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SUPPLEMENT NO. 76
January 2007
CODE
County of
ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
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TABLE OF CONTENTS-Cont'd.
Chapter Page
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 Reserved ............................................. 383
1-9 Garbage,~ash and Refuse .............................. 421
Art. I. In General ................................... 421
Art. II. Abandoned Property, Garbage, ~ash, Junk and
Debris ...................................... 422
Art. III. Garbage and 14~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 ...... 443
1-10 Div. 3. Solid Waste Collection Service Agreements.
Health and Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 445
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
1-10.2 Historic Preservation ................................ 485
Art. I. In General ................................... 485
Art. II. Historic Preservation Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 491
Art. III. Designation Process and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 492
Art. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Art. V. Certificate to Dig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Art. VI. Appeals .................................... 508
Art. VII. Penalties .................................. 508
Art. VIII. Incentives ................................ 511
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
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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 Taxing 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 Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796
1-16 Planning ............................................. 849
Art. I. In General ................................... 849
Art. II. Comprehensive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849
Art. III. Historical Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851
Art. IV. Reserved ................................... 854.1
Art. V. Reserved .................................... 854.1
1-162 Public Property ...................................... 855
Art. I. Disposition of Surplus Real Property . . . . . . . . . . 855
1-16.3 Public Buildings ..................................... 857
Art. I. In General ................................... 857
Art. II. Public Buildings Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857
1-16.5 Railroads ........................................... 879
1-16.75 Reseach and Development; Treasure Coast Education,
Research and Development Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885
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
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COURTS § 1-7-23
Board of county commissioners shall mean the board of county commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Chief judge shall mean the chief judge of Florida's Nineteenth Judicial District.
Clerk shall mean the clerk of the circuit court and county court of Florida's Nineteenth
Judicial District and accountant to the board of county commissioners.
County shall mean the incorporated and unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, ~'lorida.
Defendant shall mean a person charged with a criminal actian pursuant to Chapter $39,
Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 89-03, Pt. A, 1-24-89)
Sec. 1-?-22. Creation of fund and accounting,
(a) Pursuant to Section 893.13, Florida Statutes, the court may assess any defendant, on or
after February 1, 1989, who is found guilty of, or pleads nolo contendere to, a violation of any
provision of Chapter 893, Florida Statutes, or which involves a criminal vioIation of Section
316.193, Section 856.011, Section 856.015, or Chapter 562, Chapter 567, or Chapter 568,
Florida Statutes, in addition to any fine and other penalty imposed by law for any crimunal
offense under this chapter or for any criminal violation of Section 316.193, Section 856.011,
Section 856A15, or Chapter 562, Chap~r 567, or Chapter 568, Florida Statu~s, an a~c~unt up
to the amount of the fine authorized for the violatio~. Such additional assessment shall be used
for alcohol and other drug abuse programs as provided by general ~aw and this article.
Pursuant to Sectian 893.13, Florida Sta~ites, thQ cflurt is authorized #~o order a defendant to
pay such assessment if it finds that the defenr~ant has the ability to p~y the fane and the
additional assessment, and the defendant svitl not be prevented from being rehabilitate~ ar
from making restitution.
(b) Once assessed, the clerk will keep a record of assessments and those assessments shall
be collected by the clerk. The clerk shall forward all monies collected to the board of county
commissioners for deposit into a spe~ial and separate account titled "alcohol and other drug
abuse trust fund." Once each month, the board of county commissioners shall requare a full
report from the clerk as to the amount of assessments imposed by its courts, the amount of
funds collected and deposited into the alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund, and amount of
expenditures from the alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund.
(Ord. No. 89-03, Pt. A, 1-24-89; Ord. No. 95-45, Pt. B, 9-19-95)
Sec. 1-7-23. Expenditures.
Monies deposited into the alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund shall be used to
financially assist alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and education programs. In order to
receive assistance grants from the alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund, county alcohol and
other drug abuse treatment or education programs shall be selected as program recipients on
the basis of selection procedures which shall be developed by the county administrator. Such
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procedures shall include as a basis for selection the success of the program. Final approval
shall be made by the board of county commissioners upon recommendation by the county
administrator, and selections shall be made annually.
(Ord. No. 89-03, Pt. A, 1-24-89; Ord. No. 95-45, Pt. C, 9-19-95)
Secs. 1-7-24-1-7-29. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. DRIVER EDUCATION SAFETY TRUST FUND
Sec. 1-7-30. Authority for enactment of article.
This article is enacted pursuant to the authority vested in the board of county commission-
ers by virtue of the "Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act".
(Ord. No. 02-17, Pt. A, 6-18-02; Ord. No. 06-049, Pt. A, 10-17-06)
Sec. 1-7-31. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, the following terms have only those meanings ascribed to
them:
Board of county commissioners shall mean the board of county commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida.
Clerk shall mean the clerk of the circuit court and county court of St. Lucie County and
accountant to the board of county commissioners.
County shall mean the incorporated and unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, Florida.
(Ord. No. 02-17, Pt. A, 6-18-02)
Sec. 1-7-32. Creation of fund and accounting.
(a) Pursuant to the Dori Slosberg Driver Education Safety Act, the clerk shall collect five
dollars ($5.00) with each civil traffic penalty levied in St. Lucie County.
(b) The clerk will keep a record of collections collected by the clerk. The clerk shall forward
all monies collected to the board of county commissioners for deposit into a special and
separate account titled "Driver Education Safety Trust Fund." Once each quarter, the board of
county commissioners shall require a full report from the clerk as to the amount of funds
collected and deposited into the Driver Education Safety ~ust Fund, and amount of
expenditures from the Driver Education Safety 1`rust Fund.
(Ord. No. 02-17, Pt. A, 6-18-02; Ord. No. 06-049, Pt. A, 10-17-06)
Sec. 1-7-33. Expenditures.
Monies deposited into the Driver Education Safety ~ust Fund shall be used to financially
assist driver education safety programs in public and non-public schools in the county. The
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Chapter 1-102
HISTORIC PRESERVATION*
Art. I. In General, §§ 1-10.2-1-1-102-4
Art. II. Historic Preservation Officer, § 1-10.2-5
Art. III. Designation Process and Procedure, §§ 1-10.2-6-1-10.2-9
Art. N Certificate of Appropriateness, §§ 1-102-10-1-102-18
Art. V. Certificate to Dig, § 1-102-19
Art. VI. Appeals, § 1-10.2-20
Art. VII. Penalties, § 1-102-21
Art. VIII. Incentives, §§ 1-102-22, 1-10.2-23
AR,TICLE 1. GENERAL
Sec. 1-102.1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known as the "St. Lucie County Historic Preservation Ordinance."
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-1022. Purpose.
(1) It is hereby declared as a matter of public policy that the protection, enhancement, and
perpetuation of properties of historical, cultural, archaeological, aesthetic and architectural
merit are in the interests of the health, prosperity and welfare of the people of St. Lucie
County.
(2) The purpose of this chapter is to protect the significant historic resources of St. Lucie
County, to the m~imum extent practicable, in accordance with the goals and policies of the St.
Lucie County Comprehensive Plan, by providing procedures for the designation and subse-
quent review of certain types of changes that are proposed for these resources.
(3) The safeguarding of the historic resources in St. Lucie County is also intended to:
a. Foster civic pride in the accomplishments of the past;
b. Protect and enhance the county's historical heritage and provide an economic stimulus
through heritage tourism;
c. Promote the protection and maintenance of individual sites and districts in public
acquisition programs for the education, pleasure and welfare of the people of St. Lucie
County;
d. Encourage adaptive use of historic resources by giving them priority over activities
that would harm or otherwise destroy their historic value;
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, adopted Dec. 5, 2006, amended Ch. 1-102 in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former 1-102 pertained to similar subject matter and
derived from Ord. No. 05-03, Pt. A, adopted Aug. 2, 2005.
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e. Enhance property values;
f. Stabilize neighborhoods and business centers;
g. Increase economic and financial benefits to the county and its inhabitants;
h. Combat blight;
i. Promote historic awareness in the county;
j. Enhance the visual and aesthetic character of the county; and
k. Protect and enhance the archaeological resources of the county.
(4) In addition, the provisions of this chapter will assist the county and property owners to
be eligible for federal tax incentives, federal and state grant funds, and other potential
property tax abatement programs for the purpose of furthering historic preservation activities,
including, but not lixnited to, section 193.503, Florida Statutes, and the National Register of
Historic Places program.
(5) This chapter is intended to and shall govern and be applicable to all property located
within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, Florida.
(6) The historic preservation ordinance shall be filed, and it shall address the following
sections: the establishment of certain powers and duties for the Historical Commission; the
creation of a process to designate historic buildings, sites, districts, landscape features, roads,
objects, structures, and archaeological sites; a process of review for issuing certificates of
appropriateness, and an appeal process. The county shall submit the ordinance to the National
Register of Historic Places for certification of eligibility for the 1981 Economic Recovery Tax
Act, as amended.
(7) The St. Lucie County Register of Historic Places is hereby created as a means of
identifying and classifying various sites, buildings, structures, objects and districts as
historically significant.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-3. Definitions.
Adaptive use: The process of converting a building to a use other than that for which it was
designed.
Addition: A construction project physically connected to the exterior of a historic building.
Alteration: Any change affecting the exterior or appearance of an existing improvement by
additions, reconstruction, remodeling or maintenance involving change of color, form, texture
or materials, or any such changes in appearance of specially designated interiors.
Archaeological site: A single specific location that has yielded or is likely to yield information
on local history or prehistory.
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Archaeological zone: A geographically defined area, defined in the Archaeological Survey of
St. Lucie County, Florida (2000), as amended, which may reasonably be expected to yield
information on local history or prehistory based upon broad prehistoric or historic settlement
patterns.
Artifact: Any object that is a product of human modification or objects that have been
transported to a site by people.
Building: A resource created principally to shelter any form of human activity such as a
house, barn, church, hotel or similar construction.
Board: The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Certificate of appropriateness: A certificate issued by the St. Lucie County Historical
Commission or its designated staff, which permits certain alterations or improvements to a
designated individual site or a property within a historic district.
Certi~cate to dig: A type of certificate of appropriateness required by the county for certain
ground disturbing activities, such as filling, grading, and the removal of vegetation and trees
but excluding swimming pool excavation.
Certified Local Government: A government satisfying the requirements of the National
Historic Preservation Act Amendments of 1980 (P.L. 96-515) and the implementing of
regulations of the U.S. Department of the Interior and the State of Florida, Division of
Historical Resources. A government that is certified will review all nominations to the National
Register of Historic Places within its jurisdiction prior to reviews at the state and federal
levels.
Contributing resource: A building, site, landscape feature, object, structure, or archaeolog-
ical resource that adds to the historic associations, historic architectural qualities, or
archaeological values for which a property is significant because it was present during the
period of significance, relates to the documented significance of the property, and possesses
historic integrity or is capable of yielding important historical information.
Demolition: The act or process of wrecking, destroying or removing any building or
structure, or any portion thereof.
Designated exterior: All outside surfaces of any building or structure that is individually
listed or listed in the designation report as having significant value to the historic character
of the building or district.
Designation report: A document prepared by the staff of the Historical Commission for all
properties or districts that are proposed for local historic designation. The report, at a
minimum, must include a boundary description of the proposed site or district, an evaluation
of its significance as it relates to the criteria for significance, location maps, representative
photographs and a physical description of the historic resource(s).
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Earthworks: Earthworks consist of linear ridges, circular embankments, and causeways
constructed of earth and/or shell, as well as their associated borrow pits, and both linear and
circular ditches. These are most often associated with other precontact features such as
mounds or middens, but they may occasionally be encountered in isolation.
Excdvation: Any mechanical or manual removal of rock, consolidated or unconsolidated soil
material, sand, or vegetation. "Excavation" includes, but is not limited to, dredging, draglin-
ing, bulldozing, scraping, digging, scooping, or hollowing out.
