1 19
Reservation of rights and remedies, 25.1 20
Security fund, 25.1 15
Title, 25.1 1
Transfer, sale or assignment of assets in public rights-of-way, 25.1 5
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ROADWAY DESIGN STANDARDS. See: Land Development Regulations
ROCK GARDENS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3I
S
SATELLITE EARTH STATIONS AND ANTENNAS (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 12)
Citizens( band (CB) and television (TV) antennae, 12F
Fees, 12C
Nonconforming, 12E
Permits required, 12B
Prohibitions, 12D
Satellite earth stations, 12G
Types, 12A
SCHOOLS
Education advisory board
Creation, 2 126
Duties, 2 127
Meetings, 2 130
Organization, 2 129
Powers, 2 132
Recommendations, 2 128
SCREENED-ROOF ENCLOSURES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3C
SCULPTURES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3L
SEAWALLS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3O
SECONDHAND DEALERS
Dealing with minors, 15 7
SECURITY. See: Social Security
SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD
Creation, 2 141
Duties, 2 142
Meetings, 2 145
Organization, 2 144
Powers, 2 147
Qualification, 2 146
Recommendations, 2 143
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SEXUAL CONDUCT
Prohibited in alcoholic beverage establishment, 3 6
SEXUAL OFFENDER RESIDENCY PROHIBITION
Definitions, 15 122
Findings and intent, 15 121
Penalties; exceptions, 15 123
Property owners prohibited from renting real property to certain sexual offenders and
sexual predators; penalties, 15 124
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SEWERS. See: Water and Sewers
SHEDS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3E
SIDEWALK CAFÉS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 9
SIDEWALKS. See: Streets and Sidewalks
SIGN STANDARDS (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. IV)
Abandoned signs, 8
Administration, 1C
Applicability, 1D
City approval required
Sign permit, 2B
Site plan review, 2A
Community design
Community design standards for all signs, 5B
Community design standards for logos and icons, 5D
Community design standards for specific types of signs, 5C
General, 5A
Conflict, 1G
Exemptions, 1E
Nonconforming signs
Annexation of nonconforming freestanding signs, 7D
Nonconforming freestanding signs at shopping centers, 7B
General, 7A
Repair or removal, 7C
Penalties, 9
Prohibited signs
Animated or fluttering sign, 3B
Electronic messaging centers (EMC), 3D
Mobile sign, 3E
Motion picture or video sign, 3C
Noise sign, 3A
Non-geometric sign, 3J
Off-premises sign, 3K
Other, 3L
Painted wall sign, 3H
Roof sign, 3F
Snipe sign, 3G
Unauthorized sign, 3I
Purpose and intent, 1B
Relief from standards, 1I
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SIGN STANDARDS (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. IV)(Cont'd
Severability, 1H
Short title, 1A
Sign program
General, 6A
Review process, 6C
Standards, 6B
Standards
General, 4A
Permanent signs, 4C
Special signs, 4D
Temporary signs, 4B
Terms and definitions, 1F
SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (Pt. III, Ch. 4) See also: Land Development Regulations
Building requirements, Art. IX
Construction requirements, Art. IX
Environmental protection standards, Art. I
Excavation and fill regulations, Art. XI
Exterior building and site design standards, Art. III
Flood prevention requirements, Art. X
Historic preservation requirements, Art. IX
Infrastructure design standards, Art. VIII
Landscape design and buffering standards, Art. II
Lighting standards, exterior, Art. VII
Loading standards, Art. VI
Off-street parking, minimum requirements, Art. V
Parking lot standards, Art. VI
Roadway design standards, Art. VIII
Sign standards, Art. IV
Utility design standards, Art. VIII
Vehicular use areas, Art. VI
SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Annual program review, 2 216
Contract language required, 2 213
Contract performance compliance procedures, 2 212
Contract pre-award compliance procedures, 2 209
Contracts, 2 211
Counting participation of SMBEs, 2 208
Definitions, 2 203
Equal opportunities, 2 205
General, 2 201
Goals, 2 207
Good faith efforts, 2 210
Notice, 2 217
Penalties, 2 214
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SMALL AND MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISES(Cont'd
Policy statement, 2 202
Program administration, 2 204
Program eligibility, 2 206
SMBE Program Advisory Board, 2 215
SOCIAL SECURITY
Agreements authorized, 18 3
Appropriations authorized, 18 5
Benefits accepted, 18 1
Custodian, withholding and reporting agent designated, 18 8
Federal act adopted, 18 7
Firemen
Adherence to regulations required, 18 41
Agreements authorized, 18 38
Appropriations authorized, 18 40
Benefits accepted, 18 37
Custodian, withholding and reporting agent designated, 18 43
Federal act adopted, 18 42
Personnel covered, 18 37
Records required, 18 41
Referendum required, 18 44
Reports required, 18 41
Withholdings authorized, 18 39
Personnel covered, 18 1
Personnel excluded, 18 2
Policemen
Adherence to regulations required, 18 23
Agreements authorized, 18 20
Appropriations authorized, 18 22
Benefits accepted, 18 19
Custodian, withholding and reporting agent designated, 18 25
Federal act adopted, 18 24
Personnel covered, 18 19
Records required, 18 23
Referendum required, 18 26
Reports required, 18 23
Withholdings authorized, 18 21
Records required, 18 6
Regulations, adherence to required, 18 6
Reports required, 18 6
Withholdings authorized, 18 4
SOCIAL SERVICES
Services for the poor or aged
Disbursement of federal funds for, 2 12
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SOCIETIES
Persons defined to include, 1 2
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC (PV) ARRAYS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3W
SOLICITORS. See: Peddlers and Solicitors
SOUND CONTROL
Administration, 15 10.3
Enforcement, 15 10.7
Exemptions, 15 10.6
Inspections, 15 10.4
Penalty, 15 10.7
Prohibited acts, 15 10.5
Purpose, 15 10.1
Short title, 15 10
Terminology and standards, 15 10.2
SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. See: Code Compliance Board and Special Magistrate
SPECIMEN TREES
Designation of, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. I, ( 3B
SPEED LIMITS
Boats and boating; speed causing harmful wake, 16 93
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations
Speed limit generally, 16 72
Construction areas, speed in, 14 2
STATE
Defined, 1 2
STENCH BOMBS
Stench bombs and other offensive matter, 15 11
STEPS, UNENCLOSED AND UNCOVERED
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3B
STONES
Throwing stones, 15 13
STOOPS, UNENCLOSED AND UNCOVERED
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3B
STORAGE CONTAINERS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3E
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STORES
Convenience store security
Definition of convenience store, 15 97
Noncompliance, 15 100
Requirements, 15 98
Short title, 15 96
Training of employees, 15 99
STORMWATER SYSTEM
Provisions enumerated, 26 300 et seq.
Water and sewers. See that title.
STREET SALES. See: Peddlers and Solicitors
STREETS AND SIDEWALKS. See also: Land Development Regulations
Alcoholic beverages; consumption in streets prohibited, 3 5
Alteration. See within this title: Construction, Repair or Alteration
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Construction, repair or alteration (Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, ( 3C)
Access permit, streets, 3C.5.a.
Medians, alterations to, 3C.5.c.
Nuisance abatement, 3C.5.d.
