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April 2008
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66.3
Div. 2. Competitive Purchase Bidding . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. General Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Art. III. Airport Rules and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82.5
Art. IV. General Aviation Minimum Standards ........ 82.32
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
Art. I. Vessel Control and Water Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
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1-5.5 Cable Television Franchise Ordinance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1-6 Children ............................................... 261
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Art. II. Parental Neglect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Art. III. Children's Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
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. IV. Prohibitions on Price Gouging During Emergen-
cies ........................................ 269
1-6.5 Community Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
Art. I. In General ................................... 285
Art. II. Pine Valley Community Development District . 285
Art. III. Lake Lucie Community Development District 287
Art. N Reserve Community Development District .... 288
Art. V. Educational Facilities Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Art. VI. Reserve Community Development District #2 . 294
Art. VII. Tradition Community Development District
No. 1 ..................................... 295
Art. VIII. Tradition Community Development District
No. 2 ..................................... 296.1
Art. IX. Tradition Community Development District No.
3 .......................................... 296.4
Art. X. Tradition Community Development District No.
4 ........................................... 296.6
Art. XI. Southern Grove Community Development Dis-
trict No.5 .................................. 296.8
Art. XII. ~adition 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 Community 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 ................................. 2962 1
1-6.8 Contractors .......................................... 297
Art. I. In General ................................... 297
Art. II. Unlicensed Contractors Enforcement Proce-
dures ....................................... 297
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1-7 Courts ................................................. 313
Art. I. In General ................................... 313
Art. II. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Trust Fund .... 316
Art. III. Driver Education Safety 74~ust Fund ......... 318
1-7.5 Drainage and Erosion Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 337
Art. I. In General ................................... 337
Art. II. St. Lucie River .............................. 337
1-7.55 Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
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 Game ......................................... 382.7
1-8.5 Reserved ............................................. 383
1-9 Garbage, Trash and Refuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 421
Art. I. In General ................................... 421
Art. II. Abandoned Property, Garbage,l4~ash, Junk and
Debris ...................................... 422
Art. III. Garbage and ~ash Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 426
Art. IV. Mandatory Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 433
Art. V. Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclable Mate-
rials ........................................ 437
Div. 1. Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 437
Div. 2. Mandatory Collection of Solid Waste ...... 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
1-102 Historic Preservation ................................ 485
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Art. II. Historic Preservation Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 485
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Art. III. Designation Process and Procedure . . . . . . . . . . 492
Art. IV. Certificate of Appropriateness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500
Art. V. Certificate to Dig . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
Art. VI. Appeals .................................... 508
Art. VII. Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 508
Art. VIII. Incentives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 511
1-10.5 Housing ............................................. 515
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Art. II. Housing Finance Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515
Art. III. Fair Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 516
Art. IV. State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program 522
1-11 Library ............................................... 565
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
Art. II. Libraries Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 567
1-12 Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations 617
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617
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 1~tle Loans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742
1-14.5 Officers and Employees . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763
Art. I. In General ................................... 763
Art. II. Deferred Compensation Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 763
1-15 Parks and Recreation .................................. 789
Art. I. In General ................................... 789
Art. II. Regulations for Properties and Facilities Owned
or Leased by County ......................... 790
Art. III. Parks Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 796
1-16 Planning ............................................. 849
Art. I. In General ................................... 849
Art. II. Comprehensive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 849
Art. III. Historical Commission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 851
Art. N Reserved ................................... 854.1
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Art. V. Reserved .................................... 854.1
1-16 2 Public Property ...................................... 855
Art. I. Disposition of Surplus Real Property . . . . . . . . . . 855
1-16.3 Public Buildings ..................................... 857
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857
Art. II. Public Buildings Impact Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 857
1-16.5 Railroads ........................................... 879
1-16.75 Reseach and Development; Treasure Coast Education,
Research and Development Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 885
1-17 Roads and Bridges .................................... 903
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903
Art. II. Special Improvement Service District . . . . . . . . . 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 T~ation ............................................ 1035
Art. I. In General ................................... 1035
Art. II. Reserved ................................... 1035
Art. III. Tourist Development Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1035
Art. IV. Local Option Motor Fuel Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1039
Art. V. Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax Exemp-
tions ........................................ 1040
Art. VI. Discretionary Sales Surtax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1045
Art. VII. Ninth Cent Gas T~ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Traffic ................................................ 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Art. III. Bicycle Safety .............................. 1082
Art. N Off-Road Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1082
1-20.5 Water and Sewer .................................... 1095
Art. I. Regulation of Water and Sewer Utilities ....... 1095
Art. II. Water Shortage Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1096
Art. III. Fluoridation of Water Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Officers and Employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2236
2-2 Advertising ............................................ 22$7
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. i,icensing 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, Trash and Refuse .............................. 2615
2-9 Health and Sanitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2671
Art. I. In General ................................... 2671
Art. II. St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District. ... 2672
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2-10 Libraries ............................................. 2735
Art. I. In General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2735
Art. II. Law ........................................ 2736
2-11 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2787
2-12 Parks and Recreation .................................. 2837
Art. I. In General ................................... 2837
Art. II. Beach Preservation Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2837
2-13 Peddlers and Hawkers ................................. 2895
Art. I. In General ................................... 2895
Art. II. Permits ..................................... 2895
2-14 Planning ............................................. 2947
Art. I. In General ................................... 2947
Art. II. Subdivision Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2947
Art. III. Zoning and Building Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . . 2949
2-15 Reserved ............................................. 3005
2-16 Public Improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
Art. I. In General ................................... 3063
Art. II. Street Lighting Districts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3063
2-17
2-18 Water ................................................
Welfare ............................................... 3119
3169
Code Comparative Table-Resolutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3671
Code Disposition Table-Ordinances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3723
Statutory Reference Table .................................... 3827
Code Index ................................................. 3849
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ADMINISTR,ATION § 1-2-27.5
Sec. 1-2-27.5. Supplemental county enforcement procedures.
This supplemental procedure for enforcing St. Lucie County's Codes is hereby established
pursuant to the provisions of F.S. ch. 162, pt. II.
(1) Enforcement procedure.
a. A code enforcement officer is authorized to issue a citation to a person when,
based upon personal investigation, the officer has reasonable cause to believe
that the person has committed a civil infraction in violation of a duly enacted code
or ordinance and that the county court will hear the charge.
b. Prior to issuing a citation, a code enforcement officer shall provide notice to the
person that the person has committed a violation of a code or ordinance and shall
establish a reasonable time period within which the person must correct the
violation. Such time period shall be no more than thirty (30) days. If, upon
personal investigation, a code enforcement officer finds that the person has not
corrected the violation within the time period, a code enforcement officer may
issue a citation to the person who has committed the violation. A code enforce-
ment officer does not have to provide the person with a reasonable time period to
correct the violation prior to issuing a citation and may immediately issue a
citation if a repeat violation is found or if the code enforcement officer has reason
to believe that the violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety,
or welfare, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible.
c. A citation issued by a code enforcement officer shall be in a form prescribed by the
county and shall contain:
l. The date and time of issuance.
2. The name and address of the person to whom the citation is issued.
3. The date and time the civil infraction was committed.
4. The facts constituting reasonable cause.
5. The number or section of the code or ordinance violated.
6. The name and authority of the code enforcement officer.
7. The procedure for the person to follow in order to pay the civil penalty or to
contest the citation.
8. The applicable civil penalty if the person elects not to contest the citation.
9. The applicable civil penalty if the person elects to contest the citation.
10. A conspicuous statement that if the person fails to pay the civil penalty
within the time allowed, or fails to appear in court to contest the citation,
the person shall be deemed to have waived his or her right to contest the
citation and that, in such case, judgment may be entered against the person
for an amount up to the maximum civil penalty.
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(2) Conduct of hearing.
a. After issuing a citation to an alleged violator, a code enforcement officer shall
deposit the original citation and one (1) copy of the citation with St. Lucie County
Court.
b. The county is authorized to enforce codes and ordinances under the provisions of
this section and may enact an ordinance establishing procedures for the imple-
mentation of such provisions, including a schedule of violations and penalties to
be assessed by code enforcement officers. If the county chooses to enforce codes or
ordinances under the provisions of this section, each code or ordinance or the
ordinance enacted by the county establishing procedures for the implementation
of this section shall provide:
1. That a violation of a code or an ordinance is a civil infraction.
2. A maximum civil penalty not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00).
3. A civil penalty of less than the maximum civil penalty if the person who has
committed the civil infraction does not contest the citation.
4. For the issuance of a citation by a code enforcement officer who has
reasonable cause to believe that a person has committed an act in violation
of a code or ordinance.
5. For the contesting of a citation in county court.
6. Such procedures and provisions as are necessary to provide for the enforce-
ment of a code or an ordinance under the provisions of this section.
(3) [Provisions supplemental.] The provisions of this section are additional and supple-
mental means of enforcing county or ordinances and may be used for the enforcement
of any code or ordinance, or for the enforcement of all ~odes and ardinances. Nothing
contained in this section shall prohibit the county from enforcing its codes or
ordinances by any other means.
(4) Fines and civil pendlties.
a. The following table sets forth the applicable uncflntestQd cival penalties for a
citation issued by code enforcement officer under this article.
First
Volation Second
Violation Third & Subsequent
Plolation
$200.00 $400.00 Court Hearing Mandatory
b. Any person who willing refuses to sign and accept a citation issued by a code
enforcement officer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree,
punishable as provided in Florida Statutes § 775.082 or 775.083.
(5) Notice to appear.
a. Notwithstanding F.S. § 34.07, a code enforcement officer, designated pursuant to
section 1-2-20 of this Code, may issue a notice to appear at any hearing conducted
by a county court if the officer, based upon personal investigation, has reasonable
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cause to believe that the person has violated a code or ordinance. A notice to
appear means a written order issued by a code enforcement officer in lieu of
physical arrest requiring a person accused of violating the law to appear in a
designated court or governmental of~ice at a specified date and time. If a person
issued a notice to appear under this section refuses to sign such notice, the code
enforcement officer has no authority to arrest such person.
b. Prior to issuing a notice to appear, a code enforcement officer shall provide
written notice to the person that the person has committed a violation of a code
or ordinance and shall establish a reasonable time period within which the
person must correct the violation. Such time period shall be no fewer than five (5)
days and no more than thirty (30) days. If, upon personal investigation, a code
enforcement officer finds that the person has not corrected the violation within
the prescribed time period, a code enforcement officer may issue a notice to
appear to the person who has committed the violation. A code enforcement officer
is not required to provide the person with a reasonable time period to correct the
violation prior to issuing a notice to appear and may immediately issue a notice
to appear if a repeat violation is found, or if the code enforcement officer has
reason to believe that the violation presents a serious threat to the public health,
safety, or welfare or that the violator is engaged in violations of an itinerant or
transient nature, as defined by local code or ordinance within the jurisdiction, or
if the violation is irreparable or irreversible.
(Ord. No. 03-11, § Pt. A, 8-19-03; Ord. No. 08-005, Pt. A, 3-25-2008)
AR,TICLE N PUR,CHA.SING
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 1-2-28. Creation of purchasing department; headed by purchasing agent.
There shall be a county department known as the purchasing department which shall be
headed by the purchasing agent.
(Ord. No. 85-06, Pt. A, 9-24-85)
Sec. 1-2-29. Purchasing department powers, duties and functions.
The purchasing department shall have the following powers, duties and functions pertain-
ing to the purchasing or procurement of all supplies, materials and services:
(1) To canvass all sources of supply and contract for the purchasing or acquisition of all
supplies or services required by all county departments, divisions, and agencies, under
competitive bidding or by contractual negotiation;
(2) To plan and coordinate purchases in volume and to coordinate purchasing agreements
and contracts from which all county departments as described in the first paragraph
shall receive supplies, materials and services;
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(3) To implement the procedures for securing bids or negotiating and awarding contracts;
(4) To determine items and quantities to be purchased locally;
(5) Zb regulate the purchase by any department of any commodity; to establish standards
and specifications for any commodity; and to set fair prices that may be paid for any
commodity;
(6) To furnish copies of any purchasing regulation to all county departments;
(7) To require that every department and office furnish information relative to a proposed
purchase;
(8) To arrange for a disposal of surplus materials and equipment for public sale;
(9) 7.1o act as agent for the clerk, sheriff, tax collector, property appraiser or supervisor of
elections from time to time upon request of such officer or officers.
(Ord. No. 85-06, Pt. A, 9-24-85)
Sec. 1-2-30. Purchasing manual.
The board of county commissioners may adopt by resolution and amend from time to time
a manual of purchasing regulations and procedures. Upon its adoption, such manual shall be
binding upon said board and all agencies, boards, departments, and employees responsible to
it.
(Ord. No. 85-06, Pt. A, 9-24-85)
Sec. 1-2-31. "County purchases" defined.
As used in this chapter the term "county purchases" shall include any and all items and
nonemployee services which are bought, purchased or procured by or on behalf of the county,
its board of county commissioners, and any other county board, department, officer or
employee, as well as any elected county constitutional officers upon the request of such officers
that the purchasing department act on their behalf, except for the school superintendent, and
school board and its departments, officers and employees.
(Ord. No. 85-06, Pt. A, 9-24-85)
Secs. 1-2-32--1-2-40. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. COMPETITIVE PURCHASE BIDDING*
Sec. 1-2-41. Competitive bidding.
County purchases, as defined elsewhere in this chapter, shall be submitted to competitive
bidding in accordance with the county purchasing manual adopted to section 1-2-30 of this
Code.
(Ord. No. 85-06, Pt. A, 9-24-85; Ord. No. 97-43, Pt. A, 12-23-97)
*Editor's note-With the permission of the county, § 1-2-41, originally enacted as Article
V has been redesignated as Division 2 under Article IV.
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Secs. 1-2-42-1-2-44. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS*
Sec. 1-2-45. Authority.
St. Lucie County is authorized and required by Section 287.055(10)(c), Florida Statutes
(1989), to adopt an ordinance governing the awarding of design-build contracts.
(Ord. No. 91-06, Pt. A, 1-15-91)
Sec. 1-2-46. Findings and determinations.
The board of county commissioners has hereby found that in view of the rapidly increasing
demand for public construction projects in the county, methods for economizing time and costs
in the construction of such projects are needed and that it is both time-and cost-effective in
certain instances to award a single contract for both the design and construction of a public
construction project.
(Ord. No. 91-06, Pt. A, 1-15-91)
Sec. 1-2-47. De~nitions.
[The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings
ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Board means board of county commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida.
County means St. Lucie County, Florida.
County administrator means the county administrator of St. Lucie County, Florida, or his
designee.
Design-build firm means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity which:
(1) Is certified under Florida Statutes § 489.119 to engage in contracting through a
certified or registered general contractor or a certified or registered building contractor
as the qualifying agent; and
(2) Is certified under Florida Statutes § 471.023 to practice or to offer to practice
engineering; certified under Florida Statutes § 481219 to practice or offer to practice
architecture; or certified under Florida Statutes § 481.319 to practice or to offer to
practice landscape architecture.
Design criteria package means concise, performance-oriented drawings or specifications of
the public construction project. The purpose of the design criteria package is to furnish
sufficient information so as to permit design-build firms to prepare a bid or a response to an
agency's request for proposal, or to permit an agency to enter into a negotiated design-build
contract. The design criteria package shall specify such performance-based criteria for the
*Editor's note-With the permission of the county, § 1-2-41, originally enacted as Article
V has been redesignated as Division 2 under Article IV.
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public construction project, including, but not limited to, the legal description of the site,
interior space requirements, material quality standards, schematic layout and conceptual
design criteria of the project, cost or budget estimates, design and construction schedules, site
development requirements, provisions for utilities, stormwater retention and disposal, and
parking requirements, as may be applicable to the project.
Design criteria professional means a firm who holds a current certificate of registration
under Chapter 481, Florida Statutes, to practice architecture or landscape architecture or a
firm who holds a current certificate as a registered engineer under Chapter 471, Florida
Statutes, to practice engineering and who is employed by or under contract to the agency for
the providing of professional architect services, landscape architect services, or engineering
services in connection with the preparation of the design criteria package.
Firm means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, association, or other legal entity
permitted by law to practice architecture, engineering, or land surveying in the state.
(Ord. No. 91-06, Pt. A, 1-15-91)
Sec. 1-2-48. Design criteria.
(a) Design criteria package.
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Chapter 1-2.3
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT*
Art. I. In General, § 1-2.3-1-1-2.3-16
Art. II. General Provisions, §§ 1-2.3-1?-1-2.3-34
Art. III. Airport Rules and Regulations, §§ 1-2.3-35-1-2.3-79
Art. IV. General Aviation Minimum Standards, §§ 1-2.3-80-1-2.3-99
AR,TICLE I. IN GENER,AL
Sec. 1-2.3-1. Definitions.
Unless specifically defined below, words or phrases used in this chapter shall be interpreted
so as to give them the meaning they have in common usage and to give this chapter the most
reasonable application. Words not specifically defined below which relate to aeronautical
practices, processes, and equipment shall be construed according to their general usage in the
aviation industry:
Abandon means to forsake, desert, give up and surrender one's claim or right.
Abandoned, as applied to property, other than aircraft or vehicles, left at the airport, means
• that it has been left on the airport for forty-eight (48) hours without the owner moving or
claiming it.
AC means advisory circular issued by the FAA to help explain the intent of a federal
regulation, to provide guidance and information to the aviation public in a designated subject
area, or to show an acceptable method for complying with a related federal regulation.
Accident means a collision or other contact between any part of an aircraft, vehicle, person,
stationary object and/or other thing which results in property damage, personal injury, or
death; or an entry into or emergence from a moving aircraft or vehicle by a person which
results in personal injury or death to such person or some other person or which results in
property damage.
Aeronautical activity (or "aeronautical activities" or "activity" or "actiuities') means any
activity or service that involves, makes possible, facilitates, is related to, assists in, or is
required for the operation of aircraft or another aeronautical activity, or which contributes to
or is required for the safety of such operations. The following activities, without limitation,
which are commonly conducted on airports, are considered aeronautical activities within this
definition: aircraft charter, pilot training, aircraft rental, sightseeing, aerial photography,
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. A, adopted Dec. 4, 2007, amended Ch. 1-2.3 in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former Ch. 1-2.3, §§ 1-2.3-1-1-2.3-42, pertained to similar
subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 89-31, Pt. A, adopted May 9, 1989.
Cross reference-Port and airport authority, Ch. 2-15.
State law reference-Authority of board of county commissioners to operate air trans-
portation facilities, F.S. § 125.01(1)(1).
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aerial spraying and agricultural aviation services, aerial advertising, aerial surveying, air
carrier operations (passenger and cargo), aircraft sales and service, sale of aviation fuel and
oil, aircraft maintenance, sale of aircraft parts, and any other activities which, because of their
direct relationship to the operation of aircraft or the airport, can appropriately be regarded as
an aeronautical activity. For the purposes of the primary guiding documents, all products and
services described herein are deemed to be "aeronautical activities".
~gency means any federal, state, or local governmental entity, unit, agency, organization, or
authority.
Agreement means a written contract, executed by both parties, and enforceable by law
between the county and an entity granting a concession, transferring rights or interest in land
and/or improvements, and/or otherwise authorizing and/or prohibiting the conduct of certain
activities. Such agreement will recite the terms and conditions under which the activity will
be conducted at the airport including, but not limited to, term of the agreement; rents, fees,
and charges to be paid by the entity; and the rights and obligations of the respective parties.
Aircraft means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, which is used or designed
for navigation of or flight in air or space, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for
such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. This includes, but is not limited to,
airplanes, airships, balloons, dirigibles, rockets, helicopters, gliders, gyrocopters, ground-effect
machines, sailplanes, amphibians, and seaplanes.
Aircraft design group means a grouping of aircraft based upon wingspan. The groups are as
follows:
Group I: Up to but not including forty-nine (49) feet
Group II: Forty-nine (49) feet up to but not including seventy-nine (79) feet
Group III: Seventy-nine (79) feet up to but not including one hundred eighteen (118) feet
Aircrdit line maintenance means aircraft maintenance typically required to return an
aircraft to service within a short period of time. Examples include, but are n~t limited to:
replenishing lubricants, fluids, nitrogen, and oxygen; servicing of landing gear tires and struts;
lubricating aircraft components; and, aviorucs/instrument removal and/or replacement.
Aircraft maintenance means the repair, maintenance, alteration, calibration, adjustment,
preservation, or inspection of aircraft airframe, power plant, propeller, and accessories
(including the replacement of parts) as described in 14 CFR Part 43.
Aircraft operator means a person who uses, causes to be used, or authorizes to be used an
aircraft, with or without the right of legal control (as owner, lessee, or otherwise), for the
purpose of air navigation including the piloting of aircraft, or on any part of the surface of the
airport.
Airframe and power plant mechanic (or "A & P mechanic') means a person who holds an
aircraft mechanic certificate with both the airframe and power plant ratings. This certification
is issued by the FAA under the provisions of 14 CFR Part 65.
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Airport means the St. Lucie County International Airport and all land, improvements, and
appurtenances within the legal boundaries of the airport as it now exists on the airport layout
plan (or Exhibit A of the most recent FAA grant and sponsor assurances) and as it may
hereinafter be extended, enlarged, or modified.
Airport ccssurances means those contractual obligations that are described by law in 49
U.S.C. § 47107 and are undertaken by a public airport sponsor as a condition of receipt of
federal airport development grants or federal surplus property.
Airport director means the individual charged with the duty to manage, supervise, control,
and protect the airport or such other employee of the airport as the airport director may from
time to time designate to carry out the duties of the airport director.
Airport identification badge ("badge") means a badge or similar device allowing access to
certain parts of the airport.
Airport layout plan (or "ALP") means the currently approved drawing depicting the physical
layout of the airport and identifying the location and configuration of current and proposed
runways, taxiways, buildings, roadways, utilities, navaids, etc.
Airport operations area (or "AOA') means the geographic location that includes aircraft
movement areas, aircraft parking areas (aprons), loading ramps, safety areas and any
adjacent areas (such as general aviation areas) that are not separated by adequate security
systems, measures, or procedures.
Air trdffic control (or "ATC") means a service operated by appropriate authority to promote
the safe, orderly, and expeditious flow of aircraft in the air and movement on the ground.
Applicant means an entity desiring to use land and/or improvements at the airport to
engage in aeronautical activities and who shall apply in writing and in the manner or form
prescribed herein for authorization to engage in such activities at the airport.
Apron means those paved areas of the airport within the AOA designated for the loading or
unloading of passengers, servicing, or parking of aircraft.
Association means an entity legally formed and recognized under the laws of the State of
Florida having an existence separate and apart from its members or shareholders (i.e., limited
liability company, corporation, partnership, limited partnership, etc.).
Avgas means aviation gasoline.
Based aircraft means any aircraft utilizing the airport as a base of operation (other than
occasional transient purposes) and is registered at the airport with an assigned tie-down or
hangar space on the airport or adjoining property which has direct taxiway access to the
airport.
Board or BOCC means the board of county commissioners of St. Lucie County.
Certificates of insurance means a certificate provided by and executed by an operator's
insurance company evidencing the insurance coverages and limits of the operator.
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CFR means the Code of Federal Regulations, as may be amended from time to time.
Commercial means an activity with the intent to generate and/or secure earnings, income,
compensation (including exchange or barter of goods and services), and/or profit, whether or
not such objectives are accomplished.
Compensation means any form of reimbursement for goods or services such as, but not
limited to, monetary, barter, favors, gratuity.
Contiguous land means land that is sharing an edge or boundary or is separated by no more
than a taxilane or taxiway.
County means St. Lucie County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
Curbside means the curb and those lanes designated by the director for loading and
unloading adjacent to the terminal building area at the airport.
Current means all rents, fees, and other charges (required to be paid under any and all
agreements) are paid.
Depdrtment of transportation (or "DOT') means the cabinet department of the United
States government concerned with transport. It is adxninistered by the United States
Secretary of Transportation.
Derelict means deserted (abandoned) by an owner and/or in dilapidated condition. This does
not include aircraft under the care, custody, and control of a commercial aeronautical operator
for the purpose of refurbishment or repair.
Development guidelines means the parameters governi.ng the design, construction, and/or
modification of operator or lessee facilities at the airport, as may be adopted or amended from
time to time.
Emergency vehicle means a vehicle of the police or fire department, ambulance or any
vehicle conveying an airport official or airport employee in response to an official emergency
call.
Employee(s) means any indivi~ual employed by an entity where by said entity collects and
pays all associated taxes on behalf of employee (i.e., social security and medicare). The
determination of status between "employee" and "contractor" shall be made according to then
current IRS standards.
Equipment means all property and machinery, together with the necessary supplies, tools,
and apparatus necessary for the proper conduct of the activity being performed.
Exclusive right means a power, privilege, or other right excluding or preventing another
from enjoying or exercising a like power, privilege, or right. An exclusive right may be
conferred either by express agreement, by imposition of unreasonable standards or require-
ments, or by any other means. Such a right conferred on one or more parties, but excluding
others from enjoying or exercising a similar right or rights, would be an exclusive right. An
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exclusive right to conduct an aeronautical activity, which is forbidden by federal regulation, is
distinguished from an exclusive right to occupy real estate, which is permitted by federal
regulation under certain conditions.
Federal Auiation Administration (or "FAA') means the agency within the department of
transportation of the United States government that has the responsibility of promoting safety
in the air, by both regulation and education.
Fire district means the St. Lucie County Fire District and its fire fighting personnel who are
responsible for fire fighting at the airport.
Fixed base operator (or "FBO') means a commercial operator engaged in the sale and/or
subleasing of products, services, and facilities to aircraft operators including, at a minimum,
the following activities at the airport:
(1) Sale of aviation fuels and lubricants (jet fuel, avgas, and aircraft lubricants).
(2) Passenger, crew, and aircraft ground services, support, and amenities.
(3) Aircraft maintenance.
(4) Tiedown, hangar, and aircraft parking.
Flight training means any use of an aircraf't to increase or maintain pilot or crewmember
proficiency rather than the use of an aircraft as transportation between two (2) different
airports or other destinations. Flight training shall also include any portion of a flight between
two (2) airports or other destinations dedicated to increase or maintain pilot or crewmember
proficiency.
Fuel means any substance (solid, liquid, or gaseous) used to operate any engine in aircraft,
vehicles, or equipment.
Fuel handling means the transporting, delivering, fueling, or draining of fuel or fuel waste
products.
General auiation means all aviation with exception of air carriers (including cargo) and
government. General aviation aircraft are utilized for commercial and noncommercial pur-
poses including business, corporate, recreationaUpleasure, charter/air taxi, industriaUspecial
purpose, and instructional.
General provisions means provisions common to all primary guiding documents.
Hazardous materials (or hazardous w¢ste) means a substance or combination of substances
which because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics,
may either (1) cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in
serious, irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or (2) pose a substantial present or
potential hazard to human health or environment when improperly treated, stored, trans-
ported, disposed of or otherwise managed.
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Improuements means all buildings, structures, additions, and facilities including pavement,
concrete, fencing, and landscaping constructed, installed, or placed on, under, or above any
land on the airport.
Jet fuel means fuel commonly utilized in turboprop and turbojet aircraft.
Law enforcement of~'icer means any law enforcement officers of any federal, state, or local
government agency.
Leased premises means the land and/or improvements used exclusively under agreement by
operator for the conduct of operator's activities.
Lessee means an entity that has entered into an agreement with the county to occupy, use,
and/or develop land and/or improvements and engage in aeronautical activities.
Limousine means any motor vehicle having a seating capacity of eight (8) persons, egcluding
the driver, operating to and from the airport for hire in accordance with a valid motor carrier
license issued by the board, but shall not include "taxicabs" or "vans" as defined in section
1-13.3-16 of the County Code of Ordinances and Compiled Laws.
Light aircraft means aircraft with a maximum takeoff weight of twelve filaousand five
hundred (12,500) pounds or less.
Master plan means an assembly of appropriate documents and drawings covering the
development of the airport from a physical, economical, social, and political jurisdictional
perspective and adopted by the airport, a copy of which is on file and available for inspection
in the airport director's office, and any amendments, modifications, revisiflns, or substitutions
thereof. The airport layout plan (ALP) is a part of the master plan.
Minimum standdrds means those qualifications, standards, and criteria set forth as the
minimum requirements to be met as a condition for the right to engage in activities at the
airport, as they may be amended from time to time.
Movement area means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of the airport which are
utilized for taxiing/hover ta~ing, air ta~ic~g, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, eg~lusive of
loading ramps and parking aa-eas. Specafic approval for entry onto t~e movement area must be
obtained from ATC.
National Fire Protection Association (or "NFPA") means all codes, standards, rules, and
regulations contained in the Standards of the National Fire Protection Association, as may be
amended from time to time, and are incorporated herein by reference.