Exceptional historic resource: A cultural or historic resource, which would reasonably meet
national, state or local criteria for historic designation and meets one (1) or more of the
following criteria:
a. It is one of a kind or one of the last of its kind in the county or region; or falls within
a category of resources so fragile that survivors are unusual.
b. It possesses a design value quickly recognized as historically significant by the
architectural or engineering profession.
c. It falls within a category of those resources for which the community has an unusually
strong associative attachment; or reflects the extraordinary impact of a political or
social event.
d. It is an integral part of a district that is eligible for listing in the National Register of
Historic Places.
e. Retention of the historic resource promotes the public good of the county by providing
an opportunity to interpret history, architecture and design.
Historical Commission: The St. Lucie County Historical Commission established pursuant
to section 1-16-41, St. Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws.
Historic district: A geographically defined area possessing a significant concentration,
linkage or continuity of buildings, structures, objects, improvements or landscape features,
united by historic events or by plan or physical development, and which area has been
designated as a historic district pursuant to procedures described herein.
Historic landscape fe¢ture: Individual plants, such as a specimen tree, or groups of plants,
such as a hedge, allee, agricultural field, planting bed, or a naturally occurring plant
community or habitat, with historical significance.
Historic preservation officer: A person appointed by the county administrator to serve as the
staff to the Historical Commission. That person shall be experienced in, or knowledgeable
about, architectural history, urban design, historic preservation principles, planning and land
use regulations.
Historic Preseruation Trust Fund: The St. Lucie County Historic Preservation Trust Fund
created for the purpose of funding the preservation of historic resources within the unincor-
porated areas of the county.
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Historic resource: Any prehistoric or historic district, site, building, object or other real or
personal property of historical, architectural or archaeological value. The properties may
include, but are not limited to, monuments, memorials, habitations, ceremonial sites,
abandoned settlements, sunken or abandoned ships, engineering works, treasure troves,
artifacts, or other objects with intrinsic historical or archaeological value, or any part thereof
relating to the history, government or culture of the county, the State of Florida, or the United
States of America.
Interim protection measure: The interim period of time needed to protect a property from
demolition, relocation, alteration, or new construction until such period of time provided by
law passes for the property to be considered for designation as a historic site, or historic
district, or zone.
Local Register of Historic Places: The St. Lucie County Register of Histaric Places
National Register of Historic Places: A federal listing maintai~ed by the U.S. Depart~nent of
the Interior of buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts that have met the crite~ia for
significance contained in the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (as amena3ed.)
Non-contributing resource: A building, site, landscape feature, object, or structure that does
not add to the historic architectural qualities, historic associations or archaeological values for
which a property is significant because it was not present during the period of significance or
does not relate to the documented significance of the property and/or, due to a.i~erations,
disturbances, additions, or other changes, it no longer possesses historic integrity or is no
longer capable of yielding important information ai~out the perioci.
Object: Those objects that are primarily artistac in nature, or are relatively small in scale
and simply constructed. It may be, by nature or design, movable; an object is associated with
a specific setting or environment.
Ordinary maintenance and repair: Any exterior work for which a building permit is not
required by law, where the purpose and effect of such work is to correct any physical
deterioration or damage of an element, by restoring it as nearly as possible to its appearance
using materials consistent with the original materials.
Preservation: The act or process of applying measures necessary to sustain the e~sting
form, integrity, and materials of an historic property.
Rehabilitation: The act or process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair
or alteration which makes possible an efficient contemporary use, while preserving those
portions or features of the property that are significant to its historical, architectural and
cultural values.
Resource of exceptional importance: A historic resource that is of exceptional importance
because it is (a) one of a kind; (b) directly related to a major theme in the county or region's
- development; and (c) significant in multiple areas which can include history, architecture,
landscape design, or archaeology.
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Restoration: The act or process of accurately recovering the form and details of a property
and its setting as it appeared at a particular period of time by means of removal of later work
or by the replacement of missing earlier work and utilizing traditional materials.
Scale: The character of any architectural work is determined both in its internal space and
in its external volume by the fundamental factor of scale, the relation between the interior
space and exterior volume.
Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitation of
Historic Buildings: A set of guidelines produced by the Department of the Interior that
establish professional standards and provide advice and guidelines on the rehabilitation of
historic properties and acceptable preservation treatments. The standards pertain to exterior
and interior work on historic buildings.
Site: The location of a significant event, a prehistoric or historic occupation or activity, or a
structure, whether standing, ruined, or vanished, where the location itself possesses historic,
cultural, archaeological, or paleontological value regardless of the value of any e~uting
structure.
St. Lucie County Historic Resources Suruey, 2003: A survey that identifies the historic
resources of St. Lucie County. The survey results include mapping; photographic documenta-
tion; research into the date of construction and original uses; and a detailed description of each
resource.
Special certificate of appropriateness: A special certificate of appropriateness is required for
work that includes: additions, alterations, new construction, relocations, or demolition, and for
those instances when the proposed work is deemed to have a significant impact on the historic
resource(s). The Historical Commission shall review the request.
Standard certificate of appropriateness: A standard certificate of appropriateness shall be
issued by the staff of the Historical Commission when the work proposed is a minor alteration,
routine maintenance or in-kind replacement as set forth in the rules adopted by the Historical
Commission.
St. Lucie County Register of Historic Places: A register of those individual cultural and
historic resources and districts that have been designated as historic pursuant to this chapter.
Streetscape: A view or vista of a specific street, the distinguishing characteristics of which
are created by the width of the street and sidewalks, their paving material and color, the
design of street furniture, the use of plant materials such as trees and shrubs, the setback,
mass, proportion and scale of those buildings that enclose the street.
Structure: Those functional constructions made usually for purposes other than human
shelter.
Undue economic hardship: An exceptional financial burden that might otherwise amount to
the taking of property without just compensation, or failure to achieve a reasonable economic
return.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
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Sec. 1-10.2-4. Historic preservation trust fund.
(1) The Clerk of the Circuit Court of St. Lucie County, acting as clerk and auditor to the
board is hereby authorized and directed to establish in the accounts of the board of county
commissioners a St. Lucie County Historic Preservation ~ust Fund. The clerk shall deposit
such funds donated or otherwise contributed to the county for historic preservation into the St.
Lucie County Historic Preservation Trust Fund.
(2) The board shall distribute the funds placed in the St. Lucie County Historic Preserva-
tion ~ust Fund, plus accrued interest, to undertake a historie preservation strategy as
determined by the board.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
AR.TICLE II. HISTORIC PR,ESERYATION OFFICER,
Sec. 1-10.2-5. Appointment and duties.
The county administrator shaIl appoint an employee of the board to serve as the St. Lucie
County Historic Preservation Officer. The appoiritse s~hall ~e knowledgeable and ~gperienced
in architectural history, urban design, local history, site pianning and land use regulat~ons.
The historic preservation officer shall:
(1) Schedule the meetings af the Histori~cal ~C~~aissia~, prepare ag~ndas, and ea~sure
that proper notice of the ~neetings are a$'oxded to the public a~~i a#~'~cted parties.
(2) Prepare local historic designation reports and ma~e recommendations tt~ the Histc~rical
Commission as ta whether or not they meet t~e designation criteria un~er article ~~ of
this chapter.
(3) Upon receipt of a completed application for a certificate of appropriateness, evaluate
the scope of the project to determine whether it will ~e considered for review as a
standard or special certificate of appropriateness, and then process the application as
described in article V and VI of this chapter.
(4) Maintain and update the official inventory and map of historically designated sates
and districts.
(5) Prepare summaries of all decisions regarding applications to include the criteria and
conditions for approval or denial.
(6) Review all plans for designated historic sites and historic districts, for their compliance
with the terms and conditions of applicable certificates of appropriateness or certifi-
cate to dig prior to the issuance of a construction or vegetation removal permit.
(7) Apply for preservation grants and actively participate in other historic preservation
programs, such as the historic marker program, administered by the Florida Division
of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation.
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(8) Serve as the certified local government coordinator between the board and the Florida
Division of Historical Resources, Bureau of Historic Preservation.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
ARTICLE III. DESIGNATION PROCESS AND PROCEDUR.E
Sec. 1-10.2-6. Role of the Historical Commission.
(1) General powers. The St. Lucie County Historical Commission is hereby vested with the
power, authority and jurisdiction to recommend local historical designations; issue certificates
of appropriateness; and to regulate and administer the historical, cultural, architectural and
archaeological resources in St. Lucie County, as prescribed by this chapter and the direct
jurisdiction and legislative control of the board. The composition and qualification of inembers
of the St. Lucie County Historical Commission shall be as set out in section 1-16-41, St. Lucie
County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws.
(2) Rules and regulations. The Historical Commission shall recommend to the board such
rules and regulations reasonably necessary and appropriate for the proper administration and
enforcement of the provisions of this chapter. Such rules and regulations shall conform to the
provisions of this chapter, shall not conflict with any applicable laws or regulations, and shall
govern and control procedures, hearings and actions of the Historical Commission. No such
rules and regulations shall become effective until a public hearing has been held by the board
upon the proposed rules and regulations, and amendments or modifications thereto, and the
same have been approved by resolution of the board and filed with the clerk of the circuit court.
Upon approval by the board, such rules and regulations shall have the force and effect of law
within the unincorporated areas of St. Lucie County, Florida.
(3) Functions, powers, and duties. The Historical Commission shall have the following
powers and duties:
(A) Recommend adoption or amendment of rules of procedure.
(B) Recommend designation of individual sites, and historic districts and archaeological
zones.
(C) Initiate petitions for the designation of individual sites and historic districts.
(D) Issue or deny certificates of appropriateness and certificates to dig.
(E) Approve historical markers for properties listed in the St. Lucie County Register of
Historic Places.
(F) Recommend building and zoning amendments to the proper authorities.
(G) Establish criteria for staff to issue standard certificates of appropriateness.
(H) Review and update the St. Lucie County Historic Resources Survey and the Archae-
ological Survey of St. Lucie County.
(I) Promote the awareness of historic preservation concerns throughout the community.
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(J) Review and make recommendations regarding the acceptance of donations of real
property to the board.
(K) Recommend as appropriate that certain provisions of the zoning code be varied,
amended or superceded as a means of encouraging historic preservation.
(L) Contact public and private organizations and individuals for the purpose of arranging
intervening agreements that may lead to the preservation of historic resources that
might otherwise be demolished.
(M) Evaluate and comment upon pending decisions by other public agencies that affect the
physical development and appearance of architecturally, archaeologically or histori-
cally significant sites, districts and archaeological zones.
(N) Coordinate with the State of Florida's Division of Historical Resources Certified Local
Government program as follows:
1. The division shall be given thirty (30) days' prior notice of all meetings and within
thirty (30) days following such meetings the division shall be provided with the
minutes and record of attendance of both the committee and the public.
2. The division shall be notified of any change of committee members within thirty
(30) days of any changes in membership.
3. Notify the state historic preservation officer within five (5) business days of all
new historic designations or alterations to existing designations.
4. Any amendments to the ordinance shall be submitted to the state historic
preservation officer for review and comment at least thirty (30) days prior to
adoption.
5. The division of historical resources shall be provided with an annual report by
November 1 covering activities of the previous October 1 through September 30
and shall include the following information:
a. Any changes in the board's rules of procedure;
b. All new National Register listings;
c. All new local historic designations and alterations to existing designations;
d. Any changes to board memberships and a copy of their resumes;
e. Revised resumes of board members as appropriate;
f. Any amendments to this chapter;
g. A review of survey and inventory activities with a description of the system
used;
h. A program report on each grant-assisted activities; and
i. Number of projects reviewed.
