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January 2002
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Officials of County . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Preface ..................................................... v
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PART I
CODE OF OR,DINANCES
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1-1 General Provisions ..................................... 1
1-2 Administration ......................................... 55
Art. I. In General ................................... 55
Art. II. Of~`icers and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Art. III. Code Enforcement Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Art. IV. Purchasing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Div. 1. Generally ............................... 64
Div. 2. Competitive Purchase Bidding . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Div. 3. Design-Build Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Art. V. Lobbyist Registration and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . 68
1-2.3 Airports and Aircraft .................................. 71
Art. I. In General ................................... 71
Art. II. Regulation of Vehicular ~affic and Parking ... 73
1-2.5 Alarm Systems ....................................... 83
1-3 Alcoholic Beverages ..................................... 107
Art. I. In General ................................... 107
Art. II. Regulation of Open Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Art. III. Specified Sexual Activities in Commercial Es-
tablishments ............................... 109
1-4 Animals and Fowl ...................................... 157
Art. I. In General ................................... 157
Art. II. Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
1-4.5 Art .................................................. 169
Art. I. Art in Public Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
1-5 Boating ................................................ 171
Art. I. Vessel Control and Water Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
1-5.5 Cable Television Franchise Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1-6 Children ............................................... 261
Art. I. In General ................................... 261
Art. II. Parental Neglect ............................ 261
Art. III. Children's Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
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Art. IV. Merchandising of Zbbacco Products. . . . . . . . . . . 267
1-6.3 Civil Defense and Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Art. I. Reserved .................................... 269
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 269
Art. III. R,eserved ................................... 269
Art. IV. Prohibitions on Price Gouging During Emergen-
cies ........................................ 269
1-6.5 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Art. I. In General ................................... 285
Art. II. Pine Valley Community Development District . 285
Art. III. Lake Lucie Community Development District 287
Art. IV. Reserve Community Development District .... 288
Art. V. Educational Facilities Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Art. VI. Reserve Community Development I}istrict #2 . 293
Art. VII. Westchester Community Development Dis-
trict No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Art. VIII. Westchester Community Development Dis-
trict No.2 ................................ 296.1
Art. IX. Westchester Community Development District
No.3 ...................................... 296.4
Art. X. Westchester Community Development District
No. 4 ....................................... 296.6
1-6.8 Contractors .......................................... 297
Art. I. In General ................................... 297
Art. II. Unlicensed Contractors Enforcement Proce-
dures ....................................... 297
1-7 Courts ................................................. 313
Art. I. In General ................................... 313
Art. II. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 7.4~ust Fund .... 320
Art. III. Reserved ................................... 322
1-7.5 Drainage and Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Art. I. In General ................................... 337
Art. II. St. Lucie River . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
1-7.6 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Art. I. In General ................................... 347
Art. II. Marine Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Art. III. On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems on
Hutchinson Island .......................... 351
1-7.8 Firearms ............................................. 371
1-7.9 Fire Protection ....................................... 373
Art. I. Fire/EMS Protection Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
1-8 Fish and Game ......................................... 382.7
1-8.5 R,eserved ............................................. 383
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1-9 Garbage, Trash and R,efuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Art. I. In General ................................... 421
Art. II. Abandoned Property, Garbage, Trash, Junk and
Debris ...................................... 422
Art. III. Garbage and ~ash Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Art. IV. Mandatory Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Art. V. Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclable Mate-
rials ........................................ 437
Div. 1. Generally ............................... 437
Div. 2. Mandatory Collection of Solid Waste ...... 441
Div. 3. Solid Waste Collection Service Agreements. 442
1-10 Health and Sanitation ................................. 465
Art. I. In General ................................... 465
Art. II. Sludge, Septage and Sewage Disposal. ........ 465
Art. III. Sewage Disposal Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Art. IV. St. Lucie County Cross Connection Control
Policy ...................................... 470
1-10.5 Housing ............................................. 515
Art. I. In General ................................... 515
Art. II. Housing Finance Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Art. III. Fair Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Art. IV. State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program 522
1-11 Library ............................................... 565
Art. I. In General ................................... 565
Art. II. Libraries Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
1-12 Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations 617
Art. I. In General ................................... 617
Art. II. Occupational License Taxes and Regulations .. 617
1-12.5 Life Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659
1-13 Reserved ............................................. 689
1-13.3 Motor Carriers ...................................... 697
Art. I. In General ................................... 697
Art. II. Licensure ................................... 697
1-13.5 Municipal Service Taging or Benefit Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715
1-13.8 Noise Control ....................................... 729
1-14 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 739
Art. I. In General ................................... 739
Art. II. Regulation of Distribution of Commercial Hand-
bills ........................................ 740
Art. III. Motor Vehicle ~tle Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742
1-14.5 Officers and Employees .............................. 763
Art. I. In General ................................... 763
Art. II. Deferred Compensation Prograxn . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763
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1-15 Parks and Recreation .................................. 789
Art. I. In General ................................... 789
Art. II. Regulations for Properties and Facilities Owned
or Leased by County ......................... 790
Art. III. Parks Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 794.1
1-16 Planning ............................................. 849
Art. I. In General ................................... 849
Art. II. Comprehensive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849
Art. III. Historical Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851
Art. IV. Reserved ................................... 854
Art. V. R,eserved .................................... 854
1-16.3 Public Buildings ..................................... 857
Art. I. In General ................................... 857
Art. II. Public Buildings Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857
1-16.5 Railroads ........................................... 879
1-17 Roads and Bridges .................................... 903
Art. I. In General ................................... 903
Art. II. Special Improvement Service District . . . . . . . . . 903
Art. III. Roads Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907
Art. N Building and Equipment Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 924.8
Art. V. Street and House Naming and Numbering .... 927
Art. VI. Reserved ................................... 930
1-18 Sheriff ................................................ 957
1-19 R,eserved ............................................. 1005
1-19.3 Tagation ............................................ 1035
Art. I. In General ................................... 1035
Art. II. R,eserved ................................... 1035
Art. III. Tourist Development Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1035
Art. IV. Local Option Motor Fuel Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1039
Art. V. Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemp-
tions ........................................ 1040
Art. VI. Discretionary Sales Surtax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045
Art. VII. Ninth Cent Gas Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1047
1-19.5 lburism ............................................. 1049
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1049
Art. II. St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council 1049
1-20 Traffic ................................................ 1065
Art. I. In General ................................... 1065
Art. II. StoPPing, Standing and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1069
i}iv. 1. Generally ............................... 1069
Div 2. Handicapped, Fire Lanes, Properties Owned
or Leased by County, Road Rights-of-Way
Owned or Leased by State, Parldng Prohib-
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Div. 3. Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles and Equip-
ment in Residential Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10782
Art. III. Bicycle Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1082
1-20.5 Water and Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1095
Art. I. Regulation of Water and Sewer Utilities ....... 1095
Art. II. Water Shortage Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1096
Art. III. Fluoridation of Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1113
Art. IV. Uniform Water and Sewer Service Policy ..... 1113
1-21 Welfare ............................................... 1127
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A. Reserved .............................................. 1615
B. Reserved .............................................. 1987
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2-1 Administration ......................................... 2231
Art. I. In General ................................... 2231
Art. II. County Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
Art. III. Officers and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
2-2 Advertising ............................................ 2287
2-3 Animals and Fowl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2337
Art. I. In General ................................... 2337
Art. II. Dogs ....................................... 2337
Art. III. Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2338
2-4 Boats and Waterways ................................... 2389
2-5 Buildings and Building Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2439
Art. I. Licensing and Examination of Construction Con-
tractors ..................................... 2439
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 2459
Art. III. Unsafe Buildings and Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 2459
2-6 Drainage and Erosion Control ........................... 2501
Art. I. In General ................................... 2501
Art. II. St. Lucie County Erosion District . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2502
2-6.5 Environmental Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2535
2-7 Fish and Game ......................................... 2563
2-8 Gaxbage, Trash and Refuse .............................. 2615
2-9 Health and Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671
Art. II. St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District. ... 2672
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2-10 Libraries ............................................. 2735
Art. I. In General ................................... 2735
Art. II. Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2736
2-11 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2787
2-12 Parks and Recreation .................................. 2837
Art. I. In General ................................... 2837
Art. II. Beach Preservation Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2837
2-13 Peddlers and Hawkers ................................. 2895
Art. I. In General ................................... 2895
Art. II. Permits ..................................... 2895
2-14 Planning ............................................. 2947
Art. I. In General ................................... 2947
Art. II. Subdivision Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2947
Art. III. Zoning and Building Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 2949
2-15 Reserved ............................................. 3005
2-16 Public Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
Art. I. In General ................................... 3063
Art. II. Street Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
2-17 Water ................................................ 3119
2-18 Welfare ............................................... 3169
Code Comparative Tabl~Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3671
Code Disposition Tabl~Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3723
Statutory R,eference Table .................................... 3827
Code Index ................................................. 3849
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CHILDREN § 1-6-43
and of section 125.901, Florida Statutes (1989) and to do all things necessary to implement and
fund the children's services council and the independent district created hereby in accordance
with the terms of this article and the laws pertaining to elections. The board of county
commissioners shall, by resolution, establish the language of the ballot question.
(Ord. No. 90-41, Pt. A, 9-25-90)
Editor's note-The provisions of Ord. No. 90-18 were approved by the voters at referen-
dum Oct. 2, 1990.
Secs. 1-6-39-1-6-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE N MERCHANDISING OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Sec. 1-6-41. Short title.
This article shall be known as the "St. Lucie County Merchandising of Tobacco Products
Ordinance".
(Ord. No. 01-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
Sec. 1-6-42. Intent.
This article is intended to prevent the sale and delivery of tobacco products to persons under
the age of eighteen (18) by regulating the commercial marketing and placement of such
products but shall not be interpreted or construed to prohibit the sale or delivery of tobacco
products which are otherwise lawful or regulated pursuant to Chapter 569, Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. O1-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
Sec. 1-6-43. De~nitions.
Vendor means any individual, sole proprietorship, joint venture, corporation, partnership,
cooperative association, or other legal entity licensed as a dealer in tobacco products pursuant
to Chapter 569, Florida Statutes, and any employee or agent of said dealer.
Tobacco product means loose tobacco leaves and products made from tobacco leaves, in
whole or in part, which can be used for smoking, sniffing or chewing, including but not limited
to cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff or smokeless tobacco and chewing tobacco. Tobacco
products also include cigarette wrappers.
Specialty tobacco store means an establishment primarily in the business of selling cigars
and pipe tobacco.
Open display unit means a case, rack, shelf, counter, table, desk, kiosk, booth, stand or other
surface, which allows direct public access to the product placed therein.
Restricted access area means an area reasonably physically confined with access designated
by the vendor as limited to the vendor.
(Ord. No. 01-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
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Sec. 1-6-44. Placement of tobacco products in open display unit.
No vendor shall place tobacco products in an open display unit unless such unit is located
in a restricted access area.
