HomeMy WebLinkAboutSt. Lucie County, FL #33SUPPLEMENT NO. 33
September 2026
CODE OF ORDINANCES
County of
ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
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Ordinance No. 26-018, enacted July 07, 2026.
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Current Officials ............................................ iii
Officials of the County at the Time of this Recodification ...... v
Preface..................................................... vii
Adopting Ordinance ......................................... xi
Checklist of Up -to -Date Pages ............................... [1]
Supplement History Table ................................... SH:1
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Chapter
1. General Provisions ...................................... CD1:1
Art. I. In General .................................. CD1:3
Art. II. Code Enforcement .......................... CD1:9
Div. 1. Generally ............................... CD1:9
Div. 2. Code Enforcement ....................... CD1:9
Div. 3. Supplemental Enforcement Procedures ... CD1:18
2. Administration ..........................................
CD2:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD2:5
Art. II. Board of County Commissioners .............
CD2:6
Art. III. Officers and Employees .....................
CD2:7
Art. IV. Officer and Employee Benefits ...............
CD2:7
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD2:7
Div. 2. Deferred Compensation Program .........
CD2:10
Art. V. Finance .....................................
CD2:12
Art. VI. Purchasing .................................
CD2:12
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD2:12
Div. 2. Competitive Bidding .....................
CD2:16
Div. 3. Design -Build Contracts ..................
CD2:16
Art. VII. Lobbyist Registration, Disclosure and Report-
ing .......................................
CD2:20
Art. VIII. Criminal History Record Checks ...........
CD2:22
Art. IX. Boards, Commissions and Authorities .......
CD2:23
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD2:23
Div. 2. Treasure Coast Education, Research and
Development Authority ..................
CD2:23
3. Reserved ................................................
CD3:1
4. Alcoholic Beverages .....................................
CD4:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD4:3
Art. II. Nudity and Related Offenses ................
CD4:3
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5. Reserved ................................................
CD5:1
6. Animals ................................................
CD6:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD6:3
Art. II.
Animal Control .............................
CD6:3
Art. III.
Dog and Cat Registration ...................
CD6:18
Art. IV
Animal Shelter Standards ...................
CD6:20
7. Reserved ................................................
CD7:1
8. Aviation ................................................
CD8:1
Art. I. General Provisions ...........................
CD8:5
Art. II.
St. Lucie County International Airport Rules
and Regulations ............................
CD8:21
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CD8:21
Div.
2. Use and Conduct ........................
CD8:25
Div.
3. General Aviation Minimum Standards ....
CD8:48
9. Reserved ................................................
CD9:1
10. Buildings and Building Regulations ..................... CD10:1
Art. I. In General .................................. CD10:3
Art. II. Construction Industry ....................... CD10:3
Div. 1. Generally ............................... CD10:3
Div. 2. Certification and Examination............ CD10:9
Div. 3. Enforcement of Licensing Requirements .. CD10:23
11. Reserved .............................................. CD11:1
12. Businesses ............................................. CD12:1
Art. I. In General .................................. CD12:3
Art. II. Refueling Assistance for Persons with Dis-
abilities .................................... CD12:3
Art. III. Merchandising of Tobacco Products.......... CD12:5
Art. IV Pawn Brokers and Secondhand Dealers ...... CD12:7
Art. V. Secondary Metal Recyclers ................... CD12:14
Art. VI. Motor Carriers ............................. CD12:19
Div. 1. Generally ............................... CD12:19
Div. 2. Certification ............................. CD12:20
Art. VII. Human Trafficking ........................ CD12:29
13. Reserved .............................................. CD13:1
14. Community Development ............................... CD14:1
Art. I. In General .................................. CD14:5
Art. II. Pine Valley Community Development District CD14:5
Art. III. Lake Lucie Community Development District CD14:7
Art. IV Reserve Community Development District ... CD14:8
Art. V. Reserved .................................... CD14:9
Art. VI. Tradition Community Development District
No. 1...................................... CD14:9
Art. VII. Tradition Community Development District
No. 2..................................... CD14:11
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Art. VIII. Tradition Community Development District
No. 3....................................