Noncommercial means not for the purpose of securing earnings, income, compensation
(including exchange of service), and/or profit.
Noncommercial operdtor means an entity that either owns or leases and operates aircraft
for personal or recreational purposes. In the case of a business, the operation of aircraft must
be an ancillary activity to support the business's purposes by providing transportation for the
exclusive use of its employees, agents, and/or customers. In all cases, the noncommercial
operator neither offers nor engages in commercial aeronautical activities.
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Non-movement area means those areas of the airport where aircraft taxi, or are towed or
pushed without radio contact with ATC or with other aircraft. These areas are usually confined
to those immediately adjacent to hangars, shops, terminal buildings and other structures.
Non-movement areas are usually defined as part of the same formal agreement referenced
herein under movement areas.
Operator (as used in lease/rates dnd charges policy and minimum standards) means an
entity that has entered into an agreement with the county or an approved sublease for office,
shop, hangar, or land to engage in commercial aeronautical activities.
Owner means the registered legal owner of an aircraft according to the records of the FAA
or a vehicle according to the department of motor vehicle records.
Park(ing) means the standing of an aircraft or vehicle, whether occupied or not, other than
for the purpose of, and while, engaging in loading or unloading of property and/or passengers.
Paved, to lay or cover with asphalt or concrete that forms a firm level surface.
Permission, a right or approval granted by the airport director.
Piston aircraft, an aircraft that utilizes a reciprocating engine for propulsion.
Primary guiding documents, a compilation of policy documents of the county, as may be
adopted or amended from time to time, including general provisions, lease/rates and charges
policy, minimum standards, rules and regulations, and development guidelines.
Priaate vehicle, any vehicle operated for transportation of persons or baggage that are not
customers of the vehicle operator, and no revenue is being derived from the transportation
either directly or indirectly.
Property, anything that is owned by an entity. Property is divided into two (2) types: "real
property," which is any interest in land, real estate, growing plants or the improvements on it,
and "personal property", which is everything else.
Public area, those areas of the airport open for public thoroughfare, gathering, waiting,
and/or viewing, and in which access is not restricted by federal and airport regulations.
Readily available, conveniently located (in close proximity) and accessible, but not neces-
sarily located on the leased premises.
Refueling aehicle, any vehicle used for the transporting, handling or dispensing of fuels, oils,
and lubricants.
Regulatory measures, federal, state, county, local, and airport, laws, codes, ordinances,
policies, rules, and regulations, including, without limitation, those of the United States
Department of ~ansportation, the FAA, TSA, EPA, EPCRA, and the primary guiding
documents; all as may be in existence, hereafter enacted, and amended from time to time.
Repair station, a certificated aircraft maintenance facility approved by the FAA to perform
specific maintenance functions. These facilities are certificated under 14 CFR Part 145.
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Rules and regulations, rules and regulations of the airport, properly adopted by resolution
of the St. Lucie Board of County Commissioners, as may be adopted or amended from time to
time.
Runup, aircraft engine operation above normal idle power for purposes other than initiating
taxi or takeoff.
Self-fueling, the fueling of an aircraft by the owner of the aircraft, or the owner's employee,
using the owner's equipment.
Self servicing, any person who dispenses fuel into an aircraft using a commercial self-service
aircraft fueling station to their own fueling apparatus.
Sheriff s department, agency and law enforcement off'icers having jurisdiction (responsibil-
ity) over those portions of the airport located within the county. As such, the terms "sheriffs
department" and "law enforcement officer" are used interchangeably.
SPCC plan, spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan.
Specialized aviation service operator (or "SASO'), a commercial operator that provides any
one (1) or a combination of the following activities: aircraft maintenance, avionics or
instrument maintenance, aircraft rental or flight training, aircraft charter or aircraft
management, aircraft sales, and other commercial aeronautical activities.
Standard operating procedures (or "SOP"), written instructions, which describe procedures
designed to work toward maintaining an environanent.
Sublease, an agreement entered intfl by an entity with an operator or lessee that transfers
rights or interests in the operator's or lessee's leas~d premises and is enforceable by law.
Sublessee, an entity that has ent~red into a sublease with an operator or lessee who is
authorized to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at ~he airport.
Stormwater pollution prevention plan (or "SWPPP'), the stormwater pollution prevention
plan for the airport, as rnay be amended from time to time.
Taxilane, the portion of the aircraf~t parki~g area used for access be~tween taxiways and
aprons and not under ATC control.
Taxiway, a defined path, usually paved, over which aircraft can taxi from one part of an
airport to another (egcluding the runway) and may be under ATC control.
Tiedown, an area paved or unpaved suitable for parking and mooring of aircraft wherein
suitable tiedown points and equipment (to facilitate aircraft tiedown) are located.
Touch-and-go, the act of landing an aircraft on a runway and immediately taking off in the
same direction on that runway instead of landing and coming to a full stop on the runway
before proceeding on a taxiway to a parking location or to another runway.
Transient parking, the parking of aircraft not normally based at the airport in an area
specifically set aside by the FBO for this purpose.
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TSA, Transportation Security Administration.
Turbojet aircraft, an aircraft that utilizes one (1) or more jet engines that have a turbine
driven compressor and develop thrust from the exhaust of hot gases.
Turboprop aircraft, an aircraft that utilizes a gas turbine engine to drive a set of reduction
gears, which, in turn, drives a propeller for propulsion.
Ultralight uehicle, any contrivance used or intended to be used for manned operation in the
air by a single occupant; does not have any U.S. or foreign airworthiness certificate; and if
unpowered, weighs less than one hundred fifty-five (155) pounds; or if powered, weighs less
than two hundred fifty-four (254) pounds empty weight, excluding floats and safety devices
which are intended for deployment in a potentially catastrophic situation; has a fuel capacity
not exceeding five (5) U.S. gallons; is not capable of more than fifty-five (55) knots calibrated
airspeed at full power in level flight; and has a power-off stall speed which does not exceed
twenty-four (24) knots calibrated airspeed.
Vehicle, any device that is capable of moving itself, or being moved, from place to place upon
wheels; but does not include any device designed to be moved by human muscular power or
designed to move primarily through the air.
Vehicle operator, any person who is in actual physical control of a vehicle.
[~ehicle permit, a permanent sticker ~xed to the rear bumper of a vehicle authorizing
access to the movement areas of the airport.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. A, 12-4-2007)
Secs. 1-2.3-2-1-2.3-16. Reserved.
AR,TICLE II. GENERAI. PROVISIONS
Sec. 1-2.3-17. De~nitions.
Definitions identified and defined in section 1-2.3-1 (definitions), whenever used in the
primary guiding documents, shall be construed as defined therein unless from the context a
different meaning is intended, or unless a different meaning is specifically defined and more
particularly ascribed to the use of such words or phrases. All defined words shall be capitalized
throughout the primary guiding documents.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-18. Governing body.
The St. Lucie County International Airport (airport) is owned and operated by St. Lucie
County (county), and governed by and through the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC). The authority to grant the occupancy and use or development of
airport land or improvements, the right to engage in any commercial activity or aeronautical
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activity at the airport, and to approve, adopt, amend, or supplement any agreement, policy, or
practice relating thereto, including the primary guiding documents, is expressly reserved to
the BOCC.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-19. Statement of policy.
(a) It is the intent of the county to:
(1) Plan, manage, operate, finance, and develop the airport to ensure its long-term
financial health and protect and promote the health, safety, security, and general
welfare of the public consistent with all applicable regulatory measures; and
(2) Encourage the development and operation of general aviation businesses and the
provision of quality aviation products, services, and facilities to the public at the
airport.
(b) As set forth by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), by way of its airport
assurances, any airport developed with federal grant assistance is required to operate for the
use and benefit of the public and shall be made available to all types, kinds, and cla:sses of
aeronautical activity on fair and reasonable terms and without unjust discrinnination.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-20. Airport management.
(a) The airport director is responsible for the operation, management, maintenancE, and
security of the airport and all county ow~ned and operat+~d airQort land, improvements,
facilities, vehicles, and equipment.
(b) The county has authorized and directed the airport dire~tor tc~:
(1) Interpret, administer, and enforce agreements and the primary guiding documents
and to permit, where appropriate, temporary, short-term occupancy or use of certain
airport land or improwements; and
(2) Obtain and receive copies of all licenses, pern3its, certifications, ratings, t.~rtificates of
insurance, and other documents required to be provided to or filetl with t~ne county
under the primary guiding documents.
(c) All official inquiries to the county regarding the primary guiding documents and/or
compliance therewith should be directed to the airport director.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-21. Authority to adopt.
The primary guiding documents are promulgated under the authority granted by F.S. Ch.
332 and F.S. § 332.08 (2)(a), which authorizes the county to "adopt and axnend all needful rules,
regulations, and ordinances."
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-22. Compliance with regulatory measures and agreements.
(a) All entities occupying or using, engaging in an aeronautical activity on, or developing
airport land or improvements shall comply, at the entity's expense, with all applicable
regulatory measures including, without limitation, those of the federal, state, and local
government and any other agency having jurisdiction over the airport, the businesses
operating at the airport, and the activities occurring at the airport including the department
of transportation (DOT), the FAA, the State of Florida, the county, and the primary guiding
documents; all as may be in effect and amended from time to time.
(b) Compliance with the primary guiding documents shall not excuse any entity from full
and complete compliance with any responsibility or obligation the entity may have to the
county under any existing agreement.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-23. Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements.
(a) If a provision of the primary guiding documents is found to be in conflict with any other
provision of the primary guiding documents, a provision of any regulatory measure, or a
provision of an existing agreement (if provided for in the agreement) or future agreement, the
provision that establishes the higher or stricter standard shall prevail.
(b) It is not the intent of the primary guiding documents to repeal, abrogate, annul, or in
any way impair or interfere with any existing provision of any regulatory measure except those
specifically repealed by the primary guiding documents.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-24. Repeal of regulatory measures.
All airport related leasing policies, rates and charges policies, minimum standards, rules
and regulations, and development guidelines previously enacted by the county and any other
county ordinance or resolution in conflict with the primary guiding documents are hereby
repealed to the extent of the conflict.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-25. Right to self-service.
The primary guiding documents will not exercise or grant any right or privilege which
operates to prevent any entity operating aircraft on the airport from performing any services
on its own aircraft with its own employees (including, but not limited to, maintenance, repair,
and fueling) that it may choose to perform.
(1) However, individual operators may restrict the use of their exclusive leased premises
and each aircraft operator must adhere to all applicable regulatory measures in the
performance of any services on its own aircraft.
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(2) Further, any entity performing services on its own aircraft must do so in compliance
with all applicable regulatory measures including the primary guiding documents.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-26. Prohibited activities.
Through-the-fence operators (entities that have the right to direct access to an airport's
runway and taxiway system from private property located contiguous to the airport) are
prohibited at the airport.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-27. Fines.
(a) Entities shall have the responsibility to pay any fine or penalty levied against entity, the
airport, the county, and/or the BOCC, individually or collectively, and their representatives,
officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as a result of entity's failure to comply
with any applicable regulatory measure.
(b) If the fine or penalty is contestable (and contested by the entity), entity shall pay the
fine or penalty when upheld by the agency having jurisdiction.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-28. Subordination.
The primary guiding documents are subject and subordinate to the provisions of any
existing or future agreements between the county and the State of Florida or the United States
pertaining to the operation, management, planning, and development of the airport and are
specifically subordinated to, and to be construed as in accordance with, the airport assurances.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-29. Notices, requests for approval, applications, and other fiiings.
Any notice, request for approval, application, or other filing required or permitted to be
given or filed with the county and any notice ar commuaication required or permitted to be
given or filed with any lessee, sublessee, operator, or applicant pursuant to the primary
guiding documents shall be in writing, signed by the party giving such notice, and shall be sent
by overnight courier, United States certified mail, facsimile (confirmed by dated return
signature), email (confirmed by return email), or in person (confirmed with dated and signed
receipt), and shall be deemed to have been given when delivered to the county, lessee,
sublessee, operator, or applicant at their principal place of business or such other address as
may have been provided to the county.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-30. Amendments.
(a) The primary guiding documents may be supplemented, amended, or modified by the
BOCC from time to time and in such a manner and to such e~ent as is deemed appropriate
by the BOCC.
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(b) The BOCC may issue special rules, regulations, notices, memoranda, directives,
covenants, restrictions, or conditions from time to time as is deemed appropriate or necessary,
consistent with the provisions of County Code and the primary guiding documents.
(c) The county shall provide for public notification of pending amendments to the primary
guiding documents in order to provide the opportunity for public comment and input by
operators, lessees, sublessees, consumers, users, and the community.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-31. Variance or exemption.
(a) The county has the right, but is not obligated, to approve variances or exemptions to the
primary guiding documents when a specific clause, section, or provision of the primary guiding
documents may not be justified in a particular case because of special conditions or unique
circumstances.
(b) Prior to approving or denying variances or exemptions, the airport director shall
conduct a reasonable and not unjustly discriminatory review of all relevant inforxnation to
include those items described in subsection 1-2.3-31(h) of these general provisions as well as
any other information requested by the airport director.
(c) Approval or denial of a variance or exemption shall be reasonable and consistent with
prior decisions involving similar situations at the airport (if any) which are active on the date
the county receives the request for the variance or exemption and shall be provided in writing
within ninety (90) days from the receipt of the written request.
(d) If approved, the variance or exemption shall only apply to the special conditions or
unique circumstances of the particular case for which the variance or exemption is granted.
(e) An approval of a variance or exemption shall not serve to amend, modify, or alter the
primary guiding documents.
(f~ Requests for variance or exemption can also be denied in accordance with section
12.3-33 of these general provisions
(g) When a specific product, service, or facility is not currently being provided at the airport,
the county may enter into an agreement with an FBO or SASO with terms and conditions that
may be less than those outlined in the primary guiding documents (e.g., reduced rents, lower
minimum standards, etc.), only for a limited period of time (i.e., pioneering period). The
duration of the pioneering period shall be specified in the agreement.
(h) Requests for variance or exemption shall be submitted in writing to the airport director
and must state definitively the primary guiding document and the exact clause(s), section(s),
or provision(s) for which the variance or exemption is being sought, describe the proposed
variance or exemption, state the reason or rationale for the proposed variance or exemption,
identify potential and/or anticipated impacts on the airport, other entities (including operators
- and lessees) at the airport, and the community, and identify the duration of the proposed
variance or exemption.
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(i) Each variance or egemption shall be requested for and approved or denied separately.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-32. Grounds for denial.
The county may reject any proposal(including requests for variances or exemptions) or any
application for any one (1) or more of the following reasons:
(1) The applicant, for any reason, does not fully meet the qualifications, standards, and
requirements established by the county. The burden of proof shall be on the applicant
and the standard of proof shall be by clear and convincing evidence.
(2) The applicant's proposed activities and/or improvements will create a safety hazard at
or on the airport.
(3) The county would be required to expend funds and/or supply labor and/or materials in
connection with the proposed activities and/or improvements that the county is
unwilling and/or unable to spend and/or will result in a financialloss or hardship to the
county or the airport.
(4) No appropriate, adequate, or available land and/or improvement e~usts at the airport
to accommodate the proposed activity (at the time the proposal or application are
submitted), nor is such availability contemplated within a reasonable timeframe.
(5) The proposed activities and/or improvements do not comply with the master plan of
the airport or the ALP then in effect or anticipated to be in effect within the timeframe
proposed by the applicant.
(6) The development or use of the land requested by the applicant will result in a
congestion of aircraft and/or the improvements will, in the sole discretion of the county,
unduly interfere with activities of any existing operator on the airport and/or prevent
adequate access to the leased premises of any existing operator.
(7) The applicant has intentionally or unintentionally misrepresented or omitted material
fact in the proposal, on the application, and/or in supporting documentation.
(8) The applicant has failed to make full disclosure in the proposal, on the application,
and/or in supporting documentation.
(9) The applicant or an officer, director, agent, representative, shareholder, or employee of
the applicant has a record of violating the regulatory measures of the county (or any
other airport sponsor), the FAA, or any other regulatory measure applicable to the
airport and/or the proposed activity.
(10) The applicant or an officer, director, agent, representative, shareholder, or employee of
the applicant has defaulted in the performance of any agreement or sublease at the
airport or at any other airport.
(11) The applicant does not exhibit adequate financial responsibility or capability to
undertake the proposed activity.
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(12) The applicant cannot provide a performance bond or applicable insurance in the type
and amounts required by the county for the proposed activity.
(13) The applicant or an of~'icer or director has been convicted of a felony.
(14) The applicant's proposed activity has been or could be detrimental to the airport.
(15) The applicant seeks terms and conditions which are inconsistent with county's policies
or any request for proposal (or any other invitation for proposals) issued by the county.
(16) The applicant's interests and/or the proposed activity or use is inconsistent with the
airport's mission (purpose), vision, values, goals, or objectives; the best interest of the
county; or, any grant assurances.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-33. Enforcement.
(a) The county shall be responsible for enforcement of the primary guiding documents.
(b) The airport director is empowered to require compliance with and enforce the primary
guiding documents.
(c) Any entity who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects, or refuses to comply with the primary
guiding documents or any lawful order issued pursuant thereto may be cited, removed from
the airport, denied the use of the airport, and/or prevented from engaging in activities at the
airport and shall be subject to all legal, equitable, statutory, and common law rights and
remedies available to the county including, but not limited to, actions for declaratory relief,
injunctive relief, specific performance, and damages.
(d) Any entity failing to comply or knowingly and/or willfully violating with the primary
guiding documents shall be guilty of a violation of law in accordance with part l, chapter 1-l,
section 1-1-8 of the St. Lucie County Code.
(e) In the event an entity fails to comply with the primary guiding documents, the airport
director shall send a written statement of violation to such entity at its last known address.
The entity shall have ten (10) days within which to provide a statement to the county
explaining why the violation occurred and to advise the airport director that the violation has
been corrected. The airport director has the right to revoke the entity's privileges at the airport
or may suspend the operations for such period of time as deemed necessary in order to obtain
a correction of the violation. In addition, any such violations shall be considered in renewing
the entity's application. The entity shall pay for any costs incurred by the airport, including
but not limited to attorney fees, under this paragraph.
(f) Any person denied use of the airport due to a violation of the primary guiding documents
may only use the airport for the purpose of enplaning or deplaning (as a passenger) aircraft
using the airport.
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(g) Unless otherwise specified in the primary guiding documents, parties aggrieved by a
decision of the airport director related to the primary guiding documents may appeal (in
writing) such decision to the BOCC within ten (10) days after such decision is issued. The
decision of the BOCC on such appeal shall be final.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-34. Rights reserved.
In addition to the following rights and privileges, the county reserves the rights and
privileges outlined under federal and/or state airport assurances as such rights and privileges
may be amended from time to time.
(1) The county reserves and retains the right for the use of the airport by others who may
desire to use the same pursuant to applicable regulatory measures pertaining to such
use.
(2) The county further reserves the right to designate specific airport areas for activities
in accordance with the currently adopted airport layout plan (ALP) as may be amended
from time to time. Such designation shall give consideration to the nature and extent
of current and/or future activities and the land and/or improvements that may be
available and/or used for specific activities and shall be consistent with the safe,
orderly, and efficient use of the airport.
(3) The ALP reflects an agreement with the FAA regarding the proposed allocation of
airport land and/or improvements to specific uses and/or development. It is the policy
of the county that any use, occupancy, construction, or modification of land and/or
improvements that is inconsistent with the ALP is undesirable. Any development that
is substantially different than that depicted on the ALP could adversely affect the safe,
orderly, or efficient use of the airport. While the county may consider making
application to the FAA for approval of the revision of the ALP on behalf of an applicant,
nothing contained in these primary guiding documents shall require or obligate the
county to make such application.
(4) The county reserves the right to develop and make any ir~nprc~vements and/or repairs
at (or to) the airport that it deems necessary. Except in the event of emergency
improvement and/or repairs, the county will provide advance notice of the date and
time that such development, improvements, and/or repairs will be made. The county
shall not be obligated to reimburse or compensate any operator, sublessee, or other
entity for any egpense incurred or loss of revenue (or inconvenience) that may result
from such development, improvement, and/or repair.
(5) The county reserves the right to prohibit any entity from using the airport or engaging
in activities at the airport (and/or revoke or suspend any privileges granted to any
entity) upon determination by the county that such operator has not complied with the
primary guiding documents, applicable regulatory measures, directives issued by the
county, or has otherwise jeopardized the safety of entities utilizing the airport or the
land and/or improvements located at the airport.
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(6) The county reserves the right to lease the airport or portions thereof during war or
national emergency to the United States government for military use. If such lease is
executed, the provisions of such lease including, without limitation, the county's
obligations and the operator's obligations, to the extent they are inconsistent with said
lease, shall be suspended.
(7) The county will not enter into an agreement that will require the county to relinquish
the right to take any action the county considers necessary to protect the aerial
approaches of the airport against obstruction or to prevent an entity from erecting or
permitting to be erected any facility or other structure which might limit the
usefulness of the airport or constitute a hazard to aircraft.
(8) The county will not enter into an agreement that requires the county to waive any
sovereign, governmental, or other immunity to which the county may be entitled nor
shall any provision of any agreement be so construed or that would require the county
to submit to the laws of any state other than those of the State of Florida.
(9) The county is under no obligation to provide financing and/or make any improvements
to airport land and/or improvements to facilitate any development proposed by an
applicant.
(10) While the county may choose to pursue federal, state, or other available funds to
contribute to the development, the county is under no obligation to do so. In addition,
the county is under no obligation to provide matching funds if required to secure such
funding.
(11) The county reserves the right to take such actions as it may deem necessary,
appropriate, and/or in the best interest of the county to preserve the assets of the
county, protect the safety of the people who work at and use the airport, and maintain
the integrity of the county's mission (purpose), vision, and values.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
AR,TICLE III. AIRPORT RULES AND REGLTI.ATIONS
Sec. 1-2.3-35. Purpose and scope.
The purpose of these rules and regulations is to protect the public health, safety, interest,
and general welfare of the operators, lessees, sublessees, consumers, and users of St. Lucie
County International Airport (airport) and to restrict or prevent any activity or action which
would interfere with the safe, orderly, and efficient use of the airport by its operators, lessees,
sublessees, consumers, and users.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-36. Applicability and conditional use of airport.
(a) Any permission granted directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, to any entity
to enter upon or use the airport (including aircraft and vehicle operators; aircraft crewmembers
and passengers; spectators and sightseers; occupants of vehicles; officers, employees, and
customers of operators and lessees; entities doing business with the county, its contractors,
subcontractors, and licensees; and all other entities whatsoever) is conditioned upon:
(1) Assumption of responsibility by entity exercising or taking advantage of permission.
(2) Full and complete compliance with these rules and regulations, primary guiding
documents, and applicable regulatory measures.
(3) Each such entity shall at all times release, hold harmless, and indemnify the BOCC,
airport, and county (individually and collectively), representatives, officers, officials,
employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all responsibility, liability, loss or
damage that may result to any entity, be caused by or on their behalf and/or incident
to the manner in which the airport is operated, constructed, maintained, served, or
used.
(b) The general provisions are hereby incorporated as part of these rules and regulations as
though fully set forth herein.
(c) Responsible party:
(1) Any person accessing or using the airport shall be responsible for their actions and all
actions of any person to whom they provide or facilita~e access, whether d'arectly or
indirectly.
(2) Any and all property on the airport destroyed or damaged shall be paid for by the
entity or entities responsible for such destruction or damage thereto.
(3) Any person who causes injury to aniy person on the airport shall be liat~le for such
injuries.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-37. Airport identification badge.
(a) Operators, lessees, sublessees, and contractors (including all employees) at or perform-
ing work inside the AOA require an airport identification badge (badge).
(b) A badge shall not be issued to any person until a need for unescorted access inside the
AOA has been determined by the airport director and then only after an application for airport
identification badge, applicant identification badge conditions of agreement form, and appli-
cant disqualifying crimes form has been completed and submitted for review and approval to
the airport director.
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(c) It is the responsibility of operators, lessees, sublessees, and contractors to notify the
airport director of persons who do not need access and/or are no longer employees or ~liated
with the operator, lessee, sublessees, or contractor within forty-eight (48) hours of the
individual's separation from the entity.
(d) If the badge is not returned within ten (10) days, the operator, lessee, sublessee, or
contractor is subject to a fifty dollar ($50.00) fine.
(e) Airport identification badges are not transferable.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-38. Violations.
(a) Each person who is issued a badge shall comply with all rules and regulations. Failure
to comply may result in the loss of access privileges.
(b) No person to whom a badge has been issued shall intentionally perform any of the
following non-inclusive acts:
(1) Loaning of badge to anyone under any circumstance.
(2) Allowing unauthorized persons or vehicles into the AOA.
(3) Blocking, damaging, or leaving doors or gates open that could be an AOA access route
for unauthorized persons.
(4) Bypassing the security system.
(5) Altering a badge.
(6) Failure to provide proper escort.
(7) Failure to report lost or stolen badge.
(8) Driving on unauthorized areas of the AOA.
(c) Any violation of a severe nature, as determined by the airport director (i.e., a violation
resulting in property damages and/or bodily injury or any runway or taxiway incursion) may
warrant immediate suspension of badge privileges.
(d) Upon request, the option of a hearing or a meeting with the airport director will be
scheduled before any punitive action is taken.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-39. Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge.
Each badge holder and/or entity employing the badge holder shall notify their supervisor
and, in writing, the airport director immediately upon becoming aware of a damaged, lost,
stolen, or missing badge.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-40. Security.
(a) Airport operations area (AOA).
(1) No person shall enter the AOA except those persons authorized by the airport director,
including those:
a. Having a badge issued by the airport director; or
b. Under appropriate escort.
(2) All persons shall display their badge on the outermost garment, waist high or higher
on the front of the body, at all times while inside the AOA.
(3) Any person who is not authorized to be in the AOA or whose status is questionable
shall leave the area by the nearest established exit point when asked to do so by any
other person who is authorized to be in the area.
(4) Any person inside the AOA shall produce a badge when asked to do so by any other
person properly displaying a badge, law enforcement credentials, or appropriate FAA
or TSA credentials.
(5) Any person that has been issued a badge but dces not have it in possession must be
escorted into the AOA. That person must get possession of their badge or apply for a
replacement badge.
(6) All persons with a badge should request a badge or authorized identification from any
unescorted person not displaying a badge or authorized identification, unless the
person with a badge feels the other person may cause him harna. In such event, the
airport director or 911 should be contacted.
(7) All persons escorted in the AOA shall be under the control of a person in possession of
a badge at all times. Whenever the escort official departs the area, the person under
escort must be placed under the control and responsibility of another escort official or
depart the AOA.
(8) With the intent of preventing unauthorized use of badges, all persons issued a badge
shall store their badge in a secure place and under their control at all times.
(b) Airport entrdnces (security gates and doors).
(1) All persons entering the airport shall use only authorized entrances.
(2) Security gates and doors that provide access to the AOA shall be kept closed and locked
at all times, except when actually in use.
(3) It shall be the responsibility of all operators, lessees, and sublessees to see that all gate
chains and doors and other public safeguards are continually and conscientiously used
in a manner so as to protect all persons.
(4) Authorized persons may not share combination codes or access inforxnation.
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(5) When an authorized person accesses a door or gate leading to or from the AOA, it is the
person's responsibility to ensure that unauthorized persons cannot gain access to the
AOA
(6) Vehicle operators utilizing a security gate to access the AOA shall stop the vehicle and
allow the gate to fully close before proceeding. The vehicle operator shall also ensure
that no other vehicles or persons gain access to the airport while the gate is in the
process of closing or not fully closed.
(7) Tampering or interfering with a closing mechanism, disabling the lock, or breaching
any other securing device at the airport is prohibited.
(8) If unauthorized access occurs by persons or vehicles, it must be immediately reported
to the sheriffs department (911) and the airport director.
(c) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Facility.
(1) Only individuals approved by the CBP may enter the CBP facility or CBP apron.
(2) BP apron access is only for authorized personnel who need to work at the CBP facility.
(3) CBP apron is not to be used for access to and from one side of the airport to another.
(4) The yellow and black markings located at the edge of the CBP apron provides that on
one side of the line is the CBP apron and on the other side of the markings is taxiway
C.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-41. Commercial aeronautical activities.
(a) Entities desirous of engaging in commercial aeronautical activities at the airport must
receive prior permission.
(b) Entities engaged in commercial aeronautical activities at the airport shall pay all
applicable rents and fees.
(c) Entities basing or otherwise maintaining an aircraft at the airport shall not permit said
aircraft to be used for a commercial aeronautical activity unless such activity is expressly
authorized by agreement with the county.