(Ord. No. 01-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
Sec. 1-6-45. Esceptions.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to the following:
(1) An establishment that prohibits persons under eighteen (18) years of age on the
premises.
(2) Specialty tobacco stores.
(Ord. No. 01-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
Sec. 1-6-46. Enforcement.
The provisions of this article shall be enforced by any procedure permitted by Chapter 162,
Florida Statutes, or other applicable Florida law.
(Ord. No. O1-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
Sec. 1-6-47. Territory embraced.
The provisions of this article shall apply only to the incorporated areas of the county upon
agreement of the municipalities to abide by this article.
(Ord. No. O1-09, Pt. A, 6-19-2001)
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CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Art. I-III. Reserved, §§ 1-6.3-1-1-6.3-50
Art. N Prohibitions on Price Gouging During Emergencies, §§ 1-6.3-51-1-6.3-55
AR,TICLES I-III. RESERVED.
Secs. 1-6.3-1-1-6.3-50. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. PROHIBITIONS ON PRICE GOUGING DUR.ING
Sec. 1-6.3-51. Title; authority; purpose.
(a) Title. This article shall be known as the "St. Lucie County Price Gouging Ordinance."
The provisions of this article shall be applicable in all geographic areas of St. Lucie County.
Unless otherwise provided, nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve a person from
compliance with applicable county or municipal regulations.
(b) Authority. This article is enacted by the authority of Chapters 125, 252, and 501, Florida
Statutes.
(c) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to set measures in place necessary to the
protection of life and property, threatened because of natural, technological, or other disasters
and emergencies. This article is not intended to preempt or to restrict the application of other,
more restrictive ordinances of St. Lucie County already in effect. Neither is this article
intended to preempt or to preclude the application or enforcement of local emergency
management measures already in effect, or which will be effective, upon a declaration of
emergency. This article is not intended and shall not be construed as imposing price controls
upon lawful business activities in St. Lucie County.
(Ord. No. 01-21, Pt. A, 10-16-01)
Sec. 1-6.3-52. Definitions.
Average retail price. The term "average retail price" shall mean the average price at which
similar merchandise was being sold during the thirty (30) days immediately preceding the
declaration of a local emergency.
Commission. The term "commission" shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of St.
Lucie County, Florida.
Consumer goods. The term "consumer goods" shall mean any article, product, merchandise,
or commodity of any kind or class which is customarily produced or distributed for sale at retail
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§ 1-6.3-52 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
for consumption by individuals or use by individuals, including but not limited to: food, water,
ice, clothing, lumber, hardware, chain saws, generators, home improvement materials, and
fuel products.
Emergency. The term "emergency" shall mean any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether
accidental, natural in war or in peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or
harm to the population or substantial damage to or loss of property.
Enforcement official. The term "enforcement official" shall mean all police or law enforce-
ment of~icers, any code compliance official, code inspector, personnel of the emergency
management division, and any other appropriate municipal or county official.
Fuel product. The term "fuel product" shall mean home-heating oil, kerosene, propane,
natural gas, diesel fuel, methanol, and gasoline.
Unconscioncable. The term "unconscionable" shall mean and be used in the sense that it is
prima facie evidence that a price is unconscionable if
(1) The amount charged represents a gross disparity between the price of the commodity
or rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self-storage facility that is the subject of the
offer or transaction and the average price at which that commodity or dwelling unit or
self-storage facility was rented, leased, sold, or offered for rent or sale in the usual
course of business during the thirty (30) days immediately prior to a declazation of a
state of emergency, and the increase in the amount charged is not attributable to
additional costs incurred in connection with the rental or sale of the commodity or
rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self-storage facility, or national or international
market trends; however, a mere price increase approved or authorized by a govern-
ment agency, law, statute, or regulation shall not be deemed unconscionable and shall
not be a violation of this article's prohibitions; or
(2) The amount charged grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or similar
commodity was readily obtainable in the trade area during the thirty (30) days
immediately prior to a declaration of a state of emergency, and the increase in the
amount charged is not attributable to additional costs incurred in connection with the
rental or sale of the commodity or rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self-storage
facility, or national or international market trends; however, a mere price increase
approved or authorized by a govemment agency, law, statute, or regulation shall not be
deemed unconscionable and shall not be a violation of this article's prohibitions.
(Ord. No. 01-21, Pt. A, 10-16-01)
Sec. 1-6.3-53. Declaration of emergency.
(a) When a disaster or threat of a disaster has placed all or some persons of St. Lucie
County in danger of loss of life or property, a state of emergency shall be declared, pursuant to
St. Lucie County Resolution Number 00-277, by the county administrator. A state of
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emergency so declared shall continue for seven (7) days, unless extended as necessary, in
seven-day increments. However, if the local emergency involves a threat to private structure
or public infrastructure, the local emergency may remain in effect for up to thirty (30) days.
(b) A declaration of emergency shall activate the applicable St. Lucie County emergency
management plans and shall constitute authority for the following in lieu of the procedures
and formalities otherwise required by the county by law pertaining to:
(1) Perforxnance of public work, and any other prudent action necessary to enure the
health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County;
(2) Entering into contracts;
(3) Incurring obligations;
(4) Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
(5) Utilization of volunteer workers;
(6) Rental of equipment;
(7) Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of consumer goods,
supplies, materials and facilities; and
(8) Appropriation and e~enditure of public funds.
(c) The county adxninistrator or designee or enforcement officials shall implement the
provisions of this article with or without instructions as may be furnished by the board of
county commissioners and the county administrator.
(d) Nothing in this article shall be construed to li.mit the authority of the board of county
commissioners to declare, limit, or terminate a state of emergency, and to take any action
authorized by law, when convened in a regular or special meeting.
(Ord. No. O1-21, Pt. A, 10-16-01)
Sec. 1-6.3-54. Prohibitions against price gouging.
(a) Upon declaration of an emergency pursuant to section 1-6.3-53 of this article, and
through the duration of such emergency, it shall be an unlawful method of competition and an
unfair and deceptive trade act or practice for a person or his or her agent or employee doing
business in St. Lucie County to charge more than the average retail price for any consumer
goods.
(b) Upon declaration of an emergency pursuant to section 1-6.3-53 of this article, and
through the duration of such emergency, it shall be an unlawful method of competition and an
unfair and deceptive trade act or practice for a person or his or her agent or employee to impose
unconscionable prices for the rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self-storage facility.
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§ 1-6.3-54 ST. LUCIE COLJNTY CODE
(c) This section does not prevent the seller of consumer goods from charging an amount in
egcess of the average retail price, if such higher price is the direct result of, and limited to, any
increased cost for the consumer goods from the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler to the
seller. In such instances, only the actual cost increase per item from the manufacturer,
distributor, or wholesaler can be added to the average retail price.
(d) This section does not interfere with the authority of government to acquire and to
distribute consumer goods, supplies, materials, and facilities, with or without compensation.
(e) A price increase approved or authorized by a government agency, law, statute, or
regulation shall not be a violation of this article's prohibitions.
(Ord. No. 01-21, Pt. A, 10-16-01)
Sec. 1-6.3-5b. Enforcement.
Failure to comply with the requirements of section 1-6.3-54 of this article shall constitute a
violation of this article. It shall be the duty of all enforcement officials to assist in the
enforcement of this article. Violations of the provisions of this article may be prosecuted in the
name of the state in a court having jurisdiction of misdemeanors by the prosecuting attorney
thereof and upon conviction shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail not to exceed sixty (60) days or by both such
fine and imprisonment, pursuant to section 125.69(1), Florida Statutes. Each day of noncom-
pliance shall constitute a separate violation.
(Ord. No. 01-21, Pt. A, 10-16-O1)
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Chapter 1-6.5
COMMUrTITY DEVELOPMENT*
Art. I. In General, §§ 1-6.5-1-1-6.5-20
Art. II. Pine Valley Community Development District, §§ 1-6.5-21-1-6.5-30
Art. III. Lake Lucie Community Development District, §§ 1-1-6.5-31-1-6.5-34
Art. N Reserve Community Development District, §§ 1-6.5-35-1-6.5-50
Art. V. Educational Facilities Impact Fee, §§ 1-6.5-51-1-6.5-69
Art. VI. Reserve Community Development District #2, §§ 1-6.5-70-1-6.5-79
Art. VII. Westchester Community Development District No. 1, §§ 1-6.5-80-1-6.5-89
Art. VIII. Westchester Community Development District No. 2, §§ 1-6.5-90-1-6.5-99
Art. IX. Westchester Community Development District No. 3, §§ 1-6.5-100-1-6.5-
109
Art. X. Westchester Community Development District No. 4, §§ 1-6.5-110-1.6.5-
113
AR.TICLE I. IN GENERAI.
Secs. 1-6.5-1-1-6.5-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PINE VALLEY COMMU1vITY DEVELOPMENT DISTR,ICTfi
Sec. 1-6.5-21. Authority.
This article is adopted pursuant to section 125.01 and section 190.005, Florida Statutes, and
other applicable provisions of law.
(Ord. No. 82-2, § 1, 3-2-82)
Sec. 1-6.5-22. Established; boundaries.
The Pine Valley Community Development District is herewith established within the
following described egternal boundaries:
(a) Parcel I: Begin at a concrete monument at the northeast corner of Section 22,1bwnship
36 South, Range 39 East, St. Lucie County, Florida; thence run north 89 degrees 45
minutes 43 seconds west along the north line of said Section 22 a distance of 100 feet
to the point of beginning; thence run south 00 degrees 30 minutes 04 seconds west
parallel with the east line of said Section 22 a distance of 5303.80 feet to the south line
of said Section 22; thence run south 89 degrees 42 minutes 53 seconds west along the
south line of said Section 22 a distance of 1410.13 feet; thence run north 43 degrees 08
minutes 26 seconds west parallel with the northeasterly right-of-way line of South
*Cross reference-Planning generally, Ch. 1-16.
~'Editor's note-Ord. No. 82-2, §§ 1, 2, 4, 5, adopted Mar. 2, 1982, not specifically
amendatory of the Code, has been included as §§ 1-6.5-21-1-6.5-24 at the discretion of the
editor.
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§ 1-6.5-22 ST. LUCIE COiTNTY CODE
Florida Water Management District Canal No. C-24 a distance of 5542.54 feet to the
west line of said Section 22; thence run north 00 degrees 37 minutes 26 seconds east
along the said west line of Section 22 a distance of 252.39 feet to the southeasterly line
of the Florida Power and Light Company easement; thence run north 44 degrees 45
minutes 58 seconds east along the said southeasterly line of the Florida Power and
Light Company easement a distance of 1467.56 feet to the said north line of Section 22;
thence run south 89 degrees 23 minutes 26 seconds east along the said north line of
Section 22 a distance of 1617.14 feet; thence run south 89 degrees 45 minutes 43
seconds east along the said north line of Section 22 a distance of 2593.17 feet to the
point of beginning, all lying and being in Section 22, lbwnship 36 South, Range 39
East, St. Lucie County, Florida, and containing 450.0089 acres, more or less.
