Don’t Land in the Trap! 10 COMMON CODE VIOLATIONS TO AVOID
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Accumulation of Trash & Debris: Garbage should be placed in proper containers and stored to the rear or side of the property in a neat manner. This includes landscape debris, appliances, furniture and other bulk type items.
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Commercial Vehicles: Commercial vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored on residential property unless engaged in specific business activities such as deliveries, service, or emergencies.
Placement for Collection: Garbage, vegetation, bulk items
Outdoor Storage: Outdoor storage of merchandise is
and recycling may be placed at the curbside no earlier
prohibited in commercial districts unless approved by the
than noon on the day before collection. Place items in the
City. Outdoor storage in residential areas should be limited
proper location for collection by a waste hauler; keep items
to rear or side yards and be maintained in a clean, neat and
for collection off roadway and sidewalk. Garbage and trash
presentable manner.
containers should be removed on the same day collection
is made. Dumpsters and enclosures are to be maintained in
Inoperable Motor Vehicles & Vehicle Parking: Vehicles
a clean and sanitary condition.
outside of a garage or carport are to have current state
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license plate displayed and maintained in operable
Pool Fences & Enclosures: A fence of at least 4 feet in height or a screen enclosure is required around pools to include a self-closing and self-latching device placed at 54 inches above the bottom of the gate or door. If pools become exposed because of hurricanes or other required maintenance, temporary fencing may be used until permanent replacement is completed. Permits may
parked on an approved surface such as paved concrete, asphalt or other surface material approved by the City Engineer. Parking in the swale is not allowed.
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Property Maintenance: Deteriorated wood, siding, roof covering, fence panels, walls, driveways, etc. should be maintained in good repair with applicable surfaces kept
be required.
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condition. Vehicles and/or boats, RVs and trailers must be
painted and free of peeling paint and/or discoloration.
Recreation Vehicle, Watercraft & Trailers: In residential areas, recreation vehicles, watercrafts and trailers must be
Maintain landscaping with regular mowing, edging, pruning, weeding, watering, and exotic vegetation removal. In
parked and screened in accordance with City Code section
commercial districts, please maintain parking facility and
78-395. Only (1) watercraft and (1) RV are allowed
curbing in a good state of repair; restripe and reseal as
per property.
needed, permits may be required.
Prohibited Signs: Prior to sign installation, please contact the City Planning & Zoning Department at 561-799-4243 for additional information regarding permitted and prohibited signage. If signs are placed within the City right-of-way, they are subject to removal and/or discarded.
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Work Without Permit: Various repairs, alterations
and installations require a building permit. For permit requirements, contact the building department at 561-799-4201. The online permit system is located at www.pbgfl.com. Reference Sec. 105/1 below.
Sec. 105.1 Required. Contractors, owners, or agents authorized in accordance with Chapter 489, Florida Statutes who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish, or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any impact resistant coverings, electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing or fire protection system, or accessible or flood resistant site element, the installation of which is regulated by this Code, or to cause any such work to be done, shall first make application to the building official and obtain the required permit.
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