Opening permit, streets, 3C.5.b
Generally, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, ( 3C.1
Numbers
Mandatory street numbers of all buildings, 15 16
Platting. See: Platting
Repair. See within this title: Construction, Repair or Alteration
Sidewalks, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, (( 3D, 4B
Street designation system, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, ( 3C.2
Street layout and configuration, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, ( 3C.4
Street naming system, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. VIII, ( 3C.3
SUBDIVISIONS
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Land development regulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Platting. See: Platting
Required improvements. See: Required Improvements
SWIMMERS
City parks and beaches; swimmers to conform to regulations, 16 50
SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3D
SWITCHBLADE KNIVES
Generally, 15 12
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TAXATION, ASSESSMENTS AND FEES
Casualty insurers, excise tax on, 23 2
Certain ordinance not effected by code, 1 8
Emergency medical services transportation fees and charges. See that title
Fire rescue assessment. See that title
Homestead exemption, additional, 23 54
Property insurers, excise tax on, 23 3
Public service tax
Electricity and gas
Churches, exemption for, 23 17
Collection, 23 20
Computation of tax, 23 19
Exemptions for governmental agencies, 23 18
Fuel adjustment charge excluded from, 23 15
Inspection, 23 21
Levied, 23 14
Records required, 23 21
Water service
Amount, 23 28.2
Application, 23 28.3
City's responsibility, 23 28.4
Collection, 23 28.6
Conformance with state law, 23 28.9
Failure to pay, 23 28.8
Fuel adjustment charge, 23 28.5
Grant of authority to administer, 23 28.10
Levied, 23 28.1
Payment, 23 28.7
Telecommunications services
Amount of, 23 24
Audit, 23 28
Definitions, 23 23
Exemptions, 23 25
Remittance of to the city by seller, 23 27
Seller compensation, 23 26
Short title, 23 22
TAXICABS. See: Vehicles for Hire
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications tax, 23 22 et seq.
Taxation. See that title
TELECOMMUNICATIONS RIGHTS-OF-WAY. See: Communications Rights-of-Way
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS AND ANTENNAS. See: Satellite Earth Stations and Antennas; Wireless
Communication Facilities (WCF)
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TELEVISION
Community antenna television systems, 7 1 et seq.
Community antenna television systems. See also that title
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
TERRACES, UNENCLOSED AND UNCOVERED
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3B
TIME
Computation of time, 1 2
TOWING
Businesses that tow vehicles, 13 21.3
TOXIC SUBSTANCES. See: Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste and Toxic Substances
TRAFFIC
Abandoned vehicles; sale, redemption of
Disposition of proceeds, 14 8
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
City parks and beaches; traffic and parking regulations, 16 69 et seq.
Parks and recreation. See also that title
Construction areas, speed in, 14 2
Crossings
Trains blocking or obstructing, 14 7
Disabled parking spaces
Violation, penalty, 14 9
Impoundment, supplemental provisions for
Sale, redemption of abandoned vehicles; disposition of proceeds, 14 8
Intersections, dangerous. See: Red Light Infraction Enforcement Pursuant to State Law
Noise control, 15 8 et seq.
Noise. See that title
Parking lots. See: Parking Lots
Red zone infractions. See: Red Light Infraction Enforcement Pursuant to State Law
Regulatory traffic control, 14 1
Signs not to constitute traffic hazard, Pt. III, Ch. 4, Art. IV, ( 4A.4
Solicitation of rides or business, 14 4
Stopping, standing or parking
Civil penalties, 14 11
Curbstoning, 14 12
Liability for payment of violations, 14 10
Prohibited in specified places, 14 5
Storage of a vehicle, 14 5
Traffic calming measures, 14 6
Trailers; parking interfering with traffic, 25 4
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TRAFFIC(Cont'd
Trains
Blocking or obstructing crossing, 14 7
Whistles and/or horns of
Hours during which sounding prohibited
Truck parking regulated, 14 3
TRAILERS
Boats and boat trailers, 20 1 et seq.
Recreational vehicles, boats and boat trailers. See also that title
Construction trailers, exemption for, 25 7
Defined, 25 1
Limitation on number of trailers on parcel of land, 25 9
Parking on streets, 25 2
Placing on roof or high place, 25 8
Private property, parking on, 25 6
Towing vehicle, manner of attachment to, 25 5
Traffic, parking interfering with, 25 4
Vehicle to be attached when parked on street, 25 3
TRAINS. See: Railroads and Trains
TRASH. See: Garbage and Trash
TREES. See also Vegetation
City parks and beaches
Climbing trees, 16 48
Shrubs and trees, 16 24
Environmental protection standards. See that title
Landscape design and buffering standards. See that title
TRELLISES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3F
TRUCKS
Truck parking regulated, 14 3
U
UNLOADING. See: Loading and Unloading
UTILITIES
City parks and beaches
Permit required to erect structure or run utility, 16 23
Design standards. See: Land Development Regulations
Water and sewers, 26 10 et seq.