(b) Parcel IL• Begin at the northwest corner of Section 22, lbwnship 36 South, Range 39
East, St. Lucie County, Florida; thence run south 00 degrees 37 minutes 26 seconds
west, along the west line of said Section 22, a distance of 1,30527 feet, to the point of
beginning; thence run south 43 degrees 08 minutes 26 seconds east, a distance of
1,068.41 feet, to a point on curvature of a curve concave to the southwest; thence run
northwesterly, along the said curve, having an interior angle of 7 degrees 43 minutes
13 seconds, a radius of 1,452.65 feet, and an arc length of 195.73 feet, to a point of
reverse curvature of a curve concave to the northeast; thence run northwesterly, along
said curve, having an interior angle of 19 degrees 33 minutes 50 seconds, a radius of
1,681.25 feet, and an arc length of 574.07 feet, to the point of tangency of said curve;
thence run north 43 degrees 08 minutes 26 seconds west, a distance of 168.65 feet, to
the point of curvature of a curve concave to the northeast; thence run northwesterly,
along the said curve, having an interior angle of 22 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a
radius of 813.94 feet, and an arc length of 312.53 feet, to the point of reverse curvature
of a curve concave to the southwest; thence run northwesterly, along the said curve,
having an interior angle of 41 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds, a radius of 328.78 feet,
and an arc length of 235.81 feet, to the point of tangency of said curve; thence run north
62 degrees 4 minutes 02 seconds west, a distance of 265.77 feet, to the point of
curvature of a curve concave to the northeast; thence run northwesterly, along the said
curve, having an interior angle of 17 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a radius of
1,168.48 feet, and an arc length of 346.69 feet, to the point of tangency of said curve,
said point being on the southeasterly right-of-way of the Florida East Coast Railroad;
thence run north 44 degrees 45 minutes 58 seconds east along the said southeasterly
right~f-way, a distance of 100.00 feet to the point of curvature of a curve concave to the
northeast; thence run southeasterly, along the said curve, having an interior angle of
17 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds, a radius of 1,068.48 feet, an arc length of 317.02
feet, to the point of tangency of said curve; thence run south 62 degrees 14 minutes 02
seconds east, a distance of 265.77 feet, to the point of curvature of a curve concave to
the southwest; thence run southeast, along the said curve, having an interior angle of
41 degrees 05 minutes 36 seconds, a radius of 428.78 feet, and an arc length of 307.53
feet, to the point of reverse curvature of a curve concave to the northeast; thence run
southeasterly, along the said curve, having an interior angle of 13 degrees 36 minutes
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02 seconds, a radius of 713.94 feet, and an arc length of 169.47 feet, to a point on the
said west line of Section 22; thence run north 00 degrees 37 minutes 26 seconds east,
a distance of 6122 feet, to the point of beginning; all lying and being in Sections 21 and
22, lbwnship 36 South, Range 39 East, St. Lucie County, Florida.
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(2) The district will use its best efforts to develop in an integrated fashion the traffic
circulation, water, and sewer facilities on the district property as one (1) functional
interrelated community.
(3) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(4) No publicly owned property that may be located within the legal description of this
community development district shall be assessed for, or obligated in any way to pay
for the infrastructure constructed, maintained or operated by the [Reserve] Commu-
nity Development [District] #2.
(Ord. No. 99-029, Pt. A, 11-23-99)
Secs. 1-6.5-7~1-6.5-79. Reserved.
AR,TICLE VII. WESTCHESTER COMMLTIVITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1*
Sec. 1-6.5-80. Established; name.
The Westchester Community Development District No. 1 is hereby established.
(Ord. No. 01-010, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Sec. 1-6.5-81. Boundaries.
The boundaries of the Westchester Community Development District No. 1 are as set forth
in the legal description contained in the attached Exhibit "A".
(Ord. No. 01-010, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Editor's note-The document referred to as Eghibit "A", attached to Ord. No. 01-010, is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the offices of the county.
Sec. 1-6.5-82. Initial board of supervisors.
The following five (5) persons are designated as the initial members of the Board of
Supervisors of the Westchester Community Development District No. 1: John E. Abdo, Paul J.
Hegener, James L. Zboril, James H. Anderson, and Donald C. Petersen.
(Ord. No. 01-010, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
*State law reference-Authority of board of county commissioners to establish commu-
nity development districts less than one thousand acres in size, F.S. §§ 125.01, 190.0005.
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§ 1-6.5-83 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Sec. 1-6.5-83. Special conditions.
The following special conditions shall apply to the creation, operation, and existence of
Westchester Community Development District No. 1:
(1) The powers and responsibilities of the Westchester Community Development District
No. 1 shall be limited to the following:
To finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or egtend,
equip, operate, and maintain systems, facilities, and basic infrastructures for the
following:
a. Water management and control for the lands within the district and to connect
some or any of such facilities with roads and bridges;
b. Water supply, sewer, and wastewater management, reclamation, and reuse or
any combination thereof, and to construct and operate connecting intercepting or
outlet sewers and sewer mains and pipes and water mains, conduits, or pipelines
in, along, and under any street, alley, highway, or other public place or ways, and
to dispose of any effluent, residue, or other byproducts of such system or sewer
system;
c. Bridges or culverts that may be needed across any drain, ditch, canal, floodway,
holding basin, excavation, public highway, tract, grade, fill, or cut and roadways
over levees and embankments, and to construct any and all of such works and
improvements across, through, or over any public right-of-way, highway, grade,
fill, or cut;
d. 1. District roads equal to or egceeding the specifications of the county in which
such district roads are lceated, and street lights;
2. Buses, trolleys, transit shelters, ridesharing facilities and services, parking
improvements, and related signage;
e. Investigation and remediation costs associated with the cleanup of actual or
perceived environmental contamination within the district under the supervision
or direction of a competent governmental authority unless the covered costs
benefit any person who is a landowner within the district and who caused or
contributed to the contamination;
f. Conservation areas, mitigation areas, and wildlife habitat, including the main-
tenance of any plant or animal species, and any related interest in real or
personal property;
g. Parks and facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and educational
uses;
h. Fire prevention and control, including. water mains and plugs, (but egcluding fire
stations, fire trucks and other vehicles and equipment);
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i. School buildings and related structures, which may be leased, sold or donated to
the school district, for use in the educational system, when authorized by the
district school board; and,
j. Security, including, but not limited to, guardhouses, fences and gates, electronic
intrusion detection systems, and patrol cars, when authorized by proper govern-
mental agencies; except that the district may not exercise any police power, but
may contract with the appropriate local general-purpose government agencies for
an increased level of such services within the district boundaries.
The commission further consents to provide the district of the right and power of
eminent domain, pursuant to Chapter 73, Florida Statutes and Chapter 74, Florida
Statutes, over any property outside the boundaries of the district and within the
unincorporated areas of the county (except municipal, county, state and federal
property) for the uses and purposes of the district relating solely to water, sewer,
district roads, and water management, specifically including, without limitation, the
power of eminent domain for the taking of easements for the drainage of the land of one
person over and through the land of another; provided, however, that the district shall
exercise the eminent domain power only if for uses and purposes contemplated by,
consistent with or in furtherance of the requirements of approved development
permits or development orders relating to the real property within the district.
The foregoing powers shall be in addition, and supplemental, to the powers which the
district is entitled to egercise pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes.
(2) The district will use its best efforts to develop in an integrated fashion the traf~ic
circulation, water, and sewer facilities on the district property as one (1) functional
interrelated community.
(3) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(4) No publicly owned property that may be located or acquired within the legal
description of this Community Development District shall be assessed for, or obligated
in any way to pay for the infrastructure constructed, maintained, or operated by the
Community Development [District] described in section 1.6-5.81 above.
(Ord. No. 01-010, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Secs. 1-6.5-84-1-6.5-89. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. WESTCHESTER COMMIJNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 2*
Sec. 1-6.5-90. Established; name.
The Westchester Community Development District No. 2 is hereby established.
(Ord. No. 01-011, Pt. A., 8-21-2001)
*State law reference-Authority of board of county commissioners to establish commu-
nity development districts less than one thousand acres in size, F.S. §§ 125.01, 190.0005.
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§ 1-6.5-91 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
Sec. 1-6.5-91. Boundaries.
The boundaries of the Westchester Community Development District No. 2 are as set forth
in the legal description contained in the attached Eghibit "A".
(Ord. No. 01-011, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Editor's not~-The document referred to as Exhibit "A", attached to Ord. No. 01-011, is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the offices of the county.
Sec. 1-6.5-92. Initial board of supervisors.
The following five (5) persons are designated as the initial members of the Board of
Supervisors of the Westchester Community Development District No. 2: John E. Abdo, Paul J.
Hegener, James L. Zboril, James H. Anderson, and Donald C. Petersen.
(Ord. No. 01-011, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Sec. 1-6.5-93. Special conditions.
The following special conditions shall apply to the creation, operation, and egistence of
Westchester Community Development District No. 2:
(1) The powers and responsibilities of the Westchester Community Development District
No. 2 shall be limited to the following:
Zb finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend,
equip, operate, and maintain systems, facilities, and basic infrastructures for the
following:
a. Water management and control for the lands within the district and to connect
some or any of such facilities with roads and bridges;
b. Water supply, sewer, and wastewater management, reclamation, and reuse or
any combination thereof, and to construct and operate connecting intercepting or
outlet sewers and sewer mains and pipes and water mains, conduits, or pipelines
in, along, and under any street, alley, highway, or other public place or ways, and
to dispose of any ef~luent, residue, or other byproducts of such system or sewer
system;
c. Bridges or culverts that may be needed across any drain, ditch, canal, floodway,
holding basin, excavation, public highway, tract, grade, fill, or cut and roadways
over levees and embankments, and to construct any and all of such works and
improvements across, through, or over any public right-of-way, highway, grade,
fill, or cut;
d. 1. District roads equal to or exceeding the specifications of the county in which
such district roads are located, and street lights;
2. Buses, trolleys, transit shelters, ridesharing facilities and services, parking
improvements, and related signage;
e. Investigation and remediation costs associated with the cleanup of actual or
perceived environmental contamination within the district under the supervision
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or direction of a competent governmental authority unless the covered costs
benefit any person who is a landowner within the district and who caused or
contributed to the contamination;
£ Conservation areas, mitigation areas, and wildlife habitat, including the main-
tenance of any plant or animal species, and any related interest in real or
personal property;
g. Parks and facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and educational
uses;
h. Fire prevention and control, including water mains and plugs, (but excluding fire
stations, fire trucks and other vehicles and equipment);
i. School buildings and related structures, which may be leased, sold or donated to
the school district, for use in the educational system, when authorized by the
district school board; and,
j. Security, including, but not limited to, guardhouses, fences and gates, electronic
intrusion detection systems, and patrol cars, when authorized by proper govern-
mental agencies; except that the district may not exercise any police power, but
may contract with the appropriate local general-purpose government agencies for
an increased level of such services within the district boundaries.