(O) The Historical Commission shall have the authority to review applications for
certificates of appropriateness for all property in the unincorporated st. Lucie County,
however owned, by either private or public parties. Except as otherwise provided by
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law, this shall apply equally to plans; projects or work executed or assisted by any
private party, governmental body or agency, department, authority or board of a
municipality, the county, or the State of Florida.
(P) The Historical Commission shall receive all nominations of local property to the
National Register of Historic Places following the regulations of the state historic
preservation office. The commission shall give notice to the owner of the property at
least thirty (30) days but not more than seventy-five (75) days prior to the Historical
Commission meeting at which the nomination will be considered. The commission
shall also obtain approval by the board for the nomination to the National Register,
and these recommendations shall be given to the board within thirty (30) days. The
commission shall obtain comments from the public that shall be included in the report
making a recommendation. Objections to being listed in the National Register by
property owners must be notarized and filed with the historic preservation officer.
Within thirty (30) days after the board meeting, the commission recomxnendation shall
be forwarded to the state historic preservation officer. The state historic preservation
officer will take further steps on the nomination in accordance with federal and state
regulations. If the board supports the nomination, the state historic preservation
officer will schedule the nomination for consideration by the state review board for the
National Register at its next regular meeting.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-7. Criteria.
(1) The Historical Commission shall have the authority to recommend designation of
buildings, sites, districts, landscape features, roads, objects, structures and resources as sites,
districts or zones that are significant in St. Lucie County's history, architecture, archaeology
or culture and possess an integrity of location, design, setting, materials, workmanship, feeling
or association, and meets one (1) or more of the following criteria:
a. Significant event - Associated with distinctive elements of the cultural, social, political,
economic, scientific, religious, prehistoric and architectural history that have contrib-
uted to the pattern of history in the community, St. Lucie County, the region, the state
or the nation; or
b. Significant person - Associated with persons significant in the county, the region, the
state or the nation's past; or
c. Architectural significance - Embodies the distinctive chaxacteristics of a type, period,
style or method of construction or work of a master; or that possess high artistic value;
or that represent a distinguishable entity whose components may lack individual
distinction; or
d. Archaeological significance - Has yielded, or is likely to yield information in history or
prehistory; or
e. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places; or
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f. Aesthetic significance - Is part of or related to a landscape, park, environmental
feature or other distinctive area, and should be developed or preserved according to a
plan based upon a historic, cultural, or architectural motif; or because of its prominent
or special local, contrast of siting, age, or scale is an easily identifiable visual feature
of a neighborhood or area or contributes to the distinctive quality of such neighborhood
or area.
(2) Certain properties, which include cemeteries, birthplaces, properties owned by religious
institutions or used for religious purposes, structures that have been moved from their original
locations, properties that have achieved significance within the last fifty (50) years, and
properties commemorative in nature will not normally be considered for designation o~ the St.
Lucie County Register of Historic Places. However, such prnperties will qualify if th~ey are
integral parts of districts that do meet the criteria, or if they fall within the ft~llowing
categories:
a. A religious property deriving primary significance from architecturai or artistic
distinction of historical importance;
b. A building or structure removed from its location but which is primarily signifi~ant for
architectural value, or is the surviving structure most importantly associated wit~i an
historic event or person;
c. There is no other appropriate site or building directly associated with the life ~f a
person significant in the county, the region, the sta#e ~r the nation's past;
d. A cemetery that derives its primary significance from graves of persons ~f tr~sc~n-
dent importance, from age, distinctive design features, or froan associatian with
historic events;
e. A property primarily commemorative in intent if design, age, tradition or symbolic
value has invested it with its own historical significance;
f. A property or district achieving significance within the past fifty (5a) years if it is of
exceptional importance.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-8. Procedures for historic designation.
Properties that meet the criteria for local historic sites and local historic districts set forth
in section 1-102-12 shall be designated according to the following procedures:
(1) Petition of the owner. The owner(s) of any property in St. Lucie County may petition
the Historical Commission for designation of their property as an individual site or
district. The historic preservation officer shall, based on its findings, either recommend
a designation report be prepared or recommend denial of the petition. Nothing in this
subsection shall be deemed to restrict the power of the Historical Commission to
initiate the designation process pursuant to this section.
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(2) Directiue of the Historical Commission. The Historical Commission shall either accept
or deny the application. By accepting the application, the Historical Commission must
set a date for a public hearing and shall direct staff to complete the designation report
and notify the proper parties of the public hearing.
(3) Initiation by the Historical Commission. Based upon written recommendations from
local, state or national historical organizations, the Historical Commission may
initiate the designation of properties which would meet the criteria for an exceptional
historic resource as defined in subsection 1-102-3(18) by notifying the property owner
and directing the historic preservation officer to prepare the designation report.
(4) Designation reports. Prior to the designation of an individual site or a district, the
historic preservation officer shall prepare an investigation and designation report and
submit it to the Historical Commission. All reports must address the following:
a. Legal description of the property.
b. The historical, cultural, architectural or archaeological significance or how the
property fulfills the criteria for designation.
c. Whether the property meets the criteria for an exceptional historic resource as
defined in subsection 1-10.2-3(18).
d. Boundaries for individual historic sites and a recommendation of boundaries for
districts. When a district is recommended, the report must identify those
properties which are considered "contributing" (i.e., that they contribute to
creating the historic character of the district) or "non-contributing" (i.e., that they
do not contribute to creating the character of the district), but which require
regulation in order to control potentially adverse influences on the chaxacter and
integrity of the district. The standards for regulating non-contributing properties
shall provide that a certificate of appropriateness and/or certificate to dig, as
appropriate, shall be required for alterations and new construction on such
properties.
e. Zoning regulations. Every historic site and historic district may include detailed
zoning regulations made to be compatible with its designation. Such regulations
may be designed to supplant or modify any element of existing zoning regula-
tions, including but not limited to use, floor area ratio, density, height, set-backs,
parking, minimum lot size or create any additional regulations provided for in
this section. The zoning amendment may identify individual properties, improve-
ments, landscape features or sites for which different regulations; standards and
procedures may be required. Said zoning regulations shall not be effective until
the board approves the regulations.
f. The report shall also contain a location map and photographs of all exterior
surfaces, and interiors when applicable.
g. Optional designation of interiors. Normally interior spaces shall not be subject to
regulation under this chapter; however, in cases of existing structures that
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possess interior spaces that are of exceptional architectural, artistic or historical
importance, and are interior spaces which are customarily open to the public,
they may be specifically designated. The designation report shall describe
precisely those features subject to review and shall set forth standards and
guidelines for such regulations.
h. Designation reports shall also include a copy of any survey materials related to
such property, the property appraiser's records of such property and a copy of the
public hearing newspaper advertisement.
(5) Notification of owner. For each proposed designation of an individual site or district, the
Historical Commission is encouraged to obtain the permission of the property owner(s) of the
individual site or within the designated area, and is responsible for sending by certified mail
a copy of the designation report to the owner(s) as notification of the intent of the Historical
Commission to consider designation of the property at least thirty (30) days prior to a public
hearing held pursuant to this chapter.
(6) Interim protection measure: From the date of said notification of the owner, no building
construction or vegetation removal permit for any new construction, alteration, relocation, or
demolition or surface alterations that may affect the property proposed for designation shall
- be issued until the board approves or denies the designation in accordance with this section,
or one hundred twenty (120) days have elapsed, whichever shall occur first
(7) Noti~cation of government agencies. Upon filing of a designation report, the historic
preservation officer shall immediately notify the appropriate building and zoning department,
the appropriate public works department and any other county or municipal agency, including
agencies with demolition powers, that may be affected by said filing.
(8) Notice of Historical Commission public hearing. For each individual site or district
proposed for designation, a public hearing must be held no sooner than thirty (30) days and
within sixty (60) days from the date a designation report has been filed with the Historical
Commission. Property owners within a radius of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the area
proposed for designation shall receive a courtesy notice of the hearing, to be mailed at least
fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the hearing. Owners of record of the proposed designated
properties, shall be notified of the public hearing by certified mail to the last known address
of the party being served; however, failure to receive such notice shall not invalidate the same
as such notice shall also be perfected by publishing a copy thereof in a newspaper of general
circulation at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing. Owners shall be given an opportunity
at the public hearing to object to the proposed designation.
(9) Requirement of prompt decision and notification. Following the public hearing, the
Historical Commission shall recommend approval, denial or amendment of the proposed
designation, including whether the property should be considered an exceptional historic
resource, and shall forward its recommendation to the board within thirty (30) days of the
hearing for final approval.
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(10) Notice of board public hearing. Upon receipt of the Historical Commission's recom-
mendation, the board shall schedule a public hearing to consider the proposed designation.
The public hearing must be held no sooner than thirty (30) days and within sixty (60) days
from the date the Historical Commission recommendation is filed with the board. Property
owners within a radius of one hundred fifty (150) feet from the area proposed for designation
shall receive a courtesy notice of the hearing, to be mailed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
date of the hearing. Owners of record of the proposed designated properties, shall be notified
of the public hearing by certified mail to the last known address of the party being served;
however, failure to receive such notice shall not invalidate the same as such notice shall also
be perfected by publishing a copy thereof in a newspaper of general circulation at least fifteen
(15) days prior to the hearing. Owners shall be given an opportunity at the public heaxing to
object to the proposed designation.
(11) Requirement of prompt decision and notice. The board shall approve, deny or approve
with conditions the designation, including whether the property constitutes an exceptional
historic resource, and shall designate the property by resolution. Except for property
determined to be an exceptional historic resource, the owner, or a majority of the owners if
owned by more than one (1) person, or a majority plus one (1) of the owners in a proposed
historic district, may reject the designation in writing by filing a written statement with the
historic preservation officer. In the event the designation is rejected, the provisions of this
chapter governing designated historic properties shall not apply to the subject property or
district. The property shall remain subject, however, to the provisions of section 4.11.01, St.
Lucie County Land Development, if applicable. If approved, the property shall be added to the
St. Lucie County Local Register of Historic Places. The following parties shall be notified of its
actions with a copy of the resolution:
a. St. Lucie County Growth Management Department;
b. St. Lucie County Public Works Department;
c. St. Lucie County Clerk of Court;
d. Owner(s) of the designated property and other parties having an interest in the
property, if known;
e. Any other county or municipal agency, including agencies with demolition powers, that
may be affected by this action; and,
£ St. Lucie County Property Appraiser.
(12) Amendment or rescission. In the event the Historical Commission determines a
property no longer in full or in part meets the criteria set forth in section 1-102-13, the
Historical Commission may recommend an amendment or rescission of any designation
provided it complies with the same manners and procedures used in the original designation.
(13) Appeal of designation. A party aggrieved by a designation decision may appeal such
decision in the manner provided for in this chapter.
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(14) Recording of designation. The board shall provide the clerk of circuit court with all
designations for the purpose of recording such designation and the clerk of circuit court shall
thereupon record the designation according to law.
(15) St. Lucie County Local Register Map. On or before October 1 of each year, the historic
preservation officer shall prepare a map showing all properties listed on the Local Register of
Historic Places as of that date. The historic preservation officer may update the map at such
other times as he deems appropriate to reflect changes to the local register.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-9. Emergency actions.
(1) The historic preservation officer may request the Historical Commission to take
emergency action to review a threat to a property which has not yet been designated as a
historic resource but which appears to be eligible for such designation, if the historic
preservation officer determines irreparable harm will be done to the historic resource if the
proposed demolition, alteration, or construction is allowed to occur.
(2) The department receiving an application concerning a potential historic resource shall
provide written notification to the historic preservation officer within five (5) working days of
the receipt of the application for permits which do not require a public hearing.
(3) If the historic preservation officer determines irreparable harm will be done to the
potential historic resource if the proposed demolition, alteration, or construction is allowed to
occur, the historic preservation officer will schedule the matter for consideration by the
Historical Commission. Notice of the public hearing will be pravided in accordance wit~ the
provisions of subsection 1-102-14(11).