Water and sewers. See also that title
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UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
Director of utilities
Administrator of department, 2 3
Divisions, 2 3
Established, 2 3
UTILITY TRANSMISSION LINES
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3S
V
VANDALISM
Graffiti, 15 18
VEGETATION. See also: Trees
City parks and beaches
Climbing trees, 16 48
Shrubs and trees, 16 24
Diseased plants
Abatement by city
Assessment and lien, 15 64
Council may waive provisions of article, 15 65
Declared nuisance, 15 61
Definitions, 15 60
Procedure, 15 62
Refusing to permit entry, 15 63
Environmental protection standards. See that title
Landscape design and buffering standards. See that title
VEHICLES. See: Motor Vehicles
VEHICLES FOR HIRE
Advertising, 24 3
Business tax receipt, 24 5
Compliance, 24 2
Definitions, 24 1
Drivers
Chauffeurs license required, 24 9
Prohibited conduct, 24 4
Liability insurance required, 24 7
License fees prerequisite to continuance of operation, 24 8
Manifests required, 24 12
Number of passengers, 24 13
Receipts, duty to give, 24 10
Refusal of passenger to pay; intent to defraud, 24 11
Vehicle safety and operational requirements, 24 6
VEHICULAR USE AREAS. See: Land Development Regulations
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VETERANS ADVISORY COMMISSION
Board appointment and membership, 2 188
Creation of Commission, 2 185
Meetings, 2 189
Organization, 2 187
Powers, 2 191
Procedure for enactment and voting, 2 190
Purpose and duties, 2 186
VICE-MAYOR. See: Mayor
W
WALLS. See: Fences, Wall, Hedges and Other Enclosures
WATER AND SEWERS
Additions. See: Extensions, Replacements and Additions
Cross-connection control and backflow prevention
Backflow prevention devices; when required; specifications, 26 208
Definitions, 26 207
Fees, 26 210
General, 26 206
Permits, 26 210
Program administration, installation, maintenance, certification, 26 209
Short title, 26 205
Violations and penalties
Notice of violations; failure to remedy, 26 211
Penalties, 26 212
Extensions, replacements and additions
Approval of plans by state, 26 12
Building permit for development
Approval of utility service provision prerequisite to, 26 15
Certification that bills paid
Prerequisite to approval by city, 26 14
Definitions, 26 10
Development permit
Prerequisites to approval, 26 16
Expansion of water and sewer systems
Additional charge, 26 35
Approval, 26 29
Capital facilities charges and connection charges, 26 34
Construction standards, 26 33
Design standards, 26 32
Feasibility study, 26 28
Financing, 26 31
Proposal, 26 29
Responsibility for design, 26 30
Scope, 26 27
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WATER AND SEWERS(Cont'd
Extensions, replacements and additions(Cont'd
Plans and specifications to be approved by city officers, 26 11
Supervision when work not done by city
Deposit required, 26 13
Industrial and commercial waste
Abbreviations, 2 115
Admission of industrial and commercial waste, 26 146
Application, 26 114
Barricades and lights around sewer excavations, 26 139
Building sewer specifications, 26 135
Compliance with provisions or more stringent regulations, 26 116
Compliance with state department of environmental regulation and other current regulations, 26 128
Connecting building sewer to private sewage disposal system, 26 125
Connecting private sewage disposal system to public sewer, 26 129
Costs and expense of installation and connection of building sewer; indemnification, 26 132
County to inspect installations, 26 127
Damaging or tampering with sewage works, 26 124
Definitions, 26 115
Depositing objectionable wastes on public and private property, 26 119
Disposal of sewage other than through regional facilities, 26 117
Gravity flow of building drain to public sewers, 26 136
Inspection of connection to public sewer, 26 138