The commission further consents to provide the district of the right and power of
exninent domain, pursuant to Chapter 73, Florida Statutes and Chapter 74, Florida
Statutes, over any property outside the boundaries of the district and within the
unincorporated areas of the county (except municipal, county, state and federal
property) for the uses and purposes of the district relating solely to water, sewer,
district roads, and water management, specifically including, without limitation, the
power of eminent domain for the taking of easements for the drainage of the land of one
person over and through the land of another; provided, however, that the district shall
exercise the eminent domain power only if for uses and purposes contemplated by,
consistent with or in furtherance of the requirements of approved development
permits or development orders relating to the real property within the district.
The foregoing powers shall be in addition, and supplemental, to the powers which the
district is entitled to exercise pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes.
(2) The district will use its best efforts to develop in an integrated fashion the traf~ic
circulation, water, and sewer facilities on the district property as one (1) functional
interrelated community.
(3) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(4) No publicly owned property that may be located or acquired within the legal
description of this Community Development District shall be assessed for, or obligated
in any way to pay for the infrastructure constructed, maintained, or operated by the
Community Development [District] described in section 1.6-5.91 above.
(Ord. No. O1-Oll, Pt. A., 8-21-2001)
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§ 1-6.5-94 ST. LUCIE COITNTY CODE
Secs. 1-6.5-84-1-6.5-99. R,eserved.
AR,TICLE IX. WESTCHESTER COMMLTNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 3*
Sec. 1-6.5-100. Established; name.
The Westchester Community Development District No. 3 is hereby established.
(Ord. No. 01-012, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Sec. 1-6.6-101. Boundaries.
The boundaries of the Westchester Community Development District No. 3 are as set forth
in the legal description contained in the attached Exhibit "A".
(Ord. No. O1-012, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Editor's note-The document referred to as Exhibit "A", attached to Ord. No. 01-012, is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the offices of the county.
Sec. 1-6.5-102. Initial board of supervisors.
The following five (5) persons are designated as the initial members of the Board of
Supervisors of the Westchester Community Development District No. 3: John E. Abdo, Paul J.
Hegener, James L. Zboril, James H. Anderson, and Donald C. Petersen.
(Ord. No. 01-012, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Sec. 1-6.5-103. Special conditions.
The following special conditions shall apply to the creation, operation, and existence of
Westchester Community Development District No. 3:
(1) The powers and responsibilities of the Westchester Community Development District
No. 3 shall be limited to the following:
To finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend,
equip, operate, and maintain systems, facilities, and basic infrastructures for the
following:
a. Water management and control for the lands within the district and to connect
some or any of such facilities with roads and bridges;
b. Water supply, sewer, and wastewater management, reclamation, and reuse or
any combination thereof, and to construct and operate connecting intercepting or
outlet sewers and sewer mains and pipes and water mains, conduits, or pipelines
in, along, and under any street, alley, highway, or other public place or ways, and
to dispose of any effluent, residue, or other byproducts of such system or sewer
system;
*State law reference-Authority of board of county commissioners to establish commu-
nity development districts less than one thousand acres in size, F.S. §§ 125.01, 190.0005.
Supp. No. 59 296.4
COMMi7NITY DEVELOPMENT § 1-6.5-103
c. Bridges or culverts that may be needed across any drain, ditch, canal, floodway,
holding basin, excavation, public highway, tract, grade, fill, or cut and roadways
over levees and embankments, and to construct any and all of such works and
improvements across, through, or over any public right-of-way, highway, grade,
fill, or cut;
d. 1. District roads equal to or exceeding the specifications of the county in which
such district roads are located, and street lights;
2. Buses, trolleys, transit shelters, ridesharing facilities and services, parking
improvements, and related signage;
e. Investigation and remediation costs associated with the cleanup of actual or
perceived environmental contamination within the district under the supervision
or direction of a competent governmental authority unless the covered costs
benefit any person who is a landowner within the district and who caused or
contributed to the contamination;
£ Conservation areas, mitigation areas, and wildlife habitat, including the main-
tenance of any plant or animal species, and any related interest in real or
personal property;
g. Parks and facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and educational
uses;
h. Fire prevention and control, including water mains and plugs, (but excluding fire
stations, fire trucks and other vehicles and equipment);
i. School buildings and related structures, which may be leased, sold or donated to
the school district, for use in the educational system, when authorized by the
district school board; and,
j. Security, including, but not limited to, guardhouses, fences and gates, electronic
intrusion detection systems, and patrol cars, when authorized by proper govern-
mental agencies; egcept that the district may not exercise any police power, but
may contract with the appropriate local general-purpose government agencies for
an increased level of such services within the district boundaries.
The commission further consents to provide the district of the right and power of
eminent domain, pursuant to Chapter 73, Florida Statutes and Chapter 74, Florida
Statutes, over any property outside the boundaries of the district and within the
unincorporated areas of the county (except municipal, county, state and federal
property) for the uses and purposes of the district relating solely to water, sewer,
district roads, and water management, specifically including, without limitation, the
power of eminent domain for the taking of easements for the drainage of the land of one
person over and through the land of another; provided, however, that the district shall
exercise the eminent domain power only if for uses and purposes contemplated by,
consistent with or in furtherance of the requirements of approved development
permits or development orders relating to the real property within the district.
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§ 1-6.5-103 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
The foregoing powers shall be in addition, and supplemental, to the powers which the
district is entitled to exercise pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes.
(2) The district will use its best efforts to develop in an integrated fashion the traf~'ic
circulation, water, and sewer facilities on the district property as one (1) functional
interrelated community.
(3) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(4) No publicly owned property that may be located or acquired within the legal
description of this Comxnunity Development District shall be assessed for, or obligated
in any way to pay for the infrastructure constructed, maintained, or operated by the
Community Development [District] described in section 1.6-5.101 above.
(Ord. No. 01-012, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Secs 1-6.5-104-1-6.5-109. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. WESTCHESTER COMMUIVITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 4*
Sec. 1-6.b-110. Established; name.
The Westchester Community Development District No. 4 is hereby established.
(Ord. No. 01-013, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Sec. 1-6.5-111. Boundariea.
The boundaries of the Westchester Community Development District No. 4 are as set forth
in the legal description contained in the attached Exhibit "A".
(Ord. No. 01-013, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
Editor's note-The dceument referred to as Exhibit "A", attached to Ord. No. 01-013, is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the offices of the county.
Sec. 1-6.5-112. Initial board of supervisors.
The following five (5) persons are designated as the initial members of the Board of
Supervisors of the Westchester Community Development District No. 4: John E. Abdo, Paul J.
Hegener, James L. Zboril, James H. Anderson, and Donald C. Petersen.
(Ord. No. 01-013, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
*State law refereace-Authority of board of county commissioners to establish commu-
nity development districts less than one thousand acres in size, F.S. §§ 125.01, 190.0005.
Supp. No. 59 296.6
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT § 1-6.5-113
Sec. 1-6.5-113. Special conditions.
The following special conditions shall apply to the creation, operation, and existence of
Westchester Community Development District No. 4:
(1) The powers and responsibilities of the Westchester Community Development District
No. 4 shall be limited to the following:
To finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct or reconstruct, enlarge or extend,
equip, operate, and maintain systems, facilities, and basic infrastructures for the
following:
a. Water management and control for the lands within the district and to connect
some or any of such facilities with roads and bridges;
b. Water supply, sewer, and wastewater management, reclamation, and reuse or
any combination thereof, and to construct and operate connecting intercepting or
outlet sewers and sewer mains and pipes and water mains, conduits, or pipelines
in, along, and under any street, alley, highway, or other public place or ways, and
to dispose of any effluent, residue, or other byproducts of such system or sewer
system;
c. Bridges or culverts that may be needed across any drain, ditch, canal, floodway,
holding basin, excavation, public highway, tract, grade, fill, or cut and roadways
over levees and embankments, and to construct any and all of such works and
improvements across, through, or over any public right-of-way, highway, grade,
fill, or cut;
d. 1. District roads equal to or exceeding the specifications of the county in which
such district roads are located, and street lights;
2. Buses, trolleys, transit shelters, ridesharing facilities and services, parking
improvements, and related signage;
e. Investigation and remediation costs associated with the cleanup of actual or
perceived environmental contamination within the district under the supervision
or direction of a competent governmental authority unless the covered costs
benefit any person who is a landowner within the district and who caused or
contributed to the contamination;
f. Conservation areas, mitigation areas, and wildlife habitat, including the main-
tenance of any plant or animal species, and any related interest in real or
personal property;
g. Parks and facilities for indoor and outdoor recreational, cultural and educational
uses;
h. Fire prevention and control, including water mains and plugs, (but excluding fire
stations, fire trucks and other vehicles and equipment);
Supp. No. 59 296.7
§ 1-6.5-113 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
i. School buildings and related structures, which may be leased, sold or donated to
the school district, for use in the educational system, when authorized by the
district school board; and,
j. Security, including, but not limited to, guardhouses, fences and gates, electronic
intrusion detection systems, and patrol cars, when authorized by proper govern-
mental agencies; egcept that the district may not exercise any police power, but
may contract with the appropriate local general-purpose government agencies for
an increased level of such services within the district boundaries.
The commission further consents to provide the district of the right and power of
eminent domain, pursuant to Chapter 73, Florida Statutes and Chapter 74, Florida
Statutes, over any property outside the boundaries of the district and within the
unincorporated areas of the county (egcept municipal, county, state and federal
property) for the uses and purposes of the district relating solely to water, sewer,
district roads, and water management, specifically including, without limitation, the
power of eminent domain for the tal~ng of easements for the drainage of the land of one
person over and through the land of another; provided, however, that the district shall
exercise the eminent domain pawer only if for uses and purposes contemplated by,
consistent with or in furtherance of the requirements of approved development
permits or development orders relating to the real property within the district.
The foregoing powers shall be in addition, and supplemental, to the powers which the
district is entitled to exercise pursuant to Chapter 190, Florida Statutes.
(2) The district will use its best e$'orts to develop in an integrated fashion the traffic
circulation, water, and sewer facilities on the district property as one (1) functional
interrelated community.
(3) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan,
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(4) No publicly owned property that may be located or acquired within the legal
description of this Community Development District shall be assessed for, or obligated
in any way to pay for the infrastructure constructed, maintained, or operated by the
Community Development [District] described in section 1.6-5.111 above.
(Ord. No. 01-013, Pt. A, 8-21-2001)
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TAXATION § 1-19.3-57
Sec. 1-19.3-56. Application generally.
