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Officials of County ........................................... iii
Preface ..................................................... v
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PART I
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter
1-1 General Provisions ..................................... 1
1-2 Administration ......................................... 55
Art. I. In General ................................... 55
Art. II. Officers and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Art. III. Code Enforcement Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Art. IV. Purchasing ................................. 66.3
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
Div. 2. Competitive Purchase Bidding . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.3
66.4
Div. 3. Design-Build Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.5
Art. V. Lobbyist Registration and Reporting . . . . . . . . . . 68
Art. VI. Criminal History Record Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70.1
Art. VII. Graffiti ................................... 702
1-2.3 Airports and Aircraft .................................. 71
Art. I. In General ................................... 71
Art. II. Regulation of Vehicular Traffic and Parking ... 73
1-2.5 Alarm Systems ....................................... 83
1-3 Alcoholic Beverages ..................................... 107
Art. I. In General ................................... 107
Art. II. Regulation of Open Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Art. III. Specified Sexual Activities in Commercial Es-
tablishments ............................... 109
1-4 Animals and Fowl ...................................... 157
Art. I. In General ................................... 157
Art. II. Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Art. III. Registration ................................ 1662
1-4.5 Art .................................................. 168.1
Art. I. Art in Public Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168.1
1-5 Boating ................................................ 171
1-5.5 Art. I. Vessel Control and Water Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cable Television Franchise Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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1-6 Children ............................................... 261
Art. I. In General ................................... 261
Art. II. Parental Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Art. III. Children's Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
Art. IV. Merchandising of Tobacco Products. . . . . . . . . . . 267
1-6.3 Civil Defense and Emergency Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
Art. I. Reserved .................................... 269
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 269
Art. III. Reserved ................................... 269
Art. N Prohibitions on Price Gouging During Emergen-
cies ........................................ 269
1-6.5 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Art. I. In General ................................... 285
Art. II. Pine Valley Community Development District . 285
Art. III. Lake Lucie Community Development District 287
Art. IV. Reserve Community Development District .... 288
Art. V. Educational Facilities Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Art. VI. Reserve Community Development District #2 . 294
Art. VII. ~adition Community Development District
No. 1 ..................................... 295
Art. VIII. ~Yadition Community Development District
No. 2 ..................................... 296.1
Art. IX. ~adition Community Development District No.
3 .......................................... 296.4
Art. X. ~adition Community Development District No.
4 ........................................... 296.6
Art. XI. Southern Grove Community Development Dis-
trict No. 5 .................................. 296.8
Art. XII. ~Yadition Community Development District
No.6 ..................................... 296.9
Art. XIII. Portofino Shores Community Development
District ................................... 296.9
Art. XIV. Creekside Community Development District. 296.13
Art. XV. Celebration Pointe Coxnxnunity Development
District .................................... 296.15
Art. XVI. Waterstone Community Development Dis-
trict ...................................... 296.17
Art. XVII. Sunnyland Farms Community Development
District .................................. 296.19
Art. XVIII. Whispering Oaks Community Development
District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29621
1-6.8 Contractors .......................................... 297
Art. I. In General ................................... 297
Art. II. Unlicensed Contractors Enforcement Proce-
dures ....................................... 297
1-7 Courts ................................................. 313
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
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Art. II. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund .... 316
Art. III. Driver Education Safety ~ust Fund . . . . . . . . . 318
1-7.5 Drainage and Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Art. I. In General ................................... 337
Art. II. St. Lucie River .............................. 337
1-7.6 Environmental Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Art. I. In General ................................... 347
Art. II. Marine Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Art. III. On-Site Sewage Disposal Systems on
Hutchinson Island .......................... 351
1-7.7 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems ...... 361
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Art. II. Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Con-
trol ......................................... 366
Art. III. Illicit Stormwater Discharge and Connection . 368
1-7.8 Firearms ............................................. 371
1-7.9 Fire Protection ....................................... 373
Art. I. Fire/EMS Protection Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
1-8 Fish and Gaxne ......................................... 382.7
1-8.5 Reserved ............................................. 383
1-9 Garbage, 14~ash and Refuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Art. II. Abandoned Property, Garbage, ~ash, Junk and
Debris ...................................... 422
Art. III. Garbage and Trash 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
Div. 3. Solid Waste Collection Service Agreements. 445
1-10 Health and Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465
Art. I. In General ................................... 465
Art. II. Sludge, Septage and Sewage Disposal. ........ 465
Art. III. Sewage Disposal Capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 469
Art. IV. St. Lucie County Cross Connection Control
Policy ...................................... 470
1-10 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
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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
Art. II. Business Taxes and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617
Art. III. Pari-mutuel Wagering Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . 627
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 Title 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
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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; ~easure Coast Education,
Research and Development Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885
1-17 Roads and Bridges .................................... 903
Art. I. In General ................................... 903
Art. II. Special Improvement Service District . . . . . . . . . 904
Art. III. Roads Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907
Art. IV. Building and Equipment Moving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 924.8
Art. V. Street and House Naming and Numbering .... 927
Art. VI. Reserved ................................... 930
1-18 Sheriff ................................................ 957
Art. I. In General ................................... 957
Art. II. Law Enforcement Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 958
1-19 Reserved ............................................. 1005
1-19.3 Taxation ............................................ 1035
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1035
Art. II. Reserved ...................................
Art. III. Tourist Development Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1035
1035
Art. N Local Option Motor Fuel Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1039
Art. V. Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemp-
tions ........................................ 1040
Art. VI. Discretionary Sales Surtax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045
Art. VII. Ninth Cent Gas Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1047
Art. VIII. Homestead Exemption for Persons 65 and
Older .................................... 1047
1-19.5 Tourism ............................................. 1049
Art. I. In General ................................... 1049
Art. II. St. Lucie County Tourist Development Council 1049
1-20 74~affic ................................................ 1065
Art. I. In General ................................... 1065
Art. II. Stopping, Standing and Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1069
Div. 1. Generally ............................... 1069
Div. 2. Handicapped, Fire Lanes, Properties Owned
or Leased by County, Road Rights-of-Way
Owned or Leased by State, Parking Prohib-
ited ..................................... 1075
Div. 3. Restrictions on Heavy Vehicles and Equip-
ment in Residential Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1078
Art. III. Bicycle Safety .............................. 1082
Art. IV. Off-Road Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1082
1-20.5 Water and Sewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. I. Regulation of Water and Sewer Utilities ....... 1095
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Art. II. Water Shortage Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1096
Art. III. Fluoridation of Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1099
Art. IV. Uniform Water and Sewer Service Policy ..... 1099
Art. V. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District .... 1101
1-21 Welfare ............................................... 1127
Appendix
A. Reserved .............................................. 1615
B. Reserved .............................................. 1987
PART II
COMPILED LAWS
2-1 Administration ......................................... 2231
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2231
Art. II. County Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
Art. III. Of~'icers and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
2-2 Advertising ............................................ 2287
2-3 Animals and Fowl ...................................... 2337
Art. I. In General ................................... 2337
Art. II. Dogs ....................................... 2337
Art. III. Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2338
2-4 Boats and Waterways ................................... 2389
2-5 Buildings and Building Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2439
Art. I. Licensing and Examination of Construction Con-
tractors ..................................... 2439
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 2459
Art. III. Unsafe Buildings and Structures . . . . . . . . . . . . 2459
2-6 Drainage and Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2501
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2501
Art. II. St. Lucie County Erosion District . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2502
2-6.5 Environmental Control ................................ 2535
2-7 Fish and Game ......................................... 2563
2-8 Garbage,~ash and Refuse .............................. 2615
2-9 Health and Sanitation .................................. 2671
Art. I. In General ................................... 2671
Art. II. St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District. ... 2672
2-10 Libraries ............................................. 2735
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2735
Art. II. Law ........................................ 2736
2-11 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2787
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2-12 Parks and Recreation .................................. 2837
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2837
Art. II. Beach Preservation Act ...................... 2837
2-13 Peddlers and Hawkers ................................. 2895
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2895
Art. II. Permits ..................................... 2895
2-14 Planning ............................................. 2947
Art. I. In General ................................... 2947
Art. II. Subdivision Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2947
Art. III. Zoning and Building Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 2949
2-15 Reserved ............................................. 3005
2-16 Public Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
Art. II. Street Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
2-17 Water ................................................ 3119
2-18 Welfare ............................................... 3169
Code Comparative Table-Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3671
Code Disposition Table-Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3723
Statutory Reference Table .................................... 3827
Code Index ................................................. 3849
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Chapter 1-2
ADMINISTRATION*
Art. I. In General, §§ 1-2-1, 1-2-15
Art. II. Officers and Employees, §§ 1-2-16-1-2-18
Art. III. Code Enforcement Board, §§ 1-2-19-1-2-27
Art. N Purchasing, §§ 1-2-28-1-2-44
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 1-2-28-1-2-40
Div. 2. Competitive Purchase Bidding, §§ 1-2-41-1-2-44
Div. 3. Design-Build Contracts, §§ 1-2-45-1-2-60
Art. V. Lobbyist Registration and Reporting, §§ 1-2-61-1-2-65
Art. VI. Criminal History Record Checks, §§ 1-2-66-1-2-68
Art. VII. Graffiti, §§ 1-2-69-1-2-78
AR,TICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 1-2-1. Authority to offer rewards for arrest and conviction of persons violating
laws or ordinances.
J
The board of county commissioners is authorized to offer and pay rewards for the arrest and
conviction of persons violating any state law or county ordinance, or regulation.
(Ord. No. 72-1, § 1, 3-21-72)
Sec. 1-2-2. Reserved.
Editor's note-Ord. No. 07-046, Pt. A, adopted Sept. 11, 2007, repealed § 1-2-2, which
pertained to the E911 local option fee.
*Cross references-Ordinance provisions relating to courts, Ch. 1-7; ordinance provisions
relating to library, Ch. 1-11; municipal service taxing units, Ch. 1-13.5; ordinance provisions
relating to parks and recreation, Ch. 1-15; ordinance provisions relating to planning, Ch. 1-16;
ordinance provisions relating to sheriff, Ch. 1-18; ordinance provisions relating to welfare, Ch.
1-21; special act provisions relating to administration, Ch. 2-1; special act provisions relating
to libraries, Ch. 2-10; special act provisions relating to parks and recreation, Ch. 2-12; special
act provisions relating to planning, Ch. 2-14; special act provisions relating to port and airport
authority, Ch. 2-15.
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ADMINISTR,ATION § 1-2-67
(3) Persons who communicate with board members to express support of or opposition to
any item pending before the board in their individual capacity for the purpose of
self-representation, or on behalf of their immediate family, without compensation or
reimbursement.
(Ord. No. 88-30, Pt. A, 5-3-88; Ord. No. 91-06, Pt. B, 1-15-91)
AR,TICLE VI. CRINIINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS
Sec. 1-2-66. De~nitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall be defined as follows:
Board shall mean the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida.
County shall mean St. Lucie County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
Facilities shall mean those public facilities or publicly operated facilities determined by the
board to be critical to security or public safety.
FBI shall mean the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
FDLE shall mean the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Private contractor shall mean any private contractor, employee of a private contractor,
vendor, repair person, or delivery person.
(Ord. No. 03-07, Pt. A, 1-7-2003)
Sec. 1-2-67. Criminal history record check for certain employees and appointees.
(a) In accordance with Section 125.5801, Florida Statutes, the county shall require
employment screening as provided in this article for any position of county employment or
appointment which the board finds is critical to security or public safety. The board shall adopt
a resolution, which may be amended from time to time, setting forth a list of such positions.
(b) Each person applying for, or continuing employxnent, in any such position shall be
fingerprinted. The fingerprints shall be submitted to the FDLE for a state criminal history
record check and the to the FBI for a national criminal history record check.
(c) The county shall use the inforxnation obtained from the criminal history record checks
conducted pursuant to this article to determine an applicant's eligibility for employment or
appointment and to determine an employee's eligibility for continued employxnent. Except as
otherwise provided herein, the county administrator, or his designee, shall be responsible for
this determination. The county attorney shall be responsible for a making a recommendation
to the board with regard to criminal history record checks obtained for applicants for the
position of county administrator or an existing county administrator's continued employxnent.
(Ord. No. 03-07, Pt. A, 1-7-2003)
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Sec. 1-2-68. Criminal history record check for certain private contractors.
(a) In accordance with Section 125.5801, Florida Statues, the county shall require screen-
ing as provided in this article for any private contractor who has access to any public facility
or publicly operated facility which the board finds is critical to security or public safety. The
board shall adopt a resolution, which may be amended from time to time, setting forth a list
of such facilities.
(b) Each private contractor having access to such facilities shall be fingerprinted. The
fingerprints shall be submitted to the FDLE for a state criminal history record check and the
to the FBI for a national criminal history record check.
(c) The county shall use the information obtained from the criminal history record checks
conducted pursuant to this article to determine whether a private contractor shall be
permitted access to such facilities. Except as otherwise provided herein, the county adminis-
trator, or his designee, shall be responsible for this determination.
(Ord. No. 03-07, Pt. A, 1-7-2003)
AR,TICLE VII. GR.AFFITI
Sec. 1-2-69. Definitions.
Grdffiti: Any unauthorized inscription, word, figure, painting, or other defacement, that is
written, marked, etched, sprayed, drawn, painted, or engraved on or otherwise affixed to any
surface of any public or private property by any graffiti implement.
Graf/"iti implement: An aerosol paint container, broad-tipped marker, gum label, paint stick
or graffiti stick, etching equipment, brush or any other device capable of scarring or leaving a
visible mark on any natural or manmade surface.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-?0. Prohibited acts.
It shall be unlawful for any person to apply graffiti to any natural or man-made surface on
any property within the unincorporated county.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-?l. Penalties.
Any person violating section 1-2-70 shall be guilty of a second degree misdemeanor, in
addition to any penalties that may be imposed by the state. In the case of a minor, the parents
or legal guardian shall be jointly and severally liable with the minor for payment of all fines.
Failure of the parents or legal guardian to make payment will result in the filing of a lien on
the parents' or legal guardians' property that includes the fine and administrative costs.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
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Sec. 1-2-72. Accessibility to gr~ti implements.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person, other than a parent or legal guardian, to sell,
exchange, give, loan or otherwise furnish, or cause or permit to be exchanged, given, loaned,
or otherwise furnished, any aerosol paint container, broad-tipped marker, or paint stick to any
person under the age of eighteen (18) years without the written consent of the parents or
guardian of the person.
(b) Every person who owns, conducts, operates, or manages a retail commercial establish-
ment selling aerosol paint containers, paint sticks, or broad-tipped markers shall store the
containers, sticks or markers in an area continuously observable, through direct visual
observation or surveillance equipment, by employees of the retail establishment during the
regular course of business.
(c) In the event that a commercial retail establishment is unable to store the aerosol paint
containers, paint sticks, or broad-tipped markers in an area as provided above, the establish-
ments shall store the containers, sticks, and markers in an area not accessible to the public in
the regular course of business without employee assistance.
(d) Every person who operates a retail commercial establishment selling graffiti imple-
ments shall also:
(1) Place a sign in clear public view at or near the display of such products stating:
"Graffiti is against the law. Any person who defaces real or personal property is guilty
of a crime punishable by imprisonment of up to five years and/or a fine of up to
$5,000.00."