CD14:13
Art. IX. Tradition Community Development District
No. 4......................................
CD14:16
Art. X. Southern Grove Community Development
District No. 5 ...............................
CD14:18
Art. XI. Tradition Community Development District
No. 6......................................
CD14:21
Art. XII. Portofino Shores Community Development
District ...................................
CD14:23
Art. XIII. Creekside Community Development District
CD14:27
Art. XIV. Reserved .................................
CD14:29
Art. XV. Waterston Community Development District
CD14:29
Art. XVI. Sunnyland Farms Community Development
District ...................................
CD14:31
Art. XVII. "Silver Oaks" Community Development
District ..................................
CD14:33
Art. XVIII. "Solaeris" Community Development District
CD14:35
Art. XIX. "Seagrove" Community Development District
CD14:37
Art. XX. "Eagle Bend" Community Development District
CD14:39
Art. XXI. "The Groves of St. Lucie County" Com-
munity Development District ..............
CD14:44
Art. XXII. "Pineapple Grove" Community Develop-
ment District ............................
CD14:46
Art. XXIII. "Serena" Community Development District
CD14:47
15. Reserved ..............................................
CD 15:1
16.
Courts .................................................
CD16:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD16:3
Art. II. Court Costs and Fees ........................
CD16:3
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD16:3
Div. 2. Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Fee and
Trust Fund ..............................
CD16:6
Div. 3. Driver Education Safety Fee and Trust
Fund....................................
CD16:8
17.
Reserved ..............................................
CD17:1
18.
Emergency Management and Emergency Services........
CD18:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD18:3
Art. II. Price Gouging During Emergencies ..........
CD18:3
Art. III. Certificate of Public Convenience and Neces-
sity ........................................
CD18:6
Art. IV Alarm Systems .............................
CD18:20
Art. V. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
Review, Training and Exercise Requirements,
and Procedures for the Health Care Industry .
CD18:42
19.
Reserved ..............................................
CD19:1
20.
Environment and Natural Resources ....................
CD20:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD20:5
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Art. II.
St. Lucie River Erosion Control ..............
CD20:5
Art. III.
Marine Sanitation ..........................
CD20:6
Art. IV
On -Site Sewage Disposal Systems on Hutchin-
son Island ..................................
CD20:8
Art. V.
Florida -Friendly Fertilizer Use ...............
CD20:11
Art. VI.
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
Systems ...................................
CD20:18
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CD20:18
Div.
2. Construction Site Erosion and Sediment
Control .................................
CD20:23
Div.
3. Illicit Stormwater Discharge and Connec-
tion .....................................
CD20:25
Art. VII.
Sludge, Septage and Sewage Disposal.......
CD20:27
Art. VIII.
Sewage Disposal Capacity .................
CD20:31
Art. IX.
Water Shortages ............................
CD20:32
Art. X.
Water Conservation Ordinance for Landscape
Irrigation ...................................
CD20:35
21. Reserved ..............................................
CD21:1
22. Housing ............................................... CD22:1
Art. I. In General .................................. CD22:3
Art. II. Housing Finance Authority .................. CD22:3
Art. III. Fair Housing ............................... CD22:4
Art. IV State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program CD22:10
Art. V. Neighborhood Stabilization Program .......... CD22:14
23. Reserved .............................................. CD23:1
24.
Impact Fees ............................................
CD24:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD24:5
Art. II. Educational Facilities Impact Fee ............
CD24:8.9
Art. III. Fire/EMS Protection Impact Fee ............
CD24:12
Art. IV. Law Enforcement Impact Fee ...............
CD24:26.7
Art. V. Libraries Impact Fee ........................
CD24:46.1
Art. VI. Parks Impact Fee ...........................
CD24:55
Art. VII. Public Buildings Impact Fee ................
CD24:76
Art. VIII. Roads Impact Fee .........................
CD24:91
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Reserved ..............................................
CD25:1
26.
Libraries ..............................................
CD26:1
27.
Reserved ..............................................
CD27:1
28.
Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions ..................
CD28:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD28:3
Art. II. Parental Neglect ............................
CD28:3
Art. III. Fireworks ..................................
