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ORDINANCE NO. 02-005
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LUCITE COUNTY
LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY CREATIN(~ SECTION
13.09.00, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, TO PROVIDE
FOR ADOPTION OF CHAPTER 3, jGENERAL
REQUIREMENTS, OF THE 2000 INTERNATIONAL
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE AS AMENDED; BY
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTING PROVISIONS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABIMTY; PROVI:)ING
APPLICABILITY; PROVIDING FOR FILING WITH
DEPARTMENT OF STATE; PROVIDING FOR
EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR ADOI~TION
PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION.
BY
FOR
THE
AN
AND
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie Co
following determination:
On August 1, 1990, the Board of County Commis
County, Florida, adopted the St. Lucie County Land
anty, Florida, has made the
sioners of St. Lucie
Development Code.
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The Board of County Commissioners has adopted ~ertain
amendments
to the St. Lucie County Land Development Code, through the following
Ordinances
91-03 Mamh 14, 1991 91-09 -i
91-21 November 7, 1991 92-17 ~
93-01 February 16, 1993 93-03
93-05 May 25, 1993 93-06
93-07 May 25, 1993 94-07
94-18 August 16, 1994 94-21
95-01 January 10, 1995 96-10
97-01 March 4, 1997 97-09
97-23 September 2, 1997 99-01
99-02 April 6, 1999 99-03
99-04 - August 17, 1999 99-05
99-15 - July20, 1999 99-16 -I
May 14, 1991
June 2, 1992
February 16, 1993
May 25, 1993
June 22, 1994
August 16, 1994
August 6, 1996
October 7, 1997
February 2, 1999
August 17, 1999
July 20, 1999
July 20, 1999
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99-17 - September7,1999 99-18 November2,1999
00-10 - June 13, 2000 00-11 June 13, 2000
00-12 - June 13,2000 00-13 June 13,2000
01-03 - December18,2001 02-09 March 5,2002
On April 18, 2002, the Local Planning Agency/ Planning and Zoning
Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance after
publishing notice in the Port St. Lucie News and the Tribune at least 10 days
prior to the hearing and recommended that the proposed ordinance be
approved.
On May 7, 2002, this Board held its first public hearing on the proposed
ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearing in the Port St. Lucie
News and the Tribune on April 26, 2002,
On May 21,2002, this Board held a second public hearing on the proposed
ordinance, after announcing its intent to hold a hearing at its meeting of may
7, 2002.
On June 25, 2002, this Board held a final public healring on the proposed
ordinance, after publishing a notice of such hearingi in the Port St. Lucie
News and the Tribune on June 14,, 2002.
The proposed amendments to the St. Lucie County Land Development Code
are consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of
the St. Lucie County Comprehensive Plan and are in the best interest of the
health safety and public welfare of the citizens of St. Lucie County, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
PART A.
SECTION 13.09.00 OF THE ST. LUClE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IS HEREBY
CREATED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:
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CHAPTER Xlll
BUILDING REGULATIONS
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION MANUAL
13.09.00 ~ EXTERIOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
13.09.01 ADOPTED
Chapter 3, of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2000 edition, as promulgated by the
International Code Council, Inc., is adopted by reference as the Exteriqr Property Maintenance Code
of the County, to apply to the unincorporated areas of the County. A c(~py of such code shall be filed
in the off ce of the public Works Director and shall be available forlpublic inspection during the
regular business ho~urs of such office.
13.09.02 AMENDMENTS/DELETIONS
The following sections of Chapter 3, of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2000
edition, are hereby amended in the following respects:
Section 301.3 (Vacant structures and land) shall be !amended to read as follows:
301.3 Vacant structures and land.
All vacant structures and premises thereof shall be ma
sanitary condition as provided herein so as not to
adversely affect the public health or safety. In add
structure shall take such steps and perform such acts
to ti~e to insure that the structure and surrounding I:
and sianitaryl and do not present a hazard to adjoinin~
openings, including doors and windows, which are
shall be provided with painted exterior-grade plywoodiclosures, matched in color to
the structure, unless the same are provided with awnings, storm panels, or other
similer commercially available products designed for t~is intended use and installed
in a workmanlike manner.
intained in a safe1 secure and
~use a blighting problem or
tion, the owner of a vacant
ts may be required from time
roperty remain safe, secure,
I property or to the public. All
:overed or closed for access
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2_. Secti~pn 302.5 (Rodent harborage) shall be amended to read as follows:
302.5 Rodent harborage.
All structures and exterior property shall be kept free from rodent harborage and
infestation. Where rodents are found, they shall b,= promptly exterminated by
approved processes which shall not be injuriou., to human health. After
extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to eli~ ninate rodent harborage and
prevent reinfestation. For the purposes of this secti( r~, the term "rodent" shall not
include squirrels. This section shall not apply to exteri ar property zoned AG-l, AG-
2.5, and AG-5.