(2) Place a sign in the direct view of persons responsible for accepting customer payment
for graffiti implements stating: "Selling spray paint, paint sticks, or broad-tipped
markers to persons less than 18 years of age is against the law and punishable by a
fine of $100.00."
(e) Any person found in violation of section 1-2-72 shall be fined one hundred dollars
($100.00) for each offense.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-73. Reward for information.
The county may offer a reward in an amount to be established by resolution of the board for
information leading to the identification and apprehension of any person who willfully
damages or destroys any public or private property by the use of graffiti. In the event of
damage to public property, the offender or the parents or legal guardian of any unemancipated
minor must reimburse the county for any reward paid. In the event of multiple contributors of
information, the reward amount shall be divided by the county in the manner it shall deem
appropriate.
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Claims for reward under this section shall be filed with the county in the manner specified
by the board. No claim for reward shall be allowed unless the county investigates and verifies
the accuracy of the claim and determines that the requirements of this section have been
satisfied.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-74. Public nuisance.
The existence of graffiti on public or private property in violation of this article is expressly
declared to be a public nuisance.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-75. Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement.
Prior to taking any code enforcement board action, the county shall work with the property
owner to achieve voluntary graffiti removal, including using any funds which may be available
in the Anti-Graf~ti 14~ust Fund.
(1) It shall be the responsibility and duty of any person who is the owner of, or who has
primary responsibility for, control, repair, or maintenance of property within the
county to at all times keep the property free of graffiti.
(2) It shall be the responsibility and duty of any person who is the owner of, or who has
primary responsibility for, control, repair, or maintenance of property within the
county to abate the nuisance by removal of any gr~ti from such property within ten
(10) days after service of notice of defacement.
(3) When a code enforcement officer of the county finds graffiti on public or private
property in violation of the provisions of this article the code enforcement officer shall
cause a notice to be placed upon the property. Such notice shall be sufficient to
withstand normal exposure to the elements for a period of ten (10) days.
(4) The notice of the e~ustence of graffiti shall contain the following information:
a. The name of the property owner or person in primary control of the property.
b. The street address and description of the property sufficient for identification of
the property.
c. A statement that the property is a nuisance, with a concise description of the
conditions leading to the finding.
d. A statement that the graffiti must be removed within ten (10) days after receipt
of the notice and that, if the gr~ti is not abated within this time, the county will
declare the property to be a public nuisance subject to abatement by the county,
and that the owner will be liable for the costs of the abatement.
e. The date of the placement of the notice.
f. The signature, title, address, and telephone number of the code enforcement
officer giving the notice.
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(5) If graf~iti appears on private property, the code enforcement officer shall also mail a
copy of the notice to the owner of the private property upon which the graffiti appears
as shown by the current ad valorem taY records of the county property appraiser. 1'he
notice shall also advise the persons to whom the notices are applicable that they have
seven (7) days from the date of the mailing of the notice to file a written petition to the
code enforcement division for a hearing before the code enforcement board to contest
the notice that graffiti exists on the property or, if eligible, to file an application with
the code enforcement division for assistance with removal of the graffiti. The hearing
before the code enforcement board shall be held at the next regularly scheduled
hearing date following receipt of the request by the code enforcement division.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-76. Right of entry on private property.
If the code enforcement officer has reason to believe that the nuisance presents a serious
threat to public health, safety or welfare, as described in subsection 1-2-22(c) of this Code, and
the property owner or such other responsible person fails to remove the offending graffiti
within the time specified in the notice, or if the county has requested consent to remove the
graffiti and the property owner or such other responsible person has refused consent for entry
on terms acceptable to the county and consistent with the terms of this article, the code
enforcement division shall notify the board of county commissioners, which may direct that all
reasonable measures be taken to remove the nuisance, including entry onto private property.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-77. Removal.
(a) If the graffiti is not removed, the property owner shall be liable to the county for all costs
incurred by the county in removing the nuisance, including supplies and labor. If an owner or
interested person has not requested a hearing before the code enforcement board or has not
applied for any available county assistance, as provided in section 1-2-72, within seven (7) days
from the date of the notice, the county shall have the right to remove the graffiti at the expense
of the owner.
(b) If, at the end of ten (10) days after the date of the notice, the owner or any person
interested in the property described in such notice has not removed the graf~`iti, the code
enforcement officer may cause the graffiti to be removed. The work to remove or conceal the
graffiti may be performed only on the areas covered or affected by the graffiti. Any paint or
coverage material used need not match the color or texture of the unaffected areas of the
property. The county will not be required to remove the graffiti to the satisfaction of the
property owner. The services entailed in carrying out the removal of graffiti under this article
may be performed by the county or be performed by an independent contractor obtained
pursuant to the county's normal practices.
(c) If the county has removed the gr~ti and payment is not received from the property
owner within thirty (30) days thereafter, the county may place a lien against the property on
which the graffiti was located, if applicable, or upon any real or personal property owned by the
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violator, for the cost of the work, including inspection and administration costs, plus interest
at the ma~mum rate allowable by law, reasonable attorney fees and the costs of collecting such
sums without further hearing.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-2-78. Anti-Graffiti Trust Fund.
The board hereby creates the Anti-Graf~`iti ~ust Fund. Penalties assessed against violators
of this article, along with monetary donations received from persons wishing to contribute to
the fund, shall be placed into the Anti-Graffiti Trust Fund. Such fund shall be used for the
payxnent of costs of graffiti removal, the payxnent of rewards for information leading to the
conviction of a violation of this article, the costs of administering this article, and such other
public purposes as may be approved by the board.
(Ord. No. 07-057, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
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LICENSES, PERMITS, REGULATIONS § 1-12-33
Sec. 1-12-31. Contracting.
(a) Each person who contracts or subcontracts to construct, alter, repair, dismantle or
demolish buildings, roads, bridges, viaducts, sewers, water and gas mains or engages in the
business of construction, alteration, repairing, dismantling or demolition of buildings, roads,
bridges, viaducts, sewers, water and gas mains must obtain a license as a contractor. The
business tax shall be determined by the maximum number of persons actually employed or to
be employed during the tax year in the county in which the work is performed and shall be at
the following rate:
(1) From one to ten (10), twelve dollars and thirty-five cents ($12.35).
(2) For eleven (11) to twenty (20), twenty-four dollars and seventy-five cents ($24.75).
(3) Over twenty-one (21), twenty-seven dollars and fifty-five cents ($27.55).
(b) In deterxnining the number of persons employed, all principals shall be deemed
employees and be included in the calculation.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000; Ord. No. 05-014, Pt. A, 8-2-2005; Ord. No. 07-016, Pt. A,
9-4-2007)
Sec. 1-12-32. Insurance adjusters.
All persons acting as insurance adjusters shall pay a business tax of nine dollars and five
cents ($9.05). The provisions of this section shall not apply to insurance agents.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000; Ord. No. 05-014, Pt. A, 8-2-2005; Ord. No. 07-016, Pt. A,
9-4-2007)
Sec. 1-12-33. Manufacturing, processing, quarrying and mining.
(a) Every person engaged in the business of manufacturing, processing, quarrying or
mining must obtain a business t~ receipt under this section. The amount of the business tax
shall be determined by the maximum number of persons actually employed, or to be employed,
during the t~ year in the county in which the work is performed and shall be at the following
rates:
(1) One to ten (10) employees, twenty dollars and sixty cents ($20.60).
(2) Over eleven (11) employees, twenty-seven dollars and fifty-five cents ($27.55).
(b) No business tax receipt shall be required under this section where the manufacturing,
processing, quarrying or mining is incidental to and part of some other business classification
for which a business tax receipt is required by this chapter and is carried on at the place of
business taxed under such classification.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000; Ord. No. 05-014, Pt. A, 8-2-2005; Ord. No. 07-016, Pt. A,
9-4-2007)
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§ 1-12-34 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Sec. 1-12-34. Pawnbrokers.
(a) Pawnbrokers shall keep a complete and true record of all transactions, showing from
who each article of their stock was purchased or pledged, the date of the transaction and the
date and to whom each article was sold, which record shall at all tixnes be subject to the
inspection of all police or peace officers.
(b) Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000)
Sec. 1-12-35. Pawnbrokers; reports to sheriff; penalty.
Every person engaged in the business of pawnbrokers, licensed under section 1-12-34 of this
article, shall make monthly reports to the St. Lucie County Sheriff of the information required
to be maintained by such pawnbrokers under the provisions of such section, and any person
failing to make such report shall be subject to the penalty provided in such section. Forms for
the preparation of the reports required herein shall be prescribed and furnished by the St.
Lucie County Sheriff.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000)
Sec. 1-12-36. General business.
There is hereby created a new general business classification. Except as provided herein,
every person engaged in a business in St. Lucie County shall pay a license tax of twenty-seven
dollars and fifty-five cents ($27.55). Provided, however, that a business employing five (5) or
fewer employees shall pay a tax of fifteen dollars and ten cents ($15.10). This will include every
person engaged in the practice of any profession who offers his service either directly or
indirectly to the public for a consideration whether or not such endeavor is required by law.
Every person engaged in a profession, business or occupation regulated by law where licensing
and qualification standards are required shall display and exhibit to the tax collector the
business tax receipt for the current yeax prior to the tax collector issuing business tax receipt
pursuant to this chapter. A business tax receipt shall not be required where a person, although
licensed by law under a regulatory statute, is prohibited from engaging in a profession,
business or occupation unless under the direct supervision of another person, individual or
corporation. Every individual or group of individuals who operates a branch office, or any
professional corporation which operates an office in which a profession is practiced, shall
obtain a business tax receipt for each office in which the profession is practiced.
(Ord. No. 00-06, Pt. A, 9-19-2000; Ord. No. 05-014, Pt. A, 8-2-2005; Ord. No. 07-016, Pt. A,
9-4-2007; Ord. No. 07-058, Pt. A, 11-20-2007)
Sec. 1-12-37. Retail store license.
(a) For the privilege of conducting, engaging in and carrying on the business of a retailer as
defined in this section, there is hereby levied and assessed upon every person or association of
persons as herein defined, for each store located and operated within this state by such person
or association of persons, an annual business t~ in the sum of twenty-seven and fifty-five
cents ($27.55).
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TRAFFIC § 1-20-16
Road extending from North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal No. 49 on the south
to the northern terminus (North St. Lucie River Water Control District Canal No. 48) is
restricted to the hours between sunrise and sunset on weekdays.
(Ord. No. 84-07, Pt. A, 5-15-84)
Sec. 1-20-5. Moving violation penalty surcharge.
In addition to any other penalty for violation of the state uniform traffic control law, a
surcharge of twelve dollars and fifty cents ($12.50) shall be assessed for each moving traffic
violation pursuant to Section 316.655(6), Florida Statutes (1992). This surcharge shall be used
to fund St. Lucie County's participation in an intergovernmental radio communication
program as approved by the Division of Communications of the Florida Department of General
Services.
(Ord. No. 92-26, Pt. A, 11-24-92)
Sec. 1-20-6. Turning movements.
(a) Vehicle, for the purpose of this section, is defined as set forth in F.S § 316.003(75), as
amended.
(b) The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, is authorized to
regulate or prohibit the turning of vehicles or specified types of vehicles at a previously
advertised public hearing by resolution after determining that such regulation is reasonable
and for the benefit of the public health, safety, or general welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie
County.
(c) All previous resolutions regulating vehicle turning movements adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, are hereby approved and incorporated as
adopted.
(Ord. No. 03-16, Pt. A, 5-6-2003)
Secs. 1-20-7-1-20-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 1-20-16. Parking for longer than twenty-four hours restricted; removal of
vehicles.
(a) No person, as defined in F.S. § 1.01, shall park, leave or place any motor vehicle on the
right-of-way of any public road in the unincorporated areas of the county for a period of more
than twenty-four (24) hours unless:
(1) It is in operating condition; and
(2) It bears current license plates.
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(b) Any motor vehicle not meeting the conditions of subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this
section and that is discarded, left or abandoned on any public road right-of-way in the
unincorporated area of the county may be removed or caused to be removed by the sheriffs
department of the county af'ter posting a notice on such vehicle advising that if such vehicle is
not removed by the owner within forty-eight (48) hours, it will be removed or caused to be
removed by the sheriffs department; provided, however, that, this paragraph shall in no way
limit the sheriff or any other law enforcement agency's authority to remove vehicles from the
paved or main traveled part of any highway under the provisions of F.S. § 316.194
(Ord. No. 78-6, § 1, 6-6-78; Ord. No. 98-25, Pt. A, 12-15-98; Ord. No. 07-012, Pt. A, 11-6-2007)
Sec. 1-20-16.1. Authority; intent to supplement.
This section is enacted pursuant to the authority granted in F.S. Ch. 125 and F.S. § 715.07
is intended to supplement the provisions of F.S. § 715.07, relating to towing of vehicles illegally
parked on private property.
(Ord. No. 07-012, Pt. A, 11-6-2007)
Sec. 1-20-16.2. Definitions.
For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
Non-Consentual towing shall mean the recovery, towing, removal and storage of a vehicle or
vessel without authorization of the vehicle/vessel owner or authorized driver and shall include
both "Police Directed Tows" and "~espass Towing/Private Property Impounds" as defined
herein.
Relay towing shall mean the prohibited practice in which the towing wrecker operator
removes a vehicle and takes it to an alternate location other than the storage lot in order to
simultaneously remove multiple vehicles in a reduced amount of time, then later transporting
all vehicles to the storage facility.
Roam towing shall mean towing of vehicles as defined in trespass towing where the towing
establishment has entered into a contract with a private property owner to roam their property
during designated hours to remove illegally parked vehicles.
Trespass towing shall mean towing or removal of a vehicle that is illegally parked on private
real property, at the property owner's direction, without the consent of the vehicle's owner or
operator, as such is authorized by F.S. § 715.07.
(Ord. No. 07-012, Pt. A, 11-6-2007)
Sec. 1-20-16.3. Fees.
In addition to the other requirements of this article, no tow truck company shall, for
compensation, recover, tow, or remove a vehicle/vessel or provide storage in connection
therewith without the prior express instruction of the vehicle/vessel owner or authorized
driver, except in accordance with the following:
(1) Nonconsentual tow. Tow truck companies may, for compensation, recover, tow or
remove a vehicle/vessel based upon a police directed tow without the prior express
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instruction of the vehicleWessel owner or authorized driver upon the prior express
instruction of a law enforcement agency and in accordance with the terms of any
contracts or agreements between the tow truck company and a governmental entity
and/or law enforcement agency.
The maximum fee is established which may be charged on the removal and storage of
wrecked or disabled vehicles from an accident scene or for the removal and storage of
vehicles, in the event the owner or operator is incapacitated, unavailable, leaves the
procurement of wrecker service to the law enforcement officer at the scene, or
otherwise does not consent to the removal of the vehicle as follows:
Flatbed
Regular Wrecker Service Class A/D Class B Class C "Landoll"
Day or Night Service $100.00 $135.00 $225.00 $145.00
Mileage Charge $ 3.00 $ 4.00 $ 5.50 $ 5.50
Time Charge per ~/z hour $ 50.00 $ 50.00 $100.00 $ 50.00
After 30 minutes on the scene, will be charged in increments of 30 minutes.