CD28:4
Art. IV. Graffiti ....................................
CD28:6
Art. V. Noise Control ...............................
CD28:10
Art. VI. Sexual Offender and Sexual Predator Residence
Restrictions ................................
CD28:16.1
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Art. VII. Handbills .................................
CD28:17
29.
Reserved ..............................................
CD29:1
30.
Planning ..............................................
CD30:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD30:3
Art. II. Comprehensive Plan ........................
CD30:3
31.
Reserved ..............................................
CD31:1
32.
Public Property ........................................
CD32:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD32:3
Art. II. Disposition of Surplus Real Property .........
CD32:3
Art. III. Art in Public Places ........................
CD32:6
Art. IV Public Conduct .............................
CD32:12
Art. V. Airport West Commerce Park Leasing Standards
and Procedures ..............................
CD32:17
Art. VI. Chuck's Seafood/Fire Station Property Sales
Procedures .................................
CD32:19
Art. VII. Affordable Housing Property Disposition
Standards and Procedures .................
CD33:20
33.
Reserved ..............................................
CD33:1
34.
Railroads ..............................................
CD34:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD34:3
Art. II. Audible Warning Signals ....................
CD34:3
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Reserved ..............................................
CD35:1
36.
Roads and Bridges .....................................
CD36:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD36:3
Art. II. Building and Equipment Moving .............
CD36:15
Art. III. Street and House Naming and Numbering...
CD36:19
37.
Reserved ..............................................
CD37:1
38.
Solid Waste ............................................
CD38:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD38:3
Art. II. Abandoned Property, Garbage, Trash, Junk
and Debris .................................
CD38:4
Art. III. Garbage and Trash Collection ...............
CD38:21
Art. IV Mandatory Disposal ........................
CD38:24
Art. V. Collection of Solid Waste and Recyclable Materi-
als ..........................................
CD38:27
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD38:27
Div. 2. Mandatory Collection of Solid Waste ......
CD38:33
Div. 3. Solid Waste Collection Service Agreements
CD38:37
39.
Reserved ..............................................
CD39:1
40.
Special Districts, Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs),
Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs) and Other
Districts ...............................................
CD40:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD40:3
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Art. II. Children's Services Independent Special District CD40:3
Art. III. Municipal Service Taxing Units (MSTUs) .... CD40:7
Art. IV Municipal Service Benefit Units (MSBUs).... CD40:13
Art. V. Street Lighting Special Improvement Service
Districts ....................................
CD40:26
Art. VI. St. Lucie County Sustainability District .....
CD40:35
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD40:35
Div. 2. Alternative Assessment and Financing
Procedure ...............................
CD40:40
Div. 3. PACE Program Administration; Consumer
Protections ..............................
CD40:41
Art. VII. St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District .
CD40:44.10
Art. VIII. Culvert Assessment Program ..............
CD40:44.11
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Reserved ..............................................
CD41:1
42.
Taxation ...............................................
CD42:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD42:3
Art. II. Ad Valorem Taxation ........................
CD42:3
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD42:3
Div. 2. Economic Development Ad Valorem Tax
Exemptions .............................
CD42:3
Div. 3. Additional Homestead Exemption for
Persons 65 and Older ....................
CD42:8
Art. III. Business Tax ...............................
CD42:10
Art. IV. Tourist Development Tax ....................
CD42:20
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD42:20
Div. 2. County Tourist Development Council .....
CD42:24
Art. V. Gas Taxes ...................................
CD42:25
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD42:25
Div. 2. Ninth Cent Gas Tax .....................
CD42:28
Art. VI. Tax Deferral for Recreational and Commercial
Working Waterfront Properties ..............
CD42:28
Art. VII. Local Option Affordable Housing Tax Exemp-
tion .......................................
CD42:34
43.
Reserved ..............................................
CD43:1
44.
Telecommunications ....................................
CD44:1
Art. I. Communications Rights -of -Way ...............
CD44:3
Art. II. Cable Television Franchise ..................
CD44:48.6
45.
Reserved ..............................................
CD45:1
46.
Traffic and Vehicles ....................................