(4) All construction activity requiring building permits or the processing of permit appli-
cations relating to the property shall be held in abeyance until the review by the board is
completed with regard to the subject property.
(5) Review and determination by the Historical Commission:
(a) At the public hearing, the historic preservation officer shall present a report to the
Historical Commission regarding the architectural, historical and archaeological
significance of the subject property, including an evaluation of the property under the
criteria set forth for historic designation in subsection 1-102-13(1). The Historical
Commission shall also hear testimony from the owner, the applicant and all other
interested persons.
(b) At the close of the public hearing, the board shall determine whether all of the
following findings of fact have been established:
1. There is a real and present danger to the subject property as evidenced by the
owner or applicant's proposal.
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2. Based upon the best available data, the subject property appears eligible for
historic designation pursuant to this chapter. The fact that the property has not
been nominated for included on the National Register of Historic Places shall not
in itself be grounds for approval of the proposed work or development request.
3. During consideration of historic designation, the applicant and/or owner will not
be denied all reasonable use of the property.
(6) Based upon its findings of fact as provided above, the Historical Commission shall
recommend to the board the historic designation procedures should be initiated for the subject
property. Following receipt of the Historical Commission's recommendation, the board shall
conduct a public hearing in accordance with the notice procedures set forth in subsection
1-102-14(10). If in the judgment of the board all of the findings of fact as set forth above have
been established, the board shall initiate the historic designation procedures for the subject
property. Should sufficient evidence be presented at the public hearing, the board may
designate the property as a public hearing, or it may request further information and set a
date for a final historic designation hearing to be held within ninety (90) days.
(7) If the historic designation procedures are initiated, the county shall make every effort
to complete the historic designation process in a timely fashion. Except as otherwise set forth
in this section, the historic designation process shall follow the same procedures as a regular
historic designation.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
AR.TICLE IV. CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
Sec. 1-102-10. Required.
(1) No building, site, landscape feature, object, structure, or earthwork, within St. Lucie
County which has been designated pursuant to this chapter or is located within an
archaeological zone as defined in section 1-102-3 shall be altered, restored, rehabilitated,
excavated, moved or demolished until an application for a certificate of appropriateness
regaxding any architectural features, landscape features or site improvements has been
submitted to and approved pursuant to the procedures in this article. The application shall
include, but not be limited to, the architectural style, scale, massing, siting, general design and
general arrangement of the exterior of the building or structure, including the type, style and
color of roofs, windows, doors, walls and appurtenances. Architectural features shall include,
when applicable, interior spaces where interior designation has been given pursuant to article
IV. Landscape features and site improvements shall include, but are not limited to, site
grading, subsurface alterations, fill deposition, paving, landscaping, vegetation removal,
walls, fences, courtyards, signs and exterior lighting. No certificate of appropriateness shall be
approved unless the architectural or development plans for said construction, alteration,
excavation, restoration, rehabilitation, relocation or demolition are approved by the Historical
Commission.
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(2) No permit shall be issued by the county that affects any property designated pursuant
to this chapter without a certificate of appropriateness.
(3) All work performed pursuant to the issuance of the certificate of appropriateness shall
conform to the requirements of the certificate. The board shall designate an appropriate
official to assist the Historical Commission by making necessary inspections in connection
with enforcement of this chapter and shall be empowered to issue a stop work order if
performance is not in accordance with the issued certificate. No work shall proceed as long as
a stop work order continues in effect. Copies of inspection reports shall be furnished tfl the
Historical Commission and copies of any stop work orders both to the Historicai Commission
and the applicant. The public works director or appropriate official and staff for the Historical
Commission shall be responsible for ensuring that any work not in accordance with an issued
certificate of appropriateness shall be corrected to comply with the certificate of appropriate-
ness prior to withdrawing the stop work order.
(4) Any certificate of appropriateness issued pursuant to the provision of this section shall
expire twelve (12) months from the date of issuance, unless the authorized work is commenced
within this time period or a building permit has been obtained.
(5) Any change in work proposed subsequent to the issuance of a certificate of appropri-
ateness shall be reviewed by the historic preservation officer. If the historic preservation officer
finds that the proposed change does not affect the property's historic character and that the
change is in accord with approved guidelines, standards and the general intent of the oraginal
certificate of appropriateness, the historic preservation officer may issue a supplementary
standard certificate of appropriateness for such change. If the proposed change is not in accord
with the guidelines, standards or the original intent of the certificate of appropriateness, a new
application for a special certificate of appropriateness shall be required.
(6) A designated structure or home that is located in a historic district or archaeological
zone may not be relocated except upon approval of a certificate of appropriateness. In
considering such certificate the board shall determine whether any reasonable alternative is
available for preserving the improvement or structure on its original site and whether the
proposed relocation site is compatible with the historic and architectural integrity of the
improvement or structure.
(7) For the purpose of remedying emergency conditions determined to be dangerous to life,
health or property, nothing contained herein shall prevent the making of any temporary
construction, reconstruction or other repairs to a building or site in St. Lucie County, pursuant
to an order of a government agency or a court of competent jurisdiction. The owner of a
building damaged by fire or natural calaxnity shall be permitted to stabilize the building
immediately without Historical Commission approval and to rehabilitate it later under the
normal review procedures of this chapter.
(8) Where the historic preservation officer or the Historical Commission determines that
any improvement within a designated historic site or designate historic district is endangered
by lack of maintenance and repair, or that other improvements in visual proximity to a historic
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sight or historic district lack maintenance and repair to such an extent as to detract from the
desirable character of the historic site or historic district, such determination shall be reported
to the code compliance division. In the event the county building official determines that any
structure within a designated historic site or historic district is unsafe pursuant to the Florida
Building Code, as adopted by the county, or in violation of the Property Maintenance
Ordinance as set forth in section 13.09.00 of the St. Lucie County Land Development Code,
such official shall immediately notify the Historical Commission with a copy of any findings.
Where reasonably feasible within applicable laws and regulations, the code compliance
division shall endeavor to encourage repair of the structure rather than its demolition and
shall take into consideration any comments and recommendations by the historic preservation
officer. The Historical Commission and/or the board may take appropriate action to encourage
preservation of any such structure.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-11. Forms and fees.
Applications for certificates of appropriateness must be made on forms approved and
provided by the Historical Commission and must be submitted with the appropriate fee to the
historic preservation officer pursuant to the fee schedule established by resolution of the
board.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-12. Pre-application conference.
Before submitting an application for a certificate of appropriateness, an applicant is
encouraged to confer with the historic preservation officer to obtain information and guidance
before entering into binding commitments or incurring substantial expenses in the prepara-
tion of plans, surveys and other data. At the request of the applicant, the historic preservation
officer, or any member of the Historical Commission, an additional pre-application conference
shall be held between the applicant and the Historical Commission or its designated
representative. The purpose of such conference shall be to further discuss and clarify
preservation objectives and guidelines. In no case, however, shall any statement or represen-
tation made prior to the official application review be binding on the Historical Commission,
the board, or any county department. The owner(s) of a designated property are also
encouraged to consult with the historic preservation officer prior to the commencement of any
routine maintenance and/or repairs to the site.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-13. Standards for review and issuance.
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Rehabilitation are hereby adopted as
the standards by which applications for any certificates of appropriateness are to be measured
and evaluated. In adopting these standards, it is the intent of this chapter to promote the
proper maintenance, restoration, preservation, rehabilitation appropriate to the property, and
compatible contemporary designs which are harmonious with the exterior architecture and
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landscape features of neighboring buildings, sites and streetscapes. From time to time, the
Historical Commission may adopt additional standards to preserve and protect special
features unique to the county. Based on the Secretary of the Interior's Standards, the
designation report, a complete application, any additional plans, drawings, photographs and
samples of materials to fully describe the proposed project, the Historical Commission may
approve or deny the application for a certificate of appropriateness.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-14. Standard certificate of appropriateness.
Where the action proposed in an application is a minor alteration to a designated si?tQ or
contributing resource within a historic district, as specified by the rules of pro~edure of the
Historical Commission, and satisfies the standards as set forth in section 1-102-18, the
historic preservation officer shall, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of the cor~nplete
application, approve or deny the application. The findings of the histflric preservation officer
shall be mailed to the applicant within three (3) days of the staffs decision, accompani~d ~y a
statement that explains the officer's decision. The applicant shall have an op~ortu~i~y to
challenge the officer's decision by applying for a special certificate of approp~iateness, within
thirty (30) days of the historic preservation officer's findings. Fnrther, the applicant nnagr aiso
request that his/her application be classified as a special certifica~ of appropriateness so that
the Historical Commission will consider it.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-15. Special certificate of appropriateness.
(1) Where the action proposed in an applicatio~ involves a major alteration, relacatio~ or
demolition to a designated site or a contributing resource within a historic rlistrict, as speca~ierl
by the rules of the Historic Preservation Committee, or wher~ the historic preservation of~icer
finds that the action proposed in an application is not clearly in accord with the standards as
set forth in section 1-102-19, the application shall be classified as a special certifi~eate of
appropriateness and the following procedures shall govern:
(2) When a complete application is received, the historic preservation officer shall place the
application on the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Historical Commission. The
Historical Commission shall hold a public hearing with notice of the application and the time
and place of the hearing as follows:
a. The applicant shall be notified by mail at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the
meeting.
b. Any individual or organization requesting such notification and paying any estab-
lished fees therefore shall be notified by mail at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the
hearing.
c. An advertisement shall be placed in a newspaper at least ten (10) calendar days prior
to the hearing.
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d. The Historical Commission shall approve, deny or approve with conditions, subject to
the acceptance of those conditions by the applicant. The Historical Commission may
suspend action on the application for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, in order
to seek technical advice from outside its members, or to meet further with the
applicant to revise or modify the application.
e. The decision of the Historical Commission shall be issued in writing. Evidence of
approval shall be by certificate of appropriateness issued by the Historical Commission
or its designated staff. When an application is denied, the Historical Commission's
notice shall provide an adequate written explanation of its decision.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-16. Demolition.
(1) Demolition of a building, site, district, landscape feature, object, structure, earthwork,
or such resource that has been designated as historic pursuant to this chapter or is located
within an archaeological zone as defined in section 1-102-3 may occur only pursuant to an
order of a government agency or a court of competent jurisdiction or pursuant to an approved
application by the owner for a special certificate of appropriateness.
(2) Government agencies having the authority to demolish unsafe structures shall receive
notice of designation of buildings, sites, districts, landscape features, objects, structures, and
archaeological sites or zones. The Historical Commission shall be deemed an interested party
and shall be entitled to receive notice of any public hearings conducted by said government
agency regarding demolition of any property designated or documented as historic pursuant to
this chapter. The Historical Commission may make recommendations and suggestions to the
government agency and the owner(s) relative to the feasibility of and the public interest in
preserving the designated property.
(3) No permit for voluntary demolition of a building, site, district, landscape feature, object,
structure, earthwork, an archaeological site, or such resource that has been designated as
historic pursuant to this chapter shall be issued to the owner(s) thereof until an application for
a special certificate of appropriateness has been submitted and approved pursuant to the
procedures in this section. Refusal by the Historical Commission to grant a special certificate
of appropriateness shall be evidenced by written order detailing the public interest, which is
sought to be preserved. The Historical Commission shall be guided by the criteria contained in
section 1-102-19. The Historical Comxnission may grant a special certificate of appropriate-
ness, which may provide for a delayed effective date of up to eighteen (18) months. The
effective date shall be deterxnined by the Historical Commission based upon the relative
significance of the structure and the probable time required to arrange a possible alternative
to demolition. During the demolition delay period, the Historical Commission may take such
steps as it deems necessary to preserve the structure concerned, in accordance with the
purposes of this chapter. Such steps may include, but shall not be limited to, consultation with
civic groups, public agencies and interested citizens, recommendations for acquisition of
property by public or private bodies or agencies, and exploration of the possibility of moving
one (1) or more structures or other features.