Underwater Recovery $200.00 Flat rate for a certified scuba diver with full
gear. Not Sheriffs Office diver.
Rotating Boom
Airbag Recovery $350.00
$600.00
Gate Fee (per day) $35.00 8:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.
Outside Storage $25.00 per day
Inside Storage $30.00 per day
Administrative Fee $35.00
Additional manpower per $50.00
~/a hour
Note* The fee schedule shown in this table is subject to annual revision based upon the
provisions in 1-20-16.4.
(2) Private property impound. Tow truck companies may for compensation recover, tow or
remove a vehicle/vessel based upon a private property impound without the prior
express instruction of the vehicle/vessel owner or authorized driver, upon the prior
express instruction of a real property owner or his authorized agent on whose property
the vehiclebessel is disabled, abandoned or parked without authorization or whose
vehicle/vessel owner or authorized agent is unwilling or unable to remove the
vehiclebessel, provided that the requirements of this article are satisfied. The tow
truck company recovering, towing or removing a vehicle/vessel shall, within thirty (30)
minutes of completion of such towing or removal, notify the appropriate law enforce-
ment agency in which jurisdiction the vehicle/vessel was parked of the nature of the
service rendered, the name and address of the storage facility where the vehicle/vessel
will be stored, the time the vehicle was secured to the towing vehicle, and the make,
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model, color and vehicle/vessel license plate number (if any). The tow truck company
shall obtain the name of the person at the law enforcement agency to whom such
information was reported and note that name on the trip record.
a. Except as otherwise provided in this article, every prior express instruction made
in writing or in person shall indicate the date and time of the instruction and
shall be signed by real property owner/duly authorized agent in the presence of
the tow truck company providing the service. The real property owner/the duly
authorized agent shall also print his/her full name.
b. Signing in the presence of the tow truck company/driver shall not be required for
a prior express instruction made by the real property owner or authorized agent
forwarded by facsimile transmission. All other requirements of this article shall
apply and the real property owner or duly authorized agent shall provide in the
facsimile instruction the specific location (i.e., address, parking space, etc.), color
of the vehicle, make and/or model of the vehicle (if visible) and either the license
tag number or the vehicle identification number (if available) prior to the
vehicle/vessel being towed. Such facsimile instruction shall include the real
property owner's or authorized agent's signature and printed or typed full name
and title, as well as an electronic confirmation or electronic stamp of the date and
time the instruction was sent to the tow truck company. The tow truck company
shall maintain copies of facsimile instructions.
c. If specifically approved in the contract for service, signing in the presence of the
tow truck company/driver shall not be required when a vehicle/vessel is parked
and blocking public egress/ingress to the business/residential area. In such cases
the tow truck company is required to photograph the car and its location prior to
removal and said photograph shall conclusively show that the vehicle is clearly in
violation this subsection. The photograph must include a date and time stamp.
d. No tow truck company/driver shall pay or rebate money, or solicit or offer the
rebate of money, or other valuable consideration in order to obtain the privilege
of rendering towing services.
e. Except as otherwise provided in this article, no such prior express instruction
shall be considered to have been given:
By the mere posting of signage as required by chapter 175 of this article;
2. By virtue of the terms of any contract or agreement between a tow truck
company and a real property owner;
3. When the prior express instruction occurs in advance of the actual unau-
thorized parking of the vehicle/vessel; or
4. Where the prior egpress instruction is general in nature and unrelated to
specific, individual and identifiable vehicles/vessels which are already
parked without authorization.
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f. Each tow truck company shall enter into a written contract with every
owner of private property that authorizes the tow truck company to tow
vehicles/vessels from its property. This written contract shall include the
beginning date of said contract, the names and titles of all persons (i.e.,
owner, property manager, condominium president, etc.) who have the
authority to appoint persons (i.e., security guard, night watchman, on-site
manager, etc.) who can authorize prior express instruction to the tow truck
company to remove, recover or tow any vehicle/vessel from its property. The
written contract shall also include the name and current telephone number
of the tow truck company performing the towing service. Any addendum to
the contract shall include additional names and titles as necessary. The tow
truck company must keep on file each contract and addendum (if applicable)
with the property owner. Such contract shall be maintained for at least
twelve (12) months after termination. The county and law enforcement
officers may inspect and request a copy of any and all such contracts from
the tow truck company during normal business hours. The tow truck
company may not withhold production of the contract upon demand by the
division or law enforcement. Failure to enter into or keep on file a contract
with the property owner shall be a violation of this article. All contracts
which were entered into prior to the effective date of this article, shall
accomplish the requirements of this subsection by entering into an adden-
dum to the current contract within one (1) year following the enactment of
this article.
g. No vehicle towed as the result of trespass towing shall be towed to and/or
stored at a location more than fifteen-mile radius from the point of initiation
of such trespass tow. No person who provides services (trespass, non-consent
towing) pursuant to this section shall recover, tow, or remove a vehicle from
this county to another county (or vice versus) for the purposes of trespass
towing and impounding.
h. Real property owners or authorized representatives shall not request the
recovery, tow, or the removal of vehicles/vessels that are reasonably identi-
fiable from markings or equipment as law enforcement, fire fighting, rescue
squad, ambulance, or other emergency vehicles/vessels which are marked as
such or to property owned by any governmental entity.
i. Any person who improperly causes a vehicle/vessel to be recovered, towed,
removed or stored shall be liable to the vehicle owner or authorized
representative for the costs of the services provided, any damages resulting
from the recovery, towing, removal or storage and attorney's fees and court
costs.
j. The maximum fee which may be charged on trespass towing of the
vehicle/vessel as follows:
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Class A Class B Class C
Regular Wrecker Service $125.00 $165.00 $300.00
Administrative Fee $35.00
Gate Fee (per day) $35.00 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Note* The fee schedule shown in this table is subject to annual revision
based upon the provisions in 1-20-16.4.
k. Persons who provide services pursuant to this section shall transport the
vehicle directly to the storage site owned or leased by the towing service and
the vehicle shall not be kept in any temporary holding area, unless the
towing service is directed to do so by a law enforcement officer authorizing
the tow.
(Ord. No. 07-012, Pt. A, 11-6-2007)
Sec. 1-20-16.4. Review and automatic adjustment of fees
(a) The wrecker service fees shall be adjusted by the county administrator in April of each
calendar year. Unless otherwise directed by the county commission, any adjustments to the
wrecker service fees, made pursuant to this section, shall be efFective the first Monday in
October of each calendar year. All adjustments to the wrecker service fees shall be based on the
methodology described in paragraph (b) of this section.
(b) The base for computing any adjustment is the January Consumer Price Index - All
Urban Consumers for the United States, published each year by the United States Depart-
ment of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. For the purpose of this section the initial index to
be referenced is January 2008. The wrecker service fees shall be adjusted by the percentage
change in the index.
(c) If the index is changed so that the base year is different, the index shall be converted in
accordance with the conversion factor published by the United States Department of Labor,
Bureau of Labor Statistics. If the index is discontinued or revised, such other government
index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain substantially
the same result as would be obtained if the index had not been discontinued or revised.
(Ord. No. 07-012, Pt. A, 11-6-2007)
Sec. 1-20-17. Parking restricted on certain streets.
(a) The term "parking" as used herein means the standing of a vehicle, whether occupied or
not, otherwise than temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaging in loading or
unloading merchandise or passengers as may be permitted by law.
(b) The parking of motor vehicles, except in cases of emergency, is hereby prohibited on the
right-of-way of the following roads or streets, or indicated portions thereof, at all times unless
otherwise indicated:
Angle Road, (both sides) from its intersection of Orange Avenue north to its intersection
with Avenue B.
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Angle Rodd, within three hundred (300) feet of its intersection with Avenue D.
Angle Road, within three hundred (300) feet of its intersection with Avenue Q.
Angle Road, within three hundred (300) feet on either side of the entrance to Westwood High
School.
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Chapter 1-20.5
WATER AND SEWER
Art. I. Regulation of Water and Sewer Utilities, §§ 1-20.5-1-1-20.5-34
Art. II. Water Shortage Plan, §§ 1-20.5-35-1-20.5-49
Art. III. Fluoridation of Water Systems, §§ 1-20.5-50, 1-20.5-51
Art. IV. Uniform Water and Sewer Service Policy, §§ 1-20.5-52-1-20.5-75
Art. V. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District, §§ 1-20.5-76-1-20.5-78
AR,TICLE I. REGULATION OF WATER AND SEWER UTILITIES*
Sec. 1-20.5-1. Standards for fire hydrant installation.
Any person providing water service and installing water mains, lines or connections within
unincorporated St. Lucie County shall comply with the following standards for water mains,
lines or connections installed or replaced after the effective date of this section:
(1) There shall be fire hydrants located and in service within six hundred (600) feet of each
other in all areas zoned for single-family residential usage, multifamily, commercial,
and industrial usage for flows requiring one thousand (1,000) gallons per minute. The
hydrant spacing requirements shall be one thousand (1,000) feet for fire flows
requiring five hundred (500) gallons per minute.
(2) All fire hydrants shall be located within dedicated public or private rights-of-way,
which shall be paved or readily traversable by firefighting equipment, with required
minimum separation distance to be measured by roadway travel thereon.
(3) All water mains intended and providing water for fire protection shall have a diameter
of no less than eight (8) inches, except that lower sizes of not less than six (6) inches
may be allowed by the St. Lucie County Fire District based on needed fire flow as
determined by the fire district.
(4) The minimum size water main(s) and fire flows shall be determined by the fire
marshal and based on the current Insurance Service Office (ISO) requirements.
(5) There shall be no requirements for the establishment of fire hydrants in areas zoned
for agricultural usage.
(6) For the purposes of this section, person means any developer, property owner, private
utility or public, governmentally owned utility providing water service in unincorpo-
rated St. Lucie County.
(Ord. No. 99-22, Pt. A, 12-7-99; Ord. No. 00-17, Pt. A, 6-13-2000)
Secs. 1-20.5-2-1-20.5-34. Reserved.
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 92-20, Pt. A, adopted May 19, 1992, repealed former Art. I,
§§ 1-20.5-1-1-20.5-23, in its entirety. FormerArt. I derived from Ord. No. 87-46, Pt. A, adopted
Sept. 8, 1987; Ord. No. 90-44, Pt. A, adopted Sept. 18, 1990; Ord. No. 91-25, Pt. A, 10-15-91.
Supp. No. 80 1095
§ 1-20.5-35 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
ARTICLE II. WATER SHORTAGE PLAN*
Sec. 1-20.5-35. Intent and purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of this article to protect the water resources of the county from
the harmful effects of overutilization of groundwater during periods of water shortage and
allocated available water supplies by creating its own water shortage plan and by assisting the
South Florida Water Management District in the implementation of its water shortage plan.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-36. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations
shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in
the present tense include the future, words in the plural include the singular and words in the
singular include the plural. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely discretion-
ary.
District is the South Florida Water Management District.
Person is any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization
of any kind.
Water resource means any and all water on or beneath the surface of the ground, including
natural or artificial water courses, lakes, ponds or diffused surface water, and water
percolating, standing or flowing beneath the surface of the ground.
Water shortage condition is when sufficient water is not available to meet present or
anticipated needs of persons using the water resource, or when conditions are such as to
require a temporary reduction in total water usage within a particular area to protect water
resource from serious harm. A water shortage usually occurs due to drought.
Water shortage emergency means that situation when the powers which can be exercised
under part II of Chapter 40E-21, Florida Administrative Code, are not sufficient to protect the
public health, safety, or welfare, or the health of animals, fish or aquatic life, or a public water
supply, or commercial, industrial, agricultural, recreational or other reasonable uses.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, adopted Dec. 11, 2007, amended Art. II in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former Art. II, §§ 1-20.5-35-1-20.5-42 pertained to similar
subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 89-30, Pt. A, adopted May 23, 1989.
Cross reference-Water, Ch. 2-17.
State law references-Regulation of water use and allocation of available water supplies
during periods of water shortage, F.S. Ch. 373; water shortage plan, Ch. 40E-21, Florida
Administrative Code.
Supp. No. 80 1096
WATER AND SEWER § 1-20.5-40
Sec. 1-20.5-37. Application of article provisions.
The provisions of this article shall apply to all persons using the water resource within the
geographical areas subject to the "water shortage" or "water shortage emergency," as
determined by the district or the county, whether from public or privately owned water utility
systems, private wells, or private connections with surface water bodies. This article shall not
apply to persons using treated effluent or saltwater.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-38. Amendments to water shortage plan.
Chapter 40E-21, Florida Administrative Code, as the same may be amended from time to
time is incorporated herein by reference as a part of the Code of Ordinances of the county.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-39. Irrigation hours.
(a) Unless otherwise mandated by the county or the district during a water shortage or
water shortage emergency, lawn and ornamental irrigation shall be limited to the hours
between 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
(b) There shall be exemptions from the irrigation time restrictions for the following
circumstances:
(1) Irrigating with a microirrigation system.
(2) Reclaimed water end users.
(3) Preparing for irrigation of new landscape.
(4) Watering in of chemicals, including insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides, and
herbicides when required by label, recommended by the manufacturer, or implement-
ing best management practices.
(5) Maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
(6) Irrigating with low volume hand watering including watering by one (1) hose attended
by one (1) person fitted with a self-canceling or automatic shut off nozzle or both.
(7) Irrigating with seventy-five (75) per cent or more water recovered or derived from an
aquifer storage and recovery system.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-40. Rain sensor device.
Any person who purchases and installs an automatic lawn sprinkler system shall install,
operate, and maintain a rain sensor device or automatic switch which will override the
irrigation cycle of the sprinkler system when adequate rainfall has occurred, as set forth in F.S.
§ 373.62.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
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§ 1-20.5-41 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Sec. 1-20.5-41. Declaration of water shortage; water shortage emergency.
Upon a finding that such condition exists, as defined in section 1-20.5-36, the board of
county commissioners shall declare a water shortage or water shortage emergency within all
or any part of the county. A declaration of a water shortage or water shortage emergency by the
county shall invoke the provisions of this article. Upon such declaration, all water use
restrictions or other measures adopted by the board, or any portion thereof shall be subject to
enforcement action pursuant to this article.
If a water shortage or water shortage emergency has not already been declared by the board
of county commissioners, the declaration of a water shortage or water shortage emergency
within all or any part of the county by the governing board or the executive director of the
district shall invoke the provisions of this article. Upon such declaration, all water use
restrictions or other measures adopted by the district applicable to the county, or any portion
thereof shall be subject to enforcement action pursuant to this article. Any conflict between
any water use restrictions or other measures adopted by the board of county commissioners
and any adopted by the district shall be resolved in favor of the district. Any violation of the
provisions of Chapter 40E-21, Florida Administrative Code, or any order issued thereto, shall
be a violation of this article.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-42. Enforcement.