The economic development ad valorem tax egemption is a local option tax incentive for new
or expanding business which may be granted or refused at the sole discretion of the board. Zb
apply for such an exemption a business locating or egpanding in the incorporated or
unincorporated area of St. Lucie County must file an application Form EDAG-l, attached
hereto as Amended Attachment 1* with the board.
Satisfactory proof that the business meets the criteria for exemption as a new business or
expansion of an existing business as defined by this article must accompany the application.
The application shall be filed on or before 1 March of the year in which an exemption is
requested.
Exemption from county tax may only be granted by the board. The exemption granted under
this article shall not accrue to improvements to real property made by or for the use of new or
expanding businesses when such improvements have been included on the tax rolls prior to the
referendum authorizing this article.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92; Ord. No. 93-24, Pt. A, 11-9-93; Ord. No. 01-22, Pt. A, 11-13-2001)
Sec. 1-19.3-57. Procedure.
(a) Before the board acts on an application, it must be submitted to the property appraiser
for review. After careful consideration, the property appraiser shall report to the board
concerning the fiscal impact of granting exemptions. The property appraiser's report shall
include the following:
(1) The total revenue available to the county for the current fiscal year from ad valorem
tax sources.
(2) The amount of revenue foregone by the county for the current fiscal year because of
economic development ad valorem tax egemptions previously granted.
(3) An estimate of the amount of revenue which would be foregone for the current fiscal
year if the exemption is granted to the new or expanding business.
(4) A determination that the business meets the definition of a new or expanding business
as defined in this article. Upon request, the department will provide the property
appraiser such information as it may have available to assist in making this
determination.
(b) After consideration of the report of the property appraiser, the board may choose to
adopt an ordinance granting the tag exemption to a new or expanding business. The ordinance
shall be adopted in the same manner as any other ordinance of the county. The ordinance shall
include the following information;
(1) The name and address of the new or egpanding business.
*Editor's note-Amended Attachment 1 to Ord. No. 01-22, adopted Nov. 13, 2001, is not
printed herein, but is on file and available for reference together with the ordinance, in the
offices of the county.
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§ 1-19.3-57 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
(2) The axnount of revenue available from ad valorem tax sources for the current fiscal
year, revenue foregone for the current fiscal year because of economic development ad
valorem tax esemptions currently in effect, and the amount of estimated revenue
which would be foregone because of the egemption granted to the new or egpanding
business.
(3) The expiration date of the exemption. (Up to ten (10) yeaxs from date of board adoption
of the ordinance granting the exemption).
(4) A finding that the business meets the definition of a new business or an expansion of
an existing business.
(5) The board's authority to revoke an exemption if the business no longer satisfies the
criteria for the exemption.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92)
Sec. 1-19.3-58. Fees.
Fees charged to offset the cost of processing the economic development ad valorem tax
exemption application or any exemption ordinance shall be adopted by the board by resolution.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92)
Sec. 1-19.3-68. Eligible business or industry.
Any business or industry, as defined in section 1-19.3-55 subsections (3.1) and (3.2), that
does not qualify as an ineligible business or industry as defined in section 1-19.3-60.
When considering the issue of whether or not a business or industry is an eligible business
as defined herein, the board shall consider the anticipated number of employees, average
wage, type of industry or business, environmental impacts, volume of business or production
or any other information relating to the issue of whether the proposed development in St. Lucie
County prior to accepting the economic development ad valorem tax exemption application.
The criteria for determining the length of an egemption and the percentage amount of an
egemption may be formulated by the board by resolution. The criteria shall provide for
incentives for businesses that employ St. Lucie County residents who establish permanent
domicile pursuant to Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92)
Sec. 1-19.3-60. Ineligible business or industry.
Any business or industry in violation of any federal, state, or local law or regulation
governing environmental matters such as air, water, and noise pollution.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92)
Supp. No. 59 1044
Sec. 1-19.3-61. Appeals.
TAXATION § 1-19.3-61
The decision of the board not to grant an economic development ad valorem tax exemption
to a particular business or industry is subject only to judicial review pursuant to the Florida
Rules of Appellate Procedure.
(Ord. No. 92-24, Pt. A, 10-6-92)
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CODE DISPOSITION TABLE
Ordinance
Number Subject Section Disposition
1-16.3-16(a),
1-16.3-17(a),
1-16.3-18(a),
1-16.3-23(a)
00-014 Libraries impact fee Pt. A 1-11-25
00-15 Firearms Pt. A 1-15-20
Access; closure, and defini- Pt. B Added 1-15-28-1-
tion: Use ofvehicles, airboats, 15-30
and aircraft:Equestrian ac-
tivities; use of saddle ani-
mals
00-17 Standazds for fire hydrant Pt. A 1-20.5-1(fl
installation
2000-19 Amending street lighting dis- Pt. A 1-17-
trict 17(b)(cx3)(4)(d)(fl(5)(g)(h)
Pt. B 1-17-18
Pt. C 1-17-20
00-21 Repeal Ord. No. 99-25 and Pt. A R,pld 1-14-20-1-
add new art. III Motor Vehi- 14-37
cle title loans
Added art. III(title),
1-14-30
00-22 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Bee Electronics
00-23 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Centaur Manu-
facturing
00-26 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Blue Water Sport
Fishing Boats, Inc.
00-27 Egemption from certain ad
valorem for QVC St. Lucie,
Inc.
00-28 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Orchid Island
Juice Company
00-30 Amends art in public places Pt. A 1-4.5-1
Pt. B 1-4.5-
2(a)(b)(g)
Pt. C 1-4,5-3(d)(1)
00-31 Fire/EMS protection impact Pt. A 1-7.9-13
fee
00-032 Road i.mpact fee Pt. A 1-17-32
00-033 Public buildings impact fee Pt. A 1-16.3-24
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Ordinance
Number Subject Section Disposition
00-034 Parks impact fee Pt. A 1-15-44
2000-40 Library Pt. A 1-11-2
Pt. B 1-11-3(tit.)
Pt. C 1-11-4
01-001 Change in zoning designa- Pt. A
tion from COM to RM
01-05 Extends effective date of three Pt. A 1-19.3-43
cents local option tourist mo-
tor fuel tag to expire on Au-
gust 31, 2015
01-09 Creates Art. IV merchandis- Pt. A 1-6-41-1-
ing of tobacco products 6-47
01-14 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for T. J. Truss Corp.
O1-15 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for ~vin Vee
Powercats, Inc.
O1-17 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Matt Stone East,
Inc.
01-18 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for F'lorida Marble
Industries, Inc.
O1-19 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for County Electric
Supply Co. Ltd. d/b/a Tamlite
Lighting
O1-20 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Convergys Cust-
tomer Management Group
Inc.
01-16 Exemption from certain ad
valorem for Liberty Medical
Supply, Inc.
O1-21 Creates Chapter 1-6.3, Civil Pt. A. Added 1-6.3-51-1-
Defense and Emergency Man- 6.3-55
agement, Article IV, Prohibi-
tions on Price Gouging Dur-
ing Emergencies
01-22 Economic development ad va- Pt. A 1-19.3-56
lorem tax exemption
01-010 Establishes Westchester Pt. A Added 1-6.5-80-1-
Community Development 6.5-89
District No. 1
01-011 Establishes Westchester Pt. A Added 1-6.5-90-1-
Community Development 6.5-99
District No. 2
Supp. No. 59 3752.6
Ordinance
Number
01-012
01-013
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Subject
Section
Disposition
Establishes Westchester
Community Development
District No. 3
Establishes Westchester
Community Development
District No. 4
Pt. A Added
1-6.5-100-1-
6.5-109
Pt. A Added 1-6.5-110-1-
6.5-113
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STATLJ'rORY REFERENCE TABLE
This table shows the location within this Code, either in the text or notes
following the text, of references to the state law or related matters.
FL Constitution Section this Code
Art. V 1-7-1
Art. VII, § 6(b) 1-7.6-31
Art. VII, § 9(b) 1-13.5-4, 1-13.5-9
Art. VIII 1-6.5-51(b), 1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11(b),
1-15-31(b), 1-16.3-11(b), 1-17-25
Art. VIII, § 1(fl 1-3-10, 1-6.5-51(c), 1-17-25
Art. X, § 4 1-6.8-26, 2-6-18
F.A.C. Section this Code
Ch. 1B-2 1-11-5
Ch. 9J-5 1-16-21
Ch. 10-9 1-7.6-34(a)(1)
Ch. lOD-4 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. lOD-6 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
lOD-6.52 1-10-21(a)
Ch. lOD-10 1-7.6-34(a)(1)
Ch. lOD-66 1-12.5-3, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9
lOD-66.61 1-12.5-13
Ch. 17-3 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. 17-4 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. 17-7 1-7.6-34(a)(4), 1-10-21(a)
1-10-23(a), (d)
Ch. 17-22 1-20.5-13(b)
17-550.310 1-20.5-151
17-550.320 1-20.5-151
17-555.325 1-20.5-151
17-555.520 1-20.5-151
Ch. 40E-21 Ch. 1-20.5, Art. II, 1-20.5-36, 1-20.5-38
Ch. 91-37.004 1-10.5-37
F.S. Section 5ection this Code
1.01(3) 1-17-1(a)
2824 1-7-5
Ch. 2-10, Art. II(note)
30.55 1-18-1
39.01 1-6-16
4328 1-16.3-11(c)
Ch. 48 1-4-20(c)(4)
Ch. 50 1-2-27.2(b)(1)
50.041 1-2-272(b)(2)
50.051 1-2-272(b)(2)
Ch. 73 1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
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F.S. Section
Ch. 74
86-437
100211-100291
100.342
112.061
112.08
112215
Ch. 125
125.01
125.01(e)
125.01(fl
125.01(k)
125.01(m)
125.01(n)
125.01(1)(c)
125.01(1)(f~
125.01(1)(j)
125.01(1)(k)
125.01(1)(m)
125.01(1)(n)
125.01(1)(q)
125.01(1)(0), (w)
125.0104
125.0104(3)(a)
125.0104(3)(g)
125.0104(5)
125.0104(8)
125.0104(10)
125.031
125.35
125.69
125.69(a)
125.70-125.74
ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Section this Code
2-6-1
1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
2-6-1
1-4-26
2-1-2
1-19.3-75
1-6-34(d),
2-9-19,
2-15-6
2-1-31
1-14.5-21
1-6.3, Art. IV
1-7-20, 1-6.5-51(b),
1-7.9-1(b), i-il-ii,
1-15-31, 1-16.3-11,
1-17-25, 1-19.3-54
Ch. 1-2.5(note)
Ch. 1-6.5, 1-6.5-21
Ch. 1-2.3
1-11-1
Ch. 1-10, Art. II(note),
Ch. 1-7.6, Art. II(note)
Ch. 1-2.3, Art. II
1-12.5-2
1-16.3-11(c)
Ch. 1-11(note), 1-11-11(c), 1-15-31(c)
Ch. 1-15(note)
Ch. 2-6(note)
Ch. 1-9(note)
Ch. 1-17(note)
1-20-17(note)
Ch. 1-13.3, Art. II(note)
Ch. 1-17(note)
1-3-10
1-19.3-30, 1-19.3-31,
1-19.3-32(f~
1-19.3-32(c)
1-19.3-32(a)
1-19.3-32(a)
1-19.3-32(d)
1-19.3-32(a)
2-1-2
2-1-3
1-3-17(b), 1-5.5-59(c),
1-7.6-38, 1-7.8-17,
1-13.8-21
1-6.3-55
Ch. 2-1, Art. II(note)
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F.S. Section
125.901
Ch. 129
156.601 et seq.