(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, such aircraft may be used by the aircraft owner for the
purpose of flight training or otherwise maintaining or increasing the flying proficiency of the
aircraft owner or members of that person's immediate family.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-42. Tenant responsibilities.
Lessees shall maintain an up-to-date file containing the name, address, and telephone
number of all based aircraft owners of lessees and sublessees. This information shall be
submitted to the airport director and updated on a quarterly basis.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-43. Accidents or incidents.
(a) Any person involved in or witnessing an aircraft or vehicle accident on the airport
resulting in any injury (or death) to person or damage to property shall remain at the scene
and notify the sherifFs department immediately and provide all pertinent information as
requested.
(b) No person shall tamper with an incident/accident scene or fail to comply with any
directive issued by the airport director, the sherifPs department, the fire department, or any
other agency having jurisdiction over the incident/accident scene.
(c) Unauthorized entry into movement areas to access an incident/accident scene is
prohibited.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-44. General conduct.
(a) No person shall make, possess, use, offer for sale, pass, and/or deliver any forged or
falsely altered pass, permit, identification, card, sign, and/or other authorization purporting to
be issued by or on behalf of the county or airport.
(b) No person shall use or otherwise conduct themself upon any portion of the airport in any
manner contrary to the posted or otherwise visually indicated directions applicable to that
area.
(c) Destroying, daxnaging, injuring, defacing, disturbing, ~r tampering with property on the
airport is prohibited.
(d) Smoking or carrying lighted cigars, cigarettes, or pi~pes in any indoor public use area of
the airport, except in areas specifically designated by the airport director and posted as pubiic
smoking areas, is prohibited.
(e) No person shall be intoxicated; commit any disorderly, obscene, lewd, indece~t, or
unlawful act; or commit any act of nuisance (including the use of abnsive or threatening
language) on the airport.
(f) Loitering or loafing on the public areas of the airport is prohibited.
(g) The airport shall not be used for storing merchandise, supplies or equipment (egcept as
stipulated within an agreement), or for washing clothes, overnight caxnping or lodging, or for
any improper, objectionable or immoral purposes.
(h) Operator and lessee facilities are expressly for the conduct of the operator's or lessee's
business and operations. No person other than employees and customers of the operator or
lessee shall make use of such facilities or loiter or loaf on such premises without written
permission of the operator or lessee.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-45. Abandoned, derelict, or lost property.
(a) Property shall not be abandoned on the airport.
(b) Abandoned, derelict, or lost property found in public areas at the airport including,
without limitation, equipment, machinery, baggage, freight, or parts thereof should be
reported (and/or turned in) to the airport director.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the right of operators and lessees to
maintain "lost and found" service for property of their customers, invitees, and/or employees.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-46. Animals.
(a) Domestic pets and animals, except for special assistance or law enforcement dogs, are
not permitted on the airport unless controlled and restrained by a leash or container.
(b) All persons shall use utmost care to prevent any animal under their care to control or
prevent from urinating or defecating upon the sidewalks of the airport or in other public
buildings. Person(s) responsible for the animal will immediately and thoroughly clean any
soiled area.
(c) Horses, except those utilized for law enforcement or intended to be transported, are not
permitted on the airport.
(d) No person, except those authorized by the airport director, shall intentionally hunt,
pursue, trap, catch, injure, or kill any bird or animal (except rodents) on the airport.
(e) No person, except those authorized by the airport director, shall feed non-domestic birds
or animals on the airport.
Sec. 1-2.3-47. Use of public areas.
Use of the public area of any facility or area of the airport for sleeping or other purpose in
lieu of a hotel, motel, or other public accommodation is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-48. Storage of materials and equipment.
(a) Storage, stacking, boxing, or bagging of materials (or equipment) shall be done in such
a manner as to preclude creating any hazard, obstructing any operation, or littering.
(b) Railroad (box or tanker) cars, intermodal containers, or tanker, truck, or flatbed trailers,
etc. shall not be stored or used to store any type of non-aviation materials, vehicles, or
equipment without prior permission.
(c) Railroad (box or tanker) cars, intermodal containers, or tanker, truck, or flatbed trailers,
etc. used to store non-aviation materials, vehicles, or equipment must not be unsightly or
create a hazard. Upon the written request of the airport director, these items must be removed
from the airport.
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(d) ~ash and other waste containers.
(1) Garbage, empty boxes, crates, rubbish, trash, papers, refuse, and/or litter of any kind
shall not be placed, discharged, or deposited on the airport except in the receptacles
provided specifically for that purpose.
(2) The burning of garbage, empty boxes, crates, rubbish, trash, papers, refuse, and/or
litter of any kind on the airport is prohibited.
(3) Such areas shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
(4) Garbage receptacles shall be emptied with sufficient frequency to prevent overflowing
and shall be cleaned with sufficient frequency to prevent the development of offensive
odors.
(5) Garbage receptacles shall be equipped with securely fastened lids.
(6) Dumping or disposing of any fill, building material, or other waste material on the
airport, except in such areas that are specifically designated by the airport director for
such purpose is prohibited.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-49. Burning of materials.
(a) Entities engaged in any activity at the airport, whether occupying airport owned
facilities or otherwise, shall comply with all practices recommended by the NFPA.
(b) Entities shall comply with all directives issued by the airport dir~etn~ regarding the
removal of fire hazards, arrangement or modification of vehicles or equipment, or aitering
operating procedures considered unsafe from a fire prevention standpoin~.
(c) Smoking, matches, lighters, or any open flames are prohibited osa ~~e apron, in han,gars,
or in any other area on the airport in violation of posted "no smoking" signs and in no case
within fifty (50) feet of any aircraft, refueling vehicle, fuel storage facility, storage area for
flammable materials, or any aircraft being fueled or defueled.
(d) Any hostile fires (regardless of the size of the fire or w~eth~r or r~ot t13e fire has been
extinguished) shall be reported immediately to the fire department (via "911").
(e) No entity shall remove or cause to be removed from its holder, container, reel, or bracket
any equipment or device used in fire prevention except in case of emergency or fire.
(f) All fire doors, hangar doors, sprinkler risers, fire boxes, fire hydrants and pits, hose
boxes, and all fire fighting apparatus shall be kept clear of obstructions at all times.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-50. Hazardous materials.
No entity shall store, keep, handle, use, dispense, dispose, discharge, or transport on the
airport any hazardous materials in contravention of any these rules and regulations, the
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SWPPP, the Uniform Fire Code, and all other applicable regulatory measures. Proper permits
must be obtained from the appropriate agency, and copies must be presented to the airport
director on request.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-51. Painting.
Doping processes, painting, or paint stripping shall be performed only in those designated
and properly designed, fireproofed, and ventilated facilities approved for such activities and in
compliance these rules and regulations, the SWPPP, the Uniform Fire Code, and all other
applicable regulatory measures.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-52. Flammable solids and liquids.
(a) The procedures and precautions outlined in the criteria of NFPA Pamphlet No. 30
(Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code), NFPAPamphlet No. 410D (SafeguardingAircraft
Cleaning, Painting and Paint Removal), and NFPA Pamphlet No. 410F (Aircraft Cabin
Cleaning and Refurbishing Operations) shall be adhered to in all cleaning, painting, refur-
bishing, and other operations using flammable liquids including the storage of such liquids.
(b) A total of sixty (60) gallons of lubricating oils having a flash point at or above one
hundred fifty (150) degrees may be stored in hangars provided that the product is stored in the
original container and has the original manufacturer's labeling (or that the product is stored
in other suitable containers approved by the fire department). Larger quantities may be stored
in accordance with applicable regulatory measures and notification to the airport director and
fire department.
(c) T-hangars shall not contain oil quantities in excess of two (2) cases or two (2) times the
oil storage capacity of the engine of the aircraft, whichever is greater, stored therein.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-53. Compressed gases.
(a) Oxygen or any compressed gas in a cylinder or portable tank must be secured to a fixed
location or secured to a portable cart designed and approved specifically for the cylinder(s) or
tank(s) being secured.
(b) Cylinders or tanks shall be maintained in compliance with all applicable regulatory
measures.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-54. Effluents, pollutant, or air contaminant.
(a) No person shall discharge any substance in or upon the airport in contravention of any
regulatory measure. Proper permits must be obtained from the appropriate agency, copies
must be presented to the airport director, and prior permission must be received for such
discharge.
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(b) Any person who experiences overflowing, spilling, or leaking of oil, grease, fuel, and/or
similar material or substance anywhere on the airport is responsible for the immediate
cleanup of the spill, proper disposal of the substance, and notification of appropriate agency, all
in accordance with the SWPPP, operator's SPCC plan, and applicable regulatory measures.
The airport director should be notified when any reportable spill occurs.
(c) Should the county determine that during the course of an environmental incident the
responsible party is not capable of, has not, or refuses to take the appropriate action in a timely
manner to mitigate the adverse environmental incident (in the sole discretion of the county),
then the county reserves the right to take action and/or employ those services that the county
determines appropriate to control and/or clean up the site. The cost of such services shall be
borne by the responsible party.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-55. Hazardous materials spills.
In the event a hazardous materials spill occurs of any magnitude, the responsible party of
such spill shall take appropriate action in the containment, clean up, reporting, and
rehabilitation of such spill. The following procedures shall be implemented in managing a
hazardous materials spill:
(1) Minor spills - spills of less than five (5) gallons and that are not compromising the safety
of the public.
a. Determine the threat to the immediate public.
b. Contain the spill with an absorbent.
c. Block all stormwater drains that could be impacted by such a spill.
d. Apply the proper absorbent from strategically placed spill kits. All liquids and or
absorbents shall be disposed of or reused per applicable regulatory measures.
e. Make record of the spill at the facility.
f. Contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection should the spill
impact the ground waters and or the surface waters no matter how small the
quantity.
(2) Major spills - spills in excess of fave (5) gallons but Zess than twenty-five (25) gallons or
any spill causing an immediate threat to the safety of the public.
a. Determine the threat to the immediate public.
b. Block all stormwater drains from potential contamination.
c. Contain the spill with an absorbent.
d. Contact the fire department.
e. Determine the nature of the spill.
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£ Apply absorbents to the spill until all residual liquid has been processed. All
liquids and absorbent shall be disposed of properly per applicable regulatory
measures.
g. Assess the damage to the land and/or water with airport personnel.
h. Contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection should the spill
impact the ground waters and or the surface waters no matter how small the
quantity.
i. Record all aspects of the spill in company files.
j. A written detailed report containing all pertinent inforxnation of such spill shall
be completed by the responsible party and delivered to the airport director within
five (5) working days.
(3) Serious spills - spills in excess of twenty-fcve (25) g¢llons and which may pose ¢ serious
threat to the safety of the public.
a. Evaluate the threat to the public and make any arrangements to secure the
safety of the immediate public (i.e., evacuation).
b. Contain the spill should safety permit.
c. Block all drains that pose an immediate threat from the spill.
d. Apply absorbents to such a spill until all residual liquid is processed. All liquids
and absorbent shall be disposed of properly per applicable regulatory measures.
e. Contact the fire department immediately.
£ Airport personnel shall assess the damage to the land and/or the waters.
g. Airport personnel shall inspect the drainage outfall for downstream contamina-
tion.
h. Record all aspects of the spill in company records.
i. Contact the Florida Department of Environmental Protection immediately.
j. Provide a written summary of the spill and the measures that will be taken to
eliminate such a spill in the future to the airport director within twenty-four (24)
hours.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-56. Emergency conditions.
(a) The airport director, either directly or through ATC, may suspend or restrict any or all
activities at the airport or issue emergency procedures wherever such action is deemed
necessary in the interest of safety.
(b) Emergency conditions at the airport shall not mitigate or cancel these rules and
regulations.
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(c) Permits issued under these rules and regulations shall be rendered invalid until the
emergency situation has been alleviated and normal operations have resumed.
(d) During such conditions, the operator of any aircraft or vehicle shall make certain that
the aircraft or vehicle is not moved in any direction unless specifically cleared by ATC,
National ~ansportation Safety Board (NTSB), airport director, and/or a law enforcement
officer.
(e) No person shall enter upon the AOA for the purpose of attending, observing, or assisting
at the scene of an accident except persons requested or permitted to do so by ATC, airport
director, a law enforcement officer, and/or fire department.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-57. Special events.
(a) Special events utilizing public areas of the airport or the AOA shall not be held unless
written approval is first obtained from the BOCC or airport director and any other agency
having jurisdiction over the event.
(b) Written authorization shall specify the areas of the airport authorized for such special
use, the dates and duration of such use, and any other terxns and conditions deemed necessary.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-58. Improvement construction or modification.
All lessees and sublessees must submit construction or modification plans to the airport
director in advance for review and approval.
(1) Aircraft operators involved in an accident on the airport resulting in any injury (or
death) to person or damage to property shall make a full and prompt report of the
accident to the airport director and complete any necessary reports and/or forms.
(2) Aircraft operators shall be responsible for the safe and prompt removal of disabled
aircraft and parts thereof, unless required or directed by the airport director, the FAA,
or the NTSB to delay such action pending an investigation of an accident.
(3) An aircraft involved in an accident on the airport may not be removed from the scene
of the accident until authorized by the airport director.
(4) Once authorization to remove the aircraft has been issued, the aircraft operator shall
make immediate arrangements to have the aircraft removed.
(5) If immediate arrangements are not made (so that the airport can return to full
operational status without unreasonable delay), the airport director may have the
aircraft removed at the aircraft operator's risk and expense without liability for
damage arising from or out of such removal.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-59. Prohibiting use of the airport.
(a) The airport director shall have the right at any time to deny the use of the airport to any
person or group when the airport director considers such actions to be necessary and desirable
in the interest of safety and security.
(b) The airport director may prohibit aircraft operations (except for emergency landings)
when it is determined that conditions are unsafe or the aircraft operation would likely
endanger persons or property.
(c) Under no circumstance shall an authorized airport closure or restriction constitute
grounds for reimbursement of any expense, loss of revenue, or damage incurred by any
operator, lessee, or any other entity.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-60. Aircraft maintenance.
(a) Aircraft maintenance on the airport shall be permitted only on leased premises.
(b) Aircraft maintenance must be performed in accordance with SWPPP.
(c) Aircraft maintenance performed on aprons is limited to preventive maintenance (as
defined by 14 CFR Part 43).
(d) Aircraft maintenance within hangars shall be limited to that specifically permitted by
the type rating established in the Uniform Building Code and in compliance with the directives
of the fire department.
All aircraft cleaning must be done at a facility designed for such purpose or in accordance
with NFPA standards and SWPPP.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-61. Aircraft engine operation.
(a) Starting engines shall be prohibited until ground personnel have given proper clearance
(if appropriate) and until all standaxd safety procedures have been followed.
(b) Any person operating an aircraft engine in an area that is accessible to the public shall
take precautions to alert and protect the public from hazards incident to such operations.
(c) Starting an aircraft engine when there is any flammable liquid on the ground in the
immediate vicinity of the aircraft is prohibited.
(d) Aircraft controls shall not be unattended while aircraft engines are operating.
(e) Propeller, engine, and e~aust noises shall be kept to a minimum.
(f~ Runup of aircraft engines shall be performed only in the areas designated for such
purpose by the airport director.
(1) Runup of aircraft engines is not allowed in non-movement areas except in designated
areas or as approved by the airport director.
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(2) Aircraft may not be tied to any structure during aircraft engine runup.
(3) High speed or full power aircraft engine runups (including maintenance run-ups) shall
be performed in designated runup areas or in other areas designated specifically for
this purpose by the airport director.
(4) High speed or full power aircraft engine runups are prohibited at the airport from
10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. without prior permission.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-62. Aircraft parking and storage.
(a) Derelict aircraft on the airport are prohibited.
(b) The airport director, at the risk and expense of the aircraft operator, may remove such
aircraft without liability for damage arising from or out of such removal.
(c) Aircraft shall be parked only on leased premises or in those designated public areas
designed for such purpose by the airport director and shall not be positioned in such a manner
so as to block a runway, taxiway, taxilane (except for temporary staging and/or fueling of such
aircraft), or obstruct access to hangars, parked aircraft, and/or parked vehicles.
(d) Unless otherwise provided in an agreement with the county or authorized FBO, no
person shall use any area of the airport for the parking and storage of aircraft, other than
transient parking, without prior permission.
(e) Should a person use such areas for aircraft parking or storage without first obtaining
prior permission, the airport director may remove and store the aircraft at the expense of the
aircraft operator without liability for damage that may arise from or out of such removal or
storage.
(f) Aircraft operators shall ensure unattended, parked, and stored aircraft are properly
secured as set forth in AC 20-35C.
(g) Parked or stored rotorcraft shall have bral~ng devices and/or rotor mooring blocks
applied to the rotor blades.
(h) Moored lighter-than-air aircraft shall have at least one (i) person monitoring the safety
of the mooring at all times.
(i) Upon request of the airport director, the operator of any aircraft parked or stored at the
airport shall move the aircraft to the location and/or position on the airport identified by the
airport director due to an emergency condition or the aircraft is illegally parked.
(j) In the event the aircraft operator refuses, is unable, or unavailable, the airport director
may move the aircraft to the area at the risk and expense of the aircraft operator without
liability for damage that may arise from or out of such movement.
(k) Aircraft tiedowns shall only be used for the following purposes:
(1) Storage and parking of aircraft; and
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(2) Performance of preventive aircraft maintenance (as defined in 14 CFR Part 43) on
aircraft in accordance with applicable regulatory measures.
(1) Aircraft storage hangars shall only be used for the following purposes:
(1) Storage and parking of aircraft and associated aircraft equipment and supplies as
approved by the airport director and the fire department.
(2) Parking of vehicles and recreational toys owned and operated by aircraft owner or
operator and only on temporary basis (i.e., during use of aircraft) and in compliance
with subsection 1-2.3-77(e).
(m) Use of aircraft storage hangars shall be subject to the following restrictions:
(1) For hangars not having a personnel exit door, hangar doors shall remain open a
minimum of thirty-six (36) inches anytime a person is in the hangar for adequate
egress in an emergency.
(2) Space heaters shall never be located inside aircraft and left unattended. Space heaters
may be utilized in hangars so long as the heater has a clear radius of ten (10) feet from
aircraft (or any other object) and fire prevention/safety measures are observed.
(3) Oily rags, waste oil, or other materials soiled with petroleum-based products may only
be stored in containers with self-closing, tight-fitting lids as approved by the fire
department.
(4) A battery charger shall not be directly connected to an aircraft battery installed in an
aircraft that is located inside (or partially inside) a hangar.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-63. Aircraft security.
(a) If the kind, type, mission, or condition of an aircraft makes it necessary for an aircraft
operator to obtain, provide, and/or maintain security for an aircraft, the aircraft operator shall
be responsible for such security and may only provide (and/or arrange for) such security after
obtaining prior permission.
(b) Aircraft operators shall not employ security measures as a means to hinder, delay, or
prevent removal of aircraft at the direction of the airport director.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-64. Aircraft operations.
(a) Operating an aircraft in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner; in disregard of the
rights and safety of others; without due caution and circumspection; or at a speed or in a
manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger persons or property of any entity is
prohibited.
(b) Aircraft operators shall obey all pavement markings, signage, and lighted signals unless
instructed otherwise by ATC or the airport director.
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(c) Operating an aircraft constructed, modified, equipped, or loaded as to endanger, or be
likely to endanger persons or the property of any entity is prohibited.
(d) Aircraft operators shall comply with any order, signal, or directive of ATC, airport
director or a law enforcement officer.
(e) It shall be the aircraft operator's responsibility to repair any damage to the airport's
runways, taxiways, or aprons caused by excessive aircraft weight loading.
(f) The starting, positioning, or taxiing of any aircraft shall be done in such a manner so as
to avoid generating (or directing) any propeller slipstream or engine blast that may endanger
or result in injury to persons or damage to property.
(g) Airborne radar equipment shall not be operated or ground-tested in an area where the
directional beam of such radar, if high intensity (50KW or greater output), is within three
hundred (300) feet or, if low intensity (less than fifty (50) KW output), is within one hundred
(100) feet of another aircraft, an aircraft refueling operation, an aircraf~ refueling vehicle, or
a fuel storage facility.
(h) Operation of aircraft radio equipment while the aircraft is in a hangar, other than when
radio equipment maintenance is being performed on the aircraft is prohibited.
(i) Aircraf't engines shall not be started and aircraft shall not be taxied into, out of, or within
any structure on the airport.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-65. Taxiing operations.
(a) The following sections are applicable to all non-movement areas and movement areas
when ATC is closed.
(b) Aircraft operators shall obey all pavement markings, signage, and lighted signals unless
the airport director directs otherwise.
(c) Aircraft shall not be taxied until the aircraft operator has determined by visual
inspection that there shall be no danger of collision with any person or object in the area.
(d) When reasonably possible, aircraft being taxied, towed, or otherwise moved at the
airport shall proceed with running lights and/or position lights illuminated during the time
between official sunset and of~icial sunrise.
(e) Taxiing aircraft shall yield the right-of-way to any emergency vehicle responding to an
emergency.
(fl Aircraft operators shall not taxi an aircraft at a speed greater than is reasonable and
prudent under the conditions with regard for actual and potential hazards and other aircraft
so as not to endanger persons or property.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-66. Rotorcraft operations.
(a) Rotorcraft shall not be operated unless there is a clear area of at least fifty (50) feet from
the outer tip of each rotor.
(b) Rotorcraft should not be operated within two hundred (200) feet of any area where light
aircraft are parked or operating, unless such area is specifically established for rotorcraft
operations. Pilots operating rotorcraft within two hundred (200) feet of any area where light
aircraft axe parked or operating do so at their own risk and are responsible for any damage to
property that may occur.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-67. Limitations.
(a) Aircraft operators shall provide prior notification to the airport director before conduct-
ing any of the following activities at the airport:
(1) Experimental flights (excluding those with an airworthiness certificate)
(2) Use of motorless aircraft: The landing upon or towing from the airport of gliders,
sailplanes, and other certificated motorless aircraft.
(3) Use of ultralight vehicles: The landing upon or taking off from the airport of ultralight
vehicles.
(4) Use of lighter-than-air aircraft: The landing upon or taking off from the airport of
airships, dirigibles, blimps, balloons, and other certificated lighter-than-air aircraft
that utilize gasses or hot air to provide lift.
(5) Banner or glider towing: The landing upon or taking off from the airport of aircraft
that tow banners, gliders, or any other device.
(b) Aircraft operators shall provide prior notification to the fire department before conduct-
ing any of the following activities at the airport:
(1) Hazardous cargo: Landing or taking off with flammable, explosive, or corrosive
materials, except that which is carried aboard for the operation of the aircraft or use
by crewmembers or passengers.
(2) Radioactive cargo: The landing upon or taking off from the airport of aircraft loaded
with radioactive materials.
(3) All shipments of radioactive cargo or other hazardous material shall comply with
regulations established in 49 CFR Parts 100-199, and all other regulatory measures
governing such shipments.
(4) Trained hazmat and fire department equipment and personnel will be required for this
type of operation as a standby precautionary measure. Costs associated with trained
hazmat equipment and personnel shall be borne by the aircraft operator.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-68. Self-servicing of aircraft.
(a) Aircraft operators are permitted to fuel, wash, repair, or otherwise service their own
based aircraft (utilizing their own equipment), provided there is no attempt to perforxn such
services for others and further provided that such right is conditioned upon compliance with
these rules and regulations, SWPPP, and all other applicable regulatory measures.
(b) An aircraft operator may hire a person (as an employee) to provide, under the direction
and supervision of the aircraft operator, services on the aircraft operator's aircraft.
(c) Such services may only be provided by a direct employee of the aircraft operator utilizing
the vehicles/equipment owned by the operator
(d) Aircraft operators are only permitted to have their aircraft fueled, washed, repaired, or
painted by those operators and lessees authorized to provide such service pursuant to an
agreement with the airport and in compliance with SWPPP and all applicable regulatory
measures.
(e) Airport lessees may restrict self-servicing on their leased premises.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-69. Voluntary noise abatement procedures.
(a) Aircraft operators are encouraged to familiarizg themselves with and comply with the
voluntary noise abatement procedures of the airport and are encouraged to comply with the
procedures whenever operating aircraft.
(b) The voluntary noise abatement prceedures of the airport are located on the airg~ort°s
website (www.stlucieco.gov/airport!).
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-70. Vehicle operator licensing arad vehicle permit.
(a) A vehicle op~erator that does not have in tlaeir possession a valid State of Florida driver's
license and airport identification badge will not be allowed to operate a vehicle on the
movement area unless accompanied by an authorized vehicle operator with a valid vehicle
permit issued by the airport.
(b) An airport identification badge with movement area driving privileges and vehicle
permit will only be granted as follows:
(1) Submission of letter (on company letterhead) to the airport director from employee's
supervisor providing justification for movement area driving privileges.
(2) Airport management reserves the right to grant full or limited driving privileges on
the movement area based upon access frequency and job requirements. Limited
permits grant access to specific locations within the movement area.
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(3) Attendance of airport's driver training class. Persons shall receive a seal on their
airport identification badge showing that they have been trained to operate a vehicle
displaying a vehicle permit on the taxiways and runways of the airport.
(4) Certificate of insurance showing the vehicle and vehicle operator having a general
liability insurance in a minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) per
occurrence and aggregate and naming the county as additional insured.
(c) Suspension of driving privileges.
(1) An individual with movement or non-movement area driving privileges that violates
these vehicle rules and regulations, may be subject to immediate suspension or
revocation of driving privileges by the airport director, depending upon the severity of
the violation.
(2) Individuals with suspended or revoked driving privileges must deliver a letter to the
airport director from their supervisor indicating that the individual has been coun-
seled on the severity of the violation and has received recurrent training from the
employer or the airport. Once the letter has been received driving privileges may be
reinstated.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-71. Vehicle equipment.
(a) Uehicles shall not be operated on the airport unless the vehicle is in sound mechanical
order; has adequate and operational headlights, horn, and brakes; and permits clear visibility
from the driver's position.
(b) All vehicles and equipment on the airport must keep original factory equipment (i.e.,
headlights, taillights, horn, etc.) in working order and have a proper and operable braking
system. vehicles without tail lights may utilize an alternative reflective device (i.e., reflective
tape) mounted on the rear and all sides of the vehicle. This shall include trailers, carts,
semi-trailers, baggage carts, portable heater units, and other towed equipment.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-72. Vehicle operations.
(a) Operating a vehicle on the airport in a careless, negligent, unsafe, or reckless manner;
in disregard of the rights and safety of others; and without due caution and circumspection; or
at a speed or in a manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger, persons or property is
prohibited.
(b) Vehicles constructed, equipped, loaded, or maintained (or have attached thereto any
object or equipment which drags, swings, or projects) so as to endanger, or be likely to
endanger, persons or property, is prohibited on the airport.
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(c) Vehicles shall not be operated in any hangar at the airport unless the vehicle e~aust is
protected by screens or baffles (e.g., muffler) to prevent the escape of sparks or the propagation
of flame and a vent system exists to prevent exhaust fumes from building up in the hangar (if
vehicles are operated in the hangar for an extended period of time).
(d) Vehicle operators shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, emergency vehicles (or
equipment), and aircraft.
(e) All vehicles crossing or entering the traffic lanes shall yield to those vehicles already in
the lane before proceeding. All vehicles must travel in a single lane of traffic only (in each
direction) when crossing taxiways and when in the terminal area.
(fl Vehicle operators shall not, after receiving a visual or audible signal from airport
personnel or law enforcement officer, fail to stop the vehicle being operated, operate the vehicle
in disregard of the signal, or interfere with or endanger the operation of airport personnel or
law enforcement officer, increase the speed or extinguish the lights of the vehicle, or attempt
to flee from or elude airport personnel or law enforcement officer.
(g) Vehicle operators shall provide proper signals and obey all traffic lights, signs,
mechanical or electrical signals, and pavement markings unless directed otherwise by airport
personnel or law enforcement officer.
(h) Uehicles must have both headlights and taillights operating when the vehicle is used
during the time between official sunset and of~'icial sunrise and at any other time when
visibility is poor.
(i) Persons shall not ride on the running board, in the beds of pickup trucks, ride on the
outside of a vehicle, or allow arms or legs to protrude from a vehicle with egception of
emergency vehicles that are designed specifically for such operations and/or use by fire
department personnel.
(j) Vehicles used for hauling trash, dirt, or any loose material shall be operated in such a
fashion as to prevent the contents of the vehicle from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise
escaping including, at a minimum, covering vehicles load.