Every police officer, sheriff, or fire marshal having jurisdiction in the area governed by this
article shall, in connection with all other duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the
provisions of this article. In addition, the county administrator may also delegate enforcement
responsibility for this article to agencies and departments of county government, or cities in
the service areas governed by this article, in accordance with state and local law.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Sec. 1-20.5-43. Penalties.
Violation of any provision of this article shall be subject to the following penalties:
(1) First violation: ~venty-five dollars ($25.00).
(2) Second and subsequent violation: Fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00)
Each day in violation of any section of this article, except section 1-20.5-40, shall constitute
a separate offense. Each month in violation of section 1-20.5-40 shall constitute a separate
offense. In the initial stages of a water shortage or water shortage emergency, law enforcement
officials may provide violators with no more than one (1) written warning. The county, in
addition to the criminal sanctions contained herein, may take any other appropriate legal
action, including, but not limited to, emergency injunctive action, to enforce the provisions of
this article.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
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Sec. 1-20.5-44. Water users to accept provisions of article.
No water service shall be furnished to any person by a public or private utility unless such
person agrees to accept all the provisions of this article. The acceptance of water service shall
be in itself the acceptance of the provisions thereof.
(Ord. No. 07-054, Pt. A, 12-11-2007)
Secs. 1-20.5-45-1-20.5-49. Reserved.
AR,TICLE III. FLUORIDATION OF WATER SYSTEMS*
Sec. 1-20.5-50. Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the indicated meanings:
Person. Any individual, corporation, governmental agency, business, trust, estate, partner-
ship, association, or any other legal entity.
Water system. A system for the provision to the public of piped water for human
consumption, whether privately or publicly owned.
(Ord. No. 89-39, Pt. A, 9-12-89)
Sec. 1-20.5-51. Fluoridation requirements.
By October 1, 1990, any person having jurisdiction over a water system with a design
capacity of one million (1,000,000) gallons or more within the boundaries of the county which
does not have a natural fluoride level of eight-tenths (0.8) milligrams per liter shall apply
fluorides to the system in compliance with the requirements of the department of environ-
mental regulation contained in sections 17-555.325, 17-555.520, 17-550.310, and 17-550.320,
Florida Administrative Code, or as those sections may hereinafter be amended.
(Ord. No. 89-39, Pt. A, 9-12-89)
AR,TICLE IV. LTIVIFORM WATER AND SEWER SERVICE POLICY
Sec. 1-20.5-52. Definition.
For the purpose of this article, district is the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District No.
1.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
*Editor's note-Part A of Ord. No. 89-29, adopted Sept. 12, 1989, added Art. II,
§§ 1-20.5-30 and 1-20.5-31. Inasmuch as there already e~usted an Art. II, the editor has
redesignated the new provisions as Art. III, §§ 1-20.5-50 and 1-20.5-51.
Supp. No. 80 1099
§ 1-20.5-53 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
Sec. 1-20.5-53. Unauthorized connections-Sewer.
Connections to the district's sewer system for any purpose whatsoever are to be made only
by employees of the district or under direct supervision of the district's authorized employee.
Unauthorized connections render the service subject to immediate discontinuance without
notice and sewer service will not be restored until such unauthorized connections have been
removed and unless settlement is made in full and for all penalties, damages and sewer service
established by the district to have been used by reason of such unauthorized connection.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
Sec. 1-20.5-54. Same-Water.
Connections to the district's water system for any purpose whatsoever are to be made only
by employees of the district or under direct supervision of the district's authorized employee.
Unauthorized connections render the service subject to immediate discontinuance without
notice and water service will not be restored until such unauthorized connections have been
removed and unless settlement is made in full and for all penalties, damages and water service
established by the district to have been used by reason of such unauthorized connection.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
Sec. 1-20.5-55. Industrial wastewater.
The district will accept only domestic wastewater in its sewer system. No industrial
wastewater or the like, including septage, shall be discharged into the district's sewer system
unless proper pretreatment facilities are provided on customer's premises by customer,
properly operated and approved in writing by the district and all applicable regulatory
agencies.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
Sec. 1-20.5.56. Grease traps, oil separators.
All commercial food preparation facilities and all other facilities generating wastewater
with high grease and/or oil concentrations must have a grease trap to intercept these wastes
prior to discharge into the district's sanitary sewer system. Location and type of grease trap
used must be approved, in writing, by the district and all applicable regulatory agencies.
Grease traps must be properly maintained by customer or owner. Design and maintenance of
grease traps shall be in accordance with county rules, regulations and codes, and shall conform
to the specifications and requirements of the district. If grease and/or oil in excess of allowable
amounts, in accordance with the district's and regulatory agency requirements, is discharged,
the district shall inform operator and/or owner of premises to properly repair and maintain or
replace, if necessary, the grease traps. Failure to cease discharging wastewater with high
grease and/or oil concentrations shall be cause for discontinuance of water and sewer service.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
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Sec. 1-20.5-57. Hazardous wastes.
No hazardous wastes of any kind shall be discharged into the district's sewer system under
any circumstances without prior written authorization from the district. Failure to comply
with this rule shall be cause for discontinuance of water and sewer service and violator(s) will
be subject to criminal prosecution.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
Sec. 1-20.5-58. All water through meter.
That portion of the customer's installation for water service shall be so arranged that all
water service shall pass through the meter. No temporary pipes, nipples, or spacers are
permitted and under no circumstances are connections allowed which may permit water to
bypass the meter or metering equipment.
(Ord. No. 90-45, Pt. A, 10-9-90)
Secs. 1-20.5-59-1-20.5-75. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. ST. LUCIE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DISTRICT
Sec. 1-20.5-76. Creation; purpose; boundaries.
Pursuant to F.S. Ch. 153, Pt. II, and F.S. § 189.4041, the board of county commissioners
determines it to be necessary in the public interest to create and there is hereby created a
dependent special district to be known as the "St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District"
("District"). The boundaries of the district shall be the contiguous unincorporated area of St.
Lucie County, as identified on E~ibit "A" to the District Charter as adopted below. The
purpose of the special district is to consolidate certain existing County utility facilities into a
single operating entity, and to acquire, own, operate, lease and maintain water and sewer
systems in the unincorporated area of St. Lucie County, Florida. The board of county
commissioners hereby declares that a dependent special district is the best means of
establishing these public purposes and for acquiring, leasing, operating and managing assets
of water and sewer systems within the district.
(Ord. No. 04-023, § 1, 6-15-2004)
Sec. 1-20.5-?7. Adoption of special district charter.
The board of county commissioners hereby adopts the charter attached as Exhibit "A" to
Ordinance No. 04-023 (the "district charter") to implement the provisions of this article and
delineate the powers and authority of the district.
(Ord. No. 04-023, § 2, 6-15-2004)
Editor's note-The charter referred to as Exhibit "A" attached to Ordinance No. 04-023 is
not printed herein, but is on file and available for reference in the offices of the county.
Supp. No. 80 1101
§ 1-20.5-78 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Sec. 1-20.5-78. Budgeting and financial reporting requirements.
The district shall comply with all applicable budgeting laws and financial reporting laws
including F.S. Ch. 200 and F.S. §§ 218.32, 218.321, 218.33, 218.34 and 218.345.
(Ord. No. 04-023, § 3, 6-15-2004)
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CODE DISPOSITION TABLE
Ordinance
Number Subject
06-035 Amends sections 1-6.5-100-
1-6.5-103, changing name of
Westchester Community De-
velopment District No. 3 to
~adition Community Devel-
opment District No. 3
06-036 Amends sections 1-6.5-110-
1-6.5-113, changing name of
Westchester Community De-
velopment District No. 4 to
Tradition Community Devel-
opment District No. 4
06-037 Amends sections 1-6.5-120-
1-6.5-123, changing the name
of Westchester Community
Development District No. 5
to Southern Grove Commu-
nity Development District No.
5
06-038 Amends sections 1-6.5-130-
1-6.5-133, changing the name
of Westchester Community
Development District No. 6
to Tradition Community De-
velopment District No. 6
06-039 Amends section 1-2.5-14, re-
lating to disbursement of ser-
vice charges
06-044 Amends section 1-20-3, relat-
ing to truck weight limits for
certain roads
06-045 Amends sections 1-102-1-
1-102-23 and sections 1-16-
41-1-16-49, relating to the
Historic Preservation Com-
mission
06-046 Axnends section 1-9-75, relat-
ing to removal of debris dur-
ing state of local emergency
06-049 Amends sections 1-7-30-1-
7-32, relating to the Driver
Education Safety Trust Fund
06-051 Creates section 1-17-2 relat-
ing to all terrain vehicle op-
eration on unpaved road-
ways
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Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Pt. A
Disposition
1-6.5-100-1-
6.5-103
1-6.5-110-1-
6.5-113
1-6.5-120-1-
6.5-123
1-6.5-130-1-
6.5-133
1-2.5-14
1-20-3
1-10.2-1-
102-23; 1-16-
41-1-6-49
1-9-75
1-7-30-1-
7-32
1-17-2
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Ordinance
Number Subject Section Disposition
07-002 Creates sections 1-6.5-180- Pt. A 1-6.5-180-1-
1-6.5-184 Sunnyland Farms 6.5-184
Community Development
District
07-004 Creates sections 1-6.5-185- Pt. A 1-6.5-185-
1.6.5-189, Whispering Oaks 1.6.5-189
Community Development
District
07-005 Creates chapter 1-7.7, Na- Pt. A 1-7.7-1-1-
tional Pollutant Discharge 7.7-21
Elimination Systems
07-009 Creates sections 1-20-62-1- Pt. A 1-20-62-1-
20-65 relating to off-road ve- 20-65
hicles
07-010 Axnends section 1-4-16 defi- Pts. B, C 1-4-16; 1-4-
nitions; creates article III, 29-1-4-33
sections 1-4-29-1-4-33, reg-
istration requirements for
dogs and cats
07-012 Amends section 1-20-16; cre- Pt. A. 1-20-16, 1-20-
ates sections 1-20-16.1-1-20- 16.1-1-20-
16.4 relating to towing vehi- 16.4
cles
07-016 Amends sections 1-12-16-1- Pt. A 1-12-16-1-
12-23,1-12-2fr-1-12-33,1-12- 12-23, 1-12-
36-12-39, 1-12-41 relating 26-1-12-33,
to business taxes and regu- 1-12-36-12-
lations 39, 1-12-41
07-036 Creates article III, section Pt. A 1-12-61
1-12-61, Pari-mutuel Wager-
ing Facilities
07-042 Amends section 1-6.5-8114~a- Pt. A 1-6.5-81
dition Community Develop-
ment District No. 1 bound-
aries
07-043 Amends section 1-6.5-90 ~a- Pt. A 1-6.5-90
dition Community Develop-
ment District No. 2 bound-
aries
07-046 Repeals section 1-2-2 relat- Pt. A 1-2-2
ing to the E911 system local
option fee
07-047 Axnends sections 1-7-1 and Pt. A 1-7-2, 1-7-10
1-7-10 relating to court costs
07-054 Amends sections 1-20.5-35- Pt. A 1-20.5-35-1-
1-20.5-44 relating to the wa- 20.5-44
ter shortage plan
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CODE DISPOSITION TABLE
Ordinance
Number Subject Section
07-057 Creates article VII, Gr~ti, Pt. A
sections 1-2-69-1-2-78
07-058 Amends section 1-12-36, Gen- Pt. A
eral business
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Disposition
1-2-69-1-
2-78
1-12-36
STATUTORY REFERENCE TABLE
This table shows the location within this Code, either in the text or notes
following the text, of references to the state law or related matters.
FL Constitution Section this Code
~. 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 1-12.5-3, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9
lOD-66.61 1-12.5-13
Ch. 17-3 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. 17-4 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
Ch. 17-7 1-7.6-34(a)(4), 1-10-21(a)
1-10-23(a), (d)
Ch. 17-22 1-20.5-13(b)
17-550.310 1-20.5-151
17-550.320 1-20.5-151
17-555.325 1-20.5-151
17-555.520 1-20.5-151
Ch. 40E-21 Ch. 1-20.5, Art. II, 1-20.5-36, 1-20.5-38
Ch. 91-37.004 1-10.5-37
F.S. Section 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 1-2-27.2(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,
1-15-3 1, 1-16.3-11,
1-17-25, 1-19.3-54
1-20-16.1
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)
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F.S. Section
125.01(1)(n)
125.01(1)(q)
125.01(1)(0), (w)
125.0104
125.0104(3)(a)
125.0104(3)(g)
125.0104(5)
125.0104(8)
125.0104(10)
125.031
125.35
125.35(3)
125.69
125.69(a)
125.70-125.74
125.5801
125.901
Ch. 129
Ch. 153, Pt. II
156.601 et seq.
Ch. 159
Ch. 159, Pts. II, V
159.701
159.701-159.7095
159.703
159.705
161.053
Ch. 162
Ch. 162, Pt. II
Ch. 163
163.3161 et seq.