Interceptors, 26 144
Maintaining flow equalizing facilities and/or interceptors for preliminary pretreatment, 26 145
Maintenance of private sewage disposal facilities, 26 130
National categorical pretreatment standards
Application of more stringent requirements; city shall notify effective users, 26 149
City(s right of revision, 26 150
Compliance, 26 148
Excessive discharge, 26 151
Notice to employees in event of dangerous discharge; emergency notification procedure, 26 154
Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste, 26 155
Prevention of accidental and slug discharges, 26 152
Written report required describing cause of discharge, 26 153
Natural outlets, discharging into, 26 120
Noncompliance, right to refuse waste upon, 26 118
Oil and grease management and surcharge programs, 26 147
Old building sewers, use with new buildings, 26 134
Permits
Waste discharge permits. See within this subtitle that subject
Policy and scope, 26 113
Pretreatment, equalization of waste flow, 26 143
Privies, septic tanks and other facilities, 26 121
Prohibited discharges to sewers, 26 142
Purpose, 26 112
Remedies. See within this subtitle: Violations; Remedies
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Industrial and commercial waste(Cont'd
Reporting, inspections and monitoring
Compliance reporting requirements, 26 156
Information and data to be made available, 26 159
Inspection and sampling, 26 158
Other reporting requirements, 26 157
Separate building sewer provided for every building, 26 133
Storm sewer system, discharge prohibited in, 26 123
Stormwater and other unpolluted drainage, discharge of, 26 141
Suitable toilet facilities, 26 122
Surface runoff or groundwater, 26 137
User charge and industrial cost recovery system
Application of surcharge over standard and use fee, 26 163
Industrial cost recovery system, 26 164
Notice of violation; liability for expense, loss or damage, 26 166
Publication of users and significant noncompliance, 26 170
Responsibility for treatment and disposal, 26 167
Review and amendment on annual basis, 26 165
Right to enter premises and obtain information concerning discharges, 26 168
Suspension of wastewater treatment service
Notice to stop; discharge; failure to comply, 26 169
User charges; wholesale sewer rates; calculation of sewer surcharge, 26 162
Violations; remedies
Enforcement plan, 26 175
False statements of prohibited, 26 171
Legal action against use for appropriate relief, 26 173
Penalties, 26 176
Remedies, 26 176
Retention of records required, 26 174
Show cause hearing, 26 172
Waste discharge permits
Application for, 26 161
Special permit required; term, 26 160
Wastes discharged into sanitary sewers to meet criteria, 26 140
Work to be done by qualified licensee, 26 126
Written permit required for use of public sewer
Application; fee, 26 131
Rates and charges re water and wastewater, 26 9
Replacement. See: Extensions, Replacements and Additions
Reclaimed water
Adoption of Chapter 62 610, Florida Administrative Code, 26 504
Applicability, 26 501
Approved uses of, 26 512
Authority and purpose, 26 500
City responsibility for delivery of, 26 515
Definitions, 26 503
Fees, rates and charges, 26 508
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WATER AND SEWERS(Cont'd
Reclaimed water(Cont'd
Objective, 26 502
Penalty, 26 521
Potable water
Prohibitions on use of, 26 513
Shallow potable wells, 26 518
Prohibitions on use of, 26 513
Reclaimed water system
Connection to, 26 506
Control of backflow and cross connection 26 510
Damage to, 26 511
Inspections, 26 509
Interruption and/or discontinuation of service, 26 514
Location of service lines, 26 516
Prohibitions on use of, 26 513
Runoff control, 26 520
Use of for purposes other than irrigation, 26 519
Use of within the City's utility service area, 26 505
Water meters
Access to, 26 507
Requirements, 26 517
Sewers
Connection, deposit and service charges, 26 8