302.7
303.2
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Section 302.7 (Accessory Structure) shall be amen
Accelssary Structures.
All aqcessory structures, including detached garage
maintained structurally sound and in good repair, exc
paragraph shall not apply to any bona flde agricultural
district and any area zoned AG-l, AG,2.5 or AG-5.
Sectic)n 303.2 (Protective treatment) shall be amen(
Protective treatment.
ed to read as follows:
s, fences and walls shall be
.=pt that the provisions of this
operation in the AR-1 zoninq
led to read as follows:
All ex~terior surfaces, including but not limited to, do( 's, door and window frames,
cornices, porches, trim, balconies, decks and fen~ 9s shall be maintained in a
structurally sound and operational condition. ExteriOr wood surfaces, other than
decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements and decay by paintinq
or other protective covering or treatment. Peeling, fla~(ing and chipped paint over a
substantial portion of the exterior surface shall be elimir~ated and surfaces repainted.
The following sections of Chapter 3, of the International Prop(
All siding and masonry joints as well as those between the buildinq envelope and the
perir0eter of windows, doors, and skyllghts shall be naintained weather resistant
and~ater tight. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion shall be coated to
inhibi~t such rust and corrosion and all surfaces w h rust or corrosion shall be
stabil!ized and coated to inhibit future rust and corr¢ ~ion.
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edition, are hereby deleted from applicability as described iF Section 13.09.01'
1_. Section 302.2 Grading and drainage
2 SectiOn 302.4 Weeds
3 Section 302.6 Exhaust Vents
4_. SectiOn 302.7.1 Gates
5_. SectiOn 302.8 Motor Vehicles
6_. Section 303.14 Insect Screens
7_. Secti~3n 304 Interior Structure
8_. Secti~pn 305 Rubbish and Garbage
9_. SectiOn 306 Extermination
13.09.03
CONFLICTING PROVISIONS WITH OTHER CODI~S OR REGULATIONS OF
THE COUNTY
In the event that there is a conflict between any regulation cited i~ this Section and any other
regulation of the CoL!nty found in the St. Lucie County Land Developmlent Code, St. Lucie Code and
Compiled Laws or the Florida Building Code, the stricter of the tw(~ standards shall apply.
PART B. CONFLICTING PROVISIONS.
Special acts of the Florida legislature applicable only to unincorpora~d areas of St. Lucie County,
County ordinances and County resolutions, or parts thereof, in cohflict with this ordinance are
hereby superseded by this ordinance to the extent of such conflict;
PART C. SEVERABILITY.'
If any portion of this (Prdinance is for any reason held or declared to be~ unconstitutional, inoperative,
or void, such holding shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance. If this ordinance or
any provision thereof shall beheld to be inapplicable to any person, property, or circumstance, such
holding shall not affect its applicability to any other person, proper~y, or circumstance.
PART D. APPLICABILITY OF ORDINANCE. I
This ordinance shall be applicable in the unincorporated area of Si. Lucie County.
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PART E. FILING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OiF STATE.
The Clerk be and is hereby directed forthwith to send a certified copy ct this ordinance to the Bureau
of Administrative COde and Laws, Department of state, The Capit(~l, Tallahassee, Florida 3230.
PART F. EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall take effect upon filing with the Department of State.
PART G. ADOPTION.
After motion and second, the vote on this ordinance was as follows:
PART H.
Chairman Doug Coward
Vice Chairman Cliff Barnes
Commissioner Paula Lewis
Commissioner John D. Bruhn
Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson
CODIFICATION.
AYE
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NAY
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Provisions of this ordinance shall be incorporated in the St. Lucie Cour)ty Code and Compiled'Laws,
and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "article", or ot~er appropriate word, and the
sections of this ordinance may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention; provided,
however, that parts B through H shall not be codified.
PASSED AND DUEY ENACTED this
25TM day of
BOARD OF COUNTY
ST. LUCIE COUNTY,
June, 2002
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01-O05final(Lndcod01 -H)
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
BY:
County Attorney
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.1 Scope. The provis~ions of this chapter shall govern the
minimum conditions and the responsibilities of persons for
maintenance of structures, equipment and exterior property.