163.3161-163.3211
163.3178
163.3201
163.3202
163.3202(3)
173.04
173.12
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Section this Code
1-3-17(b),
3829
1-20-17(note)
Ch. 1-13.3, Art. II(note)
Ch. 1-17(note)
1-3-10
1-19.3-30, 1-19.3-31,
1-19.3-32(f)
1-19.3-32(c)
1-19.3-32(a)
1-19.3-32(a)
1-19.3-32(d)
1-19.3-32(a)
2-1-2
2-1-3
1-162-1
1-5.5-59(c), 1-7.6-38, 1-13.8-21
1-6.3-55
Ch. 2-l, Art. II(note)
1-2-67
1-2-68
1-6-38
1-13.5-4
1-20.5-76
1-10.5-21
1-16.75-6
1-16.75-2
1-16.75-1
1-16.75-4
1-16.65-5
1-16.75-3
1-16.75-6
1-7.6-53
1-5-10, 1-6-46
1-2-27.5
1-6.5-52(d), 1-7.9-2(c)
1-17-26(c), 1-19.3-54
1-16-16, 1-16-21
1-20.56-4(3)
1-6
1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11, 1-15-31,
1-16.3-11, 1-16.3-12
1-6.5-51(b)
1-18-03
1-6.5-52(d),1-11-11,
1-11-12, 1-15-31, 1-15-32,
1-16.3-11, 1-17-26(c)
1-7.9-1(b)
1-18-03
1-6.3-17.1
1-6.3-17.1
1-15-37.1
1-17-30.1
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F.S. Section
Ch. 177
186.901
Ch. 189
189.4041
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. 200
Ch. 206
Ch. 212
Ch. 212, Pt. I
212.03
212.054
212.054(2)(b)
212.055(2)
212.055(2)(c)
212.12(3)
Section this Code
1-5.5-10
1-12-22
2-6-17
2-9-20
2-9-22
2-9-34
1-20.5-76
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
1-6.5-183
1-6.5-188
1-6.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-183
1-6.5-188
1-6.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-183
1-6.5-188
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
1-20.5-78
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
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F.S. Section
Ch. 214
218.32
218.321
218.33
218.34
218.345
218.62
220.15(5)
Ch. 252
Ch. 257
Ch. 286
STATUTORY REFERENCE TABLE
Ch. 287
287.055
287.055(2)(j)
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
316.2123(1)
316.660
318.14(9), (10)
318.18(1)-318.18(6)
318.18(11)(c)
318.18(13)
318.21
320.0848
320.084
320.0842
320.0843
320.0845
Ch. 324
Ch. 327
327.60(2)
327.72, 327.73
Ch. 334-336
334.03(7)
336.02
336.021
336.025
336.025(4)
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Section this Code
1-19.3-54
1-20.5-78
1-20.5-78
1-20.5-78
1-20.5-78
1-20.5-78
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)
1-2-45
1-7-3
1-7-3
1-13.8-19(1)(e), 1-7-8, 1-7-10
1-20-6
Ch. 1-20(note)
Ch. 1-20(note)
1-18-2
Ch. 1-20(note)
Ch. 1-20(note)
1-20-1
1-7-22(a), 1-13.3-20
1-20-16
1-2.3-22, 1-20-26, 1-20-27
1-17-2
1-7-8, 1-7-10
1-7-8
1-7-8
1-7-1
1-7-8, 1-7-10
1-7-8
1-2.3-22
1-20-26, 1-20-27
1-20-26, 1-20-27
1-20-26, 1-20-27
1-20-26, 1-20-27
1-13.3-20
1-7.6-38
Ch. 1-7.6, Art. II(note)
1-5-10
1-17-25
1-17-34
1-17-26
1-17.3-81
1-19.3-41
1-19.3-42(a)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
F.S. Section Section this Code
336.025(5)(b) 1-19.3-42(b)
341.102 1-13.3-17
344.03(13), (18) 1-17-34
370.08(2) 1-8-1
373.62 1-20.5-40
Ch. 380 1-6.5-52(d), 1-7.9-2(c)
380.03 Ch. 1-16(note)
380.06 1-6.5-73, 1-7.9-8(a), 1-11-18(a), 1-15-
38(a), 1-16.3-18(a)
1-18-10
380.06(15) 1-17-25
380.06(16) 1-6.5-52(d), 1-6.5-57(d), 1-7.9-8(c), 1-11-11,
1-11-18(c), 1-15-32, 1-15-38(c),
1-16.3-12, 1-16.3-18(c), 1-17-26(c)
1-18-10(c)
380.061 1-6.5-73
Ch. 381 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
381.031(1)(g)(3) Ch. 1-9(note)
Ch. 386 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
386.01 1-4-16
388 2-9-17(a)
388.201 2-9-20
2-9-22
2-9-24
2-9-25
2-9-27
2-9-34
388221 2-9-31
Ch. 395 1-12.5-3, 1-12.5-6, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9
Ch. 401 1-12.5-1, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-9, 1-12.5-17
40125 1-12.5-3
401255(1) Ch. 1-10, Art. II(note)
401255(2)(c) 1-10-22(c)(1)
401.255(2)(d) 1-10-22(c)(2)
401255(2)(g) 1-10-22(c)(5)
401255(2)(h) 1-10-22(c)(6)
40126(2) 1-10-22(c)(6)
401281 1-10-22(c)(3)
401.44 1-2.5-3
Ch. 403 1-7.6-34(a)(3), 1-13.8-19(1)(e)
1-7.7-2
403.707(12)(j) 1-9-51
420.9072 Ch. 1-10.5, Art. N
Ch. 470 1-9-51
Ch. 471 1-2-47, 2-5-3
471.023 1-2-47
474202 2-3-31(e)
Ch. 481 1-2-47, 2-5-3
481219 1-2-47
481.229(1)(b) 2-5-3
481.319 1-2-47
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F.S. Section
Ch. 489
489.105(4), (5)
489.119
489.131
Ch. 501
Ch. 538, Pt. I
538.03(1)(a)
Ch. 550
561.01(4)(b)
561.01(15)
Ch. 527
Ch. 562
Ch. 567
Ch. 568
Ch. 569
Ch. 588
Ch. 679, Pt. V
696.05
Ch. 713
715.07
767.10-767.14
767.11(1)
767.13
775.08
775.082
775.083
775.084
790.07
791.013
Ch. 796
806.101
823.14
Ch. 828
828.05
828.055
828.058
828.27
82827(2)
837.06
847.07(2)
847.09(1)
847.013(4)
849.086
856.011
856.015
865.09
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Section this Code
1-6.8-22, 2-5-5, 2-5-20
1-6.8-22
1-2-47
2-5-4(g)
Ch. 1-6.3, Art. IV
1-14-30
1-14-30
1-12-61
1-3-5
1-3-1
2-5-3
1-7-22(a)
1-7-22(a)
1-7-22(a)
1-6-42, 1-6-43
1-4-22
1-14-33
2-1-4
2-5-20
1-20-16.1
1-20.162
1-4-20(a)
1-4-20(c)
1-4-20(i)
1-4-26, 2-3-33, 2-6.5-16
1-4-20(g), (i), 1-6.8-23
1-2-27.5(d)
1-12-19
1-4-20(g), (i), 1-6.8-23
1-2-27.5(d)
1-12-19
1-4-20(i)
1-7.8-19(c)(1)
1-7.9-18(e)
1-13.3-20
1-2.5-3
1-4-16
2-3-34
1-4-23
1-4-23
1-4-23
1-4-27
1-4-24(d)
1-7.8-17(P)
1-14-2
1-14-2
1-14-2
1-12-61
1-7-22(a)
1-7-22(a)
2-5-9
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F.S. Section Section this Code
Ch. 893 1-7-21, 1-7-22,
1-7.8-17(h), 1-7.8-19(d)
893.02 1-13.3-20
893.13 1-7-20, 1-7-22(a)
893.165 1-7-20
938.01(1) 1-7-1
938.15 1-7-1
939.18 1-7-6.5
943.10 2-3-31(e)
943.12 1-20-26
94325(4) 1-7-1
94325(13) 1-20-32
993.02 1-13.3-24
1013.33 1-6.5-51(b), 1-6.5-52(c)
1013.36 1-6.5-51(b)
Laws of
Fla. Section this Code
57-1790 1-7-6
71-895 1-7-6
85-255 1-7-8(a)
87-239, § 2 1-19.3-51, 1-19.3-55
ch. 2000-138 1-14-30
ch. 2002-20, § 98 1-7-30
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CODE INDEX
Section
BUILDINGS (Generally) (Cont'd.)
Examining boards .............................................. 2-5-4
Exemptions ..................................................... 2-5-3
Fees ............................................................. 2-5-7
Intent ............................................................ 2-5-1
Prohibited activities ........................................... 2-5-1 9
Public buildings impact fee ...................................... 1-16.3-11
et seq.
State registration, county certification numbers; display of 2-5-6
Swimming pools .................................................. 1-6-6 1
Unsafe buildings and structures
Appropriation of expenses . ... .... ........ ... .... .... .. ..... .. 2-5-44
Authority to declare buildings unsafe ... .. ... ...... ... ...... 2-5-41
Enforcement proceedings ..................................... 2-5-45
Inspection of structures
Report ........................................................ 2-5-42
Notice of hearing
Corrective actions ........................................... 2-5-43
Right to appeax in person or by counsel before board .... . 2-5-46
Violations; penalties ........................................... 2-5-47
Zoning and building regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-33 et seq.
See: PLANNING
BUSINESSES
Alcoholic beverages
Business selling, transferring alcoholic beverage as acces-
sory to an eating place
Waiver of provisions ......................................... 1-3-4
Business taxes and regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-12-16 et seq.
See: LICENSES AND PERMITS (Business taxes, etc.)
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Eligible business or industry . ............... .. .. .... .. . .... .. 1-19.3-59
Graffiti implements, sales restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-72
See also: GRAFFITI
C
CABLE TELEVISION (Franchise)
Acceptance by transferee . ....... ....... ........ .. .. ... ........ .. 1-5.5-18
Annual construction report required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-27
Applicability; grant of authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-9
Application for grant, renewal, modification, transfer ....... 1-5.5-11
Changes in ownership/control ................................... 1-5.5-14
Conflict of laws .... .......... ..... ... .... . .. ........ .. .. . ......... 1-5.5-20
Consent not a waiver ............................................ 1-5.5-16
Construction bond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-34
Construction practices ........ ... .. . . .. ............. .......... . .. 1-5.5-39
Continuity of service mandatory ................................ 1-5.5-49
County ownership authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-55
Customer service requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-41
Administration of customer sexvice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-42
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CABLE TELEVISION (Franchise) (Cont'd.)
Definitions ........................................................ 1-5.5-10
Design; minimum facilities, services .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . ... 1-5.5-35
Discrimination prohibited ................................. ...... 1-5.5-44
Duration ........................................................... 1-5.5-23
Errors, procedure for correction ................................ 1-5.5-58
Fee and forfeiture ................................................ 1-5.5-17
Fines, schedule of ................................................ 1-5.5-42
Force majeure ..................................................... 1-5.5-60
Franchise characteristics, rights, obligations ................. 1-5.5-19
Governxnent channels, facilities ................................ 1-5.5-37
Grant of franchise; evaluation .......... ........................ 1-5.5-12
Hearing rules ..................................................... 1-5.5-5 7
Incorporation in Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-7
Indemnification ................................................... 1-5.5-3 1
Insurance .......................................................... 1-5.5-3 2
Intent, purpose ................................................... 1-5.5-8
Joint use of poles ................................................. 1-5.5-28
Libraries, service to .............................................. 1-5.5-3 6
Nonexclusive, franchise .......................................... 1-5.5-21
Operation, relocation of franchisee's property . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . 1-5.5-25
Overlapping applications ........ ....... ....... ............ ... ... 1-5.5-22
Payments, franchise .............................................. 1-5.5-29
Performance by county upon failure of franchise . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-26
Performance evaluation .......................................... 1-5.5-51
Permit required, construction ................................... 1-5.5-40
Privacy, subscriber ............................................... 1-5.5-43
Public streets and ways, use of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-24
Rates and charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-50
Refunds to subscribers, schedule of . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . . . 1-5.5-42
Renewals .......................................................... 1-5.5-13
Reports, records .................................................. 1-5.5-3 0
Reservation of rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-61
Revocation, county's right of . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5.5-45
Revocation, suspension, procedures for . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . 1-5.5-46
Rights reserved to franchise .................................... 1-5.5-54
Schools, service to ................................................ 1-5.5-36
Security fund/corporate guarantee ............................. 1-5.5-33
Short title ......................................................... 1-5.5-6
Submission to county; filing ..................................... 1-5.5-56
Technical standards; construction procedures ................. 1-5.5-38
Termination, expiration .......................................... 1-5.5-48
Theft of services; tampering . .................................... 1-5.5-59
~ansfers of control; application, consent ...................... 1-5.5-15
CAFES
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-30
CAMPING
Parks and recreation
Overnight camping regulated; permit required ............ 1-15-19
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CANALS
Unlawful deposits ................................................ 2-17-1
CHAUFFEURS. See: MOTOR CARRIERS
CHILDREN. See: MINORS
CHiJRCHES
Alcoholic beverages, distance restrictions ..................... 1-3-2 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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CONTRACTORS (Unlicensed)
Appellate review .................................................. 1-6.8-27
Civil penalties; collection and recovery of ..................... 1-6.8-26
Civil penalties in citations; schedule of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.8-29
Definitions ........................................................ 1-6.8-22
Enforcement procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.8-24
Hearings; board ................................................... 1-6.8-25
Supplemental nature of provisions . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . 1-6.8-28
Uncertified/unregistered/unlicensed contractors program ... 1-6.8-21
~olations .......................................................... 1-6.8-23
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Contracts with other governmental units ..................... 2-1-1
Criminal justice facilities, certification of contract for ..... .. 1-19.3-23
Deferred compensation program; execution of participation
agreements ................................................... 1-14.5-23
Design-build contracts ........................................... 1-2-45 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Lobbyist registration and reporting . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-61 et seq.
See: LOBBYIST REGISTRATION 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 .............
Purchasing, provisions re. See: PURCHASING 1-1-3
Solid waste collection service agreements .... .. .. .... .. ..... .. 1-9-91 et seq.
Special improvements service district; contracts ............. 1-17-19
St. Lucie County erosion district; contract .................... 2-6-32
Towing of illegally parked vehicles . .. .. . .. .. .. ........... ...... 1-20-16.1
et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
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
Employment 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 ....................... 1-6.5-61
~affic
~rning movements ........ .. . .... .... ....... .... ... ........ .. 1-20-6
COUNTY TOUR,IST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL. See: TOUR-
ISM
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COURTS
Additional court costs
Allocation ....................................................... 1-7-3
Assessment ..................................................... 1-7-2
Law enforcement training .................................... 1-7-1
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
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
DAMAGING, DEFACING PROPERTY
Gra~ti ............................................................. 1-2-69 et seq.
See: GRAFFITI
Properties, facilities owned, leased by county
Damaging, etc., prohibited .................................... 1-15-18
St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District
Damaging property of district .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 2-9-33
Vandalism. See that title
DEBRIS. See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
DEPAR,TMENTS 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 BOARD
Construction contractors; examining boards ......... ... ...... 2-5-4
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DEPAR,TMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
(Cont'd.)
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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DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Notice prior to issuance ..................................... 2-6-26
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-27
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-20
Contracts ........................................................ 2-6-32
Conveyance of property to district
Advance of 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-31
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 . .. . .. .. ... ......... ..... ..... ... ... 1-7.5-25
Destruction of certain types of vegetation
Permit required for .......................................... 1-7.5-22
Findings; purpose of provisions ...... .... .. . .... ........ .. ... 1-7.5-21
Management and conservation practice plan
Approval required . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . 1-7.5-24
Submission by applicant required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.5-23
Vegetation, certain types of
Permit required to destroy . .. .. .... . .. ........ .. . .... ...... 1-7.5-22
Violations
Failure of owner to restore property
Restoration by county; cost to become lien on property 1-7.5-29
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.5-27
Remedies, additional ........................................ 1-7.5-28
Work done in violation of provisions
Power of building department to order cessation ........ 1-7.5-26
DROUGHT PREVENTION MEASURES
Water shortage plan .............................................. 1-20.5-35
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
DRUGS
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund ...... ... .............
See: COURTS 1-7-20 et seq.
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E
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-51
et seq.
See: TAXATION
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE. See: COMMU-
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 SERUICES
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 ............... 1-20.5-41
EMPLOYEES. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Compiled laws
Appeals .......................................................... 2-6.5-11
Construction in relation to other law ........................ 2-6.5-20
Definitions ...................................................... 2-6.5-3
Effective date ................................................... 2-6.5-24
Electric facilities exempted . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . 2-6.5-23
Enforcement
Civil, procedure .............................................. 2-6.5-15
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'd.)