Connections required, 26 57
Figure defined, 26 56
Free service prohibited, 26 60
Industrial and commercial waste. See within this title that subject
Industrial sewage
Additional charge for and treatment of, 26 59
Service charges, collection of, 26 61
Trespass on property of system, 26 62
Stormwater system
Definitions, 26 301
Enforcement
Continuing violations, 26 305(b)
Enforcement actions, 26 305(c)
Injunctive relief, 26 305(a)
Illicit discharges
Administrative order, 26 303(e)
Authorized exceptions, 26 303(c)
General prohibitions, 26 303(a)
Illicit connections, 26 303(d)
Specific prohibitions, 26 303(b)
Industrial activity
Administrative orders, 26 302(c)
General prohibitions, 26 302(a)
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Stormwater system(Cont'd
Industrial activity(Cont'd
NPDES permits, 26 302(d)
Specific prohibitions, 26 302(b)
Inspections and monitoring
Authority for inspections, 26 306(a)
Authority for monitoring and sampling, 26 306(b)
Requirements for monitoring, 26 306(c)
Purpose and intent, 26 300
Spills and dumping
Administrative order, 26 304(d)
General prohibitions, 26 304(a)
Notification of spills, 26 304(c)
Specific prohibitions, 26 304(b)
Stormwater utility fees
Adjustment of fees, 26 405
Billing and payment; penalties, 26 404
Capital contributions, 26 406
Definitions, 26 401
Program administration, 26 407
Purpose and intent, 26 400
Schedule of rates, 26 403
Stormwater management utility fee, 26 402
Stormwater utility enterprise fund, 26 408
Water and sewer deposits
Accounts, credits, termination and re-connection, 26 8.1
Water connection, deposit and service charges, 26 8
Water shortage plan
Applicability of provisions, 26 40
Declaration of water shortage or water shortage emergency, 26 42
Definitions, 26 39
Enforcement of provisions, 26 43
Incorporation of plan and amendments thereto into City Code, 26 41
Intent and purpose of provisions, 26 38
Violations; penalties, 26 44
Water users required to accept regulations as condition of obtaining water service, 26 45
WEAPONS. See: Firearms and Weapons
WINDMILLS
Supplemental zoning regulations, Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 3X
WINE. See: Alcoholic Beverages
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WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (WCF) (Pt. III, Ch. 3, Art. V, ( 13)
Administration, 13A.2
Annual registration and certification
Continued structural integrity, 13I.1
Failure to file, 13I.2
Applicability, 13A.3
Approval process
Administrative approval, 13F.2
City Commission approval, 13F.3
Conditions of approval, 13F.5
Pre-application meeting, 13F.1
Review criteria, 13F.4
Attached WCF
Concealed, 13C.1
Non-concealed, 13C.2
Exemptions, 13A.4
Freestanding WCF
Antenna element replacement or repair, 13D.5
Co-location, 13D.6
Concealed, 13D.2
Generally, 13D.1
Mitigation of existing WCF, 13D.4
Non-concealed, 13D.3
General standards
Additional uses on lot, 13B.2
District height limitations, 13B.3
Equipment cabinets, 13B.4
Equipment compound enclosure, 13B.5
Generators, 13B.10
Hazardous location, 13B.12
Landscaping, 13B.6
Lighting, 13B.9
Parking, 13B.7
Pre-existing WCF, 13B.1
Signage, 13B.8
Structural standards, 13B.11
Inspection, 13K
Interference with public safety WCF
Notification, 13H.1
Reimbursement, 13H.2
Publicly-owned property
Agreement, 13G.1
Occupancy or use, 13G.2
Purpose and intent, 13A.1
Removal of abandoned, unused, or unsafe WCF
Exceptions, 13J.4
Notice of abandonment, 13J.1
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Removal of abandoned, unused, or unsafe WCF(Cont'd
Notice of different provider, 13J.2
Proposal for transfer to city, 13J.3
Submittal requirements, 13E
Terms and definitions, 13A.5
WIRES. See: Poles and Wires
WORKFORCE HOUSING PROGRAM (Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. V, ( 2)
Applicability, 2B
Findings, 2A
For-sale housing units, 2F