301.2 Responsibility. The owner of the premises shall main-
tain the structures and exterior property in compliance with
these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this
code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit
another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary
and safe condition and which do not comply with the require-
ments of this chapter. Occ~upants of a dwelling unit are respon-
sible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part
of the dwelling unit or premises which they occupy and control.
:t~'301.3 Vacant structures and land
See Section 13.09.02(A)(1),
St. Lucle County Land Development Code
SECTION 302
EXTERIOR PROPERTY AREAS
302.1 Sanitatiom All exterior property and promises shall be
maintained in a clean, safl~ and sanitary condition. The occu-
pant shall keep that part oflthe exterior property which such oc-
cupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition.
and mai~';
accumulation
E×ce~t:'z=: Ap. proved ~ete.-'.t!on ~re~_s ?_a re_~e_'-'.,e'_'r~
302.3 Sidewalks and driveways. All sidewalks, walkways,
staffs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept
in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous
conditions.
(254 mm). All noxious wtreel-~-,dajflM~.--l:~o'~ibited. Weeds shall
than tre in
~r'302.5 R_~dent harborage.
See Section 113.09.02(A)(2),
SL Lucle County Laad Development Code
"~ '. tam grease, smoke_
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302.7 Accessory structures. -
See Section 13.0~.02(AX3),
St. L~cie County Land Development Code
and s~g in accordance with~j~e~trf~rnational
Bui!d. ing. Code s~uch that the gate will
~~rho~Om a still position
302.7.2 Swin ning pools. Swimming pools shall be main-
tained in a cle~ and sanitary co,.ndifio_n, and in good repair.
rive or unlicensed motor vehicle~.dralI be
parked, kept"o~ ,red on any premises, and noy.~h~le shall at
any time be in a ~'~'ef.~ajor disassembJy~t~epair, or in the
process of being s' ripped o~tia~ntT. Painting of vehicles is
prohibited unless .'o.n.du.~ved spray beoth.
Exception: A ~e.~, ,?f any .type is.pe~_.., to.undergo
major over~. ~ocly work, provid~such
302.9 Defacemen~t of property. No person shall willfully or
wantonly damage4 mutilate or deface any exterior surface of
any structure or bt~ilding on any private or public property by
placing thereon an~, marking, carving or graffiti.
It shall be the re~;ponsibility of the owner to restore said sur-
face to an approved state of maintenance and repair.
' SECTION 303
EXTERIOR STRUCTURE
303.1 General. The exterior of a structure shall be maintained
in good repair, structurally sound and sanitary so as not to pose
a threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
~303.2 Protective .~'eatment. ,
S~e Section 13.09.02(AX4), Code
St. LuclelCounty Land Development
iF] 303.3 Premises identification. Buildings shall liave ap-
proved address numbers placed in a position to be plainly legi-
ble and visible from the street or road fronting the property.
These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address
numl)crs shall be Arahic numerals or alphabet loiters. Numhcrs
shall ben minimu[nof4inches(102 mm) high wilh;t mini mum
su'okc width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
3{}3.4 Structural members. Ali strnctural mcmhcrs shall be
maintained free from deteriora[ion, and shall be capable of
sal~ly supporting the imposed dead and live loads.
303.5 Foundation walls. All foundation walls shall be main-
rained plumb and fl-ee from open cracks and breaks and shall be
Ikept in such condition so as to prevent the entry of rodents and
other pests.
303.6 Exterior walls. All exterior walls shall be t?~ from
holes, breaks, and loose or rotting materials; and maintained
weathe~roof and properly surface coated where required to
prevent deterioration.
303.7 Roofs and drainage. ~e r~f and flashing shall be
sound, tight ~d not have def~ ~at admit min. Roof drainage
shall be ad~uate to prevent ~pness or deterioration in ~e
walls or interior ~on of ~e s~cmre. R~f drains, gutte~
nd downspou~ sh~l be mmn~n~ m g~ repair and fr~
from obs~cfions. Roof wamr sh~l not ~ disch~ed in a man-
ner · at crates a public nuis~..
303.8 Decorative f~tu~. ~ ~mi~, ~lt coupes, co,els,
te~ corm ~, w~l facings .~d si~l~ d~rafive f~t~
shall be m~n~n~ in go~ mp~ wi~ pro~r anchorage and
in a safe condition.
303.9 Overhang em~io~. ~ Ove~g exte~ions includ-
ing, but not ~t~ m'c~opi~, m~u~, sig~, me~ awn-
ings, fire escape, s~dpi~s, ~d exhaust duc~ shall be
m~n~ned in go~ rep~r ~d ~ pm~rly ~chor~ so ~ to be
k~pt in ~ sound con~fion. ~en r~u~, fll ex~s~ suffa~s
or metal or w~ shall ~ prot~t~ from the elemen~ and
against d~ay or mst by pedo~c application of w~ther-coat-
~ ing mateh~, such ~ p~nt or si~l~ surface ~tment.