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 ...................... 2-6.5-11
Exemptions ..................................................... 2-6.5-8
Electric facilities ............................................. 2-6.5-23
Fines
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-1 8
Health department
Powers of ..................................................... 2-6.5-2 1
Hearing board
Duties and powers ........................................... 2-6.5-10
Enforcement of orders and injunctive relief .............. 2-6.5-15
Organiz ation ................................................. 2-6.5-9
Intent ............................................................ 2-6.5-2
Judicial review ................................................. 2-6.5-12
Legislative intent .............................................. 2-6.5-2
Liens
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-18
Severability ..................................................... 2-6.5-2 2
Short title ....................................................... 2-6.5-1
Subpoena
Refusal to obey .............................................. 2-6.5-19
Violations, penalties
Civil fines to be liens ........................................ 2-6.5-18
Civil penalties ............................................... 2-6.5-1 7
Criminal penalties ........................................... 2-6.5-1 6
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 ........................................... 1-7.6-33
Pump-out receipt requirement .. . .... ... ......... .. .......... 1-7.6-35
Statement of purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-30
Unlawful discharges ........................................... 1-7.6-3 2
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-7.6-3 7
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Administrative waiver ......................................... 1-7.6-43
Definitions ...................................................... 1-7.6-40
Mandatory hookups for e~usting systems to central sewer-
age systems ................................................
1-7.6-4 1
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Prohibition of construction of systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.6-42
Administrative waiver .. . .. . ... . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . . .. . . .. ... . .. 1-7.6-43
~olations; penalties; enforcement ........................... 1-7.6-44
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Enforcement by environmental control hearing board..... 1-10-24
EROSION. See: DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
EXCRETA
Animal owner's responsibility ................................... 1-4-23(f~
F
FABERS COVE
Use of seines ...................................................... 2-7-5
FAIR HOUSING. See: HOUSING
FAR,M 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.
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Graf~iti. See also that title
Anti-Graffiti Trust Fund . . .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. . 1-2-78
Reward for information .... ... .... ....... ..................... 1-2-73
Law enforcement impact fee .................................... 1-18-03 et seq.
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
FIRE DEPAR,TMENT
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
Authority .......................................................... 1-7.9-1
Definitions ........................................................ 1-7.9-4
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FIRE PROTECTION (Cont'd.)
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Automatic adjustment ......................................... 1-7.9-17
Computation of amount . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-7.9-6
Credits
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(~
Waiver ........................................................ 1-7.9-8~fl
District created ................................................. 1-7.9-11
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-7.9-15
Imposition ...................................................... 1-7.9-5
Payxnent ........................................................ 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 .......................................................... 1-7.9-1 0
Purposes ........................................................... 1-7.9-2
Rules of construction ............................................. 1-7.9-3
Short title ......................................................... 1-7.9-1
FIRES
Duty of picnickers re ............................................. 1-15-2 1
FIREWORKS AND SPARKLERS
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
Trap, 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
Nets, length in Indian River restricted
Marking .........................................................
Sea turtles, taking or sale restricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8-1
2-7-2
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FISH AND GAME (Cont'd.)
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 ......................................................... 1-15-2 5
FLORICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-26
FLUORIDATION
Fluoridation of water system . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-20.5-50,
1-20.5-51
See: WATER AND SEWERS
FOOD AND FOOD SERUICES. See also: EATING ESTAB-
LISHMENTS
Selling or vending food and drink, etc.
County property, on ............................................ 1-15-24
See: PAR,KS AND RECREATION
FOWL. See: ANIMALS AND FOWL
FRANCHISES
Cable television ................................................... 1-5.5-1 et seq.
Garbage, trash and refuse; franchises
Collection and disposal ........................................ 2-8-4
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
G
GAMBLING
Not authorized .................................................... 1-12-24
GAME. See: FISH AND GAME
GAMES AND CONTESTS
Beaches, on ........................................................ 1-15-25
GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Definitions ...................................................... 1-9-16
Property
Private, in or on ............................................. 1-9-19
Public, in or on .............................................. 1-9-17
Roads or public lands, in or on . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-9-17
Waters, public; in or on ....................................... 1-9-18
Agreements, solid waste collection service
Exclusive service areas; designation ......................... 1-9-92
General authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-91
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GARBAGE, TRA,SH AND REFUSE (Cont'd.)
Indemnification ................................................ 1-9-93
Prohibited acts ................................................. 1-9-95
Revocation of certain permits .. .. ....... .... ................. 1-9-94
Authority to collect fees from users of landfill ... .... ... ...... 1-9-1
Collection and disposal franchises .............................. 2-8-4
Collection and disposal services, authority to create ..... .. .. 2-8-1
Collection of solid waste, recyclable materials
Agreements, solid waste collection service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-91 et seq.
Alternative method . .. .. ... ..... .. . ...... ..... ....... .... ... ... 1-9-57
Applicability .................................................... 1-9-54
Authorization required . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-9-73
Commercial property .......................................... 1-9-72
Construction; interpretation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-52
Definitions . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-51
Findings ......................................................... 1-9-53
Mandatory collection of solid waste .......................... 1-9-71 et seq.
Regulated contractors, collection by ......................... 1-9-74
Remedies ........................................................ 1-9-56
Removal of debris from public and private rights-of-way
during a declared state of local emergency . . . . . . . . .. . . 1-9-75
Residential property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-71
Violations; penalties ........................................... 1-9-55
Collection permits
Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-21
Notice of . . .............. . ....... ....... .... ... ........ .... ... ... 1-9-21
Form of ....................................................... 1-9-23
Issuance of ..... ... .. .. ... ....... . .. ......... ....... .......... 1-9-22
Nontransferability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-26
Notice of application ....... . .. .. ....... ..... .. .............. 1-9-22
Renewal ...................................................... 1-9-25
Requirement for ...... .... . .. ........ ...... . .... ............. 1-9-20
Revocation .................................................... 1-9-24
Rules and regulations ....................................... 1-9-27
Disposal sites, authority to designate
Prohibited accumulations . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-8-2
Fees
Authority to collect from users of landfill site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-1
Franchises
Collection and disposal ........................................ 2-8-4
Incinerator units, disposal or ................................... 2-8-3
Landfill site
Authority to collect disposal fee from users ................. 1-9-1
Rules and regulations .. .. .......... .. .... ............... .. .... 1-9-2
Mandatory disposal
Definitions . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 1-9-30
Findings and statement of intent . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-29
Prohibited acts ................................................. 1-9-32
Remedies ........................................................
Revocation of certain permits ........ ....... .... ... ..... ..... 1-9-34
1-9-35
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GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE (Cont'd.)
Solid waste, mandatory disposal required ..... ............. 1-9-31
7.4t1e and authority ............................................. 1-9-28
~olations and penalties ....................................... 1-9-33
Permit. See herein: Collection Permits
Trash. See herein: Abandoned Property, Garbage, 1~ash,
Junk and Debris
Uehicles, abandoned. See herein: Abandoned Property, Gar-
bage, Trash, Junk and Debris
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
GRAFFITI
Anti-Graffiti Trust Fund ......................................... 1-2-78
Definitions ........................................................ 1-2-69
Graffiti implements, accessibility to ....... .................. ... 1-2-72
Notice of defacement ............................................. 1-2-75
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-71
Prohibited acts .................................................... 1-2-70
Public nuisance ................................................... 1-2-74
Removal ........................................................... 1-2-7 7
Responsibility of property owner . . . . .. . . .. .. .. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. 1-2-75
Reward for information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-73
Right of entry on private property ..... .... ... ................. 1-2-76
Vandalism. See that subject
GROVE PRODUCTS
Occupational license taxes; exemptions ........................ 1-12-26
II
HANDBILLS. See: ADVERTISING
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Airport parking ................................................... 1-2.3-22
Nonemergency medical transportation services ............... 1-10-21 et seq.
See: NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SERUICES
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
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HEALTH AND SANITATION (Cont'd.)
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
Governing board ............................................... 2-9-18
Audits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-23
Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-19
Meetings and quorum ....................................... 2-9-22
Powers . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-20
Additional powers ......................................... 2-9-25
Surety bond .. . .............. . .. .. .. .. ........ .... .. . ......... 2-9-21
Power to do all things necessary . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-27
Power to perform work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9-32
Public nuisance declaration ................................... 2-9-28
HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Appeals .. .. .. ....... .. .. . .. ............... .... ...... ..... ... .... ... 1-102-20
Certificate of appropriateness
Demolition ....... ............... .. . .... .. .. ... .... ..... .. ....... 1-102-16
Economic hardship ............................................. 1-102-17
Forms and fees . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-102-11
Maintenance of designated properties .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-102-18
Pre-application conference . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 1-102-12
Required ........................................................ 1-102-10
Special certificate of appropriateness ........................ 1-102-15
Standard certificate of appropriateness ..................... 1-10.2-14
Standards for review and issuance .......................... 1-10.2-13
Certificate to dig .................................................. 1-102-19
Definitions ........................................................ 1-102-3
Designation process and procedure
Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.2-7
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HISTORIC PRESERUATION (Cont'd.)
Emergency actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102-9
Procedures for historic designation .. ........................ 1-10.2-8
Role of the Historical Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102-6
Historic preservation officer
Appointment and duties ...................................... 1-102-5
Incentives
Generally ....................................................... 1-102-22
Tax exemptions for rehabilitations to designated historic
properties . .. .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. . .. . ... . .. .. .. . . . 1-102-23
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102-21
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-102-2
Short title ......................................................... 1-102-1
Trust fund ......................................................... 1-102-4
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16-41 et seq.
See: PLANNING
HORTICULTUR,AL 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
HOUSE NAMING AND NITMBERING. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-29
Financing of housing ................ ............... ....... .. 1-10.5-28
Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-27
Education . .. .. . . . .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. . 1-10.5-34
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-10.5-30
Policy declared ...... .... .............. ................... ... ... 1-10.5-25
Public information . . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .. ... . .. .. .. .. . . . ... 1-10.5-34
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-10.5-35
Housing finance authority
Authority for enactment of provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-21
Creation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-23
Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-22
Powers .......................................................... 1-10.5-24
State housing initiatives partnership program
Affordable housing advisory committee ..................... 1-10.5-42
Affordable housing assistance trust fund ................... 1-10.5-39
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HOUSING (Cont'd.)
AuthoritY~ Purpose .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . 1-10.5-37
City delegated to administer local housing assistance
program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-41
Definitions . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10.5-38
Funds, distribution of ......................................... 1-10.5-43
Interlocal agreement .......................................... 1-10.5-44
Local housing assistance program and partnership........ 1-10.5-40
Title ............................................................. 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
HLTTCHINSON 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
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Law enforcement impact fee .................................... 1-18-03 et seq.
Libraries impact fee .............................................. 1-11-11 et seq.
See: LIBRARY
Park impact fee ................................................... 1-15-31 et seq.
Planning. See also that subject
Public buildings impact fee ...................................... 1-16.3-11
et seq.
Roads impact fees ................................................ 1-17-25 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
IMPOUNDMENT
Dogs; impoundment authorized ................................. 2-3-18
Humane society, agreements authorized . .. ........ .. . .... .. 2-3-19
Towing of illegally parked vehicles . .... . .. .... ........... .... .. 1-20-16.1
et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
IMPROVEMENTS. See: PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
INCINERATOR UNITS
Regulation ......................................................... 2-8-3
INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY
Obscene materials; sale ..........................................
1-14-2
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INDECENCY AND OBSCENITY (Cont'dJ
Specified sexual activities in commercial establishxnents.... 1-3-10 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
INDIAN RIVER
Nets, length restricted
Marking ......................................................... 1-8-1
INDIGENT PERSONS
Welfare; authority to provide care for indigent persons...... 2-18-1
INDUSTRY
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Eligible business or industry . . .. . ... . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. 1-19.3-59
Traffic; parking, stopping and standing
Heavy vehicles or equipment in residential areas
Industrial equipment prohibited or restricted ........... 2-20-29
INSURANCE
Adjusters; occupational license taxes and regulations ....... 1-12-32
Building and equipment moving
Insurance required ............................................ 1-17-43
Licensing and examination of construction contractors, re-
quirements re certificate of competency ......... ......... 2-5-10
Mosquito control district
Group insurance for employees ............................. .. 2-9-3
Motor carriers ..................................................... 1-13.3-21
Officers and employees
Insurance for . .................. .............................. .. 2-1-31
Sheriff, motor vehicle liability insurance
Required to maintain .......................................... 1-18-1
INVALID PERSONS
Nonemergency medical transportation services ............... 1-10-21 et seq.
See: NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
IRRIGATION
Water shortage plan
Lawn and ornamental sprinkling
Irrigation hours .............................................. 1-20.5-39
J
JUNK DEALERS
~aveling junk dealers; occupational license taxes and regu-
lations ........................................................ 1-12-41
JLTNK. See: GAR,BAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
JUVENILES. See: MINORS
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LAKE LUCIE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Provisions enumerated ........................................... 1-6.5-31 et seq.
See: COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT
T,AKFS
Motorized vessels on lakes and ponds in unincorporated
areas .......................................................... 1-14-3
See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Unlawful deposits ................................................ 2-17-1
LAW ENFORCEMENT IMPACT FEE
Appeals ...... ..... .. .............. . .. ..... ....... .... .... .......... 1-18-18
Computation of amount .......................................... 1-18-08
Credits ............................................................. 1-18-10
Definitions ........................................................ 1-18-06
District created ................................................... 1-18-13
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-18-17
Imposition ......................................................... 1-1 8-07
Independent property appraisal ................................ 1-18-11
Intents, purposes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18-04
Payment of fee .................................................... 1-18-09
Property review appraisal ....................................... 1-18-12
Refund of fees paid ...............................................
Review, automatic adjustment of fees .......................... 1-18-1 6
1-18-19
Short title, authority, applicability ............ ...... ... ........ 1-18-03
~ust fund established . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 1-18-14
Use of funds ....................................................... 1-18-15
LAWN AND ORNAMENTAL SPRINKLING
Water shortage plan
Irrigation hours ................................................ 1-2 0.5-3 9
Rain sensor device ............................................. 1-2 0.5-40
LIBRARY
Advisory board, library, creation of . .... ... ......... .. ... ....... 1-11-4
Creation of county library system .. .. .. ... ..... ....... .. ....... 1-11-2
Director, county library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11-3
Impact fee, libraries
Appeals .......................................................... 1-11-2 7
Computations ................................................... 1-11-16
Credits .......................................................... 1-11-18
Definitions ...................................................... 1-11-14
Districts created ............................................... 1-11-2 2
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-11-2 6
Imposition ...................................................... 1-11-1 5
Independent property appraisal .............................. 1-11-20
Intents; purposes ............................................... 1-11-12
Payment ........................................................ 1-11-1 7
Property review appraisal ....................................
Refund of fees paid ............................................ 1-11-21
1-11-2 5
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LIBR,~RY (Cont'd.)
Review, automatic adjustment of fees ....................... 1-11-28
Rules of construction .......................................... 1-11-13
Short title, authority, applicability ........................... 1-11-11
Trust funds established ....................................... 1-11-23
Use of funds .................................................... 1-11-24
Law library
Appropriation of funds ....................... ................. 2-10-18
Board of trustees ............................................... 2-10-16
Court costs for support of library, levy ............. ......... 2-10-17
Disposition of donations ....................................... 2-10-20
Law library fund . . .. . . .. . .. . ... . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. 2-10-19
Law library funds, disposition of ............ .... ............. 1-7-5
Legislative intent, declaration of ... ... ................... ...... 1-11-1
Public library service, authority to provide ... ............... .. 2-10-1
Qualifications, regulations, contributions ...................... 1-11-5
LICENSES AND PERMITS (Miscellaneous provisions)
Alarm permits .................................................... 1-2.5-8 et seq.