Monitoring and compliance, 2H
Off-site options, 2D
Provisions, 2C
Rental housing units, 2E
Resale requirements, 2G
WRECKED VEHICLES. See: Abandoned Property
Z
ZONING (Miscellaneous)
Certain ordinances not affected by code, 1 8
Director of planning and zoning, Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 2
Land development regulations. See: Land Development Regulations (Pt. III)
Planning and development board, Pt. III, Ch. 1, Art. VII, ( 3
ZONING (Pt. III, Ch. 3)
Accessory buildings, Art. II, ( 7
Calculating required living area for residential, Art. II, ( 9
Collection sites (See Temporary buildings and collection sites)
Districts and overlay zones, Art. III
Commercial districts
C 1 office and professional commercial district, 3A
C 2 neighborhood commercial district, 3B
C 3 community commercial district, 3C
C 4 general commercial district, 3D
CBD central business district, 3E
PCD planned commercial development district, 3F
Industrial districts
M 1 industrial district, 6A
PID planned industrial development district, 6B
Miscellaneous districts
PU public usage district, 7B
REC recreation district, 7A
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Districts and overlay zones, Art. III(Cont'd
Mixed use (urban) districts
Building and site regulations, 5C
General, 5A
Miscellaneous, 5F
Parking, 5E
Review and approval process, 5D
Uses allowed, 5B
Overlay zones
Downtown Transit Oriented Development District (DTODD) Overlay Zone, 8E
Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard Overlay Zone, 8B
Ocean Avenue Overlay Zone (OAOZ), 8D
Urban Commercial District Overlay Zone, 8C
Urban Central Business District Overlay Zone, 8A
Overview
General, 1A
Mixed use suburban building and site regulations, 1D
Mixed use urban building and site regulations, 1E
Non residential building and site regulations, 1C
Residential building and site regulations, 1B
Penalties, 9
Residential districts
IPUD infill planned unit development district, 2G
MHPD mobile home planned development district, 2I
PUD planned unit development district, 2H
R 1 single family residential district, 2D
R 1 A single family residential district, 2C
R 1 AA single family residential district, 2B
R 1 AAB single family residential district, 2A
R 2 single and two family residential district, 2E
R 3 multi family residential district, 2F
SMU mixed use suburban district
Additional use regulations, 4C
Building and site regulations, 4D
General, 4A
Miscellaneous, 4H
Modifications, 4G
Parking, 4F
Review and approval process, 4E
Use(s) allowed, 4B
Frontage, Art. II
Corner lots, 2A
Cul-de-sac, 2C
Through-lots, 2B
Height/density, Art. II, ( 4
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Overview, Art. I
Authority, 3
Official zoning map
Adoption, 4A
Establishment of zoning districts, 4C
Updates, 4B
Zoning district boundaries, 4D
Relationship to adopted plans, guidelines, or other regulations, 5
Scope, 2
Use of terms, 1
Penalties, Art. II, ( 10
Principal buildings, Art. II, ( 3
Supplemental regulations, Art. V
Administration, 1B
Applicability, 1C
Common building appurtenances, freestanding structures, and site amenities, excluding walls and fences
Agricultural structures, 3Y
Arbors, trellises, and pergolas, 3F
Barbecue pits, 3H
Building appurtenances, 3A
Compost bin or tumbler, 3U
Decks, patios, steps, stoops, and terraces (unenclosed and uncovered), 3B
Electric vehicle (EV) charging station, 3Z
Fish and lily ponds, 3K
Flags and flagpoles, 3N
Fountains, sculptures, and miscellaneous art, 3L
Garden, 3J
Generators and fuel tanks, 3T
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioner (HVAC) units, 3R
Light poles and portable landscape lighting, 3P
Mailboxes, 3Q
Miscellaneous, 3AA
Open air structures and gazebos, 3G
Playground equipment, 3M
Rain barrel, 3V
Rock gardens, 3I
Screened roof enclosures, 3C
Seawalls, bulkheads, docks, and piers, 3O
