City: Report concerns about storm-damaged properties

The city of Sanibel recently reported it appreciates that residents and business owners have been working diligently to repair hurricane-damaged homes and businesses Residents should be aware that the Sanibel Code requires properties to be maintained and kept secure In general:

∫ Properties must be kept free of litter, refuse, and debris

∫ Pools, fountains, hot tubs, and spas should be maintained with clean water and be properly secured for safety in compliance with the Florida Building Code

∫ The exterior of the structure shall be in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary, without excessive mold, mildew, or chipped or peeling paint

∫ Roof, flashing, drains, and gutters shall be sound, maintained in good repair, and properly affixed

∫ Exterior stairs, ramps, landings, porches, et cetera, shall be maintained in sound condition

∫ Vacant properties shall be kept secure and inaccessible to wildlife or unauthorized persons.

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The city added that the public can help Sanibel recover by reporting properties that have potential code violations to Code Enforcement It noted that state law prohibits anonymous code enforcement complaints Those who report a potential violation of a code or an ordinance must p r o v i d e t h e i r n a m e a n d a d d r e s s before an investigation may occur. For more information or to notify the city of concerns or complaints, contact Code Enforcement at sanplan@mysanibel com or 239-4724136