See: ALARM SYSTEMS
Animal shows, travelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4-28
Building and equipment moving ................................ 1-17-40 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Building permits. See: ZONING (Appendix A)
Buildings; licensing and exaxnination of construction contrac-
tors ............................................................ 2-5-1 et seq.
Camping overnight on county property; permit ............... 1-25-17
Conditional use permits. See: ZONING (Appendix A)
Contractors (unlicensed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.8-21 et seq.
County property and facilities, generally
Use permit ...................................................... 1-25-27
Development permits ............................................ 1-8.5-8
Driveway permits ................................................ 1-5-82 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS (Generally)
Flood damage prevention: development ........................ 1-8.5-8,
1-8.5-22
Garbage and trash collection .................................... 1-9-20 et seq.
Group functions held on county property; permit ............ 1-15-26
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts ....... 1-20-45
Life support services ............................... .............. 1-12.5-1 et seq.
Motor carriers ..................................................... 1-13.3-16
et seq.
See: MOTOR CARRIERS
Noise control; special perxnit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.8-20
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
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MANUFACTURING
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-33
MAPS AND MAPPING
Right-of-way; plat abandonment procedures .................. 1-17-70 et seq.
Zoning map ....................................................... 2-14-37
MARINE SANITATION
Environmental protection ... .... .. .. ....... ............... .... .. 1-7.6-30 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
MERCHANDISE
Selling or vending on county property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-15-24
MINING AND EXCAVATIONS
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-33
MINORS
Children's services
Ad valorem taxes, levying ..... .... ...... ..... .. .. ............. 1-6-38
Children's services council
Powers and functions ........... .... ....... .... ........ ..... 1-6-34
Financial report ................................................ 1-6-37
Independent special district
Creation; governing body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-32
Fiscal year . ....... . .... .. ................................. ... 1-6-35
Referendum ..................................................... 1-6-38
Title ............................................................. 1-6-31
Graffiti implements, sales restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-72
See also: GRAFFITI
Merchandising of tobacco products
Definitions ...................................................... 1-6-43
Enforcement .................................................... 1-6-46
Exceptions ...................................................... 1-6-45
Intent ............................................................ 1-6-42
Placement of tobacco products in open display unit .. ..... 1-6-44
Short title ....................................................... 1-6-4
Territory embraced ............................................ 1-6-47
Parental neglect
Arrest, notice to parents ...................................... 1-6-17
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-16
Detention, notice to parents .................................. 1-6-17
Habitual offenders
Parents may be deemed guilty of parental neglect ...... 1-6-19
Notice to parents upon arrest or detention ................. 1-6-17
Parental neglect declared unlawful .......................... 1-6-18
Teen court; court costs .... ........ ...... ............... .......... 1-7-12
Tobacco products. See herein: Merchandising of Tobacco
Products
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MOSQUITOES
St. Lucie County mosquito control district .................... 2-9-16 et seq.
See: HEALTH AND SANITATION
MOTELS
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-29
MOTOR CAR,RIERS
Licensure
Authority of board to promulgate rules and regulations .. 1-13.3-24
Certificate of transportation .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. 1-13.3-17
Appeals ....................................................... 1-13.3-26
Application; contents; investigation .. .... ............... .. 1-13.3-18
Review of application ..................................... 1-13.3-19
Standards of review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.3-20
Insurance requirement ..................................... 1-13.3-21
Renewal of certificate; evidence of continuing compli-
ance ...................................................... 1-13.3-23
Revocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.3-22
Transfers/assignability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.3-25
Continuing compliance, evidence of .......................... 1-13.3-22
Definitions ...................................................... 1-13.3-16
MOTOR VEHICLE TITLE LOANS. See: MOTOR VEHICLES
MOTOR VEHICLES
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
Airports and aircraft
Licensing requirements re motorized vehicles ..............1-2.3-21 et seq.
Alcoholic beverages; open containers
Consumption inside vehicle prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-6
Combat automobile theft program .............................. 1-18-2
County property, on
Operation and parking . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . 1-15-22
Motor carriers ..................................................... 1-13.3 et seq.
Motorized vessels on lakes and ponds in unincorporated
areas .......................................................... 1-14-3
See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Preserves; use of vehicles . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. 1-15-29
Public beaches; authority to regulate use of motor vehicles. 2-12-1
Title loans; state law to regulate ............................... 1-14-30
Traffic regulations ................................................ 1-20-1 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
Unserviceable vehicles
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ... .. 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING OR BENEFIT UNITS
Annual municipal services taxing unit t~es .................. 1-13.5-10
Authorized ........................................................ 1-13.5-1
Bonds, notice of intent to issue ................................. 1-13.5-14
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MUIVICIPAL SERVICE TAXIlVG OR BENEFIT iTNITS (Cont'd.)
Budget adoption; taxing units .................................. 1-13.5-4
Contracts .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . 1-13.5-9
County authorized to advance necessary expenses .. ... .... .. 1-13.5-12
County engineer
Proceeding subsequent to hearing ........................... 1-13.5-8
Creation of units .. .... .............. . ... . .. ............ .... ... ... 1-13.5-5
Authorized ...................................................... 1-13.5-1
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit units
Information meeting ........................................ 1-13.5-7(c)
Initial hearing ............................................... 1-13.5-7(a)
Project report and preliminary assessment roll.......... 1-13.5-7(b)
Second public hearing ....................................... 1-13.5-7(d)
Procedure for creation of municipal service taxing units
Public hearing ............................................... 1-13.5-6(a)
Resolution creating taxing unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.5-6(b)
Dissolution of units .............................................. 1-13.5-15
Financial hardship assistance program ........................ 1-13.5-16
Governing body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.5-2
Powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.5-3
Special assessments; collection
Alternate method of financing improvement ............... 1-13.5-11(e)
Assessment roll sufficient evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-13.5-11(g)
Certificate of indebtedness .................................... 1-13.5-11(c)
Issuance ...................................................... 1-13.5-11(d)
Defaults ......................................................... 1-13.5-11(fl
Method of payment . ........ .... .. . .... .. ............ .. .. ... ... 1-13.5-11(a)
Optional method of collection ................................. 1-13.5-11(i)
Payxnents ....................................................... 1-13.5-11(h)
Priority of lien, interest, method of payment ...... ....... .. 1-13.5-11(a)
Valid assessment to be made ..... ... ......... .. .............. 1-13.5-11(b)
Supplemental, provisions deemed as ........................... 1-13.5-13
N
NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYS-
TEMS
Accidental discharges ............................................ 1-7.7-5
Construction and site erosion and sediment
Erosion and sediment control plan .......................... 1-7.7-12
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-7.7-14
Findings ......................................................... 1-7.7-11
Standards ....................................................... 1-7.7-13
Definitions ........................................................ 1-7.7-2
Enforcement measures ........................................... 1-7.7-8
Enforcement; notice of violation ................................ 1-7.7-7
Illicit storxnwater discharge and connection
Discharge prohibitions ........................................ 1-7.7-15
Industrial, commercial or construction activity discharges
Interconnected MS4s .......................................... 1-7.7-19
1-7-721
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TEMS (Cont'd.)
Prohibition of illicit connections .................... .......... 1-7.?-16
Suspension of MS4 access ..................................... 1-7.7-18
Ultimate responsibility ........................................ 1-7.7-17
Watercourse protection ........................................ 1-7.7-20
Injunctive relief ................................................... 1-7.7-9
Inspections and monitoring .................... ................. 1-7.7-6
NPDES permits required ........................................ 1-7.7-4
Purpose ............................................................ 1-7.7-1
Remedies not exclusive ... ...................... ... .............. 1-7.7-10
Responsibility for administration ............................... 1-7.7-3
NEGLECT
Parental neglect .................................................. 1-6-16 et seq.
See: MINORS
NET
Indian River
Length of nets restricted; marking .......................... 1-8-1
NINTH CENT GAS TAX
Provisions enumerated ........................................... 149.3-81
et seq.
See: TAXATION
NOISE
Noise control
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-13.8-19
Penalties .. .............. ................... ... ........ ... .... ... 1-13.8-21
Purpose ......................................................... 1-13.8-1
Sound level limitations ........................................ 1-13.8-18
Special permit; application for ............................... 1-13.8-20
Terminology, standards, and definitions ..................... 1-13.8-16
Use districts
Classification ................................................. 1-13.8-17
Railroads; use of audible warning signals . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . 1-16.5-1
NUISANCES
Animals; public nuisance prohibited ........................... 1-4-17
Graffiti as public nuisance ...................................... 1-2-74
See also: GRAFFITI
NUMBER
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
NURSING HOMES
Indigents, authority to contract for care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21-1
O
OATH
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
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OCCUPANT
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
OCCUPATIONS
Business taxes and regulations enumerated .... ..... ... ...... 1-12-16 et seq.
See: LICENSES AND PERMITS (Business taxes and
regulations)
Businesses. See also that subject
OFFENSES
Miscellaneous offenses and regulations ........................ 2-11-1 et seq.
Specific penalties, remedies, etc. See specific offenses
which are indexed alphabetically
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Animal control officer training requirements ........ ... ...... 1-4-27
Board of county commissioners. See: COUNTY COMMIS-
SIONERS
Circuit court clerk
Mosquito control district; service as secretary and trea-
surer ........................................................ 2-9-17
Clerk of circuit court to give bond ......................... 2-9-18
Civil suits arising from acts within scope of employment or
function
Payment of defense costs ...................................... 1-2-18
County administrator . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-16 et seq.
Criminal history record checks
Certain employees, appointees ... .. .. .............. .... ...... 1-2-67
Deferred compensation program
Administration .. ........ .. ..... .. ......... ... .. .. .. .. .......... 1-14.5-22
Adoption ........................................................ 1-14.5-21
Environmental control officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6.5-6 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Execution of participation agreements ......................... 1-14.5-23
Program committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14.5-24
Failure to perform duties
Liability to fine for ............................................. 1-1-9
Food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses .................... 1-2-162
Historic preservation officer
Appointment and duties ...................................... 1-102-5
Insurance for officers, employees and families . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-31
Judgments resulting from acts within scope of employment
or function
Payment of ...................................................... 1-2-17
Library director, county .......................................... 1-11-3
Longevity and special recognition awards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-16.1
Officers, defined .................................................. 1-1-2
Sick leave
Terminal incentive pay upon accumulation . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-2-16
Terminal incentive pay for accumulated and unused sick
leave .......................................................... 1-2-16
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OPEN CONTAINERS
Alcoholic beverages, regulations re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-5 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
OPEN SPACES. See: YAR,DS AND OPEN SPACES
ORDINANCES. See: CODE OF ORDINANCES
OWNER
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
P
PAINT STICKS, CONTAINERS, ETC.
Graffiti ............................................................. 1-2-69 et seq.
See: GRAFFITI
PAR,ENTAL NEGLECT
Generally .......................................................... 1-6-16 et seq.
See: MINORS
PARHING
Airports and aircraft
Regulation of vehicular traffic and parking . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . . . 1-2.3-17 et seq.
See: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Parking, stopping and standing. See: TRAFFIC
PARKS AND RECREATION
Alcoholic beverages, distance restrictions ..................... 1-3-2 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Beach preservation act
Beach preservation authority
Generally ..................................................... 2-12-18
Powers ........................................................ 2-12-19
Bonds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12-32
Cooperative agreements ....................................... 2-12-26
County personnel and facilities, use of ...................... 2-12-21
County shoreline, supervision of work ....... .............. .. 2-12-28
Economic analysis of preservation program ................ 2-12-23
Legislative findings
Purpose . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . 2-12-17
Organizational and administrative expenses
Use of county funds for .. . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 2-12-20
Preservation districts, authority to establish
Elections ...................................................... 2-12-24
Preservation districts, coordination of work
Liaison with other entities ................................. 2-12-27
Preservation districts, establishment of
Advisory groups .. .... .......................... ............. 2-12-25
Governing body .............................................. 2-12-25
Personnel ..................................................... 2-12-25
Taxation ................................. ... ............ ...... 2-12-25
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PAR,K,S AND RECREATION (Cont'dJ
Impact fee, parks
Alternative collection mechanism . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. 1-15-37.1
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15-46
Computation .................................................... 1-15-36
Credits .......................................................... 1-15-38
Definitions ........... .. .......... .. ....... ............ .......... 1-15-34
Districts created ............................................... 1-15-41
Exemptions . . .... ............... .. ..... ..... .............. ... ... 1-15-45
Imposition ...................................................... 1-15-35
Independent property appraisal .............................. 1-15-39
Intents, purposes, and findings .............................. 1-15-32
Payment ........................................................ 1-15-37
Property review appraisal .................................... 1-15-40
Refund of fees paid ............................................ 1-15-44
Review, automatic adjustment of fees ....................... 1-15-47
Rules of construction .......................................... 1-15-33
Short title, authority, applicability ........................... 1-15-31
~ust funds established ....................................... 1-15-42
Use of funds .................................................... 1-15-43
Motor vehicles on public beaches, authority to regulate use 2-12-1
North Beach, dogs prohibited on
Exceptions ...................................................... 1-15-2
Permits
Appeal of rejection . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 2-13-19
Application, approval or rejection ............................ 2-13-19
Application; fee ................................................. 2-13-18
Definitions ... .... ........ ... .... .............. ........ ... ....... 2-13-16
Issuance ......................................................... 2-13-19
Occupational license tax
Provisions not to preclude application ... ........ ... ...... 2-13-22
Peddler's license
Prerequisite to issuance .................................... 2-13-23
Preservation program, development of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 2-12-22
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PLANNING (Cont'd.)
~olations ....................................................... 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-52
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
PONDS. See: LAKES
POOLS. See: SWIMMING POOLS
PROFESSIONS
Business taxes and regulations enumerated . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . 1-12-16 et seq.
See: LICENSES AND PERMITS (Business taxes and
regulations)
Businesses. See that subject
PROPERTY
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
Fire/EMS protection impact fee; appraisals re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7.9-9 et seq.
See: FIRE PROTECTION
Historic preservation
Certificate of appropriateness
Maintenance of designated properties .................... 1-102-18
Lease of property ................................................. 2-1-3
Parking provisions re handicapped parking spaces, fire lanes,
etc., owned or leased by county or state .. ... ............. 1-20-26 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
Private property
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ... .. 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
Graffiti
Right of entry to private property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-76
Towing of vehicles on private property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-16.3
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 ...........................1-162-1 et seq.
PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE
Alternative collection mechanism .............................. 1-16.3-17.1
Appeals . . .. .. ... ........ ... ........... . .............. .............. 1-16.3-26
Computation ...................................................... 1-16.3-16
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PUBLIC BUILDINGS IMPACT FEE (Cont'd.)