{k) The operator of a vehicle will be responsible for any object falling from the vehicle
including, but not limited to, those objects that may create a hazard to persons, aircraft, or
other vehicles and is responsible for any resulting damage and required cleanup.
(1) Equipment in tow:
(1) Positive locking couplings are required for all towed equipment on the AOA.
(2) Vehicles (tugs) and baggage carts shall be returned to designated storage areas
immediately following unloading.
(3) Equipment in tow must have reflectors or fluorescent tape on the rear of equipment
(m) Recreational use of ATVs, three-wheelers, scooters, mini-bikes, go-carts, rollerblading,
skateboarding, and bicycles is not permitted on the airport without permission.
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(n) Vehicles operated on the public roadway and parking lots of the airport shall be
governed by the traffic ordinances of the county and applicable state vehicle laws. In addition
thereto, no person shall operate any vehicle on the airport except in accordance with the rules
and regulations prescribed in this article.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-73. Airport operations area (AOA).
(a) All vehicles entering the AOA must come to a complete stop and observe ground aircraft
traffic in all directions.
(b) Airside speed limits:
(1) Safe Speed - Vehicles shall not be operated at a speed greater than is reasonable and
prudent under the conditions and having regard for actual and potential hazards,
traffic, or so as not to endanger persons or property.
(2) Vehicles, except emergency vehicles responding to an emergency, shall not be operated
on the AOA at speeds in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour, unless otherwise posted.
(3) Vehicles operated in the baggage sort areas, around hangars, and near aircraft shall be
limited to a speed of not more than five (5) miles per hour.
(c) Vehicles shall not be operated in such a manner or within such proximity of an aircraft
as to create a hazard or interfere with the safe operation of the aircraft.
(d) Vehicles shall not overtake or pass in front of a moving aircraft.
(e) Vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft and maintain a safe distance from
taxiing or towed aircraft.
(f~ Vehicles may not be left running and unattended on the AOA. Exceptions include
vehicles that must be left running for the purpose of servicing an aircraft. In those cases, the
vehicle must have the parking brake engaged and/or wheel chocks in place.
(g) All vehicle operators should display courtesy to taYiing aircraft during nighttime hours
by angling their vehicles so that headlight beams do not directly impact aircraft cockpit areas.
(h) The airport director may restrict vehicles to a certain portion(s) or segment(s) of the
AOA. Such restrictions shall prohibit vehicle operations outside designated area(s).
(i) Manually controlled gates that provide access to the AOA shall be kept closed and locked
at all times except when actually in use.
(j) When automatic gates are used, vehicle operators must stop the vehicle and allow the
gate to fully close behind them before proceeding. The vehicle operator must also ensure that
no other vehicles or persons gain access to the airport while the gate is in the process of closing
and/or not fully closed. If the vehicle operator cannot prevent such access, the vehicle operator
must immediately notify the airport director or 911.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-74. Movement area.
(a) Vehicles operating in the movement area, except for emergency vehicles, must be readily
identified by a sign on the vehicle and be equipped with an approved and fully operational
amber rotating beacon on the roof or uppermost point of the vehicle providing visibility in a
three hundred sixty (360) degree radius all in compliance with AC 150/5210-5B unless
specifically exempted from this requirement by the airport director. Such vehicles shall meet
the following requirements:
(1) The vehicle must display a current airport issued vehicle permit.
(2) Operator's name or logo must be displayed on vehicle.
(3) The beacon shall be activated by the vehicle operator prior to entering the movement
area and shall remain in operation while the vehicle is in the movement area.
(4) The vehicle must be equipped with a functioning two-way radio capable of communi-
cating on the proper aeronautical frequencies (ranging from 108.00 to 136.00).
(b) In the event a vehicle in the movement area experiences radio failure, the vehicle must
vacate the area utilizing perimeter roadways or other non-controlled routes. If exit via
non-controlled route is not possible, the vehicle operator shall indicate radio failure by facing
the vehicle towards the control tower and flashing the vehicle's headlights. Thereafter, the
vehicle operator shall operate the vehicle in accordance with the standard colored light signal
directions given by ATC.
(c) Vehicles should use public roads in lieu of crossing the movement area whenever
possible. Runway crossings for point-to-point travel for the sole purpose of convenience sake
and saving travel time are not permitted.
(d) Vehicle operators shall obtain a clearance from ATC personnel before proceeding into
the movement area. Upon receiving clearance, vehicle operators shall ensure that no aircraft
is approaching before entering the movement area. After obtaining permission, a vehicle that
is not operated on the airport on a regular basis may enter the movement area provided that
such vehicle is escorted at all times (while in the movement area) by an authorized vehicle
having radio contact with ATC.
(e) When construction-related vehicles are required to enter or work within the movement
area, such vehicles will be marked with an approved orange and white checkered flag (for
daytime operations) or an amber beacon (for nighttime operations).
(f) If the construction vehicle is not equipped with a two-way radio capable of communi-
cating on the proper aeronautical frequencies, the vehicle shall be escorted at all times (while
in the movement area) by an airport authorized vehicle having radio contact with ATC or have
a flagman (with a two-way radio capable of communicating on the proper aeronautical
frequencies) stationed at the area(s) designated by the airport director to give instructions to
the vehicle.
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(g) Vehicle operators operating in the movement area must be conversant with proper radio
communication, standard colored light signals, regardless of whether or not the vehicle is radio
equipped, and must have a thorough knowledge of runway and taxiway configuration.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-75. Accidents or incidents.
A vehicle operator involved in an accident on the airport resulting in any injury (or death)
to person or damage to property shall:
(1) Stop the vehicle at the scene (or as close as possible to the scene without unnecessarily
obstructing tr~c or creating a safety hazard).
(2) Render reasonable assistance, if capable, to any person injured in the accident.
(3) Immediately report the accident to the sheriffs department, unless all property
owners involved with property damage agree that reporting the accident to law
enforcement is not necessary.
(4) If on the movement area, the airport director must also be notified immediately.
(5) Provide the following information to any airport personnel:
a. Name, address, and contact information.
b. State driver's license.
c. Airport identification badge.
d. Information necessary to complete a vehicle accident report.
(6) Remain at the scene until airport personnel or law enforcement officer takes a full
report.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-76. Vehicle maintenance.
Private vehicles shall not be cleaned and/or maintained anywhere on the airport, except for
minor repairs that are necessary to remove such vehicle(s) from the airport.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-77. Parking or stopping of vehicles.
(a) Vehicles shall be parked only in those areas designated for such purpose by the airport
director.
(b) Vehicles shall not be parked or stopped:
(1) In such a manner so as to obstruct a parking lot lane, driveway, roadway, walkway,
crosswalk, fire lane, runway, ta~way, t~ilane, and/or obstruct access to hangars,
parked aircraft, and/or parked vehicles;
(2) Within four (4) feet of either side of a security fence;
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(3) On unpaved or grassed areas (unless specifically designated for parking); or
(4) Other than in accordance with restrictions posted on authorized signs.
(c) Vehicles, other than those loading and unloading aircraft, shall not stop for loading,
unloading, or any other purpose on the airport other than in the areas specifically established
for loading, unloading, and/or parking and only in the manner prescribed by signs, lines, or
other means.
(d) Displaying vehicles and ground support equipment for sale at the airport is prohibited
unless otherwise approved in writing by the airport director.
(e) Boats, jet skis, dune buggies, race cars, recreational vehicles, etc. may not be perma-
nently paxked (including overnight) or stored on the airport unless inside a hangar or with
prior permission. However, in no circumstance will hangars be used for the primary purpose
of storing non-aviation equipment, vehicles, or recreational toys as the primary use of a hangar
is for parking an aircraft.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-78. Disabled, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles.
The airport director may tow or otherwise remove from the airport, at the vehicle operator's
risk and expense and without liability for damage that may result from such removal, any
vehicle:
(1) That is disabled or parked in violation of these rules and regulations (or if the veihicle
creates a safety hazard or interferes with airport operations); and/or
(2) That has remained stationary on the airport in excess of seventy-two (72) hours and is
in a condition that would render the vehicle inoperable, including egpired iicense
plates, missing (or flat) tire, and/or broken window.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-79. Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage.
(a) Applicability.
(1) This section in its entirety applies to those entities (commercial or noncoxrrmercial)
operating refueling vehicles and fuel storage facilities.
(2) Only sections 1-2.3-79(b), sections 1-2.3-79(c) through section 1-2.3-79(d), sections
1-2.3-79(h)--(i), sections 1-2.3-79(1~(m), section 1-2.3-79(0), and section 1-2.3-79(p)
apply to those entities engaged in noncommercial self-fueling without refueling
vehicles and fuel storage facilities.
(b) Regulatory measures.
(1) Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage on the airport shall conform to all appropriate
regulatory measures, NFPA guidelines, AC 150/5230-4, SWPPP, and operator's SPCC.
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(2) Fuels shall only be stored and dispensed on the airport by those entities operating
under an agreement approved by the county granting such permission.
(c) Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage operations.
(1) A properly trained operator shall be present (and responsive) at all times while fuel
delivery vehicles transfer fuel into or out of any fuel storage facility.
(2) The operator shall remain within the immediate vicinity, in close proximity to, and in
direct view of all operating controls and equipment.
(3) The operator shall not leave the discharge end of any hose or hoses unattended at any
time while the transfer of fuel is in progress.
(4) The operator shall not block open, disengage, and/or deactivate the deadman while
fueling and/or transferring fuel.
(5) Aircraft shall not be refueled or defueled in an area where aircraft engines are
operating, aircraft (or engines) are being warmed by application of heat, or while the
aircraft is located in a hangar.
(6) All fuel handled on the airport shall be treated with due caution and circumspection
with regard to the rights and safety of others so as not to endanger, or likely to
endanger, persons or property.
(7) Individuals engaged in the refueling, defueling, and oil servicing of aircraft (or
vehicles), the filling of refueling vehicles or dispensing equipment, or the dumping or
pumping or loading of aviation fuels (or oils) into or from fuel (or oil) storage facilities
shall exercise care and extreme caution to prevent overflow of fuel (or oils) and/or
spills.
(8) In the event of a spill, section 1-2.3-55 of these rules and regulations shall be followed.
(9) Refueling vehicles shall be positioned so that the vehicle can be directly driven or
towed away from the loading or fueling position in the event of fire or spill.
(10) Not more than one (1) refueling vehicle shall be positioned to refuel each wing of an
aircraft and not more than two (2) refueling vehicles shall be positioned to service the
same aircraft.
(11) Aircraft fuel handling shall be conducted outdoors and at least fifty (50) feet from any
hangar, facility, and any combustion and ventilation air-intake to any boiler, heater, or
incinerator room or as approved by the fire marshall.
(12) Pouring or gravity transfer of fuel from containers larger than five (5) gallons is
prohibited.
a. Pumps, either hand or power operated, shall be used when aircraft are fueled
from containers larger than five (5) gallons.
b. All containers shall be designed for the type of fuel contained therein.
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(13) Aircraft or vehicles shall not be refueled or defueled if an electrical storm is in progress
within the immediate vicinity of the airport.
(14) When aircraf't are being refueled or defueled, the refueling vehicle shall be bonded to
the aircraft to equalize the voltage potential between the refueling vehicle and the
aircraft.
All hoses, nozzles, spouts, funnels, and appurtenances used in refueling and defueling
operations shall be FM or UL approved and shall be equipped with a bonding device to
prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
(15) Refueling vehicle operators shall not operate the vehicle in reverse anywhere on the
airport unless another person is present and capable of monitoring and directing the
movement of the vehicle.
(16) Aircraft sha11 not be refueled or defueled while passengers are on board unless a
passenger-loading ramp is in place at the aircraft cabin door, the door is in the open
position, and an attendant is present at or near the door.
If an incapacitated patient is on board the aircraft during refueling operations, fire
department personnel and firefighting/rescue equipment must be available at the
scene.
(17) No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver (or switch electrical
appliances on or off in an aircraft) during refueling or defueling unless said radio
transmitter or receiver is designed for such environment.
(18) Smoking is prohibited in or about any aircraft, on any apron, or within one hundred
(100) feet of an aircraft being fueled or defueled.
(19) For single point refueling, deadman controls or mechanisrn shall be utilized and shall
remain in good working order at all times.
No person shall deactivate or bypass a deadman control or mechanism at any time.
(20) During refueiing operations, no person shall use any material or e,quipment that is
likely to cause a spark or ignition within fifty (50) feet of such aircraft or vehicle.
Smoking, matches, lighters, or any open flames are prohibited on the AOA and within
fifty (50) feet of any aircraft, refueling vehicle, fuel storage facility, or any aircraft
being fueled or defueled
(21) The county assumes no liability or responsibility for violations of any applicable
refueling requirements and procedures.
a. 1'he operator or lessee shall be solely responsible for any violation incident to or
in connection with the operator's or lessee's fueling storage facilities, equipment,
operations, and training.
b. The operator or lessee shall reimburse the airport for any fines, legal or court
costs, incurred by the airport for such violations.
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(d) Storage of refueling vehicles.
(1) Refueling vehicles shall be stored outside and not less than fifty (50) feet from a
building (or at the distance approved by the airport director) unless building is
designed, constructed, and used exclusively for that purpose.
a. This subsection does not apply to containers with a capacity of not more than five
(5) gallons, provided that no more than one (1) can is located within a single
vehicle and not more than two (1) cans are located in any hangar.
b. All handheld portable containers shall be an approved type pursuant to UFC Sec.
79.104 and legibly marked. Capacity shall conform to UFC Table No. 79.104.
(2) Refueling vehicles shall be parked in a manner that provides a minimum of ten (10)
feet of separation between vehicles and any other vehicle or aircraft or within twenty
(20) feet of a storxnwater inlet.
(e) Mainten¢nce of refueling uehicles.
(1) Maintenance and servicing of refueling vehicles shall be performed outdoors or in a
building that is approved by the airport director and fire department specifically for
this purpose.
(2) Operator or lessees shall document and maintain vehicle maintenance and agency
inspection records. These records shall be made available to the airport director upon
request.
(f) Equipment.
(1) Only those fuel storage facilities and refueling vehicles (and equipment) that are
approved under an agreement with the county shall be used for the storage and
delivery of fuel.
(2) Refueling vehicles, fueling pumps, meters, hoses, nozzles, funnels, fire extinguishers,
and bonding devices used during fueling operations shall be maintained in a safe
operating condition and in good working order and repair at all times.
When said refueling vehicle(s) or equipment is found in a state of disrepair, malfunc-
tion, the use constitutes an undue fire or safety hazard, or is in violation of any
regulatory measure, the operator shall discontinue the use of such vehicles and/or
equipment until repairs, replacements, or changes are made to render the same safe
for continued use.
(3) Refueling vehicles, equipment, and fuel storage facilities shall be placarded, marked,
and/or color coded in accordance with NFPA 407 and applicable FAA Advisory
Circulars.
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(4) Adequate and proper fire extinguishers shall be immediately available during all
fueling and defueling operations.
a. At least two (2) carbon dioxide (or approved dry chemical) fire extinguishers
(fifteen (15) pounds or larger) or the types of fire extinguishers that are capable
of extinguishing category B and category C fires shall be immediately available.
b. All extinguishers shall be inspected and certified as required by law and a11
personnel involved with fueling or defueling operations shall be properly trained
on the use of fire extinguishers.
(5) Adequate and proper absorbent and fuel spill containment capable of damming/diking
a fuel spill shall be immediately available at all times.
(6) All hoses, funnels, and appurtenances used in fueling and defueling operations shall be
equipped with a bonding device to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
(7) Refueling vehicles and vehicles utilized to deliver fuel to the fuel storage facility shall
be subject to inspection by the airport director at any time to determine compliance
with these rules and regulations.
(g) Fuel storage facilities.
(1) The maintenance and operation of fuel storage facilities shall meet NFPA 30, NFPA
407, and FAA regulations, and shall be approved by all agencies who regulate the
maintenance and operation of fuel storage facilities. Further the installation of all
tanks and/or facilities shall meet the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code, Article
24.
(2) Any portable containers of more than fifty (50) gallons shall be approved by all
agencies who regulate the storage of fuel and may be used for a period of no more than
ninety (90) days and shall be for a specific location (or site) only.
(3) All security gates leading into fuel storage areas shall be kept closed and locked at all
times except when actually in use.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. B, 12-4-2007)
ARTICLE N GENERAI. AVIATION MIl~iIlVIUM STANDAR.DS
Sec. 1-2.3-80. Purpose and scope.
(a) The purpose of these general aviation minimum standards (minimum standards) is to
encourage, promote, and ensure: (1) the delivery of high quality general aviation products,
services, and facilities to airport users, (2) the design and development of quality general
aviation improvements and facilities at the airport; (3) safety and security, (4) the economic
health of general aviation airport businesses, and (5) the orderly development of airport
property.
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To this end, all entities desiring to engage in general aviation aeronautical activities at the
airport shall be accorded reasonable opportunities, without unjust discrimination, to engage in
such activities, subject to these minimum standards.
(b) Aeronautical activities may be proposed that do not fall within the categories designated
herein. In any such cases, appropriate minimum standards shall be developed by the airport
director on a case-by-case basis (in conjunction with negotiations with the applicant) for such
activities and incorporated into the agreement.
(c) Specialized aviation service operators (SASO) are encouraged to the greatest extent
possible to be sublessees of a fixed base operator (FBO); however, if suitable land or
improvements are not available or cannot be secured from an FBO, SASOs may (if available)
sublease improvements from another SASO, lease land from the county and may request in
writing to the county to construct improvements on such land in the areas designated by the
county, or lease improvements from the county.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-81. General provisions.
These minimum standards include all provisions provided in the general provisions.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-82. Exclusive rights.
(a) In accordance with the airport assurances given to the federal or state government by
the county as a condition to receiving federal or state funds, the granting of rights or privileges
to engage in commercial aeronautical activities shall not be construed in any manner as
affording an operator any exclusive right, other than the exclusive use of the land and/or
improvements that may be leased to the operator, if applicable, and then only to the extent
provided in an agreement.
(b) The presence on the airport of only one (1) entity engaged in a particular commercial
aeronautical activity does not, in and of itself, indicate that an exclusive right has been
granted. It is the policy of the county not to enter into or promote an understanding,
commitment, or express agreement to exclude other reasonably qualified entities. Accordingly,
those who desire to enter into an agreement with the county should neither expect nor request
that the county exclude others who also desire to engage in the same or similar activities. The
opportunity to engage in a commercial aeronautical activity shall be made available to those
entities meeting the qualifications and the requirements set forth in these minimum
standaxds and as space may be available at the airport to support such activity provided such
use is consistent with the current and planned uses of airport land and improvements and is
in the best interest of the county.
(c) If the FAA determines that any provision of these minimum standards, agreement, or a
practice constitutes a grant of a prohibited exclusive right, such provision or practice shall be
deemed null and void and/or such practice shall be discontinued immediately.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-83. Land use.
The county reserves the right to designate specific airport areas in which commercial and
noncommercial aeronautical activities may be conducted. Such designation shall give consid-
eration to the nature and extent of the activities, the land and improvements that are
available, and the preferred development of the airport as described in the most recently
completed master plan, airport layout plan, and/or a land use plan.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-84. Applicability.
(a) These minimum standards specify the standards and requirements that must be met by
any entity desiring to engage in one (1) or more general aviation aeronautical activities at the
airport.
Throughout these minimum standards, the words "standards" or "requirements" shall be
understood to be modified by the word "xninimum" except where explicitly stated otherwise.
Any required determinations, interpretations, or judgments regarding what constitutes an
acceptable minimum standard, or regarding compliance with such standard, shall be made by
the county. All entities are encouraged to exceed the applicable minimum standards.
(b) These minimum standards shall apply to any new agreement, operator or improve-
ments relating to the occupancy or use of airport land or improvements for general aviation
aeronautical activities.
(1) If an existing operator (whether a lessee or sublessee) desires to substantially amend
an existing agreement (or sublease), to materially change its permitted aeronautical
activities, the county shall, as a condition of its approval of such change, require the
entity to comply with these minimum standards as they apply to the new aeronautical
activity.
(2) These minimum standards shall not affect any agreement or amendment to such
agreement (or sublease) properly egecuted prior to the date of promulgation of these
minimum standards egcept as provided for in such agreement (or sublease), in which
case these minimum standards shall apply to the extent permitted by such agreement
(or sublease).
(3) Upon termination of an agreement (or sublease), the operator shall be required to
comply with these minimum standards upon execution of a new agreement. However,
sublessees that enter into a renewal sublease for the same facilities to engage in the
same aeronautical activities shall not be required to comply with these minimum
standards.
(4) These minimum standards shall not be deemed to modify any existing agreement (or
sublease) under which an entity is required to exceed these minimum standards, nor
shall they prohibit the county from entering into or enforcing an agreement (or
sublease) that requires an entity to exceed the minimum standards.
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(5) If these minimum standards are amended after operator enters into an agreement
with the county, the operator shall not be required to increase operator's leased
premises or construct additional improvements to be in compliance with the amended
minimum standards for all existing facilities.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-85. General requirements.
(a) Introduction. Operators engaging in aeronautical activities at the airport shall meet or
exceed the requirements of this section 1-2.3-85 as well as the minimum standards applicable
to the operator's activities, as set forth in subsequent sections.
(b) Experience/c¢pdbility. Operator shall, in the judgxnent of the county, demonstrate
before and during the term of the agreement, the following:
(1) The capability of providing the proposed products, services, and facilities and engaging
in the proposed activities in a safe efficient, courteous, prompt, and workmanlike
manner in service to and to the benefit of the public, and,
(2) The financial and technical responsibility, capability, and integrity to develop and
maintain improvements; procure and maintain required vehicles, equipment, and/or
aircraft; employ proper level of personnel; and engage in the activity.
(c) Agreement approval.
(1) No entity shall engage in an activity unless the entity has an agreement with the
county authorizing such activity or the entity has received written approval (consent)
from the county to sublease land or improvements from an authorized operator and
conduct the activity at the airport.
(2) Except as provided for in section 1-2.3-84, an agreement shall not reduce or limit
operator's obligations with respect to these minimum standards.
(d) Payment of rents, fees, and charges.
(1) Operator shall pay the rents, fees, or other charges specified by the county for engaging
in activities.
(2) Operator's failure to remain current in the payment of any and all rents, fees, charges,
and other sums due to the county shall be grounds for revocation of the agreement or
approval authorizing the conduct of activities at the airport.
(e) Leased premises. Operator shall lease sufficient land and/or lease, sublease, or construct
sufficient improvements for the activity as stipulated in these minimum standards.
(1) Each SASO and noncommercial storage operator with an agreement shall lease a
minimum of eighty-seven thousand one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet (two (2)
acres) of contiguous land, upon which all required improvements including apron,
paved tiedown, facilities, and vehicle parking shall be located.
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(2) Improvements shall comply at all times with all applicable regulatory measures
pertaining, but not limited, to drainage, building setbacks, and available vehicle
parking.
(3) Construction of any improvements must be approved in advance by the airport
director.
(4) Leased premises that are used for commercial purposes and require public access shall
have direct public streetside access.
(f) Apron /paved tiedowns.
(1) Aprons/paved tiedowns (if required) must have adequate size and weight bearing
capacity to accommodate the movement, staging, and parking of operator's, operator's
sublessees', and customers aircraft without interfering with the movement of aircraft
in and out of other facilities and aircraft operating in taxilanes or taxiways.
(2) Aprons associated with hangars shall be equal to one and one-half (1~/2) times the
hangar square footage or adequate to accommodate the movement of aircraft into and
out of the hangar, staging, and parking of customer and/or operator aircraft without
interfering with the movement of aircraft in and out of other facilities and aircraft
operating in taxilanes or taxiways.
(g) Vehicle parking.
(1) Paved vehicle parking shall meet all regulatory measures and be sufficient to
accommodate all operator's and operator's sublessees' (if subleasing facilities) custom-
ers, employees, visitors, vendors, and suppliers vehicles on a daily basis.
(2) Paved vehicle parking shall be on operator's leased premises andlor iocated in close
proximity to operator's main facility.
(3) On-street vehicle parking is not allowed.
(h) Products, services, and fcacilities.
(1) Products, services, and facilities shall be provided on a reasonable, and not unjustly
discriminatory, basis to all consumers and users of the airport.
(2) Operator shall charge reasonable, and not unjustly discriminatory, prices for each
product, service, or facility, provided that, operator may be allowed to make reasonable
discounts, rebates, or other similar types of price reductions to volume purchasers.
(3) Operator shall conduct its activities on and from the leased premises in a safe,
efficient, and first class professional manner consistent with the degree of care and
skill exercised by experienced operators providing comparable products, services, and
facilities and engaging in similar activities from similar leased premises in like
markets.
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(i) Non-discrimination.
(1) Operator shall not discriminate against any person or class of persons by reason of
race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, or physical handicap in providing any
products or services or in the use of any of its facilities provided for the public, or in any
manner prohibited by applicable regulatory measures including without limitation
part 21 of the rules and regulations of the office of the Secretary of Transportation
effectuating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended or reenacted.
(2) In the event of noncompliance with this subsection, the county shall take such action
as the federal government may direct to enforce such compliance.
(j) Licenses, permits, certifications, dnd ratings. Operator and operator's personnel shall
obtain and comply with, at operator's sole expense, all necessary licenses, permits, certifica-
tions, or ratings required for the conduct of operator's activities at the airport as required by
the county or any other duly authorized agency prior to engaging in any activity at the airport.
Upon request, operator shall provide copies of such licenses, permits, certifications, or ratings
to the airport director within ten (10) business days.
(1) Cost(s) associated with obtaining operator (not operator's personnel) licenses, permits,
certifications, or ratings required for the conduct of operator's activities shall be borne
solely by operator.
(2) Operator shall keep in effect and post in a prominent place all necessary or required
licenses, permits, certifications, or ratings.
(k) Personnel.
(1) Operator shall provide a responsible person on the leased premises to supervise
activities and such person shall be qualified and authorized to represent and act for
and on behalf of operator during all hours of activities with respect to the method,
manner, and conduct of the operator and operator's activities.
(2) Operator shall have in its employ, on duty, and on the leased premises during hours of
activity, properly trained, qualified, and courteous personnel in such numbers as are
required to meet these minimum standards and to meet the reasonable demands of the
aviation public for each activity being conducted in a safe, secure, efficient, courteous,
and prompt manner.
(3) Operator shall control the conduct, demeanor, and appearance of their employees. It
shall be the responsibility of the operator to maintain close supervision over operator's
employees to ensure that a high standard of products, services, and facilities are
provided in a safe, secure, efficient, courteous, and prompt manner.
(1) Aircraft, equipment, and uehicles. All required aircraft, equipment, and vehicles must be
fully operational, functional, and available at all times and capable of providing all required
products and services.
(1) Aircraft, equipment, and vehicles can be temporarily unavailable due to routine or
emergency maintenance so long as appropriate measures are taken to return the
aircraft, equipment, or vehicle to service as soon as possible.
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§ 1-2.3-85 ST. LUCIE COITNTY CODE
(2) Operator shall have at least one (1) required aircraft, equipment, and/or vehicle in a
fully operationaUfunctional condition at all times.
(m) Hours of activity.
(1) Each operator shall provide the minimum hours of activity required for its specific
operation(s) in this chapter. An operator's hours of activity shall be clearly posted in
public view using appropriate (and professional) signage.
(2) If exterior signage is utilized it must be approved in advance by the airport director.
(n) Security.
(1) Operator shall designate a responsible person for the coordination of all security
procedures and communications and provide point-of-contact information to the
airport director including the name of the primary and secondary contacts and a
twenty-four-hour telephone number for both contacts.
(2) Operator shall install fencing, doors, gates, lighting, access card reader, and locks in
accordance with the airport's security system program and maintain same in good
condition at all times.
(3) Operator shall not remove any airport locks.
(4) Operator must comply with all applicable reporting requirements (as established by
the county, FAA, TSA, and law enforcement agencies).
(o) Insurdnce.
(1) Operator shall procure, maintain, and pay premiums during the term of an agreement
for insurance policies required by regulatory measures and the types and minimum
limits set forth in Attachment A(Minimum Insurance Requirements) of these
minimum standards for each activity. The insurance company or companies under-
writing the required policies shall be licensed (with a Best rating of A-7) or authorized
to write such insurance in the State of Florida or be approved in writing by the St.
Lucie County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).
When coverages or limits set forth herein are not commercially available, appropriate
replacement coverages or limits must be approved, in advance, by the county.
(2) When coverages or limits set forth herein are not economically viable for the proposed
activity, operator may request a variance (as outlined in section 1-2.3-31).
(3) When operator engages in more than one (1) activity, the minimum limits shall be
established by the county and may vary depending upon the nature of each activity or
combination of activities, but shall not necessarily be cumulative in all instances.