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(4) In addition to all other provisions of this section, the Historical Commission shall
consider the following criteria in evaluating applications for special certificates of appropri-
ateness for the demolition of a historic building, site, landscape feature, object, structure,
earthwork, or archaeological site.
a. Whether the historic resource is of such interest or quality that it would reasonably
meet national, state or local criteria for designation.
b. Whether the historic resource is of such design, craftsmanship, or material that it
could be reproduced only with great difficulty and/or expense.
c. Whether the historic resource is one of the last remaining examples of its kind in the
county or the region.
d. Whether the historic resource contributes significantly to the historic character of a
designated historic district.
e. Whether retention of the historic resource promotes the general welfare of the county
by providing an opportunity for study of local history, architecture and design or by
developing an understanding of the importance and value of a particular culture and
heritage.
f. Whether there are definite plans for reuse of the property where the historic resource
is located, if the proposed demolition is carried out, and what will be the effect of those
plans on the character of the surrounding area.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-17. Economic hardship.
{1) Where, by reason of particular site conditions and restraints, or because of unusual
circumstances applicable solely to the particular applicant, strict enforcement of the provisions
of this chapter would result in serious undue economic hardship to the applicant, the
Historical Commission shall recommend to the board whether it is appropriate to vary or
modify adherence to this chapter; provided always that its requirements ensure harmony with
the general purposes hereof and will not adversely affect St. Lucie County.
(2) In any instance where there is a claim of undue economic hardship, the owner may
submit, by affidavit, to the Historical Commission at least fifteen (15) days prior to the
public hearing, the following information:
a. For all property:
1. The amount paid for the property, the date of purchase and the party from
whom purchased;
2. The assessed value of the land and improvements thereon according to the
two (2) most recent assessments;
3. Real estate taxes for the previous two (2) years;
4. Annual debt service, if any, for the previous two (2) years;
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5. All appraisals obtained within the previous two (2) years by the owner or
applicant in connection with his purchase, financing or ownership of the
property;
6. Any listing of the property for sale or rent, price asked and offers received,
if any;
7. Any consideration by the owner as to profitable adaptive uses for the
property;
8. An estimate of the cost of the proposed demolition or relocation;
9. A report from a licensed engineer or architect with experience in historic
rehabilitation as to the structural soundness of the structure, and its
suitability for relocation and/or rehabilitation, however, the county may
retain an independent engineer and/or architect to review and approve the
report; and
10. An estimate from an architect, developer, real estate consultant, appraiser
or other professional as to the economic feasibility of the rehabilitation or
adaptive use of the existing structure however, the county may retain an
independent engineer and/or architect to review and approve the estimate.
b. For income-producing property:
1. Annual gross income from the property for the previous two (2) years;
2. Itemized operating and maintenance expenses for the previous two (2)
years; and
3. Annual cash flow, if any, for the previous two (2) years.
(2) The Historical Commission may require that an applicant furnish such additional
information as the Historical Commission believes is relevant to its determination of
undue economic haxdship and may provide in appropriate instances that such
additional information be furnished under seal. In the event that any of the required
information is not reasonably available to the applicant and cannot be obtained by the
applicant, the applicant shall file with his/her affidavit a statement of the information
that cannot be obtained and shall describe the reasons why such information cannot be
obtained.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-10.2-18. Maintenance of designated properties.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prevent the ordinary maintenance or repair of
any elements of any building, agricultural property, utility or structure which does not involve
a change of design, appearance or material, and which does not require a building permit.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
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AR,TICLE V. CERTIFICATE TO DIG
Sec. 1-10.2-19. Certificate to dig.
(1) A certificate to dig is a type of certificate of appropriateness. Within an archaeological
zone as defined in section 1-102-3, new construction, filling, digging, the removal of trees, or
any other activity that may alter or reveal an archaeological site shall be prohibited without
a certificate to dig. All applications to all appropriate county agencies involving new
construction, demolition, large-scale digging, the removal of trees or any other activity that
may reveal or disturb an archaeological site in an archaeological zone shall require a
certificate to dig before approval. Based on a complete application for a certificate to dig and
any additional guidelines the Historical Commission may deem necessary, the staff of the
Historical Commission shall, within ten (10) days from the date the completed application has
been filed, approve or deny the application for a certificate to dig by the owners of a property
in a designated archaeological zone. The applicant shall have an opportunity to challenge ~he
officer's decision by applying for a special certificate of appropriateness, within thirty (3Q) days
of the officer's findings. Further, the applicant may also request that his/her application be
classified as a special certificate of appropriateness so that the Historical Commission will
consider it.
(2) The certificate to dig may be made subject to specified conditions, including but not
limited to conditions regarding site egcavation. In order to comply with the requirements of the
certificate to dig, the applicant may be required to conduct an archaeological excavation by a
professional archaeologist who meets the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards to conduc~
excavations and monitoring from the time of the approval of t,he certificate to dig until the
effective date thereof. The findings of the of~cer shall be mailed to the applicant by registered
mail promptly. The applicant shall have the opportunity to challenge the staff decision or a~y
conditions attached to the certificate to dig by filing a written notice of appeal to the Historical
Commission within thirty (30) days after receipt.
(3) Approved certificates to dig. Approved certificates to dig shall contain an effective date
not to exceed sixty (60) days, at which time the proposed activity may begin, unless the
Historical Commission decides to designate the site in question as an individual site or distsict.
In that case, all the rules and regulations pertaining to the designation process shall apply
from the date the designation report has been filed.
(4) All work performed pursuant to the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness or
certificate to dig shall conform to the requirements of such certificate. It shall be the duty of
the appropriate government agencies and the staff of the Historical Commission to inspect
from time to time any work pursuant to such certificate to assure compliance. In the event
work is performed not in accordance with such certificate, the historic preservation officer
shall be empowered to issue a stop work order and all work shall cease. No person, firm or
corporation shall undertake any work on such projects as long as such stop work order shall
continue in effect.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
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AR.TICLE VI. APPEALS
Sec. 1-10.2-20. Appeals.
Within thirty (30) days of the written decision of the Historical Commission, an aggrieved
party may appeal the decision by filing a written notice of appeal with the clerk of the board
of county commissioners. The notice of appeal shall state the decision which is being appealed,
the grounds for the appeal, and a brief summary of the relief which is sought. Within sixty (60)
days of the filing of the appeal or the first regular board meeting which is scheduled, whichever
is later in time, the board shall conduct a public hearing at which time they may affirm, modify
or reverse the decision of the Historical Commission. Nothing contained herein shall preclude
the board from seeking additional information prior to rendering a final decision. The decision
of the board shall be in writing and a copy of the decision shall be forwarded to the Historical
Commission and the appealing party.
Within the time prescribed by the appropriate Florida Rules ofAppellate Procedure, a party
aggrieved by a decision of the board may appeal an adverse decision to the Circuit Court in and
for St. Lucie County, Florida.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
AR.TICLE VII. PENALTIES
Sec. 1-10.2-21. Penalties.
The provisions of this chapter may be enforced by the St. Lucie County Code Enforcement
Board. This provision shall not preclude enforcement of this article in the circuit court or as
otherwise authorized by law.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
ARTICLE VIII. INCENTIVES
Sec. 1-10.2-22. Incentives.
All properties designated as historic resources pursuant to this chapter shall be eligible,
upon application by the owner(s), for any available financial assistance set aside for historic
preservation by St. Lucie County contingent on the availability of funds and the scope of the
project as described in the application.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-102-23. Tag ezemptions for rehabilitations to designated historic properties.
(1) Scope of tax exemptions. A method is hereby created for the board, at its discretion, to
allow tax exemptions for the restoration, renovation, or rehabilitation of historic resources.
The exemption shall apply to one hundred (100) percent of the assessed value of all
improvements to historic properties, which result from restoration, renovation, or rehabilita-
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tion made on or after the effective date of this chapter. The exemption applies only to taxes
levied by St. Lucie County. The exemption does not apply to taxes levied for the payment of
bonds or to taxes authorized by a vote of the electors pursuant to Section 9(b) or Section 12,
Article VII of the Florida Constitution. The exemption does not apply to personal property.
(2) Duration of tax exemptions. Any exemption granted under this section to a particular
property shall remain in effect for ten (10) years. The board shall have the discretion to set a
lesser term. The terxn of the exemption shall be specified in the ordinance approving the
exemption. The duration of the exemption as established in the ordinance granting the
exemption shall continue regardless of any change in the authority of the county to grant such
exemptions or any change in ownership of the property. In order to retain an exemption,
however, the historic character of the property, and improvements, which qualified the
property for an exemption, must be maintained in their historic state over the period for which
the exemption was granted.
(3) Eligible properties and improvements. Property is qualified for an exemption under this
section if:
a. At the time the exemption is granted the property:
1. Is individually listed in the National Register of Historic Places pursuant to the
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended; or
2. Is identified as a contributing property in a National Register of Historic Places
listed district;
3. Is individually listed in the St. Lucie County Register of Historic Places pursuant
to this chapter;
4. Is identified as a contributing property to a historic district, under the terms of
the St. Lucie County Ordinance.
b. The Historical Commission has certified to the board that the property for which an
exemption is requested satisfies subsection 1-10.2-28(a).
(4) In order for an improvement to a historic property to qualify the property for an
exemption, the improvement must:
a. Be consistent with the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation;
and
b. Be determined by the St. Lucie Historical Commission to meet the criteria established
in the Rule 1A-38, Florida Administrative Code.
c. The St. Lucie County Historical Commission has issued a special certificate of
appropriates for the proposed improvements.
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(5) Applications. Any person, firm, or corporation that desires an ad valorem tax exemption
for the improvement of a historic property must, in the year the exemption is desired to take
effect, file with the board a written application on a form prescribed by the department of state.
The application must include the following information:
a. The name of the property owner and the location of the historic property;
b. A description of the improvements to real property for which an exemption is requested
and the date of commencement of construction of such improvements;
c. Proof, to the satisfaction of the Historical Commission, that the property that is to be
rehabilitated or restored has been designated historic pursuant to this chapter;
d. Proof, to the satisfaction of the Historical Commission, that the improvements to the
property will be consistent with the U.S. Secretary of Interior's Standards for
Rehabilitation;
e. Other information identified in appropriate department of state regulations, or
requested by the Historical Commission; and
£ A completed application for a special certificate of appropriateness for the qualifying
restoration or rehabilitation.
(6) Required covenant. To qualify for an exemption, the property owner must enter into a
covenant or agreement with the board for the term for which the exemption is granted. The
form of the covenant or agreement must be established by the department of state and must
require that the character of the property, and the qualifying improvements to the property, be
maintained during the period that the exemption is granted. The covenant or agreement shall
be binding on the current property owner, transferees, and their heirs, successors, or assigns.
Violation of the covenant or agreement results in the property owner being subject to the
payment of the difFerences between the total amount of taxes which would have been due in
March in each of the previous years in which the covenant or agreement was in effect had the
property not received the exemption and the total amount of taxes actually paid in those years,
plus interest on the difference calculated as provided in section 212.12(3), Florida Statutes.
(7) The Historical Commission, or its successor, is designated to review applications for
exemptions. The Historical Commission must recommend that the board grant or deny the
exemption. Such reviews must be conducted in accordance with rules adopted by the
department of state. The recommendation, and the reasons therefor, must be provided to the
applicant and to the board before consideration of the application at an official meeting of the
board.
(8) Approval by board. A majority vote of the board shall be required to approve a written
application for exemption. Such exemption shall take effect on the January 1 following
substantial completion of the improvement. The board shall include the following in the
resolution approving the written application for exemption:
b. The name of the owner and the address of the historic property for which the
exemption is granted;
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c. The period of time for which the exemption will remain in effect and the expiration
date of the exemption; and
d. A finding that the historic property meets the requirements of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. A, 12-5-2006)
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PLANNING § 1-16-42
Sec. 1-16-20. Port master plan.