CD46:1
Art. I. In General ..................................
CD46:3
Art. II. Stopping, Standing and Parking .............
CD46:8.1
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
CD46:8.1
Div. 2. Vehicle Towing ..........................
CD46:12
Div. 3. Heavy Vehicles and Equipment in
Residential Districts .....................
CD46:21
Art. III. Off -Road Vehicles ..........................
CD46:25
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47. Reserved .............................................. CD47:1
48.
Utilities ...............................................
CD48:1
Art. I. In
General ..................................
CD48:3
Art. II.
Reserved ...................................
CD48:3
Art. III.
Cross Connection Control ...................
CD48:4
Art. IV
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer
District ....................................
CD48:6
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CD48:6
Div.
2. Wastewater Pretreatment ................
CD48:7
49.
Reserved ..............................................
CD49:1
50.
Waterways .............................................
CD50:1
Art. I. In
General ..................................
CD50:3
Art. II.
Vessel Control and Water Safety .............
CD50:3
Art. III.
Anchoring Limitation Areas ................
CD50:11
A.
Local Acts ..............................................
CDAJ
Art. I. In
General ..................................
CDA:7
Art. II.
Administration .............................
CDA:28
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:28
Div.
2. County Administrator ....................
CDA:34
Div.
3. Officers and Employees ..................
CDA:34
Art. III.
Businesses .................................
CDA:35
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:35
Div.
2. Permits for Peddlers and Hawkers........
CDA:35
Art. IV
Environment and Natural Resources.........
CDA:37
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:37
Div.
2. Environmental Control Act ...............
CDA:39
Div.
3. Beach Preservation Act ..................
CDA:48
Art. V. Land Development ..........................
CDA:55
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:55
Div.
2. Subdivision Regulations ..................
CDA:55
Div.
3. Zoning and Building Regulations .........
CDA:57
Art. VI.
Libraries ...................................
CDA:62
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:62
Div.
2. Law Library .............................
CDA:63
Art. VII.
Nuisances .................................
CDA:65
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:65
Div.
2. Unsafe Buildings and Structures .........
CDA:65
Art. VIII. Parks and Recreation .....................
CDA:67
Art. IX.
Solid Waste ................................
CDA:68
Art. X.
Special Districts .............................
CDA:74
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
CDA:74
Div.
2. Mosquito Control District ................
CDA:74
Div.
3. St. Lucie County Erosion District.........
CDA:82
Art. XI.
Waterways .................................
CDA:97
Code Comparative Table-1982 Code ......................... CCTJ
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Code Comparative Table —Ordinances ........................ CCT:5
Code Comparative Table —Laws of Florida .................... CCT:41
State Law Reference Table .................................. SLT:1
CodeIndex ................................................. CDi:1
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CDE 15, CDE 16
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CDA:93, CDA:94
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CDE33, CDE34
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CDA:95, CDA:96
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CDE35, CDE36
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CDA:97, CDA:98
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33
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OC
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CCT:3, CCTA
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CDE43, CDE44
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CCT:5, CCT:6
OC
CDE45, CDE46
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CCT:7, CCT:8
OC
CDE47, CDE48
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CCT:9, CCT:10
OC
CDE49, CDE50
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CCT:11, CCT:12
OC
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CCT:13, CCT:14
OC
CDE53, CDE54
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CCT:15, CCT:16
3
CDE55, CDE56
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CCT:17, CCT:18
11
CDE57, CDE58
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CCT:19, CCT:20
22
CDE59, CDE60
33
CCT:21, CCT:22
33
CDE61, CDE62
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CCT:41, CCT:42