While it may not be necessary for operator to carry insurance policies for the combined
total of the minimum requirements of each activity, operator shall procure and
maintain insurance for all exposures in amounts at least equal to the greatest of the
required minimum or as established by the county.
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(4) All insurance, which operator is required by the county to carxy and keep in force, shall
name St. Lucie County, St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their
representatives, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers as additional
insured.
(5) Liability policies shall contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
a. "The St. Lucie County, St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie
County Board of County Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their
representatives, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insured with respect to: liability arising out of activities
performed by or on behalf of operator; products and services of operator; premises
owned, leased, occupied, or used by operator; or vehicles, equipment, or aircraft
owned, leased, hired, or borrowed by operator. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by St. Lucie County, the St. Lucie County International Airport, and
the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, individually and collec-
tively, and their representatives, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volun-
teers shall be excess of operator's and shall not contribute with it."
b. "Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies, including
breaches of warranties, shall not affect coverage provided to St. Lucie County, the
St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their representatives, officers,
officials, employees, agents, and volunteers. Operator's insurance shall apply
separately to each insured against whom claim is made or suit is brought, except
with respect to the aggregate limits of the insurer's liability."
c. "Coverage shall not be suspended, voided, or cancelled by either party or reduced
in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the county."
(6) Certificates of insurance for the insurance required by regulatory measures and set
forth by these minimum standards for each activity shall be delivered to the airport
director upon execution of any agreement or approval. Operator shall furnish addi-
tional certificates of insurance thirty (30) days prior to any changes in coverage, if the
change results in a reduction. Current proof of insurance shall be continually provided
to the county throughout the term of the agreement.
(7) The limits stipulated herein for each activity represent the minimum coverage and
policy limits that shall be maintained by the operator to engage in activities at the
airport. Operators are encouraged to secure higher policy limits.
(8) Any self-insured operator shall furnish evidence of such self-insurance and shall hold
St. Lucie County, the St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie County
Board of County Commissioners harmless in the event of any claims or litigation
- arising out of its activities at the airport. Such evidence shall be reviewed and
approved in writing by the BOCC.
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(9) Operator shall, at its sole expense, cause all improvements on the leased premises to
be kept insured to the full (or highest) insurable value (current replacement cost with
no depreciation) thereof against the perils of fire, lightning, wind, hail, flood, extended
coverage, and/or vandalism. The proceeds of any such insurance paid on account for
any of the aforementioned perils, shall be used to defray the cost of repairing,
restoring, or reconstructing said facilities or improvements to the condition and
location existing prior to the casualty causing the damage or destruction, unless a
change in design or location is approved in writing by the BOCC.
(10) Operator with known environmental contamination exposures shall be required to
secure appropriate environmental liability insurance with coverage limits appropriate
for the type and level of environmental contamination exposure risk.
(p) Indemniftcation and hold harmless.
(1) Operator shall defend, indemnify, save, protect, and hold harmless St. Lucie County,
St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie County Board of County
Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their representatives, officers,
officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims, demands,
damages, fines, obligations, suits, judgments, penalties, causes of action, losses,
liabilities, administrative proceedings, arbitration, or costs at any time received,
incurred, or accrued by St. Lucie County, the St. Lucie County International Airport,
and the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners, individually and collec-
tively, and their representatives, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers
as a result of, or arising out of operator's actions or inaction. In the event a party
indemnified hereunder is in part responsible for the loss, the indemnitor shall not be
relieved of the obligation to indemnify; however, in such a case, liability shall be shared
in accordance with State of Florida principles of comparative fault.
(2) The operator shall accept total responsibility, indemnify, and hold harmless St. Lucie
County, the St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie County Board of
County Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their representatives, offic-
ers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers in the event of an environmental
contaminating accident or incident caused by operator, its employees, its vendors or
any other personnel used by the operator to maintain operator's facilities, vehicles,
equipment, or aircraft.
(3) Nothing herein shall constitute a waiver of any protection available to St. Lucie
County, the St. Lucie County International Airport, and the St. Lucie County Boaxd of
County Commissioners, individually and collectively, and their representatives, offic-
ers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers under the State of Florida governmen-
tal immunity act or similar statutory provision.
(q) Taxes. Operator shall, at its sole cost and expense, pay all taxes, fees, and other charges
that may be levied, assessed, or charged by any duly authorized agency associated with
operator's leased premises (land and/or improvements), operator's improvements on leased
premises, and/or operator's activities.
Supp. No. 81 82.40
(r) Multiple actiuities.
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
§ 1-2.3-87
(1) When more than one (1) activity is conducted at the airport, the minimum standards
shall be established by the airport director.
(2) Depending upon the nature of the combined activities, the minimum standards shall
not be:
a. Less than the highest standard for each element (e.g., land, hangar, office, shop,
etc.) within the combined activities, or
b. Greater than the cumulative standards for all of the combined activities.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-86. Fixed base operator (FBO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) A fixed base operator (FBO) is a commercial operator engaged in the sale of products,
services, and facilities to include, at a minimum, the following activities at the airport:
aviation fuels and lubricants (jet fuel, avgas, and aircraft lubricants); passenger, crew,
and aircraf't ground services, support, and amenities; aircraft maintenance; sale of
aircraft parts and accessories, aircraft parking; and rental tiedown and hangar.
(2) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-84, each fixed base
operator at the airport shall comply with the following minimum standards set forth
in this chapter.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-87. Scope of activity.
(a) Unless otherwise stated in these minimum standards, all required products and
services shall be provided by FBO's employees using FBO's vehicles and equipment.
(b) FBO's products and services shall include the following:
(1) Avi¢tion fuels and lubricants (jet fuel, avgas, and aircraft lubricants).
a. FBO shall deliver and dispense, upon request, jet fuel, avgas, and aircraft
lubricants into all general aviation aircraft norxnally frequenting the airport.
b. FBO shall provide a response time of no more than thirty (30) minutes during
required hours of activity (excepting situations beyond the control of the FBO).
(2) Passenger, crew, and aircraft ground seruices, support, ¢nd amenities.
a. FBO shall meet, direct, and park all aircraft arriving on FBO's leased premises.
b. FBO shall provide parking and tiedown of aircraft upon the FBO's leased
premises.
c. FBO shall provide hangar storage of aircraft, to include in-out service.
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d. FBO shall provide arrival and departure services for aircraft using FBO's leased
premises.
e. FBO shall provide oxygen, nitrogen, and compressed air services. These services
may be provided through arrangement with an aircraft maintenance operator.
f. FBO shall provide lavatory services.
g. FBO shall make available aircraft ground power units.
h. FBO shall make available crew and passenger ground transportation arrange-
ments (limousine, shuttle, and rental car).
i. FBO shall make available aircraft catering arrangements.
(3) Aircraft maintenance.
a. FBO shall provide aircraft maintenance (as defined by 14 CFR Part 43) for group
I and group II piston aircraft and group I turboprop aircraft.
b. FBO shall be able to provide aircraft line maintenance for general aviation
aircraft up to group III turbojet aircraft not exceeding sixty thousand (60,000)
pounds maximum takeoff weight.
c. FBO can meet these minimum standards for the provision of aircraft mainte-
nance by and through an entity who meets the minimum standards for aircraft
maintenance operator.
(4) Aircraft storage. FBO shall develop, own, and/or lease facilities for the purpose of
subleasing aircraft storage facilities and associated office or shop space to entities
engaging in commercial or noncommercial aeronautical activities.
(c) Leased premises.
(1) FBO shall have adequate land (see section 1-2.3-85(e)), apron/paved tiedown (see
section 1-2.3-85(f)), facilities (hangars, terminal, maintenance, and fuel storage), and
vehicle parking (see section b-2.3-85(g)) to accommodate all activities of FBO and all
approved sublessees, but not less than the following:
a. Contiguous land - ten (10) acres (four hundred thirty-five thousand six hundred
(435,600) square feet), upon which all required improvements including apron,
paved tiedown, facilities, and vehicle parking shall be located.
b. Apron - 5.7 acres (two hundred fifty thousand (250,000) square feet), with a
weight bearing capacity adequate to accommodate the largest aircraft handled or
serviced by FBO.
c. Paved tiedown - adequate to accommodate the number, type, and size of based
aircraft and transient aircraft requiring tiedown space at the FBO's leased
premises, but not less than thirty (30) paved tiedown spaces.
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d. Facilities shall contain a minimum of thirty-three thousand three hundred
(33,300) square feet (total) consisting of the following:
1. Terminal space - two thousand (2,000) square feet. Customer area shall
include adequate space for crew and passenger lounge(s), flight planning
room, conference room, public use telephones, and restrooms.
2. Administrative area shall include adequate space for employee offices, work
areas, and storage.
(2) Maintenance space - one thousand five hundred (1,500) square feet.
a. Maintenance customers shall have immediate access to FBO's customer lounge,
public use telephones, and restrooms.
b. Administrative area shall include adequate space for maintenance employee
offices.
c. Maintenance area shall include adequate space for maintenance employee work
areas, shop areas, and storage of aircraft parts and equipment.
(3) Hangar area - thirty thousand (30,000) square feet. At least ten thousand (10,000)
square feet of hangar space shall be dedicated to aircraft storage (with a minimum
door height of 27.5 feet and a door width of one hundred (100) feet) and ten thousand
(10,000) square feet shall be dedicated to the provision of aircraft maintenance. No
single hangar shall be less than ten thousand (10,000) square feet.
(d) Fuel storage.
(1) FBO shall construct or install and maintain an on-airport aboveground fuel storage
facility at the airport, unless otherwise authorized or required, in a location consistent
with the airport master plan, airport layout plan, or other land use plan and approved
by the county.
(2) Fuel storage facility shall have total capacity for three (3) days peak supply of aviation
fuel for aircraft being serviced by FBO. In no event shall the total storage capacity be
less than:
a. 1t~venty thousand (20,000) gallons for jet fuel storage.
b. Fifteen thousand (15,000) gallons for avgas storage.
c. FBO shall have adequate storage, with appropriate secondary containment for
waste fuel or test samples (or the capability to recycle waste fuel or test samples).
d. FBO shall also demonstrate the capability of expanding its fuel storage capacity
within a reasonable time period.
(3) FBO shall, at its sole expense, maintain the fuel storage facility, all improvements
thereon, and all appurtenances thereto, in a clean, neat, orderly, and fully functional
condition consistent with good business practice and equal or better than in appear-
ance and character to other similar improvements on the airport.
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(4) FBO shall have a written spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan ("SPCC
plan") that meets regulatory measures for aboveground fuel storage facilities. An
updated copy of the SPCC plan shall be provided to the airport director on request.
(5) FBO shall be liable and indemnify the county for all leaks, spills, or other damage that
may result through the handling and dispensing of fuel.
(6) Fuel delivered/dispensed by FBO shall meet quality specifications as outlined in ASTM
D 1655 (Jet A) and ASTM D 1910 (Avgas). Ensuring the quality of the fuel is the
responsibility of FBO.
(7) FBO shall report all fuel delivered to the FBO, including total gallons of fuel delivered
by type and make, during each calendar month and submit a summary along with
appropriate fees and charges due the county on or before the tenth day of the
subsequent month.
(8) FBO shall maintain records identifying the total number of aviation fuel gallons
purchased and delivered. Records (and meters) shall be made available for audit to the
county or representatives of the county. In the case of a discrepancy, FBO shall
promptly pay, in cash, all additional rates, fees, and charges due the county, plus
annual interest on the unpaid balance at the maximum rate allowable by law from the
date originally due.
(e) Fueling equipment.
(1) FBO shall have two (2) jet fuel refueling vehicles with one (1) having a capacity of at
least two thousand two hundred (2,200) gallons.
(2) FBO shall have two (2) avgas refueling vehicles having a capacity of at least seven
hundred fifty (750) gallons. A fixed avgas refueling (self-fueling) system can be
substituted for an avgas refueling vehicle.
A fixed avgas refueling (self-fueling) system constructed or installed and maintained
by an FBO for public commercial use shall be in a lceation specified by the airport
director.
(3) Aircraft refueling vehicles shall be equipped with metering devices that meet all
applicable regulatory measures. One (1) refueling vehicle dispensing jet fuel shall have
over-the-wing and single point aircraft servicing capability. All refueling vehicles shall
be bottom loaded.
(4) Each refueling vehicle shall be equipped and maintained to comply with all applicable
safety and fire prevention requirements, standards, and regulatory measure including
without limitation, those prescribed by:
a. State of Florida Fire Code and local fire district;
b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes;
c. Florida Environmental Protection Agency;
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d. 14 CFR Part 139, Airport Certification, Section 139.321 "Handling/Storing of
Hazardous Substances and Materials".
e. Applicable FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) including AC 00-34 "Aircraft Ground
Handling and Servicing" and AC 150/5210-5 "Painting, Marking and Lighting of
Vehicles Used on an Airport".
(~ Equipment. FBO shall have the following equipment:
a. Adequate equipment for securing aircraft on the apron including ropes, chains,
and other types of aircraft restraining devices and wheel chocks which are
required to safely secure aircraft as described in AC 20-35C.
b. One (1) oxygen cart, one (1) nitrogen cart, and one (1) compressed air unit.
c. Equipment may be provided through an aircraft maintenance operator.
d. ~vo (2) aircraft tugs (and tow bars) with at least one (1) having a rated draw bar
capacity sufficient to meet the towing requirement of the heaviest general
aviation aircraft normally frequenting the airport.
e. 7.t~vo (2) ground power units to provide electricity to direct current (DC).
f. One (1) lavatory service cart.
g. Spill kits including the necessary equipment and materials to contain a fuel spill
and keep it from flowing into drains or other areas.
h. Adequate number of approved and regularly inspected dry chemical fire extin-
guisher units shall be maintained within all hangars, on apron areas, at fuel
storage facilities, and on all grounding handling and refueling vehicles.
i. All equipment reasonably necessary for the proper perf'ormance of aircraft
maintenance in accordance with applicable FAA regulations and manufacturers'
specifications, unless provided through a third party.
(g) Personnel.
(1) Personnel, while on duty, shall be clean, neat in appearance, courteous, and at all
times, properly uniformed. Uniforms shall identify the name of the FBO and the
employee and shall be clean, neat, professional, and properly maintained at all times.
Management and administrative personnel shall not be required to be uniformed.
(2) FBO shall develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOP) for fueling and
ground handling and shall ensure compliance with standards set forth in FAA
Advisory Circular 00-34A "Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing." FBO's SOP shall
include a training plan, fuel quality assurance procedures and record keeping, and
emergency response procedures to fuel fires and spills. FBO's SOP shall also address:
bonding and fire protection; public protection; control of access to fuel storage facilities;
and marking and labeling of fuel storage tanks and refueling vehicles. FBO's SOP shall
be provided to the airport director upon request.
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(3) FBO shall have two (2) properly trained and qualified employees, on each shift,
providing aircraft fueling, parking, and ground services and support.
(4) FBO shall have one (1) properly trained and qualified employee, on each shift, to
provide customer service and support.
(5) FBO (or approved sublessee) shall have one (1) airframe and powerplant mechanic
properly trained and qualified to perform aircraft maintenance on aircraft frequenting
the airport.
(h) Hours of activity.
(1) Aircraft fueling and passenger, crew, and aircraft ground handling sexvices, support,
and amenities shall be continuously offered and available to meet reasonable demands
of the public for this activity seven (7) days a week, twelve (12) hours a day (including
holidays).
These services shall also be available all other times (after hours), on-ca11.
(2) Aircraft maintenance shall be continuously offered and available to meet reasonable
demand of the public for this activity five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours a day.
Aircraft maintenance shall be available all other times (after hours), on-call.
(i) Aircraft removdl. Recognizing that aircraft removal is the responsibility of the aircraft
owner/operator, the FBO shall be prepared to lend assistance within thirty (30) minutes upon
request in order to maintain the operational readiness of the airport. The FBO shall prepare
an aircraft removal plan and have the equipment readily available that is necessary to remove
the general aviation aircraft normally frequenting the airport.
(j) Insurance. FBO shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance set
forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-88. Aircraft maintenance operator (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) An aircraft maintenance operator is a commercial operator engaged in providing
aircraft maintenance on airframes and powerplants {as defined in 14 CFR Part 43) for
aircraft other than those owned, leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and
egclusive control ofl the operator, which includes the sale of aircraf~ parts and
accessories.
(2) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each aircraft
maintenance operator at the airport shall comply with the following minimum
standards set forth in this section.
(3) FBOs shall comply with the minimum standards set forth above in section 1-2.3-86
associated with aircraft maintenance.
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AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
§ 1-2.3-88
(1) Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land, and improvements as set
forth in section 1-2.3-85(3), (fl and (g), and facilities to accommodate all activities of the
operator and all approved sublessees, but not less than the following square footages
(SF), which are not cumulative and are based upon the largest aircraft design group
that the aircraft maintenance operator proposes to maintain:
Table 1
Group II Piston
Group I Piston ¢nd and Turboprop Group I¢nd II Gror~p III Turbojet
Facilities Turboprop Aircr¢ft Aircr¢ft Turbojet Aircraft Aircr¢ft
Maintenance Area 750 SF 1,000 SF 1,000 SF 1,250 SF
Hangar 3,000 SF 10,000 SF 10,000 SF 12,000 SF
(2) Facilities shall include customer, administrative, maintenance, and hangar areas.
a. Customer axea shall include adequate space for (or in the case of a sublessee,
immediate access to) customer lounge, public use telephone, and restrooms.
b. Administrative area shall include adequate and dedicated space for employee
offices, work areas, and storage.
c. Maintenance area shall include adequate space for employee work areas, shop
areas, and storage for aircraft parts and equipment.
d. Hangar area shall be at least equal to the square footage required for the type of
aircraft maintenance being provided (as identified above) or large enough to
accommodate the largest aircraft undergoing aircraft maintenance (other than
preventative aircraft maintenance as described in 14 CFR Part 43), whichever is
greater.
(c) Licenses and certification. All operators' personnel shall be properly certificated by the
FAA, current, and hold the appropriate ratings for the work being performed.
(d) Personnel.
(1) Operator shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to adequately and safely carry
out aircraft maintenance in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner and meet the
reasonable demands of the public for this activity.
(2) An operator conducting aircraft maintenance on piston aircraft shall employ one (1) A
& P mechanic and one (1) customer service representative as employees (on each shift).
A& P mechanic and/or non-certificated mechanic may fulfill the responsibilities of the
customer service representative unless mechanic is performing duties off airport.
(3) An operator conducting aircraft maintenance on turboprop or turbojet aircraft shall
employ two (2) A& P mechanics and one (1) customer service representative as
employees (on each shift).
A& P mechanic and/or non-certificated mechanic may fulfill the responsibilities of the
customer service representative unless mechanic is perf'orming duties off airport.
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(4) An operator conducting one hundred-hour, annual, or phase inspections shall employ
an A& P mechanic certified as an IA (inspection authority).
(e) Equipment.
(1) An operator shall maintain sufficient equipment, supplies, and availability of parts as
required for the type of aircraft maintenance being performed.
(2) Equipment requirements include tugs, tow bars, jacks, dollies, and other equipment,
supplies, and parts required to perform the activity.
(f) Hours of actiaity. Operator shall be open and services shall be available to meet
reasonable demands of the public for this activity, at least five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours
a day.
(g) Insurance. Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance
set forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-89. Avionics or instrument maintenance operator (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) An avionics or instrument maintenance operator is a commercial operator engaged in
the business of maintenance or alteration of one (1) or more of the items described in
14 CFR Part 43, Appendix A(i.e., aircraft radios, electrical systems, or instruments).
(2) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each avionics or
instrument maintenance operator at the airport shall comply with the following
minimum standards set forth in this section 1-2.3-89.
(b) Leased premises. Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land, apron,
facilities, and vehicle parking to accommodate all activities of the operator and all approved
sublessees, but not less than the following squaze footages, which are not cumulative.
(1) For operators performi.ng just benchwork (i.e., no removal and replacement services
aze being performed), the aninimunas, whach are ba~ed upon the type of aircraft
avionics or instruments being tested and/or repaired, are as follows in subsection
1-2.3-88(b)(2) excluding hangar requirements)
(2) For operators performing services beyond benchwork (i.e., removal and replacement
services are being performed), the minimums, which are based upon the type of
aircraft avionics or instruments being tested and/or repaired, are as follows:
Table 2
F¢cilities Groups I¢nd II
Piston Aircr¢f~ Groups I¢nd II
Turboprop Aircr¢ft Groups I and II
~rbojet Aircr¢ft Group IZI Turbojet
Aircr¢ft
Maintenance Area 750 SF 1,000 SF 1,000 SF 1,250 SF
Hangar 3,000 SF 10,000 SF 10,000 SF 12,000 SF
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(3) Facilities shall include customer, administrative, maintenance, and hangar (if re-
quired) areas.
a. Customer area shall include adequate space for customer lounge, public use
telephone, and restrooms.
b. Administrative area shall include adequate and dedicated space for employee
offices, work areas, and storage.
c. Maintenance area shall include adequate space for employee work areas, shop
areas, and storage for aircraft parts and equipment.
d. Hangar area (if required) shall be at least equal to the square footage stipulated
for the type of service being provided (as identified above) or large enough to
accommodate the largest aircraft undergoing maintenance or alteration of
avionics or instruments, and/or removal and replacement services, whichever is
greater.
(c) Licenses and certifications. Personnel shall be properly certificated by the FAA and the
Federal Communications Commission (FCC), current, and hold the appropriate ratings for the
work being performed.
(d) Personnel. Operator shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to adequately and
safely carry out activity in a courteous, prompt, and ef~icient manner adequate to meet the
reasonable demands of the public seeking such services.
(1) An operator conducting avionics or instrument maintenance on piston aircraft shall
employ one (1) avionics or instrument technician and one (1) customer service
representative as employees (on each shift).
Avionics or instrument technician may fulfill the responsibilities of the customer
service representative unless avionics or instrument technician is performing duties
off airport.
(2) An operator conducting avionics or instrument maintenance on turboprop or turbojet
aircraft shall employ two (2) avionics or instrument technicians and one (1) customer
service representative as employees (on each shift).
An avionics or instrument technician may fulfill the responsibilities of the customer
service representative unless both avionics or instrument technicians are performing
duties off airport.
(e) Equipment.
(1) An operator conducting avionics or instrument maintenance on group I and/or group
II turboprop or turbojet airport shall provide sufficient shop space, equipment,
supplies, and availability of parts as required for certification as an FAA repair station.
(2) Operator shall provide sufficient equipment, supplies, and availability of parts to
safely accommodate its largest serviced aircraft.
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(f~ Hours of activity. Operator shall be open and services shall be available to meet the
reasonable demands of the general public for this activity five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours
a day.
(g) Insurance. Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance
set forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-90. Aircraft rental or flight training operator (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) An aircraft rental operator is a commercial operator engaged in the rental of aircraft
to the general public.
(2) A flight training operator is a commercial operator engaged in providing flight training
to the general public.
A person holding a current FAA flight instructor's certificate, who gives occasional
flight training (does not make flight training available to the general public) to an
owner of an aircraft in the owner's aircraft, shall not be deemed a commercial activity.
(3) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each aircraft
rental or flight training operator at the airport shall comply with the following
minimum standards set forth in this section.
(b) Leased premises. Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land, apron/
paved tiedown, facilities, and vehicle parking to accommodate all activities of the operator and
all approved sublessee(s), but not less than the following:
(1) Apron/paved tiedowns (lessee only) shall be adequate to accommodate four (4) aircraft
having a minimum wingspan of forty (40) feet.
If operator utilizes a hangar for the storage of operator's entire fleet of aircraft at the
airport, paved tiedowns are not required.
(2) Facilities shall include customer and administrative areas. Maintenauce and hangar
areas are required if operator is conducting aircraft maintenance on aircraft owned,
leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and exclusive control of) operator. If
operator provides aircraft maintenance on other aircraft, operator shall meet the
minimum standards for an aircraft maintenance operator.
a. Customer area (lessee) shall be at least five hundred (500) square feet to include
adequate space for customer lounge, class/training rooms, public use telephone,
and restrooms. A copy of the airport's voluntary noise abatement program shall
be posted in the customer area.
b. Customer area (Sublessee) shall be at least two hundred fifty (250) square feet to
include adequate space for class/training rooms. Operator's customers shall have
immediate access to customer lounge, public use telephone, and restrooms.
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c. Hangar area (lessee), if required, shall be at least two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet or large enough to accommodate the largest aircraft in
operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator, whichever is greater.
d. Hangar area (sublessee), if required, shall be large enough to accommodate the
largest aircraft in operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator.
e. Maintenance area, if required, shall be at least two hundred fifty (250) square
feet to include adequate space for employee work areas, shop areas, and storage
for aircraft parts and equipment.
(c) Licenses and certifications. Personnel performing aircraft proficiency checks and/or
flight training shall be properly certificated by the FAA, current, and hold the appropriate
ratings and medical certification for the aircraft being utilized and/or flight training being
provided.
Flight training operators shall have at least one (1) flight instructor with the appropriate
ratings and medical certification to provide flight training for an instrument rating.
(d) Personnel. Operator shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to adequately and
safely carry out aircraft rental and/or flight training in a courteous, prompt, and efficient
manner adequate to meet the reasonable demands of the public/members seeking such
services.
(1) Operator shall employ one (1) flight instructor and one (1) customer service represen-
tative as employees to be available during required hours of activity as set forth above.
One of the required flight instructors may fulfill the responsibilities of the customer
service representative unless the flight instructor is performing duties off-airport.
(2) Flight training operators shall have available a properly certificated ground school
instructor capable of providing on-demand ground school instruction sufficient to
enable students to pass the FAA written examinations for private pilot, commercial
pilot, and instrument rating.
(e) Equipment.
(1) Operator shall have available for rental or use in flight training, either owned by or
under written lease to operator and under the full and exclusive control of operator, no
less than three (3) properly certified and currently airworthy piston aircraft, at least
one of which shall be equipped for and fully capable of flight under instrument
conditions and one of which shall be a multi-engine aircraft.
(2) Flight training operators shall provide, at a minimum, adequate mock-ups, still and
motion pictures, or other training aids necessary to provide proper and effective
ground school instruction.
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(f~ Hours of activity.
(1) An aircraft rental operator and a flight training operator shall be open and services
shall be available to meet the reasonable demands of the public for this activity five (5)
days a week, eight (8) hours a day.
(2) An aircraft rental operator and a flight training operator shall provide a copy of the
airport's voluntary noise abatement program brochure to all lessees and students and
shall instruct them on the provisions of the program.
(g) Insurance.
(1) Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance set forth
in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(2) Disclosure requirement: Any operator conducting aircraft rental, sales, or flight
training shall post a notice and incorporate within the rental and flight training
agreements the coverage and lixnits provided to the renter or student by operator, as
well as a statement advising that additional coverage is available to such renter or
student through the purchase of an individual non-ownership liability policy. Operator
shall provide a copy of such notice to the airport director.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-91. Aircraft charter or aircraft management operator (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) An aircraft charter operator is a commercial operator engaged in on-demand common
carriage for persons or property (as defined in 14 CFR Part 135) or operates in private
carriage under 14 CFR Part 125.
(2) An aircraft management operator is a commercial operator engaged in the business of
providing aircraft management including, but not limited to, flight dispatch, flight
crews, or aircraft maintenance coordination to the general public.
(3) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each aircraft
charter operator and aircraft management operator at the airport shall comply with
the following minimum standards set forth in this section.
(b) Leased premises. Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land (see
section 1-2.3-85(e)), apron/paved tiedown (see section 1-2.3-85(fl), facilities, and vehicle
parking (see section 1-2.3-85(g)) to accommodate all activities of the operator and all approved
sublessee(s), but not less than the following:
a. Apron/paved tiedowns (lessee only) shall be adequate to accommodate two (2)
aircraft having a minimum wingspan of forty (40) feet.
If operator utilizes a hangar for the storage of operator's entire fleet at the
airport, no paved tiedowns will be required.
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b. Facilities shall include customer and administrative areas. Maintenance and
hangar areas are required if operator is conducting aircraft maintenance on
aircraft owned, leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and exclusive
control ofl operator. If operator provides aircraft maintenance on other aircraft,
operator shall meet the minimum standards for an aircraft maintenance opera-
tor.
1. Hangar area (lessee), if required, shall be at least two thousand five
hundred (2,500) square feet or large enough to accommodate the largest
aircraft in operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator, whichever
is greater.
2. Hangar area (sublessee), if required, shall be large enough to accommodate
the largest aircraft in operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator.