The county port and airport authority's port master plan is hereby incorporated into the
coastal management element of the comprehensive plan, pursuant to section 163.3178, Florida
Statutes.
(Ord. No. 90-1, Pt. A, 1-9-90)
Cross reference-Port and airport authority, Ch. 2-15.
Sec. 1-16-21. Interpretation.
The language and provisions of this article and the comprehensive plan shall be construed
in pari materia with section 163.3161 et seq., Florida Statutes and Chapter 9J-~, Florida
Administrative Code. Definitions provided in section 163.3161 et seq., Florida Statutes, as
they apply to the interQretation of this article, are incorporated herein by reference as the
same may, fro~n time to time, be amended.
{Ord, No. 91~-1, Pt. A, 1-9-90}
Secs. 1-16-22-1-16-40. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. HISTORICAL COMMISSION*
Sec. Z-16-41. Creation.
A historical commission to be called "St. Lucie County Historical Commission" hereiria#~.er
referred to as the "Historical Commission," is hereby established.
(Ord. No. 06-a45, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-42. Organization.
(a) Composition, qualification of inembers. The members of the Historical Commission shall
be composed of the following. Each county commissioner shall appoint one (1) member to the
Historical Commission. Additional members shall be the president, or the president's desig-
nee, of the following organizations:
The St. Lucie Historical Society, Inc.
St. Lucie Village Heritage, Inc.
White City Improvement Club, Inc.
Port St. Lucie Historical Group, Inc.
St. Lucie County African-American Revitalization Cultural Historical Association, Inc.
Hispanic Cultural Foundation, Inc.,
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, adopted Dec. 5, 2006, amended Art. III in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. III, §§ 1-16-41-1-16-49, pertained to similar
subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 91-10, Pt. A, adopted June 11, 1991.
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§ 1-16-42 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
and two (2) members at large recommended by the other members of the Historical
Commission and appointed by the board of county commissioners. Only one (1) member from
a family may be appointed. Family is defined as husband, wife, grandparents, parents,
stepparents, brothers, stepbrothers, half-brothers, sisters, stepsisters, half-sisters, children
and stepchildren. In selecting citizens to serve on the Historical Commission, the Board of
County Commissioners may consider the recommendations of the Historical Commission, if
any, and the interest and documented knowledge of such citizens in the history, cultural lore
and development of the county. Each member of the Historical Commission shall hold office
only so long as he or she is a resident of St. Lucie County.
(b) Appointment of inembers ; terms; vacancies; failure to attend meetings. The appoint-
ments to the Historical Commission shall be as follows:
The term of inembers appointed by individual county comxnissioners shall coincide with the
term of the commissioner making the appointment. The remaining members shall be
appointed for terms of four (4) years. With the exception of inembers appointed to fill
vacancies as provided herein, each member's term shall begin on December 1 of the year of
his appointment. Members may serve more than one (1) term if reappointed, but no member
shall be reappointed for more than two (2) consecutive terms. Provided, however, when a
county commissioner leaves office prior to the end of this term, his successor may replace
the member appointed by him with an individual of his choosing who shall complete the
unexpired term of the replaced member. Upon reelection to another term, a county
commissioner shall determine whether to reappoint the individual or replace him with
another individual of his choosing. Appointments to fill any vacancy on the Historical
Commission shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term of office. If any member fails
to attend three (3) successive regular meetings without cause and without approval of the
Historical Coxnmission, the Historical Commission shall declare the member's seat vacant.
Any member of the Historical Commission may be removed by the Board of County
Commissioners at any time provided, however, that before such removal said member shall
be provided written charges and given an opportunity to appear in his defense at a public
meeting. Upon removal of a member or vacancy created by a member's resignation or
declaration of the Historical Commission, the member's respective appointing body shall
immediately replace him with another appointee.
(c) Quorum. All Historical Commission meetings shall be held in a public forum. The
presence of fifty (50) percent plus one (1) of the members shall constitute a quorum of the
Historical Commission. A quorum shall be required for the Historical Commission to conduct
any official business. An af~rmative vote equal to a majority of the quorum present shall be
necessary for the adoption of any motion.
(d) Special advisors. Special advisors may be appointed by the board of county commis-
sioners upon the recommendation of the Historical Commission. They shall serve as ex-officio
members having no vote. The Historical Commission may also seek expertise on proposals or
matters requiring evaluation by professionals.
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(e) Organization. The members of the Historical Commission shall elect members to serve
as the commission's chair and vice-chair, for a period of one (1) year. Nothing shall prevent the
Historical Commission from electing a chair or vice-chair for successive terms. The historic
preservation officer or such officer's representative shall serve as staff liaison to the Historical
Commission, with respect to matters regarding historic preservation under section 1-102, St.
Lucie County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws, with no vote. The Director of the
Cultural Affairs Council shall serve as staff liaison to the Historical Commission, with respect
to all other matters, with no vote.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-43. Compensation and grants.
The members of this Historical Commission shall receive no compensation, but may be
reimbursed for traveling expenses as provided in section 112.061, Florida Statutes. Members
of the Historical Commission shall not receive directly or indirectly any grant funded in whole
or part by the Board of County Commissioners.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-44. Meetings; rules.
The Historical Commission shall be required to hold regular meetings at least four (4) times
a year or more frequently as may be necessary to satisfy the review and hearing requirements
set forth in section 1-102, St. Lucie County Code of Ordin~ces and Comgiled Laws. The
Historical Commission may conduct special meetings as the Historicai Commission may
determine, or at the call of the chair for consideration of business before the ~Iistorical
Commission. All meetings of the Historical Commission shall be pubiicly announced and shall
be open to the public. Meetings will have a previously advertised agenda. The ti~e and place
of the meetings, the order of business and the procedures to be foliow~d shali be as prescribed
by the Historical Commission and shall be available for public inspection. All meetings
convened to consider local historic designation, certificates to dig or special certificates of
appropriateness shall be advertised at least ten (10) days prior ~o ~he ~neet~ing in a newspa~+er
having a general circulation within St. Lucie County. The Hisitorical Commission may adopt
such by-laws as it deems necessary, subject to the approval of the board of county commis-
sioners, and it may determine the duties of its members and employees. The Historical
Commission shall keep minutes and records of all meetings and proceedings, including voting
records, attendance, resolutions, findings, determinations, and decisions. Such records shall be
filed in the office of the Historic Preservation Officer and shall be open for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-45. Duties-Collection of data, etc.
The Historical Commission shall encourage the collection, arrangement, recordation, and
preservation of historical material and data, including books, pamphlets, maps, charts,
manuscripts, family histories, United States Census records, papers, and other objects and
material illustrative of and relating to the history of the county and of Florida. The Historical
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§ 1-16-45 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Commission shall procure and preserve narratives and material of every description relative
to the history of St. Lucie County and of Florida for deposit at museums owned and/or operated
by St. Lucie County. The Historical Commission shall obtain the approval of the cultural
affairs director or the director's designee prior to the deposit of any narrative or material at
any museum owned and/or operated by the county. The Historical Commission shall fulfill its
duties under the Historic Preservation Ordinance, section 1-10.2, St. Lucie County Code of
Ordinances and Compiled Laws.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-46. Same-Marking of historic sites.
The Historical Commission may, upon its own initiative or upon petition of historical
societies, mark by proper monuments, tablets, or markers, the location of forts, Indian
mounds, or other places in the county. Before any monument, tablet, or marker sha11 be placed
or erected on county property, the board of county commissioners shall obtain from the
historical commission a recommendation concerning design and content.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-47. Filing and recordation of data.
The clerk of the circuit court of the county shall file and record, without charge, in a book
or books which shall be furnished such clerk by the board of county commissioners, all
historical material and data that the Historical Commission may direct to be filed and
recorded.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-48. Egpenses.
The board of county commissioners shall pay the expenses of the Historical Commission out
of the general fund of the county.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Sec. 1-16-49. County to provide repository.
The board of county commissioners may provide suitable and adequate space as a repository
for the records, supplies, and equipment of the Historical Commission.
(Ord. No. 06-045, Pt. B, 12-5-2006)
Secs. 1-16-50-1-16-60. R.eserved.
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AR,TICLE IV. RESERVED*
AR,TICLE V. RESERVED~'
*Editor's note-Former Art. N, "Local planning agency," was repealed by Pt. C of Ord. No.
90-36, adopted July 26, 1990, effective Aug. 1, 1990, which ordinance enacted a land
development code for the county. The repealed provisions, §§ 1-16-61-1-16-65, derived from
Ord. No. 76-4, §§ 3-7, adopted June 22, 1976, and Ord. No. 86-03, Pt. 1, adopted April 1, 1986.
The land development code of the county is published separately and is on file in the offices
of the city.
i'Editor's note-Former Art. V, "Developments of regional impact," was repealed by Pt. C
of Ord. No. 90-36, adopted July 26, 1990, effective Aug. 1, 1990, which ordinance enacted a land
development code for the county. The repealed provisions were contained in §§ 1-16-70-1-16-
73, which derived from Ord. No. 86-08, Pt. A, adopted May 6, 1986.
The land development code of the county is published separately and is on file in the offices
of the county.
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Ordinance
Number Subject Section Disposition
06-037 Amends sections 1-6.5-120- Pt. A 1-6.5-120-
1-6.5-123, changing the name 1-6.5-123
of Westchester Community
Development I}istrict No. 5
to Southern Grove
Community Development
District No. 5
06-038 Amends sections 1-6.5-130- Pt. A 1-6.5-130-
1-6.5-133, changingthe name 1-6.5-133
of Westchester Community
Development I?istrict No. 6
to ~adition Community
Development I}istrict No. 6
06-039 Amends section 1-2.5-14, Pt. A 1-2.5-14
relating to ciisbursement of
service charges
06-044 Amends section i-20-3, Pt. A 1-20-3
relating to truck weight
limits for certain roads
06-045 Amends sections 1-i02-1- Pt. A 1-102-1-
1-I0.2-23 and sections 102-23;
i-16-41-Z-18-49, relatirigtc~ 1-16-43~-
the Histaric Preservation 1-6-48
Co~nmissior~
06-0~6 Ar~ends section 1-9-75, Pt. A 1-9-75
re~ating to rerr~oval of debris
during state of local
emergency
06-049 Amends sections 1-7-30- Pt. A 1-7-30-
1-7-32, relating to the Driver 1-7-32
Education Safety Trust Fund
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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(f~ 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
lOD-66.61 1-12.5-3, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9
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 Section this Code
1.01(3) 1-17-1(a)
2824 1-7-5
29.008 1-16.3-12
29.008(3)(a) 1-7-3
30.49 1-16.3-12
30.51 1-2.5-14
30.55 1-18-1
34.07 1-2-27.5(e)
Ch. 2-10, Art. II(note)
39.01 1-6-16
4328 1-16.3-11(c)
1-16.3-12
Ch. 48 1-4-20(c)(4)
Ch. 50 1-2-272(b)(1)a.