Sheds and storage containers, 3E
Solar photovoltaic (PV) arrays, 3W
Swimming pools and spas, 3D
Utility transmission lines, 3S
Windmills and small wind energy systems (SWES), 3X
Conflict, 1E
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Supplemental regulations, Art. V(Cont'd
Dogs in outdoor portions of public food service establishments, 14
City approval required, 14B
General, 14A
Standards, 14C
Merchandise, exterior display of
Districts, 5A
Hours of display, 5D
Miscellaneous, 5E
On site location, 5C
Type of merchandise, 5B
Merchandise and equipment, permanent exterior storage of
Districts, 8B
On site location, 8E
Purpose and intent, 8A
Screening, 8G
Site plan required, 8C
Size, 8F
Type of merchandise/equipment, 8D
Mobile vendor regulations
Approval required, 10C
Compatibility, 10E
Definitions, 10B
Display, 10J
Districts, 10D
Emergencies, 10K
Fees, 10N
Location criteria, 10F
Maintenance, 10H
Prohibitions, 10L
Purpose and intent, 10A
Removal, 10G
Separation, 10I
Specific regulations by type of MVU, 10M
Nonconforming regulations
Buildings and structures, 11B
Certificate of conformity, 11G
Lots and parcels, 11A
Newsracks, 11C
Satellite earth stations and antennas, 11E
Signs, 11D
Uses, 11F
Penalties, 15
Purpose and intent, 1A
Relief from regulations, 1F
Rules, 1D
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Supplemental regulations, Art. V(Cont'd
Sale of used merchandise, 4
Satellite earth stations and antennas
Citizens' band (CB) and television (TV) antennae, 12F
Fees, 12C
Nonconforming, 12E
Permits required, 12B
Prohibitions, 12D
Satellite earth stations, 12G
Types, 12A
Seasonal sales event
Approval required, 7C
Districts, 7B
Hours of display, 7E
On site location, 7D
Purpose and intent, 7A
Sidewalk cafés
Applicability, 9C
Approval required, 9B
Definitions, 9A
Liability and insurance, 9E
Penalties, 9F
Recovery of unpaid fines, 9G
Regulations, 9D
Special sales event
Approval required, 6C
Districts, 6B
Hours of display, 6F
On site location, 6E
Purpose and intent, 6A
Type of merchandise, 6D
Walls and fences
Attachments, 2E
Buffer walls, 2H
Construction sites, 2F
Cross visibility and safe sight, 2B
Dangerous materials, 2D
Design, 2C
Easements, 2G
Location and height, 2A
Low voltage security fencing, 2I
Wireless communication facilities (WCF)
Annual registration and certification, 13I
Approval process, 13F
Attached WCF, 13C
Freestanding WCF, 13D
General provisions, 13A
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Supplemental regulations, Art. V(Cont'd
Wireless communication facilities (WCF) (Cont(d)
General standards, 13B
Inspection, 13K
Interference with public safety WCF, 13H
Publically owned property, 13G
Removal of abandoned, unused, or unsafe WCF, 13J
Submittal requirements, 13E
Temporary buildings and collection sites, Art. II, ( 8
Emergency housing, 8B
Emergency solid waste collection sites, 8C
In connection with construction activity, 8A
Use, Art. II, ( 1
Use regulations, Art. IV
Conditional uses
Applicability, 4A
Definition, 4B
Standards for evaluating conditional uses, 4C
Hazardous/toxic waste and substances
Depressed truck wells, 2C
Fire department hazardous material disclosure form, 2A
Hazardous materials response plan, 2D
Spill containment system, 2B
Non-conforming uses
Change of use, 5D
Definition, 5A
Discontinuance, 5E
Existing uses, 5B
Non-conforming lots/structures, 5F
Non-conforming use limitations, 5C
Operational performance standards
Electromagnetic interference, 1I
Fire and explosions, 1F
Heat, humidity, and glare, 1G
Noise, 1A
Odor, 1D
Particulate matter, 1C
Toxic matter, 1E
Vibrations, 1B
Waste, 1H
Penalties, 6
Use regulations
General, 3A
General rules of use matrix, 3B
Use matrix ( Table 3 28, 3D
Use matrix legend, 3C
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Visual obstructions, Art. II, ( 6
Yards/open space, Art. II, ( 5
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