3. Maintenance area, if required, shall be at least two hundred fifty (250)
square feet and shall include adequate space for employee work areas, shop
areas, and storage for aircraft parts and equipment.
(c) Licenses and certifications.
(1) Aircraft charter operators shall have and provide copies to the airport director of all
appropriate certifications and approvals, including without limitation, FAA issued
operating certificate(s). Any time certifications or approvals are modified, the updated
documentation (reflecting the changes) shall be immediately provided to the airport
director.
(2) Personnel shall be properly certificated by the FAA, current, and hold the appropriate
ratings in the aircraft utilized and medical certifications for activity.
(d) Personnel. Operator shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to adequately and
safely carry out activity in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner adequate to meet the
reasonable demands of the public seeking such services.
(1) Aircraft charter operator shall employ one (1) pilot and one (1) customer service
representative as employees (on each shift).
(2) The pilot may fulfill the responsibilities of the customer service representative unless
the pilot is performing duties off-airport.
(3) Aircraft management operator shall employ one (1) customer service representative as
an employee (on each shift).
(e) Equipment. Aircraft charter operator shall provide, either owned or under written lease
to operator and under the full and exclusive control of operator, one (1) certified, continuously
airworthy, and instrument qualified aircraft.
(fl Hours of actiuity. Operator shall be open and services shall be available to meet the
reasonable demands of the public for this activity five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours a day.
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(g) Insurance. Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance
set forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-92. Aircraft sales operator (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) An aircraft sales operator is a commercial operator engaged in the sale of three (3) or
more new and/or used aircraft during a twelve-month period.
(2) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each aircraft sales
operator at the airport shall comply with the following minimum standards set forth
in this chapter.
(b) Leased premises. Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land, apron/
paved tiedown, facilities, and vehicle parking to accommodate all activities of the operator and
all approved sublessee(s), but not less than the following:
(1) Apron/paved tiedowns (lessee only) shall be adequate to accommodate four (4) aircraft
having a minimum wingspan of forty (40) feet.
If operator utilizes a hangar for the storage of operator's entire fleet at the airport
(inventory), no paved tiedowns will be required.
(2) Facilities shall include customer and administrative areas. Maintenance and hangar
areas are required if operator is conducting aircraft maintenance on aircraft owned,
leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and egclusive control of) operator. If
operator provides aircraft maintenance on other aircraft, operator shall meet the
minimum standards for an aircraft maintenance operator.
a. Hangar area (lessee), if required, shall be at least two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet or large enough to accommodate the largest aircraft in
operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator, whichever is greater.
b. Hangar area (sublessee}, if required, shali be large enough to accommodate the
largest aircraft in operator's fleet at the airport anaintained by operator.
c. Maintenance area, if required, shall be at least two hundred fifty (250) square
feet and shall include adequate space for employee work areas, shop areas, and
storage for aircraft parts and equipment.
(c) De¢lership. An operator which is an authorized factory sales franchise, dealer, or
distributor, either on a retail or wholesale basis, shall have available or shall make available
(with advance notice) at least one (1) current model demonstrator of aircraft in each of its
authorized product lines.
(d) Licenses and certifications. Personnel shall be properly certificated by the FAA, current,
and hold the appropriate ratings and medical certification for providing flight demonstration
in aircraft offered for sale.
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(e) Personnel. Operator shall provide a suf~cient number of personnel to adequately and
safely carry out activity in a prompt and efficient manner adequate to meet the reasonable
demand of the public seeking such services.
Operator shall employ one (1) current commercial pilot and one (1) customer service
representative as employees (on each shift).
(1) The operator may fulfill the responsibilities of the commercial pilot and/or customer
service representative.
(2) The commercial pilot may fulfill the responsibilities of the customer service represen-
tative unless the commercial pilot is perf'orming duties off airport.
(f~ Equipment. Operator shall provide necessary and satisfactory arrangements for aircraft
maintenance in accordance with any sales guarantee or warranty period.
(g) Hours of activity. Operator shall be open and service shall be available to meet the
reasonable demands of the public for this activity five (5) days a week, eight (8) hours a day.
(h) Insurance. Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance
set forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-93. Other commercial aeronautical activities (SASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) This section pertains to other commercial aeronautical SASOs engaging in limited
aircraft services and support activities, miscellaneous commercial services and sup-
port activities), or other air transportation services for hire activities.
a. Limited aircraft services and support - are defined as limited aircraft, engine, or
accessory support (e.g., cleaning, washing, waxing, painting, upholstery, propel-
ler repair, etc.) or other related (miscellaneous) aircraft services and support
activities.
b. Miscellaneous commercial services and support - are defined as ground schools,
simulator training, scheduling and dispatching (flight coordination and aircrew
management), or any other related (miscellaneous) commercial services and
support activities.
c. Other air transportation services for hire - are defined as non-stop sightseeing
flights (flights that begin and end at the airport and are conducted within a
twenty-five (25) statute mile radius of the airport); flights for aerial photography
or survey, fire fighting, and power line, underground cable, or pipe line patrol;
helicopter operations relating to construction or repair work; or, other related
(miscellaneous) air transportation services for hire.
(2) In addition to the general requirements set forth in section 1-23-85, each of the SASOs
described above at the airport shall comply with the following minimum standards set
forth in this section 1-2.3-93.
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§ 1-2.3-93 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
(b) Leased premises. Operator engaging in this activity shall have adequate land, apron/
paved tiedown, facilities, and vehicle parking, if appropriate, to accommodate all activities of
the operator and all approved sublessee(s). The following provides the necessary minimums for
the appropriate land, apron, facilities, and vehicle parking, when appropriate:
(1) Apron/paved tiedowns (lessee only) shall be adequate to accommodate four (4) aircraft
having a minimum wingspan of forty (40) feet.
If operator utilizes a hangar for the storage of operator's entire fleet at the airport, no
paved tiedowns will be required.
(2) Facilities shall include customer and administrative areas. Maintenance and hangar
areas are required if operator is conducting aircraft maintenance on aircraft owned,
leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and exclusive control of~ operator. If
operator provides aircraft maintenance on other aircraft, operator shall meet the
minimum standards for an aircraft maintenance operator.
a. Hangar area (lessee), if required, shall be at least two thousand five hundred
(2,500) square feet or large enough to accommodate the largest aircraft in
operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator, whichever is greater.
b. Hangar area (sublessee), if required, shall be large enough to accommodate the
largest aircraft in operator's fleet at the airport maintained by operator.
c. Maintenance area, if required, shall be at least two hundred fifty (250) square
feet and shall include adequate space for employee work areas, shop areas, and
storage for aircraft parts and equipment.
(c) Licenses and certifications. Operator shall have and provide to the airport evidence of all
agency licenses and certificates that are required to conduct the activity.
(d) Personnel. Operator shall provide a sufficient number of personnel to adequately and
safely carry out its activity in a courteous, prompt, and efficient manner adequate to meet the
reasonable demands of the public seeking such services.
(e) Equipment.
(1) Operator shall have (based at the airport), either owned or under written lease to (and
under the full and exclusive control ofl operator, sufficient vehicles, equipment, and, if
appropriate, one (1) continuously airworthy aircraft.
(2) Operator shall have suf~cient supplies and parts available to support the activity.
(fl Hours of activity. Operator shall be open and services shall be available during the hours
maintained by entities engaging in the same, similar, or competitive activities. Operator's
services shall be available to meet the reasonable demands of the general public for the
activity.
(g) Insurance. Operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage and limits of insurance
set forth in Attachxnent A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
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Sec. 1-2.3-94. Non-tenant aviation service operator (NTASO).
(a) Introduction.
(1) The county recognizes that aircraft operators using the airport may (from time to time)
desire to obtain aviation services from service operators not located on the airport. In
such instances, the aircraft operator may solicit and utilize the services of a non-tenant
aviation service operator which has been issued a NTA,S permit by an FBO in
accordance with the provisions of this section.
a. No non-tenant aviation service operator shall be permitted to conduct business at
the airport without first obtaining a NTAS permit using the form provided by the
county. Thereafter, the non-tenant aviation service operator shall only conduct
such business as authorized by the permit. Permits shall be issued on an annual
basis.
b. The FBO issuing the NTAS permit is responsible for assuring compliance of all
regulatory measures by the non-tenant aviation service operator while on the
airport.
(2) In addition to the appropriate general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-84, each
non-tenant aviation service operator at the airport shall comply with the following
minimum standards set forth in this section 1-23.-94.
(b) Scope of activity. Non-tenant aviation service operators shall conduct activity on and
from the leased premises of the FBO in a first-class manner consistent with the degree of care
and skill exercised by experienced operators providing comparable products and services and
engaging in similar activities.
(c) Non-tenant auiation service operator (NTASO) permit.
(1) Aircraft operator must submit written request to an FBO on behalf of non-tenant
aviation service operator.
(2) Non-tenant aviation service operator shall obtain a non-tenant aviation service
operator permit approved by the FBO for a specific period of time prior to engaging in
activity on the airport. The FBO shall submit a copy of the permit to the airport
director for her records. Issuance of the permit shall be subject to the payment of a fee
pursuant to the fee schedule adopted by the board of county commissioners by
resolution.
Renewal shall be subject to the non-tenant aviation service operator's compliance with
all terms and conditions of the non-tenant aviation service operator permit.
(3) Non-tenant aviation service operator shall comply with all requirements for the
permitted activities and limit service provided to the entity(ies), area(s), and timeframe
identified in the approved commercial aeronautical activity permit.
(d) Licenses and certifications. Non-tenant aviation service operator shall have and provide
to the FBO evidence of all agency licenses and certificates upon request.
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§ 1-2.3-94 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
(e) Insurance. Non-tenant aviation service operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the
coverage and limits of insurance set forth in Attachment A- Minimum Insurance Require-
ments.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-95. Commercial aeronautical activity application.
(a) Lessee.
(1) Any entity desiring to lease land and/or improvements from the county and engage in
a commercial aeronautical activity at the airport shall submit a written application to
the airport director.
(2) The applicant shall submit all of the information requested on the application form
and thereafter shall submit any additional information that may be required or
requested by the airport director in order to properly and fully evaluate the application
and facilitate an analysis of the prospective operation including, but not limited to,
verifiable qualifications and experience, past and current financial results (perfor-
mance), condition and capacity (as evidenced by historical and current financial
statements), references, etc.
(3) No application will be deemed complete that does not provide the airport director with
the information necessary to allow the airport director and/or the county to make a
meaningful assessment of applicant's prospective operati~n and determine whether or
not the prospective operation will comply with all applicable regulatory measures and
be compatible with the airport's master plan, airport layout plan, or land use plan (if
any).
(4) Following review and approval by the airport director and the county, negotiations for
an agreement shall commence.
(5) Prior to an existing lessee engaging in any activity not permitted under the agr~ment
or changing or ezpanding the scope of activities permitted under the agreement, the
operator shall submit a completed application for a commercial aeronautical activity
and receive written approval from the airport director (and if necessary an amendment
to the agreement) prior to conducting activity(ies) not permitted under the agreement.
(b) Sublessee.
(1) Any entity desiring to sublease land or improvements and engage in a commercial
aeronautical activity at the airport shall provide evidence to the lessor that they meet
the applicable sections of these minimum standards.
(2) Sublessee%perator shall be required to meet and adhere to all applicable provisions of
lessor's agreement.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007) "
Supp. No. Sl 82.58
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Sec. 1-2.3-96. Noncommercial hangar operator.
(a) Introduction.
§ 1-2.3-96
(1) A noncommercial hangar operator is an entity that develops or constructs one (1) or
more hangar structures for the primary purpose of storing aircraft used for noncom-
mercial purposes only by the noncommercial hangar operator.
(2) In addition to the appropriate general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each
noncommercial hangar operator at the airport shall comply with the following
minimum standards set forth in this section.
(b) Scope of actiuity.
(1) Noncommercial hangar operator shall use the leased premises for aircraft owned,
leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and exclusive control o~ operator for
noncommercial purposes.
If aircraft is leased, noncommercial hangar operator shall provide the airport director
with a copy of the aircraft lease. The airport director will determine if an aircraft lease
is commercially reasonable.
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Group I Piston Group II Piston
& 7~rboprop & Turboprop Group I Turbo- Group ZI Turbo- Group III Tur-
Aircr¢ft Han- Aircr¢ft H¢n- jet Aircr¢ft jet Aircraft bojet Aircraft
F¢cilities g¢r Storage gar Stor¢ge H¢ng¢r Storage H¢ng¢r Stor¢ge H¢ng¢r Stor¢ge
Hangar 2,500 SF 5,000 SF 7,500 SF 10,000 SF 12,000 SF
(2) No commercial activity of any kind shall be permitted on or from the leased premises.
(3) A noncommercial hangar operator shall not be permitted to sublease any land or
improvements on the leased premises for any purpose.
(c) Ledsed premises. A noncommercial hangar operator engaging in this activity shall have
adequate land, apron/paved tiedown (see section 1-2.3-85(e)), facilities, and vehicle parking
(see section 1-2.3-85(g)) to accommodate all activities of the operator, but not less than the
following square footages, which are not cumulative:
The development of noncommercial hangar(s) shall be limited to the following types of
hangar structures:
(1) Single structures of not less than two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet,
completely enclosed; or
(2) Single structures of not less than five thousand (5,000) square feet, subdivided and
configured (although each unit shall not be less than one thousand two hundred fifty
(1,250) square feet) to accommodate individual bays for the storage of aircraft.
Supp. No. 81
82.59
§ 1-2.3-96 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
(d) Ownership structure. Hangar development may be accomplished by any entity, includ-
ing associations.
(1) Association membership shall be contingent upon ownership interest in the Associa-
tion of a proportionate share of the noncommercial hangax facility which shall consist
of not less than one (1) individual hangar, or an equal portion of the "common" hangar
area which is consistent with the total number of inembers/shareholders (such area
not to be less than one thousand two hundred fifty (1,250) total square feet).
(2) All members/shareholders of the association shall be declared to the airport director at
the time the application for development and activity is submitted. Thereafter, the
association and/or each member/shareholder of the association shall be required to
demonstrate ownership (as required herein) as requested by the airport director from
time to time. Association shall appoint (be represented by) one individual. The hangar
facilities developed and utilized by the association shall be exclusively for storage of
aircraft owned by the member(s)/shareholder(s) of the association.
(3) The association may not utilize nor cause the leased premises to be utilized for
speculative development of either the leased premises or the improvements located
thereupon.
(4) Each member/shareholder of the association shall be responsible and jointly and
severally liable with all other members/shareholder for the association's compliance
with these minimum standards, and each member/shareholder of the association shall,
upon written request by the airport director, provide appropriate written confirmation
of inembership status or share ownership. All association members/shareholders
declared to the airport director in accordance with section 1-2.3-96(d)(2) hereof shall
remain jointly and severally liable to the county for the association's compliance with
these minimum standards, regardless of whether the membership or ownership of the
association changes, unless a release of the liability of a former association member is
approved in writing by the BOCC.
(e) Insurance. Noncommercial hangar operator shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverage
and limits of insurance set forth in Attachffient A- Minimum Insurance R.equirements
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-97. Private flying club.
(a) Introduction and general requirements.
(1) A private flying club is an entity that is legally formed as a non-profit entity with the
State of Florida and operates on a non-profit basis (so as not to receive revenues
greater than the costs to operate, maintain, acquire and/or replace private flying club
aircraft).
a. Each private flying club member (owner) must have an ownership interest in
private flying club.
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AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT § 1-2.3-98
b. Private flying club shall keep on file and available for review by the airport
director, a complete membership list and investment (ownership) share held by
each member including a record of all members (past and present) with full
names, addresses, and the date the membership began and ended.
(2) Each private flying club shall file and keep current with the airport director, upon
request:
a. Copies of bylaws, articles of incorporation, operating rules, membership agree-
ments, and the location and address of the club's registered office.
b. Roster of all officers and directors including home and business addresses and
phone numbers.
c. Designee responsible for compliance with these minimum standards and other
regulatory measures.
(3) Private flying clubs shall not be required to meet the minimum standards stipulated
for aircraft rental or flight training operators so long as the private flying club's
membership is not operated for commercial purposes.
(4) No member (owner) of a private flying club shall receive compensation for sexvices
provided for such private flying club or its members (owners) unless such member
(owner) is an authorized operator with the county. This does not include the provision
of flight instruction relating to aircraft checkout and/or currency (e.g., biannual flight
reviews, instrument proficiency checks, etc.) provided by a private flying club member
(on an exclusive basis) to other private flying club members.
(5) Private flying club aircraft shall not be used by other than members (owners).
(6) No member (owner) shall use private flying club aircraft in exchange or compensation
(payment). This does not include reimbursement for expenses associated with the use
of private flying club aircraft.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-98. Noncommercial self-fueling permittee.
(a) Introduction.
(1) All entities desirous of self-fueling shall be accorded a reasonable opportunity, without
unlawful discrimination, to qualify and receive a noncommercial self-fueling permit.
a. Those entities that have agreements granting them the rights to perform
commercial fueling (e.g., FBO) are not required to apply for a noncommercial
self-fueling permit.
b. This excludes entities conducting noncommercial self-fueling through the utili-
zation of five-gallon fueling containers. However, these entities must follow the
applicable rules and regulations.
(2) This section sets forth the standards prerequisite to an entity desirous of engaging in
noncommercial self-fueling at the airport.
Supp. No. 81 82.61
§ 1-2.3-98 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
(3) In addition to the applicable general requirements set forth in section 1-2.3-85, each
entity conducting noncommercial self-fueling activities at the airport shall comply
with the following minimum standards set forth in this section.
(b) Permit/approval.
(1) No entity shall engage in self-fueling activities unless a valid noncommercial self-
fueling permit authorizing such activity has been obtained from the airport director.
Such entities shall herein be referred to as "self-fueling permittees".
(2) The noncommercial self-fueling permit shall not reduce or limit self-fueling permittee's
obligations with respect to these self-fueling standards, which shall be included in the
noncommercial self-fueling permit by reference.
(3) Prior to issuance and subsequently upon request by the airport director, self-fueling
permittee shall provide evidence of ownership or lease of any aircraft being operated
(under the full and exclusive control o~ and fueled by self-fueling permittee.
(c) Reporting.
(1) Self-fueling permittee shall report all fuel delivered to the approved self-fueling
permittee's fuel storage facility during each calendar month and submit a summary
report along with appropriate fees and charges due the county on or before the tenth
day of the subsequent month.
(2) Self-fueling permittee shall during the terxn of the noncommercial self-fueling permit
and for three (3) years thereafter maintain records identifying the total number of
aviation fuel gallons purchased and delivered. Records (and meters) shall be made
available for audit to the county or representatives of the county. In the case of a
discrepancy, self-fueling permittee shall promptly pay, in cash, all additional rates,
fees, and charges due the county, plus annual interest on the unpaid balance at the
lesser of eighteen (18) per cent or the maximum rate allowable by law from the date
originally due.
(d) Fuel storage. Self-fueling permittee shall arrange and demonstrate that satisfactory
arrangements have been made for the storage of fuel, as follows:
(1) Through either an authorized FBO at the airport; or
(2) In a centrally located fuel storage area approved by the BOCC.
a. Operators authorized by the county shall lease land and construct or install a fuel
storage facility in the centrally located fuel storage area.
b. In no event shall the total storage capacity be less than twelve thousand (12,000)
gallons for jet fuel or ten thousand (10,000) gallons for avgas.
(3) Self-fueling permittee shall be liable and indemnify the county for all leaks, spills, or
other damage that may result through the handling and dispensing of fuel.
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(4) Fuel delivered shall be clean, bright, pure, and free of microscopic organisms, water, or
other contaminants. Ensuring the quality of the fuel is the responsibility of self-fueling
permittee.
(e) Fueling equipment.
(1) Self-fueling permittee shall utilize a single refueling vehicle for each type of fuel to be
dispensed with a minimum capacity of seven hundred fifty (750) gallons. Avgas
refueling vehicles shall have a maximum capacity of one thousand two hundred (1,200)
gallons and jet refueling vehicles shall have a maximum capacity of three thousand
(3,000) gallons. All refueling vehicles shall be capable of bottom loading.
(2) Each refueling vehicle shall be equipped and maintained to comply at all times with all
applicable safety and fire prevention requirements, standards, and regulatory mea-
sures including without limitation, those prescribed by:
a. State of Florida Fire Code and local fire district;
b. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes;
c. Florida Environmental Protection Agency;
d. Applicable FAA Advisory Circulars (AC) including AC 00-34 "Aircraft Ground
Handling and Servicing" and AC 150/5210-5 "Painting, Marking and Lighting of
Vehicles Used On An Airport".
(3) Prior to transporting fuel onto the airport, the self-fueling permittee shall provide the
airport director with a spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan (SPCC)
that meets regulatory requirements for above ground fuel storage facilities. An
updated copy of such SPCC plan shall be filed with the airport director at least ten (10)
business days prior to actual implementation. Such plan shall describe, in detail, those
methods that shall be used by the self-fueling permittee to clean up any potentially
hazardous fuel spills. The plan should include equipment to be used, emergency
contact personnel and their telephone numbers, and all other details as to how the
self-fueling permittee would contain such a spill. This plan should also describe, in
detail, what methods the self-fueling permittee intends to use to prevent any such spill
from occurring.
(4) In accordance with all applicable regulatory measures and appropriate industry
practices, the self-fueling permittee shall develop and maintain standard operating
procedures (SOP) for fueling and shall ensure compliance with standards set forth in
AC 00-34A, entitled "Aircraft Ground Handling and Servicing". The SOP shall include
a training plan, fuel quality assurance procedures, record keeping, and emergency
response procedures for fuel spills and fires. The SOP shall also address the following:
(1) bonding and fire protection, (2) public protection, (3) control of access to refueling
vehicle storage areas, and (4) marking and labeling of refueling vehicles. The SOP
shall be submitted to the airport director not later than ten (10) business days before
the self-fueling permittee commences self-fueling at the airport.
Supp. No. 81 82.63
§ 1-2.3-98 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
(~ Limitations. Self-fueling permittees shall not sell and/or dispense fuels to based aircraft
or transient aircraft that are not owned, leased, and/or operated by (and under the full and
exclusive control of) self-fueling permittee. Any such selling or dispensing shall be grounds for
immediate revocation of the permit by the airport director.
(1) Revocation upon first violation will be for a period of one (1) year.
(2) Revocation upon a second violation shall be permanent.
(g) Insurance. Self-fueling permittee shall maintain, at a minimum, the coverages and
policy limits set forth in Attachxnent A- Minimum Insurance Requirements.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
Sec. 1-2.3-99. Minimum insurance requirements.
Minixnum insurance requirements shall be as set forth in Attachment A.
(Ord. No. 07-051, Pt. C, 12-4-2007)
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Chapter 1-4.5
ART*
Art. I. Art in Public Places, §§ 1-4.5-1-1-4.5-5
ARTICLE I. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
Sec. 1-4.5-1. De~nitions.
For the purpose of this article, the following words or terms are defined as follows:
Artwork means works in a variety of inedia produced by professional visual artists. Works
may be permanent, temporary or functional.
Board means the Board of County Commissioners for St. Lucie County, Florida.
Capital project means any county capital improvement project costing more than fifty
thousand dollars ($50,000.00) and paid for wholly or in part by funds appropriated by St. Lucie
County to construct or renovate any park, above grade utility, and to construct or renovate any
building, except a county detention facility or any capital improvement project at the St. Lucie
County International Airport.
County means St. Lucie County, Florida. For the purposes of this article, the St. Lucie
County Erosion District and the St. Lucie County Mosquito Control District are specifically
excluded from the definition of "County".
Council means the St. Lucie Cultural Affairs Council.
Eligible construction costs means the total project appropriation of county funds for an
eligible project, including engineering and design, but not including demolition costs, equip-
ment costs except for the cost of custom designed equipment or equipment that creates a new
use for a building or facility, real property acquisition costs, impact fees, enterprise funds,
funds contributed by the St. Lucie County Erosion District and/or the St. Lucie County
Mosquito Control District, and soil remediation costs.
Equipment costs means, for the purposes of the public art/design and transportation
enhancement project calculation, those costs for the acquisition of inechanical equipment of
standard manufacture.
Master plan means a manual of criteria for the selection of sites and artwork and
transportation enhancement projects for public capital and transportation facilities to be
developed by the council with public input and approved by the board prior to its implemen-
tation. This manual shall also provide for a comprehensive program for art in public places
which shall include the display of loaned art in appropriate public buildings.
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 99-07, Pt. A, adopted July 6, 1999, added new provisions to the
Code as Ch. 1-5. As other provisions existed within the Code as Ch. 1-5, the provisions of Ord.
No. 99-07 have been included herein as Ch. 1-4.5 at the discretion of the editor.
Supp. No. S1 168.1
§ 1-4.5-1 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
Renovation means a capital project or transportation capital project which is a major
redesign of a facility or system or a portion of a facility or system which is included in the
county's capital program budget and which requires a building permit from the appropriate
governmental jurisdiction. Renovation shall also include a capital project or transportation
capital project which is an expansion or upgrading the capacity of the facility or system,
enlarging the facility, or creating new use for the facility. It shall not include repairs,
maintenance, installation of inechanical equipment, or modifications required solely for ADA
compliance.
Transportation capital project means any county capital transportation improvement
project costing more than fifty thousand dollaxs ($50,000.00) and paid for wholly or in part by
funds appropriated by St. Lucie County to construct or renovate any highway or arterial,
bridge or causeway, sidewalk, or bikeway, or any road beautification project, except any capital
transportation ixnprovement project at the St. Lucie County International Airport.
Transportation enhancement project means one (1) or more of the following projects,
prioritized in the following order:
(1) ~sual enhancement of facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.
(2) Scenic or historic highway programs, including the provision of tourist and welcome
center facilities.
(3) Landscaping and other scenic beautification projects.
(4) Historic preservation.
(5) Rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures, or
facilities, including historic railroad facilities.
(6) Preservation of abandoned railway corridors, including the conversion and use thereof
for pedestrian or bicycle trails.
~ust fund means the art in public places trust fund created pursuant to this article and
shall include all gifts and donations deposited in the trust fund.
(Ord. No. 99-07, Pt. A, 7-6-99; Ord. No. 00-30, ~'t. A, $-15-2000; Ord. No. 02-24, Pt. A,
9-17-2002; Ord, No. 0$-001, Pt. A, 1-23-2008)
Sec. 1-4.5-2. Art in public places program.
(a) Appropriations for county capital projects shall include an amount equal to two (2) per
cent of the total eligible construction costs to be used for artist design services and for the
selection, acquisition and display of artworks for related education programs, for the
maintenance of county artworks, and for the administration of the master plan. Funds
appropriated pursuant to this section shall not exceed one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) per project. Funds appropriated for one (1) capital project, but not deemed
necessary or appropriate by the council in whole or in part for that project, may be expended
on other public art projects approved under the annual master plan, subject to any bond
Supp. No. 81 168.2
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL § 1-7.5-29
Sec. 1-7.5-27. Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this article, upon
conviction for each offense shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars
($500.00) or imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. No. 80-4, § 7, 9-9-80)
Sec. 1-7.5-28. Additional remedies.
In addition to the criminal penalties as provided for in section 1-7.5-27, the county shall
have the right to proceed in a court of competent jurisdiction to seek the restoration of the land
to its condition as it existed prior to the occurrence of the initial violation. The prevailing party
shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.
(Ord. No. 80-4, § 8, 9-9-80)
Sec. 1-7.5-29. Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by county, cost to
become a lien upon property.
In the event that the restoration is not completed within ninety (90) days from date of notice
to the owner as shown by the latest county property appraiser rolls, the county may restore the
vegetative growth at its own expense. The cost thereof shall become a lien upon the property
of the upland owner upon which such violation occurred.
(Ord. No. 80-4, § 9, 9-9-80)
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339
Chapter 1-7.55
ECONONIIC DEVELOPMENT*
Sec. 1-7.55-1. Economic development impact fee mitigation program.
(a) For the purpose of this section, the term "qualified target industry business" shall mean
a new or expanding business in the county that has a positive economic and fiscal impact on
the county and meets the requirements of F.S. § 288.106, or its statutory successor in function,
as a qualified target industry business. For the purpose of this section, the term "applicant"
shall include any person, company, research institute or business park developer that will
house qualified target industry businesses.
(b) Because the imposition of the impact fees herein may place St. Lucie County in a
non-competitive position with other local governments that have chosen not to require growth
to pay its fair share of needed capital facilities, thus hindering efforts by the county and the
community to encourage economic development opportunities within the county and to create
permanent employment expansion opportunities for the county's citizens, there is hereby
created an economic development impact fee mitigation program for certain qualified target
industry businesses to mitigate any real or perceived disadvantage occurring from the
imposition of the impact fees.