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F.S. Section
50.041
50.051
Ch. 73
Ch. 74
86-437
100211-100291
100.342
112
112.061
112.08
112215
119
Ch. 125
125.01
125.01(e)
125.01(fl
125.01(k)
125.014
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)
Section this Code
1-2-272(b)
1-2-272(b)(2)
1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
1-6.5-123
1-6.5-133
2-6-1
2-9-25
1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
1-6.5-123
1-6.5-133
2-6-1
2-9-25
1-4-26
2-1-2
1-19.3-75
2-9-34
1-6-34(d),
1-16-43
2-9-19,
2-15-6
2-1-31
1-14.5-21
2-9-34
1-6.3, Art. IV
1-7-20, 1-6.5-51(b),
1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11,
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),
1-19.3-30
Ch. 1-7.6, Art. II(note)
Ch. 1-2.3, Art. II
1-17-26
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)
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F.S. Section Section this Code
125.01(1)(n) Ch. 1-13.3, Art. II(note)
125.01(1)(q) Ch. 1-17(note)
125.01(1)(0), (w) 1-3-10
125.0104 1-19.3-30, 1-19.3-31,
1-19.3-32(~
125.0104(3)(a) 1-19.3-32(c)
125.0104(3)(g) 1-19.3-32(a)
125.0104(5) 1-19.3-32(a)
125.0104(8) 1-19.3-32(d)
125.0104(10) 1-19.3-32(a)
125.031 2-1-2
125.35 2-1-3
125.35(3) 1-162-1
125.69 1-3-17(b), 1-5.5-59{c), 1-7.6-38, 1-13.8-21
125.69(a) 1-6.3-55
125.70-125.74 Ch. 2-1, Art. II(note)
125.5801 1-2-67
1-2-68
125.901 1-6-38
Ch. 129 1-13.5-4
156.601 et seq. 1-10.~-21
Ch. 159 1-16.75-6
Ch. 159, Pts. II, V 1-16.75-2
159.701 1-16.75-1
159.701-159.7095 1-16.75-4
1-16.65-5
159.703 1-16.75-3
159.705 1-16.75-6
161.053 1-7,6_53
Ch. 162 1-5-10, ~-6-46
Ch. 162, Pt. II 1-2-27.5
Ch. 163 1-6.5-52(d), 1-7.9-2(c)
1-17-26(c), 1-19.3-54
163.3161 et seq. 1-16-16, 1-16-21
163.3161-163.3211 1-20.56-4(3)
163.3178 1-6
163.3201 1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11, 1-15-31,
1-16.3-11, 1-16.3-12
1-6.5-51(b)
1-18-03
163.3202 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)
163.3202(3) 1-7.9-1(b)
1-18-03
173.04 1-6.3-17.1
173.12 1-6.3-17.1
1-15-37.1
1-17-30.1
Ch. 177 1-5.5-10
186.901 1-12-22(1)
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F.S. Section
Ch. 189
Ch. 190
190.005
190.011
190.012(1), (3)
190.012(2)(a), (d)
190.012(1)(b)
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. ]
212.03
212.054
212.054(2)(b)
212.055(2)
212.055(2)(c)
212.12(3)
Ch. 214
218.62
220.15(5)
Ch. 252
Ch. 257
Ch. 286
Ch. 287
287.055
287.055(2)(j)
Section this Code
2-6-17
2-9-20
2-9-22
2-9-34
1-6.5-24
1-6.5-83
1-6.5-93
1-6.5-103
1-6.5-113
1-6.5-123
1-6.5-133
Ch. 1-6.5, Art. III, 1-6.5-21
1-6.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-153
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
1-9-71
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
1-102-23
1-19.3-54
1-19.3-55, 1-19.3-73
1-19.3-55
Ch. 1-6.3, Art. IV
1-11-3, 1-11-5
1-6.8-25
2-9-34
1-2-41
1-2-48(b)
1-2-48(a)
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u
F.S. Section
287.055(10)(c)
Ch. 293
Ch. 294
Ch. 316
316.003(75)
316.006(3)
316.008
316.008(6)
316.0261
316.121
316.189(2)
316.193
316.194
316.1958
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Section this Code
1-2-45
1-7-3
1-7-3
1-13.8-19(1)(e), 1-7-8
1-20-6
Ch. 1-20(nate)
Ch. 1-20(note)
1-18-2
Ch. 1-20(note)
Ch. 1-2()(note)
1-2~-1
1-7-22(a), 1-13.3-20
1-20-1~i
1-2.3-22, 1-20-26, 1-2~-2"7
3830.1
CODE INDEX
Section
CONTR,ACTS AND AGREEMENTS (Cont'd.)
Design-build contracts ........... .. .. . .. .. ............. .......... 1-2-45 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Lobbyist registration and reporting . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-61 et seq.
See: LOBBYIST REGISTR,ATION AND REPORTING
Local housing assistance program interlocal agreement..... 1-10.5-44
Municipal service taxing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.5-9
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Purchasing, provisions re. See: PURCHASING
St. Lucie County erosion district; contract .................... 2-6-32
Solid waste collection service agreements .... .... ... .......... 1-9-91 et seq,
Special improvements service district; contracts ............. i-17-19
CORPORATIONS
Persons defined to include ....................................... 1-1-2
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
Appeals ............................................................ 1-6.5-62
Duties . . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . .. ... . . . . . ... . .. . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . 2-1-17
Educational facilities impact fee review ... ...... ........... ... 1-6.5-61
Employxnent authorized ......................................... 2-1-16
Payments declared to be for county purpose ........ ...... .... 2-1-18
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Allowance to board members for travel ........................ 1-14.5-1
Appeals ............................................................ 1-6.5-62
Educational facilities impact fee review ... ...... ........... .. . 1-5.5-61
~affic
Turning movements ........................................... 1-2fl-6
COUNTY TOLTRIST DEVELOPMENT COLTNCIL. See: TOUR-
ISM
COURTS
Additional court costs
Allocation ....................................................... 1-7-3
Assessment ..................................................... 1-7-2
Law enforcement training .................................... i-7-1
Quarterly reports required; priority; indigency .... .... ..... 1-7-4
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund
Authority for enactment of article ... . .. .... ....... .... . ... .. 1-7-20
Creation of fund; accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-22
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-21
Expenditures ................................................... 1-7-23
Assessment of court costs to be used for the operation and
administration of teen court programs ... .... ....... .... .. 1-7-10
Civil traffic infraction fund ...................................... 1-7-7
Disposition of
Accounting by clerk of the court . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . 1-7-9
Law library funds .............................................. 1-7-5
Legal aid fund .................................................. 1-7-6
State court facilities funds from the surcharge ............. 1-7-9
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COURTS (Cont'd.)
Surcharge for state court facilities, imposition of . . . . . . . . . . 1-7-8
Driver education safety trust fund
Authority for enactment of article .............. ............. 1-7-30
Creation of fund; accounting . .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. 1-7-32
Definitions ... . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . ... .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. 1-7-31
Expenditures ................................................... 1-7-33
CRIME
Authority to offer rewards for ................................... 1-2-1
Persons violating laws or ordinances
D
DEBRIS. See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
Affordable housing advisory committee ........................ 1-10.5-42
Board of county commissioners. See: COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS
Children's services council ...................................... 1-6-33 et seq.
See: MINORS
Code enforcement board . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. . . .. 1-2-19 et seq.
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOAR,D
Construction contractors; examining boards ......... ... .... .. 2-5-4
Contractors (unlicensed); hearing board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.8-25
Historical commission ............................................ 1-16-41 et seq.
Law library; board of trustees .............. ... .............. ... 2-10-16
Library advisory board ....................................... ... 1-11-4
Planning and zoning commission
Zoning and building regulations ............................. 2-14-33 et seq.
See: PLANNING
Professional services committee ................................ 1-2-49(c)
Purchasing department .......................................... 1-2-28 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Research and development treasure coast education, re-
search and development authority .................. ...... 1-16.75-6
et seq.
See: RESEAR,CH AND DEVELOPMENT TREASURE
COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOP-
MENT AUTHORITY
Reserve community development district #2 board of super-
visors .......................................................... 1-6.5-72
School board
Educational facilities impact fee ................... .......... 1-6.5-61
Southern Grove Community Development District No. 5
Initial board of supervisors ... ........... ........... .......... 1-6.5-122
St. Lucie County Environmental Control Board . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 1-7.6-1 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
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Section
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-32
Conveyance of property to district
Advance of expenses .... . .... ... ...................... . ..... 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-3I
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
Title ............................................................. 2-6-16
St. Lucie River (North Fork)
Applicability of provisions .... .. .. ... .. .. .... ........... ... ...
Destruction of certain types of vegetation 1-7.5-25
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)
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E-911 SYSTEM (Cont'd.)
Collection of fee; payment of administrative fee for collection 1-2-2(e)
Indemnification ................................................... 1-2-2~fl
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
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AD VALOREM TAX
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-19.3-5 1
et seq.
See: TAXATION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE. See: COMMIJ-
NITY DEVELOPMENT
ELECTIONS
Referendum re sale surtax ... ........... ........... ............. 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
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Garbage, trash and refuse
Collection of solid waste, recyclable materials
Removal of debris from public and private rights-of-way
during a declared state of local emergency . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-75
Historic preservation
Emergency actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102-9
Licensing and examination of construction contractors
Certificate of competency
Temporary 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 EMERGENCY MANAGE-
MENT
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
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Section
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Definitions ...................................................... 2-6.5-3
Effective date ................................................... 2-6.5-24
Electric facilities exempted ... .... ........... ....... .......... 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, 2-6.5-7
Organization ................................................. 2-6.5-4
Environmental control officer
Appeals from actions or decisions of ...................... 2-6.5-ii
Exemptions ..................................................... 2-6.5-8
Electric facilities ............................................. 2-6.5-23
Fines
Civil fines to be liens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-+6.~-18
Health department
Powers of ..................................................... 2-6.5-2 1
Hearing board
Duties and powers ........................................... 2-5.5-10
Enforcement of orders and injunctive relief ..............
Organiz ation ................................................. 2-6.5-15
2-6.5-9
Intent ............................................................ 2-6.~-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.v-22
Short title ....................................................... 2-6.~-1
Subpoena
Refusal to obey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6.5-19
Violations, penalties
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-i8
Civil penalties ............................................... 2-6.5-17
Criminal penalties ........................................... 2-6.5-16
Marine sanitation
Definitions ...................................................... 1-7.6-3 1
Enforcement .................................................... 1-7.6-36
Exceptions ...................................................... 1-7.6-38
Marina sanitation facilities
Existing marinas ............................................ 1-7.6-34(b)
Required ...................................................... 1-7.6-34(a)
Mooring restrictions ........................................... 1-7.6-3 3
Pump-out receipt requirement ... ........ ... .. .. ........... .. 1-7.6-35
Statement of purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-30
Unlawful discharges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-32
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-7.6-3 7
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Section
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'd.)
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Administrative waiver ......................................... 1-7.6-43
Definitions ...................................................... 1-7.6-40
Mandatory hookups for existing systems to central sewer-
age systems ................................................ 1-7.6-41
Prohibition of construction of systems ....................... 1-7.6-42
Administrative waiver ...................................... 1-7.6-43
Violations; penalties; enforcement ........................... 1-7.6-44
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Enforcement by environmental control hearing board..... 1-10-24
EROSION. See: DR,AINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
EXCRETA
Animal owner's responsibility ................................... 1-4-23(fl
F
FABERS COVE
Use of seines ...................................................... 2-7-5
FAIR HOUSING. See: HOUSING
FARM PRODUCTS
Occupational license tax and regulations ...................... 1-12-26
FINANCES
Affordable housing assistance trust fund ...................... 1-10.5-39
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . .. . . . 1-7-20 et seq.
See: COURTS
Children's services, applicable provisions re .................. 1-6-35 et seq.
See: MINORS
Design-build contracts ........................................... 1-2-45 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Driver education safety trust fund ............ ........ ....... .. 1-7-30 et seq.
E-911 system, local option fee ................................... 1-2-2
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Law enforcement impact fee .................................... 1-18-03 et seq.
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alarm system, direct connection ................................ 1-2.5-6
Fire protection .................................................... 1-7.9-1 et seq.
FIRE HYDRANTS
Installation standards ........................................... 1-20.5-1
FIRE LANES
Parking prohibition .................. ........... ........... ...... 1-20-28
FIRE PROTECTION
Appeals . . . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . ... .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. .. 1-7.9-16
Applicability ...................................................... 1-7.9-1
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Section
FIRE PROTECTION (Cont'd.)