161.053
Ch. 162
Ch. 163
163.3161 et seq.
163.3161-163.3211
163.3178
163.3201
163.3202
163.3202(3)
Ch. 177
186.901
Ch. 189
Ch. 190
190.005
Ch. 192
192.091(2)(b)2
Ch. 196
196295
Ch. 197
197.322
197.363
197.3632
197.3635
Ch. 206
Ch. 212
Ch. 212, Pt. I
212.03
212.054
212.054(2)(b)
212.055(2)
212.055(2)(c)
Ch. 214
218.62
220.15(5)
235.19
235.193
Ch. 252
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Section this Code
1-6-38
1-13.5-4
1-10.5-21
1-7.6-53
1-5-10, 1-6-46
1-6.5-52(d), 1-7.9-2(c)
1-17-26(c), 1-19.3-54
1-16-16, 1-16-21
1-20.56-4(3)
1-6
1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11, 1-15-31,
1-16.3-11, 1-16.3-12
1-6.5-52(d),1-11-11,
1-11-12, 1-15-31, 1-15-32,
1-16.3-11, 1-17-26(c)
1-7.9-1(b)
1-5.5-10
1-12-22(1)
2-6-21
1-6.5-24
1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
Ch. 1-6.5, Art. III, 1-6.5-21
1-19.3-54
1-13.5-10(i)(3)
1-19.3-54
1-6.5-57(b)
1-13.5-10(i), 2-6-23
1-13.5-10(i)
1-13.5-10(i)(6)
1-13.5-6(g), 1-13.5-7,
1-13.5-10(i), 1-13.5-11
1-13.5-6(g), 1-13.7-7,
1-13.5-10(i), 1-13.5-11
1-19.3-41, 1-19.3-81
1-19.3-30-1-19.3-32
1-19.3-54, 1-19.3-32(b)
1-19.3-30
1-19.3-71
1-19.3-54
1-19.3-51, 1-19.3-71
1-19.3-72
1-19.3-55, 1-19.3-73
1-19.3-54
1-19.3-55, 1-19.3-73
1-19.3-55
1-6.5-51(b)
1-6.5-51(b), 1-6.5-52(c)
Ch. 1-6.3, Art. IV
3829
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F.S. Section Section this Code
Ch. 257 1-11-3, 1-11-5
Ch. 286 1-6.8-25
Ch. 287 1-2-41
287.055 1-2-48(b)
287.055(2)(j) 1-2-48(a)
287.055(10)(c) 1-2-45
Ch. 293 1-7-3
Ch. 294 1-7-3
Ch. 316 1-13.8-19(1)(e), 1-7-12
316.006(3) Ch. 1-20(note)
316.008 Ch. 1-20(note)
316.008(6) 1-18-2
316.0261 Ch. 1-20(note)
316.121 Ch. 1-20(note)
316.189(2) 1-20-1
316.193 1-7-22(a), 1-13.3-20
316.194 1-20-16
316.1958 1-2.3-22, 1-20-26, 1-20-27
316.660 1-7-12
3162065(3)(d), (16) 1-20-61
318.14 1-7-12
318.18(1)--318.18(6) 1_7_g
31821 1-7-12
320.0848 1-2.3-22
320.084 1-20-26, 1-20-27
320.0842 1-20-26, 1-20-27
320.0843 1-20-26, 1-20-27
320.0845 1-20-26, 1-20-27
Ch. 324 1-13.3-20
Ch. 327 1-7.6-38
327.60(2) Ch. 1-7.6, Art. II(note)
327.72, 327.73 1-5-10
Ch. 334--336 1-17-25
334.03(?) 1-17-34
336.021 1-17.3-81
336.025 1-19.3-41
336.025(4) 1-19.3-42(a)
336.025(5)(b) 1-19.3-42(b)
341.102 1-13.3-17
344.03(13), (18) 1-17-34
365.171(13) 1-2-2
370.08(2) 1-8-1
Ch. 380 1-6.5-52(d), 1-7.9-2(c)
380.03 Ch. 1-16(note)
380.06 1-6.5-73, 1-7.9-8(a), 1-11-18(a), 1-15-
38(a), 1-16.3-18(a)
380.06(15) 1-17-25
380.06(16) 1-6.5-52(d), 1-6.5-57(d), 1-7.9-8(c), 1-11-11,
1-11-18(c), 1-15-32, 1-15-38(c),
1-16.3-12, 1-16.3-18(c), 1-17-26(c)
380.061 1-6.5-73
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F.S. Section Section this Code
Ch. 381 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
381.031(1)(g)(3) Ch. 1-9(note)
Ch. 386 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. 395 1-12.5-3, 1-12.5-6, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9
Ch. 401 1-12.5-1, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9, 1-12.5-17
40125 1-12.5-3
401255(1) Ch. 1-10, Art. II(note)
401255(2)(c) 1-10-22(c)(1)
401255(2)(d) 1-10-22(c)(2)
401255(2)(g) 1-10-22(c)(5)
401255(2)(h) 1-10-22(c)(6)
40126(2) 1-10-22(c)(6)
401281 1-10-22(c)(3)
401.44 1-2.5-3
Ch. 403 1-7.6-34(a)(3), 1-13.8-19(1)(e)
420.9072 Ch. 1-10.5, Art. IV
Ch. 471 1-2-47, 2-5-3
471.023 1-2-47
474.202 2-3-31(e)
Ch. 481 1-2-47, 2-5-3
481219 1-2-47
481229(1)(b) 2-5-3
481.319 1-2-47
Ch. 489 1-6.8-22, 2-5-5, 2-5-20
489.105(4), (5) 1-6.8-22
489.119 1-2-47
489.131 2-5-4(g)
Ch. 501 Ch. 1-6.3, Art. IV
Ch. 538, Pt. I 1-14-30
538.03(1)(a) 1-14-30
561.01(4)(b) 1-3-5
561.01(15) 1-3-1
Ch. 527 2-5-3
Ch. 562 1-7-22(a)
Ch. 567 1-7-22(a)
Ch. 568 1-7-22(a)
Ch. 569 1-6-42, 1-6-43
Ch. 588 1-4-22
Ch. 679, Pt. V 1-14-33
696.05 2-1-4
Ch. 713 2-5-20
767.10-767.14 1-4-20(a)
767.11(1) 1-4-20(c)
767.13 1-4-20(i)
775.08 1-4-26, 2-3-33, 2-6.5-16
775.082 1-4-20(g), (i), 1-6.8-23
775.083 1-4-20(g), (i), 1-6.8-23
775.084 1-4-20(i)
790.07 1-7.8-19(c)(1)
Ch. 796 1-13.3-20
806.101 1-2.5-3
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Ch. 828 2-3-34
828.05 1-4-23
828.055 1-4-23
828.058 1-4-23
82827 1-4-27
82827(2) 1-4-24(d)
837.06 1-7.8-17(p)
847.07(2) 1-14-2
847.09(1) 1-14-2
847.013(4) 1-14-2
856.011 1-7-22(a)
856.015 1-7-22(a)
865.09 2-5-9
Ch. 893 1-7-21, 1-7-22,
1-7.8-17(h), 1-7.8-19(d)
893.02 1-13.3-20
893.13 1-7-20, 1-7-22(a)
893.165 1-7-20
938.01(1) 1-7-1
938.15 1-7-1
939.18 1-7-6.5
943.10 2-3-31(e)
943.12 1-20-26
943.25(4) 1-7-1
94325(13) 1-20-32
993.02 1-13.3-24
Laws of
Fla. Section this Code
57-1790 1-7-6
71-895 1-7-6
85-255 1-7-8(a)
87-239, § 2 1-19.3-51, 1-19.3-55
ch.2000-138 1-14-30
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CODE INDEX
Section
BIDS AND BIDDING
Competitive purchase bidding .................................. 1-2-41
See also: PUR,CHASING
St. Lucie County erosion district
Purchase or procurement of commodities or services ...... 2-6-30
BILLBOARDS. See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. See: COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONSAND COMMITTEES. See: DEPART-
MENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Airboats prohibited in savannahs .............................. 2-4-1
Boating, diving, swimming, etc.
Beaches ......................................................... 1-15-25
See: PARKS AND RECREATION
Marine sanitation ................................................1-7.6-30 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTR,OL
Motorized vessels on lakes and ponds in unincorporated
areas of county
Definitions ...................................................... 1-14-3(c)
Exception to provisions ........................................ 1-14-3(b)
Nuisance, use declared . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . 1-14-3(a)
Violations, penalties ........................................... 1-14-3(d)
Noise control ......................................................1-13.8-1 et seq.
See: NOISE
Preserves; use of airboats .................. ..... ....... .. ....... 1-15-29
Vessel control and water safety
Area of enforcement ........................................... 1-5-4
Enforcement, means ........................................... 1-5-5
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-5-9
Definitions ...................................................... 1-5-3
Penalty .......................................................... 1-5-10
Procedures to designate areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5-8
Purpose and authority ......................................... 1-5-2
Rentals, personal watercraft, regulation and locations for 1-5-7
Title ............................................................. 1-5-1
Vessel regulation ............................................... 1-5-6
BONDS
Beach preservation act; bond ................................... 2-12-32
Mosquito control district; bonds ................................ 2-9-32 et seq.
See: HEALTH AND SANITATION
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-3-3
Parks and recreation; beach preservation act
Bonds generally . . .. . . .. . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-32
St. Lucie County erosion district, bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-24 et seq.
See: DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTR,OL
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Section
BOUNDARIES
Lake Lucie Community Development District .. ... .. .... .... . 1-6.5-32
Pine Valley Community Development District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-22
Reserve Community Development District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-36
Westchester community development districts
No. 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-81
No. 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-91
No. 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-101
No. 4 ............................................................. 1-6.5-111
BRIDGES. See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
BUDGET
Annual budget
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code .......... 1-1-3
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
BUILDINGS (Generally)
Building and equipment moving ................... ............. 1-17-40 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Design-build contracts ........................................... 1-2-45 et seq.
See: PUR.CHA..SING
Educational facilities impact fee ................................ 1-6.5-51 et seq.