(c) This program is not intended as an entitlement program. The program is intended to
provide the board of county commissioners the opportunity in its sole discretion, to grant
impact fee mitigation to qualified target industry businesses.
(d) To be eligible for an economic development impact fee waiver, an applicant must meet
the following requirements:
(1) Qualify as a qualified target industry business and create a minimum of ten (10) new
jobs or a ten (10) per cent increase in existing employment (whichever is greater) with
an average private sector wage (excluding benefits) of at least one hundred seven (107)
per cent of St. Lucie County's average private sector wage ( excluding the top two (2)
executive salaries) and provide a benefit package that includes health insurance and
remain in the county for a minimum of ten (10) years; or
(2) Qualify as a qualified target industry business and create a minimum of ten (10) new
jobs or a ten (10) per cent increase in existing employment (whichever is greater) with
an average private sector wage (excluding benefits) of one hundred (100) per cent of St.
Lucie County's average private sector wage (excluding the top two executive salaries)
and make a capital investment in the county of ten million dollars ($10,000,000.00)
*Editor's note-Ord. No. 08-007, § Pt. A, adopted Jan. 15, 2008, set out provisions
intended for use as Ch. 1-7.5. Inasmuch as there existed a Ch. 1-7.5 and to maintain the
alphabetical sequence of chapters within the Code these provisions have been included as Ch.
1-7.55.
Supp. No. 81 343
§ 1-7.55-1 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
million or greater in construction, renovations, equipment purchases, or other major
capital investment items and remain in the county for a minimum of ten (10) years;
and
(3) Enter into an agreement with the county wherein the applicant agrees to locate or
expand its business operations to/within St. Lucie County for a period of at least ten
(10) years. The agreement will also require the applicant to provide the county with
the applicant's quarterly report (UCT-6) and all other documentation to demonstrate
that the job creation and salary level commitments were achieved.
(e) Any applicant seeking an economic development impact fee waiver shall file an
application for waiver with the county administrator prior to the issuance of the building
permit for the subject capital facilities impact construction. The application shall contain:
(1) A designation of the capital facilities impact construction for which the application is
being submitted, including a current and complete legal description of the property
upon which the qualified target industry business is proposed to be located;
(2) The name and address of the owner of the property upon which the qualified target
industry business is proposed to be located;
(3) Proof that the capital facilities impact construction will be a qualified target industry
business;
(4) A notarized affidavit and all necessary supporting evidence affirming that the
requirements of subsection (d)(1) or subsection (d)(2) above will be met within one (1)
year of the date the certificate of occupancy is issued which term may be srtended by
the board of county commissioners upon good cause shown; and
(5) Other necessary information as determined by the county administrator.
(f~ Any applicant who submits an application for economic development impact fee
mitigation pursuant to this section and desires the immediate issuance of a building permit
prior to approval of the application shall pay the impact fees imposed herein. Should the board
of county commissioners approve and accept the mitigation application, the mitigation amount
shall be refunded to the applicant or owner.
(g) If the applicant meets the requirements provided above for mitigation, the applicant
shall be eligible for the following:
(1) Ifthe applicant qualifies under subsection (dxl) above, it shall be eligible to receive an
economic development impact fee mitigation in the following amounts; provided,
however, that the board may increase these waiver amounts in the event the applicant
exceeds these requirements:
Number of Jobs Created Per Cent of Averdge Private
Sector Wage
Waiver Amount
Minimum of 10 107% plus benefits $3,500 per job created
Minimum of 10 150% plus benefits $5,000 per job created
Supp. No. 81 344
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL
§ 1-7.55-1
Number of Jobs Created Per Cent of Average Priuate
Sector Wage
Waiver Amount
Minimum of 10 200% plus benefits $7,500 per job created
(2) If the applicant qualifies under subsection (d)(2) above, it shall be eligible to receive an
economic development impact fee mitigation in the following amounts; provided,
however that the board may increase these mitigation amounts in the event the
applicant exceeds these requirements:
Number of Jobs
Created
Total Capital Investment
Waiver Amount
Minimum of 10 $10,000,000 to $14,999,999.99 40% of total county impact fees
Minimum of 10 $15,000,000 to $19,999,999.99 50% of total county impact fees
Minimum of 10 $20,000,000 or more 60% of total county impact fees
(3) Each applicant shall only be eligible for mitigation under either subsection (c)(1) or
subsection (c)(2), but not both.
(h) If the county administrator finds that the applicant meets the requirements provided
herein for mitigation, the county administrator shall agenda an impact fee mitigation
agreement before the board of county commissioners, which shall contain, but not be limited
to, the st. Lucie county impact fee mitigation application for qualified target industries and
any other documents as requested by the county administrator. Because this program is not an
entitlement program, the board may reject the request for mitigation without cause.
(i) Any incentive approved pursuant to the economic development impact fee mitigation
program shall be paid from other legally available funds (other than impact fees).
(j) Any request for economic development impact fee mitigation must be submitted to the
county by the applicant prior to the applicant deciding whether or not they will expand or
locate in St. Lucie County.
(Ord. No. 08-007, Pt. A, 1-15-2008)
Supp. No. 81 345
LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-3
Emergency seruice provider means the sole provider of prehospital first response basic life
support and advanced life support services holding a valid Class A certificate of public
convenience and necessity issued by St. Lucie County.
Fire chief ineans the chief administrator of fire and emergency medical services of the St.
Lucie County/Fort Pierce Fire District charged with the responsibility and authority to
supervise, direct and administer the Fire District's ALS and BLS service on an emergency first
responder level countywide.
Inspection means the routine or periodic examination and audit of the records, personnel,
vehicles and staffing of a certificate holder.
Inter-hospital transfer means the transportation of a patient requiring an ambulance with
basic life support or advanced life support level of inedical assistance between hospitals
licensed under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes.
Medicdl director means the licensed physician contracted pursuant to Section 40125
Florida Statutes, to give medical direction to and establish medical protocols for emergency
medical services personnel including paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
Non-emergency/interfacility transfer means the routine transfer of a patient between
facilities licensed under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes.
Non-emergency medical call means any request for medical assistance or transportation
which does not require the immediate and prompt dispatch of the emergency medical services
provider, and does not require transportation to an emergency room, unless authorized by the
St. Lucie County Fire District.
Patient means any person who is in need of, or may need, medical assistance or
transportation.
Prehospital call means any basic life support or advanced life support transport to an
emergency department.
Public safety director means the director of the St. Lucie County public safety department,
charged with responsibility and authority to administer the certification of emergency medical
services and non-emergency ALS and BLS and wheelchair transport services on behalf of the
board of county commissioners.
Service area means the geographic area listed on a service provider's certificate of public
convenience and necessity.
Transfer means the transportation of a patient by air, ground or water vehicle as a result of
a request for response to a medical call.
Wheelchair vehicle means any privately or publicly owned land, air or water vehicle which
is designed, constructed, reconstructed, maintained, equipped, operated, and which is used for
or intended to be used for transportation of a person who is sitting in a wheelchair, and whose
condition is such that the person does not require, or is not likely to require, medical attention
during transport.
Supp. No. 81 661
§ 1-12.5-3 ST LUCIE COUNTY CODE
Wheelchair vehicle seraice means the transport of persons in a wheelchair vehicle when such
persons are not in need of inedical care during transport and are not likely to need medical care
during transport.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-011, Pt. A, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-4. Classification of certificates.
There shall be the following six (6) categories of certificates of public convenience and
necessity in St. Lucie County:
(1) Class A. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for governmental entities
which use advanced life support and basic life support ground, air or water vehicles to
conduct a pre-hospital EMS advanced life support or basic life support service and
other emergency calls when requested. class A shall include the services provided
under all other categories of certificates of public convenience and necessity in St.
Lucie County.
(2) Class B. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies and
hospitals which use advanced life support and basic life support ambulances to conduct
non-emergency interfacility medical calls or transfer service not including transpor-
tation to emergency rooms, unless authorized by the St. Lucie County Fire District.
(3) Class C. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies,
hospitals, and governmental entities which use ambulances to operate non-emergency
interfacility medical calls or transfer services under a physician's order which
originate in the county and which require on-board clinical capabilities which may
exceed those of a conventionally equipped and staffed ALS ambulance.
(4) Class D. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses and agencies
which use ambulances based outside the county to provide specific non-emergency
medical calls as identified on the certificate and limited to transports originating
within the county and terminating out of the county.
(5) Class E. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies,
hospitals, and governmental entities which use air ambulances to transport persons
requiring or likely to require medical attention during transport.
(6) Class F. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for businesses, agencies,
hospitals and governmental entities which use wheelchair vehicles to provide non-
medical calls.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-011, Pt. B, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-5. Application-Information and fee required.
No person, firm, governmental entity, agency, corporation, partnership or association shall
operate any of the services as described in the classification of service in section 1-12.5-4 unless
it has first obtained a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the board. Each
application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be accompanied by a
Supp. No. 81 662
LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-5
non-refundable filing fee to be approved by resolution of the board and payable to the county
at the time the application is submitted to the county to cover the costs and expenses incurred
by the county in processing the application. An applicant for an initial certificate of public
convenience and necessity shall apply to the board in writing and complete a form provided by
the public safety director which shall contain the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant; the business name of the partnership and the
name and address of each partner, if applicable; the names and addresses of all officers
and directors if the applicant is a corporation;
(2) The name and address of the applicant's medical director, unless applying for a Class
F certificate.
(3) The service area which the applicant desires to serve;
(4) A personnel roster which includes the names of all employees, positions held and their
relevant licenses required by the State of Florida, license numbers and license
expiration dates.
(5) Written documentation of a background check performed by the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement on each of the applicant's personnel.
(6) A vehicle roster which describes all transport vehicles which the applicant proposes to
use in St. Lucie County as well as their license and registration numbers.
(7) A current financial statement, including any public funds other than Medicaid or
Medicare funds received by the applicant. If the applicant is a governmental unit, a
statement of funds budgeted for this service shall be provided.
(8) A current certificate of insurance indicating the applicant's amount of liability
insurance covering the applicant's operations.
(9) The location and description of the place or places from which the applicant will
operate.
(10) A proposed rate schedule and a statement regarding the applicant's willingness to
provide indigent transport services.
(11) The names and addresses of at least three (3) local references;
(12) The need for the proposed service in the requested service area;
(13) A description of proposed service.
(14) Address of base of operations from which the proposed area(s) is(are) intended to be
served.
(15) Such other reasonable information as may be requested by the public safety director.
(16) The maximum number of transport vehicles which the applicant intends to operate in
the county, including those identified in the vehicle roster as well as any planned
expansion.
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(17) If the applicant is in classes A-D or F, has more than two transport vehicles, and as
long as St. Lucie County is the administrator of the Medicaid program, proof of the
applicant's approved Medicaid provider status. In lieu of such proof, the applicant may
submit a copy of a pending application filed with the Agency for Health Care
Administration to become an approved Medicaid transportation provider.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-011, Pt. C, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-6. Same-Review and investigation by public safety director.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the
public safety director shall review the application for completeness and consistency with the
standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9. The public safety director may require
additional information as may be necessary to adequately review the application. The public
safety director shall also conduct an investigation to determine whether a public need exists
for the proposed services in the service area identified in the application, as part of his
investigation, the public safety director shall contact the applicant's medical director, all other
service providers in the county, any municipality in which the applicant desires to provide
service, and the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, Florida Statutes.
The public safety director shall complete his review and investigation within sixty (60) days of
the date of receipt of the application.
(b) If the public safety director determines the application to be complete and consistent in
accordance with the standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9, the public safety director
shall present the application and the results of his investigation at the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the emergency medical services advisory council for the purpose of
reviewing the application and making a recommendation to the board to grant or deny the
certificate of public convenience and necessity. The public safety director shall provide notice
of the meeting to the applicant, all other service providers in the county, and any municipality
in the requested service area.
(c) If the public safety director deterxnines the application to be incomplete and/or
inconsistent with the standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9, the public safety
director shall return the application to the applicant, noting the items which are not complete
or have been determined to be inconsistent with the standards of review. The applicant shall
have thirty (30) days to submit a revised or corrected application. Any application that has
been returned to the applicant for correction and/or revision and is not resubmitted to the
public safety director within this period shall be considered withdrawn and the filing fee
forfeited.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-7. Same-Emergency medical services advisory council review
The council will review the application, consider the recommendations of the public safety
director, the fire chief, other service providers, any effected municipality and forward a
recommendation on the application to the board.
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In making its recommendation to the board, the council shall consider the following factors:
(1) Compliance with the appropriate license requirements set forth in Chapter 401,
Florida Statutes, and Chapter lOD-66, Florida Administrative Code. This shall not
apply to applicants for a Class F certificate.
(2) The population density and composition of the areas within which the proposed service
will operate.
(3) The need of the people in the proposed service area for such service.
(4) A comparison of estimated annual requests for service in the particular certificate
category with the current number of vehicles permitted for operation and operating in
the proposed service area.
(5) The recommendation of any municipality located within the proposed service area.
(6) The recommendation of the local or regional agency created under Florida Statutes, ch.
95. This shall not apply to applicants for a class F certificate.
(7) Such other factors related to the standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9, as
the council shall deem appropriate.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-011, Pt. D, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-8. Same-Board of county commissioners review
(a) Upon receipt of a recommendation from the emergency medical services advisory
council regarding an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the board
shall consider the application of a public hearing held no sooner than fourteen (14) days
following publication at the applicant's expense of a legal notice in a newspaper of general
circulation in St. Lucie County. Such notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CLASS " " CERTIFICATE
OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Chapter 1-12.5 of the Code of Ordinances of St.
Lucie County, Florida, (name of applicant) whose business address is ,
has made application to the Board of County Commissioners for a Class certificate of
public convenience and necessity. The Board will consider the application at its regular
meeting to be held in the County Commission Chambers, St. Lucie County Administration
Annex Building, 2300 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida at 6:00 pm on .
Dated this day of ,
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County, Florida
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§ 1-12.5-8 ST. LUCIE COLTNTY CODE
(b) The board shall issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity if the board
determines that the application complies with the requirements of this chapter and is
consistent with the standards of review set forth in section 1-12.5-9. The approval shall include
the class of certificate and the maximum number of transport vehicles permitted under the
certificate.
(c) Each certificate of public convenience and necessity issued hereunder shall be signed by
the chairman or the vice-chairman of the board and attested to by the clerk of the board, or his
designee.
(d) Each certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this chapter will
be valid for a period of two (2) years, subject to renewal in accordance with the procedures set
forth in section 1-12.5-16.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-Oll, Pt. E, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-9. Same-Standards of review
The board shall apply the following standards of review in determining whether to approve
an application for certificate of public convenience and necessity:
(1) Whether the application is complete and meets the minimuxn requirements of this
chapter, Chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and Chapter lOD-66, Florida Administrative
Code. This shall not apply to applicants for a Class F certificate.
(2) Whether a need for the proposed service exists in the proposed service area.
(3) Whether the municipality, if any, located in the Qroposed service area has recom-
mended that the board approve the application.
(4) Whether the local or regional trauma agency created under Chapter 395, ~'lorida
Statutes has recommended that the boazd approve the application. This sha~l not
apply to applicants for a Class F certificate.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-10. Insurance requirements.
(a) All applicants for a certificate of public convenience and neeessity shall be required to
provide proof of the insurance required hereunder prior to the issuance of a cert~cate of public
convenience and necessity. At a minimum, the evidence of insurance shall show:
(1) The type and amount of coverage.
(2) The effective dates of the coverage; and,
(3) The effective radius of the coverage.
(b) Every certificate holder shall carry bodily injury and property damage insurance with
solvent and responsible insurers licensed to do business in the State of Florida, to secure
payment for any loss or damage resulting from any occurrence arising out of or caused by the
operation or use of any of the certificate holder's motor vehicles or aircraf~.
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LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-10
(c) Each motor vehicle shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries to or death of any one (1) person arising out of any one (1) accident;
the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or death of
more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident; and, for the sum of at least fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000.00) for damage to property arising from any one (1) accident. Government
operated service vehicles shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for any claim or judgment and the sum of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000.00) total for all claims or judgments arising out of the same occurrence. Every
insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction
of any financial judgment entered against the operator and present insured, or any person
driving the insured vehicle. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days'
cancellation notice to the board.
(d) Each aircraft shall be insured for the sum of at least one hundred thousand dollars
($100,000.00) for injuries to or death of any one (1) person arising out of any one (1) accident;
the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or death of
more than one (1) person in any one (1) accident; and, for the sum of at least one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) for damage to property arising from any one (1) accident. Every insurance
policy or contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any
financial judgxnent entered against the operator and present insured, or any person flying the
insured aircraft. All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty (30) days' cancellation
notice to the board.
(e) Each Class E certificate holder shall carry medical liability insurance, listing the
certificate holder as the insured, with solvent and responsible insures licensed to do business
in the State of Florida, to secure payment for any loss resulting from care and treatment of the
patient by the certificate holder. Each Class E certificate holder shall be insured for the sum
of at least one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) for injuries or death of any one (1)
person and the sum of at least three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) for injuries to or
death of more than one (1) person. Every insurance policy or contract for such insurance shall
provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the service.
All such insurance policies shall provide for thirty-day cancellation notice to the board.
(f~ In lieu of the insurance required by subsections (d) and (e) above, the certificate holder
or applicant may furnish a certificate of self-insurance establishing that the certificate holder
or applicant has self-insurance plan to provide coverage identical to what is required in
subsections (d) and (e) above and that the plan has been approved by the State of Florida
Department of Insurance.
(g) The insurance coverage required hereunder shall be effective throughout the service
area. No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued prior to the effective
date of the coverage. The certificate holder shall maintain such insurance in full force and
effect at all times during the term of the certificate. Failure to maintain the insurance coverage
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§ 1-12.5-10 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
in full force and effect shall immediately and automatically suspend any certificate issued
hereunder until proof of compliance with this section has been filled in the proper form and
amounts as herein provided.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-11. Wheelchair vehicle services.
(a) No person, business, hospital, governmental entity, agency, corporation, partnership, or
association shall provide non-medical wheelchair transport services in St. Lucie County
without a Class F certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the Board of County
Commissioners.
(b) The application, fees, investigation and other related procedures and requirements set
forth in this chapter for ambulance services shall apply to non-medical wheelchair transport
services, except as otherwise provided, and with the modifications set forth in this section.
(c) Each wheelchair vehicle operated pursuant to a certificate of public convenience and
necessity shall meet the following requirements:
(1) Each vehicle shall have a lift, operated electrically and/or hydraulically, with sufficient
capacity to safely and smoothly facilitate the entrance of passengers into the vehicle
and exit from the vehicle or otherwise be constructed to safely and smoothly facilitate
the entrance of passengers into the vehicle and exit from the vehicle.
(2) Each vehicle shall have for each passenger transported a positive means of securely
latching or locking to the vehicles the wheelchair in which a passenger will ride. 1"he
latching device shall be designed to prevent any lateral, longitudinal or vertical naotion
of the wheelchair within the vehicle.
(3) Each vehicle shall have, for each passenger transported, restraining belts or straps
designed to securely confine the passenger to the wheelchair in which he is trans-
ported.
(4) Each vehicle shall have, in addition to the side vision mirrors, an inside rear-vision
mirror which will enable the driver to view the passenger compaa-tment, at the level at
which the passengers ride.
(5) Vehicle entry and exit doors shall be equipped with latching devices sufficient to
prevent opening during movement of the vehicle.
(6) Each vehicle shall have a communication capability which may be a mobile two-way
radio, egcluding C.B. radios, with all normal accessories, and shall meet all standards
and requirements as specified by the Federal Communications Commission or an
answering service operating twenty-four (24) hours per day coupled with a pager
system, or an operating cellular phone.
(7) Each vehicle must have a minimum of fifty-six (56) inches headroom from the finished
floor to the finished ceiling in the passenger compartment and a door opening of not
less than fifty-six (56) inches.
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LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-12
(8) The floor covering shall be permanently applied material, which can be maintained in
a safe, sanitary and odor free manner, and which shall extend the full length and width
of the passenger compartment.
(9) Notwithstanding the above paragraphs, regulations and standards promulgated
pursuant to the Axnericans with Disabilities Act shall apply where appropriate.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-12. Exemptions.
Any vehicle rendering services as an ambulance in the event of a major catastrophe or
emergency when ambulance with permits based in the locality of the catastrophe or emergency
as defined in the statewide mutual aid agreement are incapacitated or insufficient in number
to render the services needed and any ambulance owned and operated by the federal
government shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter.
Each certificate holder, and its employees including paramedics and emergency medical
technicians shall comply with the following:
(1) Maintain at each place of business a copy of the standard operating procedures which
the service provider will use to give general specific instruction to its personnel
concerning the nature of their duties and responsibilities. These procedures shall be
reviewed by the public safety director prior to the effective date of the certificate.
(2) Comply with all lawful directives of the public safety director, the fire chief and the
medical director involving any medical protocols and training directives not preempted
by the State of Florida.
(3) Provide continuous and uninterrupted service within the service area.
(4) Maintain the minimum number of vehicles determined by the public safety director
and the certificate holder's medical director to be appropriate considering the popula-
tion and geographical distance of the service area, but in any event not be less than one
(1) fully staffed operating vehicle.
(5) Ensure that its vehicles are driven in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
(6) Keep posted at all business locations a copy of the certificate including the approved
rate schedule. The certificate holder may adjust the rate schedule without board
approval; however, the certificate holder shall maintain the adjusted rate for one (1)
year and shall notify the public safety director in writing of a rate change at least
thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of the rate change.
(7) Operate in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and
regulations.
(8) Provide monthly copies of vehicle runs and radio logs to the public safety director , to
the extent permitted by law. The monthly reports shall be due on or before the fifteenth
day of the month for the previous month.
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§ 1-12.5-12 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
(9) On or before October 1 of each year provide annual proof of insurance in the amounts
required pursuant to Rule lOD-66.61, Florida Administrative Code.
(10) On or before October 1 of each year provide a current list of all vehicles, vehicle drivers
and crews and their certificate levels.
(11) Use emergency lights and sirens only for properly authorized emergency situations in
compliance with state and local law enforcement policy. A certificate holder must notify
the St. Lucie County 911 communications center when emergency lights and sirens are
used in the county.
(12) If the certificate holder has more than two transport vehicles and as long as St. Lucie
County is the Medicaid administrator, within ninety (90) days of the issuance of a
certificate of public convenience and necessity for classes A-D or F, the certificate
holder shall provide proof that is it is an approved Medicaid transportation provider.
Thereafter, on or before October 1 of each year, as long as St. Lucie County remains the
Medicaid administrator, the certificate holder shall provide proof of its current
approved Medicaid transportation provider status.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-Oll, Pt. F, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-14. Inspections.
The public safety director, or his designee, shall inspect each applicant and certificate holder
during review of the application, and thereafter on or before October 1 as a continuing part of,
the certification process. This inspection shall determine the continuing compliance with this
chapter and all state laws, rules and regulations by the certificate holder as a condition of
certificate issuance.
Inspections may be conducted with or without prior notice to the certificate holder and shall
be conducted whenever such inspection is deemed necessary by the public safety director in
order to determine compliance with this chapter and a certificate holder's certificate of public
convenience and necessity. Inspections shall be conducted without impeding patient care.
If during the course of an inspection, a situation is found which, in the determination of the
public safety director, may jeopardize the safety or welfare of the service personnel or patient
care, the public safety director shall issue a deficiency correction notice or exercise the powers
necessary to ensure the certificate holder's compliance with its certificate and this ordinance.
The deficiency correction notice shall state the nature of the deficiency and specify a time for
correction of the deficiency. Failure to correct the deficiency in the ti.me specified in the
deficiency correction notice may result in action pursuant to Section 1-12.5-17.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-15. Z~ansfer and assignability.
(a) No certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this chapter may
be assigned or transferred unless the assignee or transferee first obtains the appropriate class
certificate of convenience and necessity for the service to be provided.
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LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES § 1-12.5-17
(b) The conveyance of a majority of the ownership interest of a certificate holder shall be
considered sufficient to require a new certificate of convenience and necessity.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96)
Sec. 1-12.5-16. Renewal and amendment of certificate.
(a) A certificate holder shall submit an application for renewal of its certificate to the public
safety director at last ninety (90) days prior to the date of expiration of the certificate. Each
application for renewal of a certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be accompa-
nied by a non-refundable fee in an amount to be approved by resolution of the board. The
application for renewal shall be reviewed by the emergency medical services advisory council
of compliance with the terms of the certificate and the requirements of section 1-12.5-13 and
the results of any inspections conducted pursuant to section 1-12.5-14. Following its review,
the council shall forward a recommendation on the renewal application to he board of county
commissioners. The board of county commissioners shall renew a certificate upon a determi-
nation that the certificate holder remains in compliance with the terms of its certificate and
this chapter.
(b) In the event a certificate holder desires to amend its certificate to increase the
maximum number of permitted transport vehicles, it shall submit an application to the public
safety director indicating the proposed increase in permitted vehicles, the type of additional
vehicles proposed, and documented justification for the proposed increased based upon its
monthly service reports and such other factors as the certificate holder may deem relevant.
Upon receipt of the application for an increase in permitted transport vehicles, the public
safety director shall transmit the application to the emergency medical services advisory
council for review and recommendation to the board of county commissioners. The emergency
medical services advisory council shall review the recommendation in accordance with the
provisions of section 1-12.5-7 and forward a recommendation to the board of county commis-
sioners. The board shall consider the application in accordance with the procedures and
standards of review as set forth in sections 1-12.5-8 and 1-12.5-9.
(Ord. No. 96-04, Pt. A, 2-20-96; Ord. No. 08-011, Pt. G, 3-15-2008)
Sec. 1-12.5-17. Revocation, alteration or suspension of certificate.
(a) Every certificate issued under this chapter shall be subject to revocation, alternation or
suspension by the board of county commissioners if the certificate holder fails to comply with
the requirements of the certificate or this chapter.
(b) It shall be a violation of this chapter for any persons, business entity, hospital or
governmental agency to:
(1) Intentionally obstruct, bar or otherwise interfere with an inspection conducted under
the purview of this chapter;
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Ordinance
Number Subject Section Disposition
06-035 Amends sections 1-6.5-100- Pt. A 1-6.5-100-1-
1-6.5-103, changing name of 6.5-103
Westchester Community De-
velopment District No. 3 to
Tradition Community Devel-
opment District No. 3
06-036 Amends sections 1-6.5-110- Pt. A 1-6.5-110-1-
1-6.5-113, changing name of 6.5-113
Westchester Community De-
velopment District No. 4 to
~adition Community Devel-
opment District No. 4
06-037 Amends sections 1-6.5-120- Pt. A 1-6.5-120-1-
1-6.5-123, changing the name 6.5-123
of Westchester Community
Development District No. 5
to Southern Grove Commu-
nity Development District No.