303.10 S~i~ays, dec~, porch~ hnd balconi~. Eve~ exte-
rior s~ay, d~ porch ~d bal~ny, ~d all appu~enances
at~ched thereto, shall ~ mainmin~ s~ctumlly sound, in
good repak, wi~ proper anchorage and capable of supposing
the imposed loads.
303.11 Chimneys and towers. All Chimneys, cooling towers,
smoke smc~, and si~l~ appu~emnces shall ~ maintain~
s~cturally safe and sound, and in~ good repair. Ail exposed
surfaces of me~ or wo~ sh~l be pmt~t~ from the elemen~
~d ag~nst d~ay or mst by ~fi~ic application of weather-
coating mater,s, such ~ p~nt or s[~l~ surface ~eatment.
303.12 Handrai~ and guard. Eve~ h~drtil and gu~d shall
be fi~ly fasten~ and capable ofsu~o~ing no,ally im~sed
loads and shall be maintained in good condition.
303.13 Window, skylight and doo~ frame. Every window,
skylight, door and frame shall be kep~ in sound condition, good
repair and weather tight. [
303.13.1 Glazing. All glazing materials shal be maintained
free from cracks and holes.
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303.13.20penable windows. Every window, other than a
fixed window, shall be easily openable and capable of being
held in position by window hardware.
s~~~~'o(h'cls "~ch,dcd or uti-
li7~d~nanufa~_
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clo~g_d~yice~ ~ol-ki n.g ~ondition.
~uir~h~re other
ap ed means suchlas air curtains or insect repellent fans
303.15 Doors. Ail exterior doors, door assemblies and hard-
ware shall be mainmin~ in good condition. Locks at all en-
trances to dwelling uni~4 rooming units and guestrooms shall
tightly secure ~e d~n ~ on means o~gmss doors shall be
in accordance wi~ S~ti~n 702.3. --
303.16 Basement hatch~
be maintained to prevent
face drainage water.
303.17 Guards for base~
dow that is openable sh~
storm windows or other
of rodents.
,ays. Every basement hatchway shall
he entrance of rodents, rain and sur-
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lent windows. Every basement win-
11 be supplied with rodent shields,
?proved protection against the entry
shall be maintained in good repair, stmcturall,
"and sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that
vhich they occul~y or control in a clean m ':~
owner .: a structure containing
house, a two or more dwellin or two' ca
or more shall in a clean cn
and the shared or of the struc-
tureand exterior .~,
304.2 Structural All members shall be
maintained structurall of supporting the
i~posed loads.
304.3 Interior surfaces, surfaces, including win-
dows andldoors, clean and sanitary
conditior~. Peeling, abraded paint shall be
repaired, o loose plaster, de-
cayed wood, and ,nditions shall be
CO ~t~, l
balcony, l~ff deck or ott er walking surface shatlx~e main-
taim p4;o~ condition a id good repair.
304. ahdrails and guar is. Ever~, handrail and guard s~ll r
? fastened and capal: le of supporting normally impose'Ii, ~
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be from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage.
305.2 ~osal of rubbish. Every occupant ofa struc
dis rubbish in a clean and sanitary
such rabbi: approved containers.
305.2.1 facilities. The
cupied approved
for rubbish, and
ble for the
305.3 Di:
dispose of garbage in a
such garbage in an approved
proved
305.3.1 Garbage
shall supply one of l
food waste
erator unit in
dwelling
garbage
305.3.2
util
:rty and premises, and the interior of every structure, s
shall
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containers
be responsi-
shall
manner by placing
facility or ap-
of every dwelling
ical
approved incin-
to the,
an approved leakproof, outside
Thc Operator of every
provide, and at all times eau
approved leakproof containers provided
covers for thc storage of such materials until
nt infestation. All stmcturc~' i~n' ;-l~"~;s'~;~' ~o-
und shall be proml~tly cxlcrrninaled by ap0foved
.p_roc.esse.~at will not be injuribus to human healtb,,"afler ex-
termination,"xp, roper precautiofls shall be tak. c~to prevent
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~306.20w.ner..The OX~er of an5' structur, j~hall be responsible
f~'nation wi thin~e stmrturefl~or to renting o~-leasin._.q
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~e-family dwellin?.
r M, c, re
i~ple occ'~ncy, a room-
e x te ri~p r~~ai i u r~-;}-~ n~c't~7
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