Authority .......................................................... 1-7.9-1
Definitions ........................................................ 1-7.9-4
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Automatic adjustment ......................................... 1-7.9-17
Computation of amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.9-6
Credits .......................................................... 1-7.9-8
General ....................................................... 1-7.9-8(b)
General standards for issuing ... ... ....... ....... ... ....... 1-7.9-8(d)
Relationship of fee to developments of regional impact. 1-7.9-8(c)
Scope .......................................................... 1-7.9-8(a)
Specific standards ........................................... 1-7.9-8(e)
~4me of claim ................................................ 1-7.9-8(fl
Waiver ........................................................ 1-7.9-8(fl
District created ................................................. 1-7.9-11
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-7.9-1 5
Imposition ...................................................... 1-7.9-5
Payment ........................................................ 1-7.9-7
Refund of fees paid ............................................ 1-7.9-14
Review .......................................................... 1-7.9-17
Trust fund established ........................................ 1-7.9-12
Use of funds .................................................... 1-7.9-13
Fireworks and sparklers
Definitions ......................................................
1-7.9-1 8
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks ..... ... ........ ... .. 1-7.9-19
Intents ............................................................. 1-7.9-2
Property appraisals
Independent .. . ...... .... ... .. .. ........ ....... .... ...... . .... .. 1-7.9-9
Review .......................................................... 1-7.9-10
Purposes ........................................................... 1-7.9-2
Rules of construction ............................................. 1-7.9-3
Short title ......................................................... 1-7.9-1
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
FIRES
Duty of picnickers re ............................................. 1-1 5-2 1
FIREWORKS AND SPAR,KLERS
Definitions ........................................................ 1-7.9-18
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks ........................ 1-7.9-19
FIRMS
Persons defined to include ....................................... 1-1-2
FISH AND GAME
Canals
~ap, net fishing restricted ................................... 2-7-3
County property, on
Hunting and fishing regulated ............................... 1-15-20,
1-15-25
Gill, drag net specifications ..................................... 2-7-1
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Section
FISH AND GAME (Cont'd.)
Nets, length in Indian River restricted
Marking ......................................................... 1-8-1
Sea turtles, taking or sale restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-2
Seines
Use in Fabers Cove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7-5
Use in St. Johns River ........................................ 2-7-4
Spearfishing
Beaches ......................................................... 1-15-25
St. Johns River
Use of seines ................................................... 2-7-4
Surf fishing
Beaches ......................................................... 1-15-25
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CODE INDEX
Section
GAS
Taxation. See that subject
Local option motor fuel tax . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-41
et seq.
Ninth cent gas tax .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-19.3-81
et seq.
GENDER
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
GROVE PRODUCTS
Occupational license t~es; exemptions ........................ 1-12-26
H
HANDBILLS. See: ADVERTISING
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Airport parking ................................................... 1-2.3-22
Nonemergency medical transportation services ............... 1-10-21 et seq.
See: NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
Parking space provision ......................................... 1-20-27
HAWKERS. See: PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Air pollution ...................................................... 2-9-1
Bonds. See herein: St. Lucie County Mosquito Control Dis-
trict
Marine sanitation ................................................ 1-7.6-30 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Mosquito control district
Group insurance for employees ............................... 2-9-3
Limitation on actions brought against ...................... 2-9-2
Sewage disposal capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-31 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal .......................... 1-10-21 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
St. Lucie County cross connection control policy ............. 1-10-35 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District
Ad valorem taxes ... .. .. ... .... .... ... ... . .. .. ... ..... .. . ...... 2-9-31
Bonds ............................................................ 2-9-30
Boundaries ...................................................... 2-9-16
Change in district boundaries ...... .. . .... .... .... .. . .. .. .. 2-9-35
Damage or obstruction . ... .... ........ ... .... ... ..... .. . ...... 2-9-33
Disclosure and expenses ...................................... 2-9-34
Disposal and packing rules and regulations . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 2-9-26
District budgets; hearing ...................................... 2-9-24
District formation ratified, restated, and approved ........ 2-9-17
Establishment .................................................. 2-9-17
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Section
HEALTH AND SANITATION (Cont'd.)
Governing board ............................................... 2-9-18
Audits ......................................................... 2-9-23
Compensation ................................................ 2-9-19
Meetings and quorum ....................................... 2-9-22
Powers ........................................................ 2-9-2 0
Additional powers ......................................... 2-9-2 5
Surety bond .................................................. 2-9-2 1
Power to do all things necessary ............................. 2-9-27
Power to perform work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-32
Public nuisance declaration ................................... 2-9-28
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Generally .......................................................... 1-1 6-4 1 et seq.
See: PLANNING
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Appeals ............................................................ 1-1 0 2-2 0
Certificate of appropriateness
Demolition ...................................................... 1-1 0.2-16
Economic hardship ............................................. 1-10.2-17
Forms and fees .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . ... .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 1-102-11
Maintenance of designated properties . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 1-102-18
Pre-application conference . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. 1-102-12
Required ........................................................ 1-1 0 2-1 0
Special certificate of appropriateness ........................ 1-102-15
Standard certificate of appropriateness ..................... 1-102-14
Standards for review and issuance .......................... 1-102-13
Certificate to dig .................................................. 1-10 2-19
Definitions ........................................................ 1-1 02-3
Designation process and procedure
Criteria .......................................................... 1-1 0.2-7
Emergency actions ............................................. 1-102-9
Procedures for historic designation .................... ...... 1-102-8
Role of the Historical Commission .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 1-102-6
Historic preservation officer
Appointment and duties ...................................... 1-102-5
Incentives
Generally ....................................................... 1-1 02-22
Tax exemptions for rehabilitations to designated historic
properties .................................................. 1-102-2 3
Penalties ........................................................... 1-1 02-2 1
Purpose ............................................................ 1-1 02-2
Short title ......................................................... 1-1 0 2-1
Trust fund ......................................................... 1-1 0 2-4
HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Occupational license taxes; exemptions ........................ 1-12-26
HOTELS
Alcoholic beverage establishments; sexual activities .. ... .... 1-3-15(c)
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-29
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Section
HOUSE NAMING AND NUMBERING. See: STREET AND
HOUSE NAMING AND NUMBERING
HOUSING
Fair housing
Additional remedies ........................................... 1-10.5-33
Administrator; authority and responsibilities .............. 1-10.5-31
Complaints ..................................................... 1-10.5-32
Definitions ...................................................... 1-10.5-26
Discriminatory housing practices
Brokerage services, provisions of . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-10.~-29
Financing of housing . ........ .. . .. .. . .......... .... ......... 1-10.5-28
Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-27
Education ....................................................... 1-10.5-3~4
Exemptions ..................................................... i-10.5-30
Policy declared ................................................. 1-1~.5-25
Public information ............................................. 1-10.5-34
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-1fl.5-35
Housing finance authority
Authority for enactment of provisions ....................... 1-10_5-2~
Creation ......................................................... 1-I0.5-23
Findings ......................................................... 1-10.5-22
Powers .......................................................... 1-10.5-2~
State housing initiatives partnership program
Affordable housing advisory committee .....................
1-i0.5-42
Affordable housing assistance trust fund ................... 1-10.5-39
AuthoritY~ Purpose .. .... . ..... ... .... ... ...... .... . .. .. ... ..... i-10.5-37
City delegated to administer local housing assistance
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1i~.5-41
Definitions ...................................................... 1-10.5-38
Funds, distribution of ......................................... 1-i0.5-43
Interlocal agreement .......................................... 1-10.5-44
Local housing assistance program and partnership........ 1-10.5-40
~tle ............................................................. 1-10.5-36
HUMANE SOCIETY
Dogs; impoundment
Agreements with humane society authorized ............... 2-3-19
HUNTING
Animals engaged in sport of .................................... 1-4-21
County property, on ... ...... .. ... .... . ..... ..... .... ............. 1-15-20
~affic; hunting from county roads restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-20-2
HUTCHINSON ISLAND
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island .....1-7.6-40 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
IMPACT FEES
Educational facilities impact fee ................................1-6.5-51 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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Section
PLANNING (Cont'dJ
Violations ....................................................... 2-14-43
Zoning map . . . .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 2-14-37
PLATS AND PLATTING
Subdivision regulations; platting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-18 et seq.
See: PLANNING
POLLUTION
Air pollution ...................................................... 2-9-1
Marine sanitation ................................................ 1-7.6-30 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Uniform water and sewer service policy ....................... 1-20.5-~2
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
PONDS. See: LAKES
POOLS. See: SWIMMING POOLS
PROFESSIONS
Occupational Iicense taxes and regulations enum~rated..... 1-12-16 et seq.
See: LICENSES AND PERMITS (Occupati4na.1 licens~e
taxes and regulations)
PROPERTY
Defixied ...............................................o............
1-1-2
Fire/EMS protection i~npact fee; appraisals re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.9-9 ~t seq.
See: FIRE PROTECT'ION
Historic preservation
Certificate of a~prvpriateness
Maintenanc~ of designated ~roperties .................... 1-102-i8
Lease of prop~rty ................................................. 2-1-3
Parking pmvisions re handicapped parking spaces, fire ianes,
etc., owned or leased by county or state ..... ......... .. .. 1-20-26 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
Private property
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and de~ris ..... 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TR.ASH AND REFUSE
Public property
Surplus real property, disposition of .........................1-162-1 et seq.
Real property, acquisition ....................................... 2-1-2
Right-of-way; plat abandonment procedures .... ..... ... ...... 1-17-70 et seq.
Surplus real property, disposition of ...........................1-16.2-1 et seq.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE
Alternative collection mechanism .............................. 1-16.3-17.1
Appeals ............................................................ 1-16.3-26
Computation ...................................................... 1-16.3-16
Credits ............................................................. 1-16.3-18
Definitions ........................................................ 1-16.3-14
Districts created . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16.3-21
Exemptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16.3-25
Supp. No. 76 3885
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Section
PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE (Cont'd.)
Imposition . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . 1-16.3-15
Independent property appraisal ................................ 1-16.3-19
Intents, purposes and findings .................................. 1-16.3-12
Payment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16.3-17
Property review appraisal .................. ............... ...... 1-16.3-20
Refund of fees paid ............................................... 1-16.3-24
Review, automatic adjustment of fees .......................... 1-16.3-27
Rules of construction ............................................. 1-16.3-13
Short title, authority, applicability .......................... ... 1-16.3-11
~ust funds ........................................................ 1-16.3-22
Use of funds ....................................................... 1-16.3-23
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Special improvement service district ........................... 1-17-16 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Street lighting districts
Annual special assessments .................................. 2-16-20
Appropriations authorized for organizational expenses
Repayment . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . 2-16-21
Contracts and agreements with public utility companies . 2-16-19
Creation authorized ........................................... 2-16-16
Creation validation procedures ............................... 2-16-18
Proceedings for creation ....................................... 2-16-17
Public utility companies
Contracts and agreements with ........................... 2-16-19
PUBLIC LANDS
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-17
PURCHASING
Competitive purchase bidding .. ............... ... .............. 1-2-41
Definition, county purchases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-31
Design build contracts
Authority ........................................................ 1-2-45
Definitions ...................................................... 1-2-47
Delegation of authority ........................................ 1-2-50
Design criteria
Package ....................................................... 1-2-48(a)
Professional .................................................. 1-2-48(b)
Findings and determinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-46
Selection procedures
Legal qualifications ......................................... 1-2-49(b)
Professional services committee ........................... 1-2-49(c)
Public announcement .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . 1-2-49(a)
Request for proposal . ............... ........................ 1-2-49(d)
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Purchasing department
Creation of ...................................................... 1-2-28
Powers, duties and functions . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-2-29
Purchasing manual ... ............... ........... ................. 1-2-30
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