See: COMMITNITY DEVELOPMENT
Licensing and egamination of construction contractors
Certificate of competency
Change of status ............................................. 2-5-14
Death of certificate holder .................................. 2-5-16
Examination of applicant ................................... 2-5-8
Egpiration of ................................................. 2-5-12
Insurance requirements .................................... 2-5-10
Issuance ...................................................... 2-5-11
Procedure for obtaining ..................................... 2-5-9
@ualifying agent ............................................. 2-5-17
Reciprocity ................................................... 2-5-15
ftequired ...................................................... 2-5-5
R,estrictions on ............................................... 2-5-18
Revocation or suspension of ................................ 2-5-20
~emporary suspension during emergency .............. 2-5-22
Voluntary inactive status ................................... 2-5-13
Definitions ...................................................... 2-5-2
Disciplinary proceedings . .. . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . .. . ... . ... . 2-5-21
Examining boazds .............................................. 2-5-4
Egemptions ..................................................... 2-5-3
Fees ............................................................. 2-5-7
Intent ............................................................ 2-5-1
Prohibited activities ........................................... 2-5-19
Public buildings impact fee .....................................1-16.3-11 et seq.
State registration, county certification numbers; display of 2-5-6
Swimming pools .................................................. 1-6-6 1
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Section
BUILDINGS (Generally) (Cont'dJ
Unsafe buildings and structures
Appropriation of expenses .... ................ ....... .... ..... 2-5-44
Authority to declare buildings unsafe .......... .... .... ... .. 2-5-41
Enforcement proceedings ..................................... 2-5-45
Inspection of structures
Report ........................................................ 2-5-42
Notice of hearing
Corrective actions ........................................... 2-5-43
Right to appear in person or by counsel before board .. ... 2-5-46
Violations; penalties ........................................... 2-5-47
Zoning and building regulations ................................ 2-14-33 et seq.
See: PLANNING
BUSINESSES
Occupational license taxes and regulations enumerated..... 1-12-16 et seq.
See: LICENSES AND PERMITS (Occupational license
taxes and regulations)
C
CABLE TELEVISION (Franchise)
Acceptance by transferee . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-18
Annual construction report required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-27
Applicability; grant of authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Application for grant, renewal, modification, transfer ....... 1-5.5-9
1-5.5-11
Changes in ownership/control ................................... 1-5.5-14
Conflict of laws ................................................... 1-5.5-20
Consent not a waiver ............................................ 1-5.5-16
Construction bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-34
Construction practices . .................. ............ .... . ....... 1-5.5-39
Continuity of service mandatory .... .... ........... ............ . 1-5.5-49
County ownership authorized ................................... 1-5.5-55
Customer service requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-41
Administration of customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-42
Definitions ........................................................ 1-5.5-10
Design; minimum facilities, services ...... ... ......... ......... 1-5.5-35
Discrimination prohibited . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-44
Duration ........................................................... 1-5.5-23
Errors, procedure for correction ................................ 1-5.5-58
Fee and forfeiture ................................................ 1-5.5-17
Fines, schedule of ................................................ 1-5.5-42
Force majeure ..................................................... 1-5.5-60
Franchise characteristics, rights, obligations ................. 1-5.5-19
Government channels, facilities ................................ 1-5.5-37
Grant of franchise; evaluation ..................... ...... .. .. ... 1-5.5-12
Hearing rules ..................................................... 1-5.5-57
Indemnification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-31
Incorporation in Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-7
Insurance .......................................................... 1-5.5-32
Intent, purpose ................................................... 1-5.5-8
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Section
CABLE TELEVISION (Franchise) (Cont'd.)
Joint use of poles ................................................. 1-5.5-28
Libraries, service to .............................................. 1-5.5-36
Nonegclusive, franchise .......................................... 1-5.5-21
Operation, relceation of franchisee's property .... .. .. . ... . .. . . 1-5.5-25
OverlaPP~g aPPlications .... .... ........ . ... . . . . .. ... .. .. .. . . . . . 1-5.5-22
Payments, franchise .............................................. 1-5.5-29
Performance by county upon failure of franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-26
Performance evaluation .......................................... 1-5.5-51
Permit required, construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-40
Privacy, subscriber ............................................... 1-5.5-43
Public streets and ways, use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-24
Rates and charges ................................................ 1-5.5-50
Refunds to subscribers, schedule of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-42
Renewals .......................................................... 1-5.5-13
Reports, records .................................................. 1-5.5-30
Reservation of rights ............................................. 1-5.5-6 1
Revocation, county's right of . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-45
Revocation, suspension, procedures for .... . . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . 1-5.5-46
Rights reserved to franchise .................................... 1-5.5-54
Schools, service to ................................................ 1-5.5-36
Security fund/corporate guarantee ............................ . 1-5.5-33
Short title ......................................................... 1-5.5-6
Submission to county; filing ................................ ..... 1-5.5-56
~chnical standards; construction procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-38
Termination, expiration .......................................... 1-5.5-48
Theft of services; tampering ................................ ..... 1-5.5-59
~ansfers of control; application, consent ...................... 1-5.5-15
CAFES
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................. .. 1-12-30
CAMPING
Pazks and recreation
Overnight camping regulated; permit required ............ 1-15-19
CANALS
Unlawful deposits ................................................ 2-1 7-1
CHAITFFEURS. See: MOTOR CARRIERS
CHILDREN. See: MINORS
CHURCHES
Alcoholic beverages, distance restrictiona ................... .. 1-3-2 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CIGARETTES. See: TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMER,GENCY MANAGEMENT
Prohibitions on price gouging during emergencies
Declaration of emergency . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.3-53
Definitions ...................................................... 1-6.3-52
Enforcement .................................................... 1-6.3-55
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CODE INDEX
Section
CNIL DEFENSE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
(Cont'd.)
Prohibitions against price gouging ........................... 1-6.3-54
~tle; authority; purpose ...................................... 1-6.3-51
CLUBS
Persons defined to include ....................................... 1-1-2
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOAR.D
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . ... ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . 1-2-27.1
Calling and conduct of hearings .... ..... ....................... 1-2-23
Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21( c)
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(c)
Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .... . . . . .. . . .. .. . . .. . . . . 1-2-21(a)
C ounsel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(d)
Created ............................................................ 1-2-19
Definitions ........................................................ 1-2-20
Duration of lien ................................................... 1-2-26
Enforcement procedure ............... ....... .... .. .. .... .... .... 1-2-22
Hearings
Calling and conduct o£ . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-23
Lien, duration of .................................................. 1-2-26
Meetings
Failure to attend ............................................... 1-2-2 1(b)
Members
Appointment of .................................................
1-2-21(b)
Failure to attend meetings .... ................................ 1-2-21(b)
Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(a)
Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(b )
Vacancies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(b )
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-272
Orders
Penalty for failure to comply with .......... .... ........ ..... 1-2-25
Organization . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . .. .... . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21
Per diem expenses ................................................ 1-2-21(c)
Powers ............................................................. 1-2-24
Provisions of article supplemental .............................. 1-2-27.3
Qualifications .. .... . .. ...... ...... ........................... ..... 1-2-21(a)
Quorum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-21(c)
Terms ........ .... ....... ........................... .. .. .... .... .... 1-2-21(b)
Vacancies .......................................................... 1-2-2 1(b)
~olations; penalties
Failure to comply with order . ... . ... . .... .. .. .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . 1-2-25
CODE OF ORDINANCES*
Altering Code ..................................................... 1-1-7
Catchlines ......................................................... 1-1-4
*Note-The adoption, amendment, repeal, omissions, efFective date, explana-
tion 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.
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Section
CODE OF ORDINANCES (Cont'd.)
Cited ............................................................... 1-1-1
Definitions ........................................................ 1-1-2
Designated ........................................................ 1-1-1
General penalty ................................................... 1-1-8
Jurisdiction ....................................................... 1-1-6
Officers and employees not liable to fine for failure to
perform duties ............................................... 1-1-9
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Repeal of ordinances, effect of ...................... ............ 1-1-5
Rules of construction ............................................. 1-1-2
Severability of parts of Code ........ .... .. .. . .. . .... .. . . . . . . ... . 1-1-10
COMMISSIONERSAND COMIVIITI'EES. See: DEPAR,TMENTS
AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Educational facilities impact fee
Authorit3', aPPlicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-51
Definitions ...................................................... 1-6.5-54
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-6.5-60
Fee schedule .................................................... 1-6.5-56
Funds, use of ................................................... 1-6.5-58
Imposition of ................................................... 1-6.5-55
Intents, purposes ............................................... 1-6.5-52
Payment of fee; credits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-57
Refund of fees paid ............................................ 1-6.5-59
Review .......................................................... 1-6.5-6 1
Rules of construction .......................................... 1-6.5-53
Schedule ........................................................ 1-6.5-56
Short title ....................................................... 1-6.5-5 1
Lake Lucie Community Development District
Boundaries ...................................................... 1-6.5-32
Established ..................................................... 1-6.5-3 1
Initial board of supervisors . .. .... .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. . .... ... . 1-6.5-33
Special conditions .............................................. 1-6.5-34
Pine Valley Community Development District
Authority for adoption of provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-21
Established; boundaries ....................................... 1-6.5-22
Governance by Florida Statutes ............. ................. 1-6.5-24
Name ............................................................ 1-6.5-23
Reserve Community Development District
Boundaries ...................................................... 1-6.5-36
Established ..................................................... 1-6.5-3 5
Initial boazd of supervisors ................................... 1-6.5-37
Name ............................................................ 1-6.5-3 5
Special conditions .............................................. 1-6.5-38
Reserve community development district #2
Boundaries ...................................................... 1-6.5-7 1
Established; naxne ............................................. 1-6.5-70
Initial board of supervisors . ............... .. ... .. .. . .. .. . . .. . 1-6.5-72
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COMMiJ1VITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'dJ
Special conditions .............................................. 1-6.5-73
Westchester community development districts
No. 1
Boundaries . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-6.5-81
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-80
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-82
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-83
No. 2
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-9 1
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-90
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-92
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-93
No. 3
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-1 0 1
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-100
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-102
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-1 03
No. 4
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-111
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-110
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-112
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-113
COMPENSATION PROGRAIVI. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOY-
EES
COMPILED LAWS
Compilation of special acts . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . 2-1-1 et seq.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Provisions enumerated ........................................... 1-16-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION. See also: BUILDINGS
Drainage facilities, construction of . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . 2-6-1
On-site sewage disposal systems
Construction of on Hutchinson Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-42
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DEPAR,TMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
(Cont'd.)
St. Lucie County Environmental Control Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-1 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
St. Lucie County erosion district; authority to create depart-
ments ......................................................... 2-6-34
Tourist development council ..................................... 1-19.5-21
et seq.