5
06-038 Amends sections 1-6.5-130- Pt. A 1-6.5-130-1-
1-6.5-133, changing the name 6.5-133
of Westchester Community
Development District No. 6
to ~adition Community De-
velopment District No. 6
06-039 Amends section 1-2.5-14, re- Pt. A 1-2.5-14
lating to disbursement of ser-
vice charges
06-044 Amends section 1-20-3, relat- Pt. A 1-20-3
ing to truck weight limits for
certain roads
06-045 Amends sections 1-102-1- Pt. A 1-10.2-1-
1-102-23 and sections 1-16- 102-23; 1-16-
41-1-16-49, relating to the 41-1-6-49
Historic Preservation Com-
mission
06-046 Amends section 1-9-75, relat- Pt. A 1-9-75
ing to removal of debris dur-
ing state of local emergency
06-049 Amends sections 1-7-30-1- Pt. A 1-7-30-1-
7-32, relating to the Driver 7-32
Education Safety Trust Fund
06-051 Creates section 1-17-2 relat- Pt. A 1-17-2
ing to all terrain vehicle op-
eration on unpaved road-
ways
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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 Amends 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-
12-23,1-12-2C~1-12-33,1-12- 12-23, 1-12-
36-12-39, 1-12-41 relating 26-1-12-33,
to business t~es and regu- 1-12-36-12-
lations 39, 1-12-4~
07-036 Creates article III, section Pt. A 1-12-61
1-12-61, Pari-mutuel Wager-
ing Facilities
07-042 Axnends section 1-6.5-81 ~a- Pt. A 1-6.5-81
dition Community Develop-
ment District No. 1 bound-
aries
07-043 Amends section 1-6.5-9014~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 Amends sections 1-7-1 and Pt. A 1-7-2, 1-7-10
1-7-10 relating to court costs
07-051 Amends sections 1-2.3-1, Pts. A-C 1-2.3-1, 1-2.3-
1-2.3-17-1-2.3-99, Airports 17-1-2.3-99
and aircraft
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Ordinance
Number Subject Section
07-054 Amends sections 1-20.5-35- Pt. A
1-20.5-44 relating to the wa-
ter shortage plan
07-057 Creates article VII, Graf'fiti, Pt. A
sections 1-2-69-1-2-78
07-058 Amends section 1-12-36, Gen- Pt. A
eral business
08-001 Amends section 1-4.5-1, Def- Pt. A
initions
08-005 Amends section 1-2-27.5, Pt. A
Supplemental county enforce-
ment procedures
08-007 Creates Chapter 1-7.55, Eco- Pt. A
nomic development
08-011 Amends sections 1-12.5-3, Pts. A-G
1-12.5-4, 1-12.5-7, 1-12.5-8,
1-12.5-13, 1-12.5-16, relat-
ing to life support services
Supp. No. 81 3752.15
Disposition
1-20.5-35-1-
20.5-44
1-2-69-1-
2-78
1-12-36
1-4.5-1
1-2-27.5
1-7.55-1
1-12.5-3,
1-12.5-4,
1-12.5-7,
1-12.5-8,
1-12.5-13,
1-12.5-16
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
Art. V 1-7-1
Art. VII, § 6(b) 1-7.6-31
Art. VII, § 9(b) 1-13.5-4, 1-13.5-9
Art. VIII 1-6.5-51(b), 1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11(b),
1-15-31(b), 1-16.3-11(b), 1-17-25
Art. VIII, § 1(~ 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)
28.24 1-7-5
29.008 1-16.3-12
29.008(3)(a) 1-7-3
30.49 1-16.3-12
30.51 1-2.5-14
30.55 1-18-1
34.07 1-2-27.5(e)
Ch. 2-10, Art. II(note)
39.01 1-6-16
4328 1-16.3-11(c)
1-16.3-12
Ch. 48 1-4-20(c)(4)
Ch. 50 1-2-272(b)(1)a.
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50.041
50.051
Ch. 73
Ch. 74
86-437
Ch. 95
100211-100.291
100.342
112
112.061
112.08
112215
119
Ch. 125
125.01
125.01(e)
125.01(~
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)
Section this Code
1-2-27.2(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
i-12.5-67
2-1-2
].-3.9.3-75
2-9-34
1-6-34(d),
1-16-43
2-9-19,
2-15-6
2-1-31
1-14.5-2 1
2-9-34
1-6.3, Art. IV
1-7-20, 1-6.5-51(b),
1-7.9-1(b), 1-11-11,
1-15-31, 1-16.3-11,
1-17-25, 1-19.3-54
1-20-16.1
Ch. 1-2.5(note)
Ch. 1-6.5, 1-6.5-2 1
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)
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F.S. Section
125.01(1)(m)
125.01(1)(n)
125.01(1)(q)
125.01(1)(0), (w)
125.0104
125.0104(3)(a)
125.0104(3)(g)
125.0104(5)
125.0104(8)
125.0104(10)
125.031
125.35
125.35(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
Ch. 1-17(note)
1-20-17(note)
Ch. 1-13.3, Art. II(note)
Ch. 1-17(note)
1-3-10
1-19.3-30, 1-19.3-31,
1-19.3-32(~
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
1-3-17(b), 1-5.5-59(c), 1-7.6-38, 1-13.8-21
1-6.3-55
Ch. 2-1, 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
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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(2xb)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)
Section this Code
1-17-30.1
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
1-5.5-123
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
1-8.5-188
1-5.5-162
1-6.5-173
1-6.5-183
1-6.5-188
1-6.5-162
i-+6.5-173
1-Fi.5-1$3
1-6.~-188
i-6.~-1~3
1-i9.3-54
1-i3.5-i0(i~{3)
1-19.3-54
1-6.5-57(b)
1-13.5-10(i), 2-6-23
1-13.~-~U(i)
~-13.5-10{i?{6)
1-13.5-5(g), 1-13.5-7,
1-i3.~-ZO(i), 1-13.~-il
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
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F.S. Section
212.12(3)
Ch. 214
218.32
218.321
218.33
218.34
218.345
218.62
220.15(5)
Ch. 252
Ch. 257
Ch. 286
Ch. 287
287.055
287.055(2)(j)
287.055(10)(c)
288.106
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)
31821
320.0848
320.084
320.0842
320.0843
320.0845
Ch. 324
Ch. 327
327.60(2)
327.72, 327.73
Ch. 332
332.08(2)(a)
Ch. 334-336
334.03(7)
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1-102-23
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
1-7.55-1
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
1-2.3-21
1-2.3-21
1-17-25
1-17-34
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336.02 1-17-26
336.021 1-17.3-81
336.025 1-19.3-41
336.025(4) 1-19.3-42(a)
336.025(5)(b) 1-19.3-42(b)
341.102 1-13.3-17
344.03(13),(18) 1-17-34
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-?.6-34(ax3)
381.031(1~(gx3) Ch. 1-9(note)
Ch. 386 1-7.6-34(a)(3)
386.01 1-4-16
388 2-9-17(a)
388201 2-9-20
2-9-22
2-9-24
2-~-25
2-9-27
2-~-34
388221 2-9-3 i
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(i) Ch. 1-i~, Art. I~{note)
401255(2)(c) 1-10-22(cx1)
401255(2)(d) i-10-22(c)(2)
401255(2)(g) 1-10-22(c)(5)
401255(2)(h) 1-10-22(cx6)
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)
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F.S. Section
Ch. 481
481219
481229(1)(b)
481.319
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
82827
82827(2)
837.06
847.07(2)
847.09(1)
847.013(4)
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Section this Code
1-2-47, 2-5-3
1-2-47
2-5-3
1-2-47
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
ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
F.S. Section Section this Code
849.086 1-12-61
856.011 1-7-22(a)
856.015 1-7-22(a)
865.09 2-5-9
Ch. 893 1-7-21, 1-7-22,
1-7.8-17(h), 1-7.8-19(d)
893.02 1-13.3-20
893.13 1-7-20, 1-7-22(a)
893.165 1-7-20
938.01(1) 1-7-1
938.15 1-7-1
939.18 1-7-6.5
943.10 2-3-31(e)
943.12 1-20-26
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-~1, 1-19.3-55
ch. 2000-138 1-14-30
ch. 2002-20, § 98 1-7-30
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Section
A
ABANDONMENT
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GAR,BAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
AD VALOREM TAX. See: TAXATION
ADMINISTRATOR. See: COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
ADVERTISING
Advertising space renters ....................................... 1-12-27
Handbill distribution regulations
Definitions . . . ... . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 1-14-22
Distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14-21
Enforcement .................................................... 1-14-25
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-14-24
Residential premises, distribution on ........................ 1-14-23
Promotion of county, advertising for ........................... 2-2-1
Referendum on sale surtax advertisement ....... ... .... .... .. 1-19.3-75
AGENCIES. See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES
OF COUNTY
AGREEMENTS. See: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
AIR BOATS
Savannahs, airboats prohibited in ..............................
2-4-1
AIR POLLUTION
Generally .......................................................... 2-9-1
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
Airport management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-20
Airport rules and regulations
Abandoned, derelict, or lost property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-45
Accidents or incidents . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . 1-2.3-43,
1-2.3-75
Aircraft
Engine operation ..... ....... ........... .... ... ....... . ...... 1-2.3-61
Maintenance ................................................. 1-2.3-60
Operations ................................................... 1-2.3-64
Parking and storage ......................................... 1-2.3-62
Security ....................................................... 1-2.3-63
Airport identification badge .................................. 1-2.3-37
Airport operations area (AOA) ............................... 1-2.3-73
Animals ......................................................... 1-2.3-46
Applicability and conditional use of airport ........... .. .... 1-2.3-36
Burning of materials .......................................... 1-2.3-49
Commercial aeronautical activities .. ... ....... ... ........ ... 1-2.3-41
Compressed gases .............................................. 1-2.3-53
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge .......... .......... 1-2.3-39
Disabled, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles..........
Effluents, pollutant, or air contaminant .................... 1-2.3-78
1-2.3-54
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AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT (Cont'd.)
Emergency conditions . . . . . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. 1-2.3-56
Flammable solids and liquids ................................ 1-2.3-52
General conduct ................................................ 1-2.3-44
Hazaxdous materials .......................................... 1-2.3-50,
1-2.3-55
Improvement construction or modification .................. 1-2.3-58
Limitations ..................................................... 1-2.3-67
Movement area ................................................. 1-2.3-74
Painting ......................................................... 1-2.3-5 1
Parking or stopping of vehicles ............................... 1-2.3-7 7
Prohibiting use of the airport ................................. 1-2.3-59
Purpose and scope ............................................. 1-2.3-35
Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 1-2.3-79
Rotocraft operations ........................................... 1-2.3-66
Security ......................................................... 1-2.3-40
Self-servicing of aircraft ....................................... 1-2.3-68
Special events .................................................. 1-2.3-57
Storage of materials and equipment ......................... 1-2.3-48
Taxing operations . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-65
Tenant responsibilities ..... ................................... 1-2.3-42
Use of public areas ............................................ 1-2.3-47
Vehicle
Equipment ................................................... 1-2.3-7 1
Maintenance ................................................. 1-2.3-76
Operations ................................................... 1-2.3-72
Operator licensing and vehicle permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-70
Violations ....................................................... 1-2.3-38
Voluntary noise abatement prc~cedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-69
Amendments ........................................ .........
..... - . -
1 2 3 3fl
Authority to adopt ................................................ 1-2.3-2 1
Compliance with regulatory measures and agreements ..... 1-2.3-22
Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements ...... ...... 1-2.3-23
Definitions ........................................................ 1-2.3-1,
1-2.3-17
Enforcement ...................................................... 1-2.3-33
~nes ............................................................... 1-2.3-27
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft
Charter or aircraf$ management operator (SASO). ...... 1-2.3-91
Maintenance operator (SASO) . .................. .... ..... . 1-2.3-88
Rental or flight training operator (SASO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-90
Sales operator (SASO) ...... ....... ........ ... .............. 1-2.3-92
Applicability .................................................... 1-2.3-84
Avionics or instrument maintenance operator (SASO) .... 1-2.3-89
Commercial aeronautical activity application .............. 1-2.3-95
Exclusive rights ................................................ 1-2.3-82
Fixed base operator (FBO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-86
General provisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-81
General requirements ................................... ...... 1-2.3-85
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Section
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT (Cont'd.)
Land use ........................................................ 1-2.3-83
Minimum insurance requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-98
Noncommercial
Hangar operator ............................................. 1-2.3-96
Self-fueling permittee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-98
Non-tenant aviation service operator (NTASO) ............ 1-2.3-94
Other commercial aeronautical activities (SASO) . . . . .. . . . . 1-2.3-93
Private flying club .. ... .............. . .... ........... .. ........ 1-2.3-97
Purpose and scope ........... .. ............... ........... ...... 1-2.3-80
Scope of activity ................................................ 1-2.3-87
Governing body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-18
Grounds for denial ............................................... 1-2.3-32
Notices, Requests for approval, applications, and other fil-
ings ........................................................... 1-2.3-29
Preserves; use of aircraft ........................................ 1-15-29
Prohibited activities .............................................. 1-2.3-26
Repeal of regulatory measures .................................. 1-2.3-24
Right to self-service . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.3-25
Rights reserved ................................................... 1-2.3-34
Statement of policy ............................................... 1-2.3-19
Subordination ..................................................... 1-2.3-28
Variance and exemption . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . . 1-2.3-31
ALAR.M SYSTEMS
Alarm permit
Application ...................................................... 1-2.8-9
Fee-nontransferable ........................................... 1-2.5-11
Issuance ......................................................... 1-2.5-11
Required ........................................................ 1-2.5-8
Automatic dialing service
Interconnection to trunk line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2.5-4
Operating instruction service ................................. 1-2.5-5
Definitions ........................................................ 1-2.5-3
Equipment operation and maintenance ........................ 1-2.5-7
Excessive false alarm signals
Disbursement of service charges ............ .... ... .... .... .. 1-2.5-14
False alarm dispatch charge; collection ..................... 1-2.5-13
Generally ....................................................... 1-2.5-12
Law enforcement agencies and/or fire department
Direct connections to .......................................... 1-2.5-6
Purpose ............................................................ 1-2.5-1
Short title ......................................................... 1-2.5-1
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust funds . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-7-20 et seq.
County property, on .............................................. 1-15-23
Hours of sale regulated .......................................... 1-3-1
Open containers, regulated
Definitions ...................................................... 1-3-5
Inapplicability .................................................. 1-3-7
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Cont'dJ
Motor vehicles
Possession or consumption prohibited .......... .......... 1-3-6
Specified sexual activities in commercial establishments
Certain activities prohibited .................................. 1-3-14
Definitions ...................................................... 1-3-13
Dressing rooms, use of .............................. .......... 1-3-15(b)
Hotel or motel bedrooms or suites ......................... 1-3-15(c)
Restrooms, use of ............................................ 1-3-15(a)
Exemptions . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. .. .. 1-3-15
Findings if fact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-11
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Section
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd.)
Special conditions .............................................. 1-6.5-73
Southern Grove Community Development District No. 5
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-121
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-120
Initial board of supervisors . .... ........... ....... .......... 1-6.5-122
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-123
Sunnyland Farms Community Development District
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-181
Established; name ............................................. 1-6.5-180
Initial board of supervisors ... .............. ........... ....... 1-6.5-182
Powers .......................................................... 1-6.5-183
Special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-184
Tradition Community Development Districts
No. 1
Boundaries .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . 1-6.5-81
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-80
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-82
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-83
No. 2
Boundaries . .. . .. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. .. .. . 1-6.5-91
Established; naxne ........................................... 1-6.5-90
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-92
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-93
No. 3
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-101
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-100
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-102
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-103
No. 4
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-111
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-110
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-112
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-113
No. 6
Boundaries ... . .... ...... ..... .............. ........... ....... 1-6.5-131
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-130
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-132
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-133
Waterstone Community Development District
Boundaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-171
Established; name ............................................. 1-6.5-170
Initial board of supervisors ................................... 1-6.5-172
Powers .......................................................... 1-6.5-173
Special conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6.5-174
Westchester Community Development Districts
No. 1
Boundaries .... ... .... .. .. . .......... .. .. ... ........ ... .... ... 1-6.5-81
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-80
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-82
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COMMiJNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd.)
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-83
No. 2
Boundaries .. .. .... .. . .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. . . . . . 1-6.5-91
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-90
Initial board of supervisors ................................. 1-6.5-92
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-93
No. 3
Boundaries ........... .......................... ....... ....... 1-6.5-101
Established; name ........................................... 1-6.5-100
Initial board of supervisors . ............... ... .............. 1-6.5-102
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-103
No. 4
Boundaries ................................................... 1-6.5-111
Established; naxne ........................................... 1-6.5-110
Initial board of supervisors ................ ....... .......... 1-6.5-112
Special conditions ........................................... 1-6.5-113
Whispering Oaks Community Development District
Boundaries ...................................................... 1-6.5-186
Established; name ......... ............................. ....... 1-6.5-185
Initial board of supervisors .... ..... .. .. . . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .. .. .. . 1-6.5-187
Powers .......................................................... 1-6.5-188
Special conditions .............................................. 1-6.5-189
COMPENSATION PROGRAM. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOY-
EES
COMPILED LAWS
Compilation of special acts ...................................... 2-1-1 et seq.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Provisions enumerated ........................................... 1-16-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
CONSTRUCTION. See also: BUILDINGS
Construction and site erosion and sediment .................. 1-7.7-11 et seq.
See: NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINA-
TION SYSTEMS
Drainage facilities, constructi4n of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-1
On-site sewage disposal systems
Construction of on Hutchinson Island ....................... 1-7.6-42
Zoning and building regulations; construction permit re-
quired ......................................................... 2-14-40
CONTRACTORS
Licensing and examination of construction contractors ...... 2-5-1 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS
Occupational license t~es and regulations ................... 1-12-31
Private contractors, certain
Criminal history record checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-68
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Section
DRAINAGE AND EROSION CONTROL (Cont'dJ
Notice prior to issuance ..................................... 2-6-26
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6-27
Boundaries ...................................................... 2-6-20
Contracts ........................................................ 2-6-3 2
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 ............................................ 2-6-3 8
Governing body ................................................ 2-6-2 1
Intent ............................................................ 2-6-17
Legislative findings
Division into zones .......................................... 2-6-23
Maintenance .................................................... 2-6-3 1
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 ......................................................... 2-6-1 7
~tle ............................................................. 2-6-16
St. Lucie River (North Fork)
Applicability of provisions .... . .. .... ............... ... ....... 1-7.5-25
Destruction of certain types of vegetation
Permit required for .......................................... 1-7.5-2 2
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 ...................................................... 1-7.5-2 7
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 .............................................. 1-2 0.5-3 5
et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
DRUGS
Alcohol and other drug abuse trust fund .. ... ................. 1-7-20 et seq.
See: COURTS
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Section
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
Economic development impact fee mitigation program ...... 1-7.55-1
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
Emergency medical transport services ......................... 1-12.5-1 et seq.
See: LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ................................. 1-7.9-5 et seq.
See: FIR,E 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
'Llemporary suspensian during a hurricane, tomado 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
Supp. No. 81 3866
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Section
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (Cont'd.)
Enforcement
Civil, procedure .............................................. 2-6.5-15
Supp. No. 81 3866.1
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Section
GARBAGE, TRASH 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9-2 6
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
1~tle and authority ............................................. 1-9-28
Violations and penalties ....................................... 1-9-33
Permit. See herein: Collection Permits
~ash. See herein: Abandoned Property, Garbage, ~ash,
Junk and Debris
Vehicles, abandoned. See herein: Abandoned Property, Gar-
bage, ~ash, 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-Graf~iti 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-77
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
H
HANDBILLS. See: ADVERTISING
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Nonemergency medical transportation services ............... 1-10-21 et seq.
See: NONEMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES
Parking space provision ............. ............................ 1-20-27
HAWKERS. See: PEDDLERS AND HAWKERS
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Air pollution ...................................................... 2-9-1
Bonds. See herein: St. Lucie County Mosquito Control Dis-
trict
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Section
L
T.AKF 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 . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. .. . 1-18-07
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 .......................... 1-18-16
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 ............ ....... ..... ...... . .. ........ .... ... 1-20.5-39
Rain sensor device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20.5-40
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11-27
Computations ................................................... 1-11-16
Credits .......................................................... 1-11-18
Definitions ...................................................... 1-11-14
Districts created ............................................... 1-11-22
Exemptions ..................................................... 1-11-26
Imposition ...................................................... 1-11-15
Independent property appraisal .............................. 1-11-20
Intents; purposes ............................................... 1-11-12
Payment ........................................................ 1-11-17
Property review appraisal ....................................
Refund of fees paid ............................................ 1-11-21
1-11-25
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LIBRARY (Cont'd.)
Section
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: ALAR,M 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 examination of construction contrac-
tors ............................................................ 2-5-1 et seq.
Camping overnight on county property; permit .. .... .. .... ... 1-25-17
Conditional use permits. See: ZOIVING (Appendia A)
Contractors (unlicensed) . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... ... . . . . . . . 1-6.8-21 et seq.
County property and facilities, generally
Use permit ...................................................... 1-25-27
Development permits ............... ........ .............. ....... 1-$.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-i5-26
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 permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13.8-20
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code ............. 1-1-3
LICENSES AND PERMITS (Business taxes and regulations)
Advertising space renters ....................................... 1-12-27
Amusement devices .............................................. 1-12-28
Apartments ....................................................... 1-12-29
Application ........................................................ 1-12-19
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Section
LICENSES AND PERMITS (Business taxes and regulations)
(Cont'd.)
Businesses, general .............................................. 1-12-36
Cafes . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . . . . .. .. .. . 1-12-30
C ontracting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12-31
Date due; delinquency ........................................... 1-12-18
Definitions ........................................................ 1-12-16
Display ............................................................ 1-12-20
Eating establishments ........................................... 1-12-30
Engaging in business, payment of tax prerequisite to
Exceptions as to vehicles used in business .................. 1-12-17
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-12-25
Farm products, exempt .................. ...... .................. 1-12-26
Floricultural products, exempt .................................. 1-12-26
Gambling not authorized ........ .... .................. ....... ... 1-12-24
Grove products, exempt .......................................... 1-12-26
Horticultural products, exempt . . .. .. . . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . . .. .. 1-12-26
Hotels .............................................................. 1-12-29
Insurance adjusters .......... .... ... ............................. 1-12-32
Issuance of business tax receipt ................................ 1-12-20
Junk dealers, traveling .. ...................... .................. 1-12-41
Lottery not authorized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12-24
Manufacturing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12-33
Mining ............................................................. 1-12-33
Motels .............................................................. 1-12-29
Pari-mutuel wagering facilities
Permit and license required .................................. 1-12-61
Pawnbrokers ....... ....... ........ ....... ...... ..... ....... .. .. ... 1-12-34
Reports to sheriff; penalty .................................... 1-12-35
Processing ......................................................... 1-12-33
Quarrying ......................................................... 1-12-33
Restaurants .... ...... ............ .... ....... .... ........ .......... 1-12-30
Retail store license . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. 1-12-37
Tangible personal property, trading in . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . .. 1-12-38
Taxes collected, disposition of
Report to revenue department ............................... 1-12-22
Transfer of business tax receipt ................................ 1-12-21
Tropical fish farm products, exempt ............................ 1-12-26
~opical piscicultural products, exempt ........................ 1-12-26
Vending machines ... .. .............. . ............................ 1-12-39
Peddlers and hawkers; permits . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . 2-13-16 et seq.
~affic; parking, stopping and standing
Building and equipment moving ................... .... .. .... 1-17-40 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts;
permits ..................................................... 1-20-45
LIENS
Duration of, imposed by Code enforcement board .. . . . . . . . . . .
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD 1-2-26
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LIENS (Cont'd.)
Municipal service taxing unit; special assessments .......... 1-13.5-11
LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES
Appeals ............................................................ 1-12.5-18
Application; information, fee requirement ..................... 1-12.5-5
Authority; Purpose ............................................... 1-12.5-2
Board of county commissioners review of application .. .. .. .. 1-12.5-8
Certificate holders, requirements for ........................... 1-12.5-13
Classification of certificates . .. . .. .. . ... ... . .. .. .. . ... . . . . . . .. . .. 1-12.5-4
Definitions ........................................................ 1-12.5-3
Emergency medical services advisory council review of ap-
plication ...................................................... 1-12.5-7
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-12.5-12
Inspections ...................................... .................. 1-12.5-14
Insurance requirements ......................................... 1-12.5-10
Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12. 5-19
Renewal and amendment of certificate ........................ 1-12.5-16
Review of application; investigation by public safety director 1-12.5-6
Revocation, alteration, suspension of certificate ........... .. . 1-12.5-17
Standards of review of application ........ ..................... 1-12.5-9
Title ................................................................ 1-12.5-1
~ansfer; assignability . .. . . .. . . . . . .. . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . ... . .. 1-12.5-15
Wheelchair vehicle services ..................................... 1-12.5-11
LITTER
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ....... 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
LOBBYIST REGISTRATION AND REPORTING
Definitions ........................................................ 1-2-62
Exemptions ........................................................ 1-2-65
Professional consultant
Disclosure of lobbyist by professional consultant required 1-2-63
Registration and reporting requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-64
~tle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-61
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Generally .......................................................... 1-16-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
LOTTERIES
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-24
M
MANUFACTUR,ING
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
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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
~tle ............................................................. 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
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 CARRIERS
Licensure
Authority of board to promulgate rules and regulations ..
1-13.3-24
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MOTOR CARRIERS (Cont'd.)
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/as signability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
Alcoholic beverages; open containers
Consumption inside vehicle prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3-6
Combat automobile theft program .............................. 1-18-2
County property, on
Operation and paxking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
~Yaffic regulations ................................................ 1-20-1 et saq.
See: TRAFFIC
Unserviceable vehicles
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris ..... 1-9-16 et seq.
See: GARBAGE, TRASH AND REFLTSE
MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING OR BENEFIT tJNITS
Annual municipal services taxing unit taxes .................. 1-13.5-10
Authorized ........................................................ 1-13.5-1
Bonds, notice of intent to issue ..... ........... ................. 1-13.5-14
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)
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MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING OR BENEFIT LTNITS (Cont'd.)
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)
Payments ....................................................... 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 stormwater discharge and connection
Discharge prohibitions ........................................ 1-7.7-15
Industrial, commercial or construction activity discharges 1-7.7-19
Interconnected MS4s ............ .. .................. .... ..... . 1-7-721
Prohibition of illicit connections .............................. 1-7.7-16
Suspension of MS4 access ..................................... 1-7.7-18
IJitimate 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 ....... ... . . .. .................. .. . .. .. ...
Responsibility for administration ............................... 1-7.7-10
1-7.7-3
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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
...................
OCCUPANT
Defined ............................................................ 1-i-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
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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
OPEN CONTAINERS
Alcoholic beverages, regulations re ............................. 1-3-5 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
OPEN SPACES. See: YARDS AND OPEN SPACES
ORDINANCES. See: CODE OF ORDINANCES
OWNER
Defined ............................................................ 1-1-2
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P
PAINT STICKS, CONTAINERS, ETC.
Graf~iti ............................................................. 1-2-69 et seq.
See: GRAFFITI
PARENTAL NEGLECT
Generally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6-16 et seq.
See: MINORS
PARKING
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 wor1~
Liaison with other entities ..... ........... ... .... .... ...... 2-i2-27
Preservation districts, establishxnent of
Advisory groups ............................................. 2-12-25
Governing body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. .. .. . . . . 2-12-25
Personnel ..................................................... 2-12-2~
Taxation ...................................................... 2-12-25
Impact fee, parks
Alternative collection mechanism . . . .... . .. . . .. . . .. .... . . . .. . 1-15-37.1
Appeals .......................................................... 1-15-46
Computation .................................................... 1-i5-36
Credits .......................................................... 1-15-38
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-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
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PARKS AND RECREATION (Cont'd.)
Review, automatic adjustment of fees ....................... 1-15-47
Rules of construction .......................................... 1-15-33
Short title, authority, applicability ........................... 1-15-31
Trust 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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PURCHASING (Cont'd.)
Purchasing department
Creation of ...................................................... 1-2-28
Powers, duties and functions . . . . . . .. . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . 1-2-29
Purchasing manual . .. ....... ..... ... .............. .. ............ 1-2-30
Q
QUAIZRYING
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-33
R
RABIES
Dogs and cats; rabies vaccination required .................... 1-4-24, 2-3-17
RAILROADS
Audible warning signals, use ................................... 1-16.5-1
Signs, posting ..................................................... 1-16.5-11
RECORDS
Criminal history record checks
Certain employees, appointees . .. ...................... ... ... 1-2-67
Definitions ...................................................... 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
Traffic; 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 COAST 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 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
Provisions enumerated ........................................... 1-6.5-35 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
RESTAURANTS
Occupational license taxes and regulations ...................
1-12-30
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RETAIL STORE LICENSE
Occupational license taxes and regulations ................... 1-12-37
REWARDS
Gra$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, TRA,SH 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 trafiic study . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-17-35
Intents, purposes, and findings .............................. 1-i7-26
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
Use of funds and road benefit zones ..... .. . . .. . . .. . .. . .. . . . . 1-17-31
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Section
ROADS AND BRIDGES (Cont'd.)
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
A.nnual assessments . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . 1-17-20
C ontracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17-19
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Section
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: COMMi7NITY DEVELOPMENT
TRAFFIC
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-65
Prima facie violation ... .... .. .. .......... ........... .... ....... 1-20-63
Operation and parking of motor vehicles on county property 1-15-22
Ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code .............
Parking, stopping and standing 1-1-3
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 ................................................... 1-20-41
Delivery vehicles; emergency repairs . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-43
Industrial equipment prohibited or restricted ........... 1-20-44
Permits .......................................................
Recreational vehicles, exemption for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-45
1-20-47
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TRAFFIC (Cont'dJ
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
Truck weight limits established for certain roads ............ 1-20-3
Turning movements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20-6
TRA,SH. See: GAR,BAGE, TRASH AND REFUSE
TREES. 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-i6 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Water and sewers ................................................1-20.5-1 et seq.
See: WATER AND SEWERS
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VACCINATIONS
Dogs and cats; rabies vaccination required .................... 1-4-24, 2-3-17
VANDALISM
County property, damaging ..................................... 1-15-18
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