Credits ............................................................. 1-16.3-18
Definitions ........................................................ 1-16.3-14
Districts created .................................................. 1-16.3-2 1
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-16.3-25
Imposition ......................................................... 1-1 6.3-15
Independent property appraisal ................................ 1-16.3-19
Intents, purposes and findings .................................. 1-16.3-12
Payment ........................................................... 1-16.3-1 7
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
Trust 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 ................................................... 2-16-2 1
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
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PURCHASING (Cont'dJ
Purchasing department
Creation of ...................................................... 1-2-28
Powers, duties and functions . .. .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. 1-2-29
Purchasing manual ... . .......... .... ... .. .. .......... ..... ...... 1-2-30
Q
QUAR,RYING
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-33
R
RABIES
Dogs and cats; rabies vaccination required .................... 1-4-24, 2-3-17
RADIOS
Airports and aircraft; two-way radio reception .. ...... ..... .. 1-2.3-32
RAILROADS
Audible warning signals, use ................................... 1-16.5-1
Signs, posting .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16.5-11
RECORDS
Criminal history record checks
Certain employees, appointees ...............................
Definitions ...................................................... 1-2-67
1-2-66
Private contractors, certain ................................... 1-2-68
Reproduction of public records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-4
RECREATION. See: PARKS AND RECREATION
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
All terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways .... ...... 1-17-2
Off-road vehicles .................................................. 1-20-62 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
~affic; parking, stopping and standing
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Exemption for recreational vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-46
REFUSE. See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TREASURE COA,ST ED-
UCATION, RESEARCHAND DEVELOPMENTAUTHOR-
ITY
Authority created; membership and qualifications .... ....... 1-16.75-3
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure .. ......... 1-16.75-4
Construction ...................................................... 1-16.75-2
Declaration and finding of need .... ... ........ .... ... ........ .. 1-16.75-1
Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16.75-5
Powers and duties ................................................ 1-16.75-6
RESERVE COMMLTNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Provisions enumerated ...........................................1-6.5-35 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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RESTAURANTS
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-30
RETAIL STORE LICENSE
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-37
REWARDS
Graf~iti
Reward for information .................. ............... ...... 1-2-73
Persons violating laws or ordinances
Authority to offer rewards ............ ........... ... .......... 1-2-1
RIVERS. See: DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL; See
also: FISH AND GAME
ROADS AND BRIDGES
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-17
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
All terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways .......... 1-17-2
Building and equipment moving
Fees ............................................................. 1-17-48
Permit
Application ..................................... .............. 1-17-41
Notice to be given; contents . .. .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . . . . 1-17-44
Rejection of application . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. .. .. . .. . . . 1-17-42
Required ...................................................... 1-17-40
Requirements prior to issuance; insurance requirements 1-17-43
Safety requirements ........................................... 1-17-45
Size limitations ................................................. 1-17-46
Special permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-47
Gentile Road
Use of portion of restricted . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . .. . . 1-20-4
Roads impact fee
Alternative collection mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-30.1
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-38
Authority and applicabilities ................................. 1-17-25
Computation in the amount of ....... ... .... ............... .. 1-17-29
Credits .......................................................... 1-17-33.1
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . ... . . . . . ... . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . .. . . .. . . . 1-17-34
Exemptions .......... .............. ............... .... .......... 1-17-33
Impositions of ......................... ....... ........ .... ... ... 1-17-28
Independent property appraisal .............................. 1-17-36
Independent traffic study . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . 1-17-35
Intents, purposes, and findings .............................. 1-17-26
Payment ........................................................ 1-17-30
Property appraisal
Independent property appraisal ........................... 1-17-36
Property review appraisal .................................. 1-17-37
Refund of fees paid .................... ........................ 1-17-32
Review .......................................................... 1-18-39
Rules of construction ... ............................. .......... 1-17-27
Short title ....................................................... 1-17-25
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ROADS AND BRIDGES (Cont'd.)
Use of funds and road benefit zones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-31
Signs or structures
Erection within right-of-way prohibited, removal .......... 1-17-1
Special improvement service district
Advance necessary expenses, county authorized ...... ..... 1-17-21
Annual assessments .......... . .. .. ............................ 1-17-20
Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-19
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SURFING, SURF FISHING
Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15-25
SURPLUS PROPERTY
Surplus real property, disposition of
Declaration of surplus property ............. .. ......... ...... 1-162-2
Negotiation procedures ........................................ 1-162-5
Notification of disposition to interested parties ............ 1-162-6
Process in acquiring surplus property . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-162-3
Purpose ......................................................... 1-162-1
Standards of competition; notice of disposal ................ 1-16.2-4
SWIMMING
Beaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15-25
SWIMMING POOLS
Fencing
Required ........................................................ 1-5-61
Waiver from requirement .. ... .. .. . .. .... .... .... . .. ........ .. 1-5-62
T
TAXATION
Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older
Amount of exemption .......................................... 1-19.3-87
Annual adjustment of income limitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-90
Definitions ...................................................... 1-19.3-85
Generally ....................................................... 1-19.3-86
Process for claiming the exemption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-88
Property held jointly with right of survivorship............ 1-19.3-89
Beach preservation act; taxation ............................... 2-12-29 et seq.
See: PARKS AND RECREATION
Children's services; ad valorem taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-36
Discretionary sales surtax
Advertisement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-75
Authorized surtax expenditures .............................. 1-19.3-72
Distribution of surt~ .. . .. ........ ....... .. .. ...... . .... .... .. 1-19.3-73
Imposition of sales surtax . ........ ... .... .... .... .. . .... .... .. 1-19.3-71
Referendum ..................................................... 1-19.3-74
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-61
Application generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-56
Definition of terms ............................................. 1-19.3-55
Eligible business or industry . . .. ..... ... .... . .......... ...... 1-19.3-59
Enactment and authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . 1-19.3-52
Fees ............................................................. 1-19.3-58
Ineligible business or industry ....... .............. ... ..... .. 1-19.3-60
Jurisdiction ..................................................... 1-19.3-53
Procedure . ............... ................. ...... .. ... ..... ...... 1-19.3-57
Purpose and intent ............................................ 1-19.3-54
Short title ....................................................... 1-19.3-51
Libraries impact fees ............................................. 1-11-11 et seq.
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TAXATION (Cont'd.)
Local option motor fuel tax
Distribution of .................................................. 1-19.3-42
Duration of ..................................................... 1-19.3-43
Levy of .......................................................... 1-1 9.3-4 1
Municipal service taxing or benefit units ...................... 1-13.5-1 et seq.
See: MUNICIPAL SERUICE TAXING OR BENEFIT LTNITS
Ninth cent gas tax
Distribution ..................................................... 1-19.3-82
Duration ........................................................ 1-19.3-83
Levy ............................................................. 1-1 9.3-8 1
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Park impact fee ................................................... 1-15-31 et seq.
Public buildings impact fee ...................................... 1-16.3-11
et seq.
Tourist development tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.3-30
et seq.
See: TOUR,ISM
Zoning and building regulations; taxation ..................... 2-14-42
TAXICABS. See: MOTOR CAR,RIERS
TELEVISION
Cable television (franchise) ...................................... 1-5.5-1 et seq.
TENANT
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
THEFT
Combat automobile theft program .............................. 1-18-2
TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Merchandising of tobacco products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-4 et seq.
See: MINORS
TOUR,ISM
Tourist development council
Composition .................................................... 1-19.5-22
Created . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19.5-21
Duties and powers . . .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . . . .. . .. 1-19.5-23
Members
Appointment of . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . . . 1-19.5-21
Qualifications . . . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. 1-19.5-22
Terms ......................................................... 1-19.5-21
Powers and duties ............................................. 1-19.5-23
Tourist development tax
Levy ............................................................. 1-19.5-30
Local administration of tax .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . .. . . . 1-19.3-32
Plan for tourist development ........................... ...... 1-19.3-31
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TOWING
Towing of illegally parked vehicles . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. . . 1-20-16.1
et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
TRADITION COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS
Numbers 1-6
Provisions enumerated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-80 et seq.
See: COMMIJNITY DEVELOPMENT
TRAFFIC
Airports and aircraft
Regulation of vehicular traffic and parking . ... .... ... ...... 1-2.3-17 et seq.
See: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Animals; transporting in vehicle requirements . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 1-4-23(e)
Building and equipment moving; safety requirements....... 1-17-45
Driver education safety trust fund ..... ....... ........ .. ..... .. 1-7-30 et seq.
Gentile Road
Use of portion of restricted ........... ... .. ............. ...... 1-20-4
Hunting from county roads restricted .. ........... .. .. ... ...... 1-20-2
Moving violation penalty surcharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-5
Off-road vehicles
Liability of parents of children under eighteen ....... ...... 1-20-64
Operation regulated ........................................... 1-20-62
Penalty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prima facie violation . .. ...... .. ... .. .. .... ... .. .. ........ ...... 1-20-65
1-20-63
Operation and parking of motor vehicles on county property 1-15-22
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Parking, stopping and standing
County property, on ............................................ 1-15-22
Handicapped, fire lanes, properties owned or leased by
county, road rights-of-way owned or leased by state
Civil penalties
Enumerated ............................................... 1-20-32
Procedures governing payment .......................... 1-20-33
Definitions ................................................... 1-20-26
Enforcement ................................................. 1-20-31
Fire lanes, parking in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-28
Handicapped persons, public parking spaces for ........ 1-20-27
Jurisdiction .................................................. 1-20-34
Property owned or leased by county, regulation of park-
ing in ..................................................... 1-20-29
Road rights-of-way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on . .. ............. .. .. . .. ........ .... . .. ...... 1-20-30
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Commercial vehicles and semitrailers prohibited or re-
stricted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-42
Conformity with existing ordinances ...................... 1-20-48
Construction vehicles; emergency repairs .. .............. 1-20-43
Definitions ...................................................
Delivery vehicles; emergency repairs ... .. ........... ..... 1-20-41
1-20-43
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TRAFFIC (Cont'd.)
Industrial equipment prohibited or restricted .. ......... 1-20-44
Permits ....................................................... 1-20-45
Recreational vehicles, exemption for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-47
Superseding county ordinances and state laws, applica-
tion of .................................................... 1-20-46
Illegally parked vehicles, ticketing of
Effect of failure to pay ticket or appear for hearing,
evidence of violation . ............... .................... 1-20-18
Parking for longer than specific times restricted
Removal of vehicles . . .. . . .. . . .. . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. .. . . 1-20-16
Parking restricted on certain streets ........................ 1-20-17
Towing of illegally parked vehicles
Authority; intent to supplement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-16.1
Definitions ................................................... 1-20-162
Fees
Nonconsentual tow ....................................... 1-20-16.3(1)
Private property impound ................................ 1-20-16.3(2)
Review and automatic adjustment of fees .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . 1-20-16.4
Roads and bridges . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . 1-17-1 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Speed limits ....................................................... 1-20-1
Standing. See herein: Parking, Stopping and Standing
Towing of illegally parked vehicles. See herein: Parking,
Stopping and Standing
~uck weight limits established for certain roads .. .......... 1-20-3
~irning movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-6
TRASH. See: GAR,BAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
TR,EES. See: VEGETATION
TROPICAL FISH FARM PRODUCTS
Occupational license tax and regulations ...................... 1-12-26
TROPICAL PISCICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Occupational license tax and regulations ...................... 1-12-26
U
UTILITIES
Special improvements service district .......................... 1-17-16 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Water and sewers ................................................1-20.5-1 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
V
VACCINATIONS
Dogs and cats; rabies vaccination required .................... 1-4-24, 2-3-17
VANDALISM
County property, damaging ..................................... 1-15-18
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VANDALISM (Cont'd.)
Damaging, defacing property. See that subject
Graffiti ............................................................. 1-2-69 et seq.
See: GRAFFITI
VEGETATION
St. Lucie River (North Fork), banks of
Certain types of vegetation, destruction of . .................1-7.5-21 et seq.
See: DRAiNAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
Water shortage plan .............................................. 1-20.5-35
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
VEHICLES. See: MOTOR VEHICLES
VENDING MACHINES
Occupational license tax and regulations ...................... 1-12-39
W
WATER
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-18
Additional provisions. See: GAR,BAGE, TRASH AND
REFUSE
Boating regulations. See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
Canals, unlawful deposits in ........ ... .... ........ ... .... ... ... 2-17-1
Lakes, unlawful deposits in ......... ... ........ ... .. .. .... .... .. 2-17-1
WATER AND SEWERS
Cross connections
St. Lucie County cross connection control policy
Backflow prevention devices required ..................... 1-10-37
Definitions ................................................... 1-10-35
Purpose . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-36
Fire hydrant installation standards ............................ 1-20.5-1
Fluoridation of water systems
Definitions . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-20.5-50
Fluoridation requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-51
Hutchinson Island
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island... 1-7.6-40 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Marine sanitation; unlawful discharges ....................... 1-7.6-32
On-site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island ..... 1-7.6-40 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Septage disposal. See herein: Sludge, Septage and Sewage
Disposal
Sewage disposal capacity
Building perxnit
Issuance prohibited until proof of adequate sewage
disposal capacity is shown .............................
1-10-32
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WATER AND SEWERS (Cont'd.)
Certificate of occupancy
Issuance prohibited until adequate sewer capacity is
available . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-34
Definitions . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. .. 1-10-31
Obtaining approval, method of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-33
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing board 1-10-24
Definitions ...................................................... 1-10-22
Permitting of disposal organizations .... ....... .............. 1-10-21
Permitting of land spreading sites
Requirement that sites only spread waste transported
by permitted persons or organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10-23
Transport and disposal of waste ............................. 1-10-21
St. Lucie County cross connection control policy. See herein:
Cross Connections
St. Lucie County district
Budgeting and financial reporting requirements........... 1-20.5-78
Creation; purpose; boundaries ................................ 1-20.5-76
Special district charter
Adoption of ................................................... 1-20.5-77
Uniform water and sewer service policy
All water through meter ................................ .... .. 1-20.5-58
Definitions ...................................................... 1-20.5-52
Grease traps, oil separators .................................. 1-20.5-56
Hazardous wastes .............................................. 1-20.5-57
Industrial wastewater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-55
Unauthorized connections
Sewer ......................................................... 1-20.5-53
Water ......................................................... 1-20.5-54
Water shortage plan
Amendments to plan .......................................... 1-20.5-38
Application of article provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-37
Declaration of water shortage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-41
Defmitions .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . ... . .. .. .. . . .. . . . 1-20.5-36
Enforcement .................................................... 1-20.5-42
Intent and purpose ............................................ 1-20.5-35
Lawn and ornamental sprinkling
Irrigation hours .............................................. 1-20.5-39
Rain sensor device ........................................... 1-20.5-40
Penalties . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. .. . . . 1-20.5-43
Water shortage emergency .................................... 1-20.5-41
Water users to accept provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-44
WATERWAYS. See: BOATS AND WATERWAYS
WEAPONS. See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
WELFARE
Authority to contract for nursing home care for indigents .. 1-21-1
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WELFARE (Cont'dJ
Indigent persons
Authority to provide care for .. ..... .. ........... .... ... ...... 2-18-1
Repayment of money expended for welfare purposes
Authority to obtain ............................................ 2-18-2
WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORT SERVICES. See: LIFE SUP-
PORT SERVICES
Z
ZONING
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
Zoning and building regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14-33 et seq.
See: PLANNING
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