See: TOURISM
Westchester community development districts
No. 1, Board of supervisors .... .. . .. ...... .. ................. . 1-6.5-82
No. 2, Board of supervisors .... .. . .. ...... .. .......... . .. ..... 1-6.5-92
No. 3, Board of supervisors .... .. . .. .. .... ............. .. . .... 1-6.5-102
No. 4, Board of supervisors .... .. . ........ .. .. ........... ..... 1-6.5-112
DEVELOPMENT
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions .......... 1-19.3-51
et seq.
See: TAXATION
Impact fees. See also that subject
Lake Lucie Community Development District .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . 1-6.5-31 et seq.
See: COMMLTNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Pine Valley Community Development District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-21 et seq.
See: COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning. See also that subject
Reserve Community Development District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-35 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Tourist development council ..................................... 1-19.5-21
et seq.
See: TOURISM
Tourist development tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-30
et seq.
See: TOUR,ISM
Westchester community development districts
Numbers 1-4 .................................................... 1-6.5-80 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DISABLED PERSONS. See: HANDICAPPED PERSONS
DISASTERS. See: EMERGENCIES
DISTRICTS
Beach preservation act
Preservation districts, authority to establish; election..... 2-12-24
Preservation districts, establishment ........................ 2-12-25
Fire/EMS protection impact fee district ....................... 1-7.9-11
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Lake Lucie Community Development District . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 1-6.5-31 et seq.
See: COMMiJIVITY DEVELOPMENT
Libraries impact fee districts ................................... 1-11-22
Parks impact fee districts ....................................... 1-15-41
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Public buildings impact fee districts ...... ..................... 1-16.3-21
Reserve Community Development District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-35 et seq.
See: COMMUIVITY DEVELOPMENT
Special improvement service district
Roads and bridges ............................................. 1-17-16 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
St. Lucie County erosion district ............................... 2-6-16 et seq.
See: DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
St. Lucie County mosquito control district .. ... .. .. .. .... .... . 2-9-16 et seq.
See: HEALTH AND SANITATION
Street lighting district
Public improvements .......................................... 2-16-16 et seq.
Westchester community development districts
Numbers 1-4 .................................................... 1-6.5-80 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DOGS
Beaches, on ........................................................ 1-15-25
Generally .......................................................... 2-3-16 et seq.
See: ArTIMALS AND FOWL
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTR,OL
Drainage facilities, construction of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-1
F'lood damage prevention ........................................ 108.5-1 et seq.
See: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
St. Lucie County erosion district
Bondholders' rights, protection of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-36
Bonds
Authority to issue ........................................... 2-6-24
Contractors may be used to pay .. . .. . . .. .... . ... .... .. ... . 2-6-29
Disposition of prceeeds ...... ................................ 2-6-25
Effect of failure to challenge .. . ... . . .. . .. .. .... ... .. .. . ... . 2-6-26
Legal investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-28
Nature . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-27
Notice prior to issuance .. ... ................................ 2-6-26
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-27
Boundaries ...................................................... 2-6-20
Contracts ........................................................ 2-6-32
Conveyance of property to district
Advance of egpenses .. .. . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. .. .... ...... ... 2-6-33
Created .......................................................... 2-6-19
Definitions ...................................................... 2-6-18
Departments, authority to create . ... . .. . .. . .. .. .... ....... .. 2-6-34
District board's powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-22
Effect of other laws ............................................ 2-6-38
Governing body .. .. . ... ... . . .. .. .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. .. . ... .... .... 2-6-21
Intent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-17
Legislative findings
Division into zones .......................................... 2-6-23
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-31
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DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Non-ad valorem assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-23.1
Property exempt from judgments ............................ 2-6-35
Public function essential
Exercise of powers constitutes . .. . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . 2-6-37
Purchase or procurement of commodities or services ...... 2-6-30
Purpose ......................................................... 2-6-17
~tle ............................................................. 2-6-16
St. Lucie River (North Fork)
Applicability of provisions .................... .. . ............ . 1-7.5-25
Destruction of certain types of vegetation
Permit required for .......................................... 1-7.5-22
Findings; purpose of provisions .............. .. .. ............ 1-7.5-21
Management and conservation practice plan
Approval required . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.5-24
Submission by applicant.required . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . 1-7.5-23
Vegetation, certain types of
Permit required to destroy . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . 1-7.5-22
Violations
Failure of owner to restore property
Restoration by county; cost to become lien on property 1-7.5-29
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.5-27
Remedies, additional ........................................ 1-7.5-28
Work done in violation of provisions
Power of building department to order cessation ........ 1-7.5-26
DROUGHT PREVENTION MEASURES
Water shortage plan .............................................. 1-20.5-35
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
DRUGS
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund .......... .... .. ..... . 1-7-20 et seq.
See: COURTS
E
E-911 SYSTEM
Budget ............................................................. 1-2-2(d)
Collection of fee; payment of administrative fee for collection 1-2-2(e)
Indemnification ................................................... 1-2-2(~
Local option fee ................................................... 1-2-2(b)
Public purpose .................................................... 1-2-2(a)
Separate fund ..................................................... 1-2-2(c)
EATING ESTABLISHMENTS
Alcoholic beverages
Waiver provisions for business selling or transferring
alcoholic beverage as accessory to an eating place.... 1-3-4
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-30
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD VALOREM TAX
Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-51
et seq.
See: TE~X~TION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE. See: COMMLT-
NITY DEVELOPMENT
ELECTIONS
Referendum re sale surtag .............. ........ ............ .... 1-19.3-74
St. Lucie County mosquito control district; bonds
Election ......................................................... 2-9-33, 2-9-34
EMERGENCIES
Airports and aircraft, provisions re emergency vehicles .. .. . 1-2.3-36
Emergency medical transport services ......................... 1-12.5-1 et seq.
See: LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
Fire1EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Licensing and examination of construction contractors
Certificate of competency
~mporary suspension during a hurricane, tornado or
other disaster ........................................... 2-5-22
Price gouging during emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.3-51 et seq.
See: CIVIL DEFENSE AND EMEftGENCY MANAGE-
MEIVT
Water shortage plan; declaration of emergency ............... 1-20.5-39
EMPLOYEES. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Compiled laws
Appeals .......................................................... 2-6.5-11
Construction in relation to other law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6.5-20
Definitions ...................................................... 2-6.5-3
Effective date ................................................... 2-6.5-24
Electric facilities egempted ........... .. .. . . .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . 2-6.5-23
Enforcement
Civil, procedure .............................................. 2-6.5-15
Criminal, procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-13
Hearing board orders and injunctive relief ............... 2-6.5-15
Environmental control board
Appointment ................................................. 2-6.5-6
Duties and powers ........................................... 2-6.5-5, 2-6.5-?
Organization ................................................. 2-6.5-4
Environmental control officer
Appeals from actions or decisions of ...................... 2-6.5-11
Egemptions ..................................................... 2-6.5-8
Electric facilities ............................................. 2-6.5-23
Fines
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-18
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'dJ
Health department
Powers of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6.5-21
Hearing board
Duties and powers ........................................... 2-6.5-10
Enforcement of orders and injunctive relief .............. 2-6.5-15
Organization . . . . . . . .. . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6.5-9
Intent ............................................................ 2-6.5-2
Judicial review ................................................. 2-6.5-12
Legislative intent .............................................. 2-6.5-2
Liens
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-18
Severability ..................................................... 2-6.5-22
Short title ....................................................... 2-6.5-1
Subpoena
Refusal to obey .............................................. 2-6.5-19
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U
UTILITIES
Special improvements service district .......................... 1-17-16 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Water and sewers ................................................1-20.5-1 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
V
VACCINATIONS
Dogs and cats; rabies vaccination required .................... 1-4-24, 2-3-17
VANDALISM
County property, damaging ..................................... 1-15-18
VEGETATION
St. Lucie River (North Fork), banks of
Certain types of vegetation, destruction of . .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . . .1-7.5-21 et seq.
See: DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
VEHICLES. See: MOTOR VEHICLES
VENDING MACHINES
Occupational license tax and regulations ...................... 1-12-39
W
WATER
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-18
Additional provisions. See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND
REFUSE
Boating regulations. See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Canals, unlawful deposits in . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . 2-17-1
Lakes, unlawful deposits in ..... .... ............ ................ 2-17-1
WATER AND SEWERS
Cross connections
St. Lucie County cross connection control policy
Backflow prevention devices required ..................... 1-10-37
Definitions ................................................... 1-10-35
Purpose . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-10-36
Fire hydrant installation standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-1
F`luoridation of water systems
Definitions . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. ... . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-50
Fluoridation requirements . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ... . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-51
Hutchinson Island
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island... l-7.6-40 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Marine sanitation; unlawful discharges ....................... 1-7.6-32
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island ..... 1-7.6-40 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Septage disposal. See herein: Sludge, Septage and Sewage
Disposal
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WATER AND SEWERS (Cont'd.)
Sewage disposal capacity
Building permit
Issuance prohibited until proof of adequate sewage
disposal capacity is shown ............................. 1-10-32
Certificate of occupancy
Issuance prohibited until adequate sewer capacity is
available ................................................. 1-10-34
Definitions . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. ..... .. ... .. . ... .. .. .. .. . .. . . ... 1-10-31
Obtaining approval, method of ... .... ... .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .. . . . 1-10-33
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing board 1-10-24
Definitions .. . . .. . .. .. .. . . . .. . .. .. ....... .. .. .. .. ... . .. .. . .. ..... 1-10-22
Permitting of disposal organizations .................... ..... 1-10-21
Permitting of land spreading sites
Requirement that sites only spread waste transported
by permitted persons or organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-23
Transport and disposal of waste ............................. 1-10-21
St. Lucie County cross connection control policy. See herein:
Cross Connections
Uniform water and sewer service policy
All water through meter ...................................... 1-20.5-58
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-52
Grease traps, oil separators .................................. 1-20.5-56
Hazardous wastes .............................................. 1-20.5-57
Industrial wastewater . . . . . . . . . . . .. ... . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-55
Unauthorized connections
Sewer ......................................................... 1-20.5-53
Water ... .... ....... ........................... ................ 1-20.5-54
Water shortage plan
Amendments to plan .......................................... 1-20.5-38
Application of provisions . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-37
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-36
Emergency, declaration of ..................................... 1-20.5-39
Enforcement .................................................... 1-20.5-40
Intent and purpose ............................................ 1-20.5-35
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-20.5-41
Water users to accept provisions of articles ................. 1-20.5-42
WATERWAYS. See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
WEAPONS. See: FIREAR,MS AND WEAPONS
WELFARE
Authority to contract for nursing home care for indigents .. 1-21-1
Indigent persons
Authority to provide care for ................................. 2-18-1
Repayment of money egpended for welfaze purposes
Authority to obtain ............................................ 2-18-2
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WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTR,ICTS
Numbers 1-4
Provisions enumerated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6.~-80 et seq.
See: COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEELCHAIR, TRANSPORT SERVICES. See: LIFE SUP-
PORT SERVICES
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Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Zoning and building regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-33 et seq.
See: PLANNING
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