11
CDE63, CDE64
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SLT:1, SLT:2
33
CDE65, CDE66
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SLT:3, SLTA
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CDE67, CDE68
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SLT:5, SLT:6
33
CDE69, CDE70
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SLT:7, SLT:8
33CDi 3
CDE71, CDE72
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CDE73, CDE74
33
CDE2
CDE75, CDE76
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CDE3, CDIA
33
CDE77, CDE78
33
CDE5, CDE6
33
CDE79, CDE80
33
CDE7, CDE8
33
CDE81, CDE82
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CDE9, CDE10
33
CDE83, CDE84
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CDE11, CDE12
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CDE89, CDE90
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CDE91, CDE92
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CDE93, CDE94
33
CDE95, CDE96
33
CDE97, CDE98
33
CDE99, CDE100
33
CDE 101, CDE 102
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CDE 103, CDE 104
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CDE 105, CDE 106
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CDE 107, CDE 108
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CDE 109, CDE 110
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CDE 111, CDE 112
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CDE 113, CDE 114
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CDE 115, CDE 116
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CDE 117, CDE 118
33
CDE 119, CDE 120
33
CDE 121, CDE 122
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CDE 123, CDE 124
33
CDE 125, CDE 126
33
CDE 127, CDE 128
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CDE 129, CDE 130
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CDE 133, CDE 134
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CDE 135, CDE 136
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Date
Adopted
Included/
Omitted
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22-017
7-
5-2022
Included
21
22-023
8-
9-2022
Omitted
21
19-003
4-
2-2019
Included
22
22-026
9-
6-2022
Included
22
2022-028
9-
6-2022
Included
22
22-030
11-
1-2022
Included
22
22-032
11-15-2022
Included
22
23-003
2-21-2023
Included
23
23-016
1-10-2023
Included
23
2023-008
8-
1-2023
Included
24
23-009
8-15-2023
Included
24
2023-010
9-
5-2023
Included
24
2023-011
9-19-2023
Included
24
2023-013
10-17-2023
Included
25
23-019
12-12-2023
Included
26
24-002
1-
9-2024
Included
26
24-004
1-
9-2024
Included
26
24-006
2-
6-2024
Included
26
24-007
2-20-2024
Included
26
24-009
3-22-2024
Included
26
24-015
5-
7-2024
Included
26
24-016
4-23-2024
Included
26
24-017
5-
7-2024
Included
26
2024-21
6-
4-2024
Omitted
27
2024-22
6-
4-2024
Omitted
27
2024-23
6-
4-2024
Omitted
27
2024-24
6-
4-2024
Omitted
27
24-018
6-
4-2024
Included
27
24-025
8-
6-2024
Included
27
24-030
9-17-2024
Included
27
2024-035
11-12-2024
Omitted
28
24-036
11-12-2024
Included
28
25-004
1-21-2025
Included
29
2025-008
5-20-2025
Included
30
2025-011
5-20-2025
Included
30
25-007
5-20-2025
Included
30
25-009
7-
1-2025
Included
30
25-012
7-22-2025
Included
30
25-013
7-
1-2025
Included
30
25-015
7-22-2025
Included
30
25-016
8-
5-2025
Included
31
25-018
9-
2-2025
Included
31
25-021
10-
7-2025
Included
31
2025-026
12-
2-2025
Included
32
2025-27
12-
2-2025
Included
32
25-022
12-
2-2025
Included
32
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Ord. No.
Date
Adopted
Included/
Omitted
Supp. No.
2026-17
5-19-2026
Included
33
26-002
3-17-2026
Included
33
26-006
4-21-2026
Included
33
26-018
7- 7-2026
Included
33
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Chapter 14
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*
Article I. In General
Secs. 14-1-14-20. Reserved.
Article II. Pine Valley Community Development District
Sec.
14-21.
Authority.
Sec.
14-22.
Established; boundaries.
Sec.
14-23.
Name.
Sec.
14-24.
Governance by state statutes.
Secs.
14-25-14-46.
Reserved.
Article III. Lake Lucie Community Development District
Sec.
14-47.
Established.
Sec.
14-48.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-49.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-50-14-66.
Reserved.
Article IV. Reserve Community Development District
Sec.
14-67.
Established; name.
Sec.
14-68.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-69.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-70-14-91.
Reserved.
Article V. Reserved
Secs. 14-92-14-111. Reserved.
Article VI. Tradition Community Development District No. 1
Sec. 14-112. Established; name.
Sec. 14-113. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-114. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-115-14-136. Reserved.
Article VII. Tradition Community Development District No. 2
Sec. 14-137. Established; name.
Sec. 14-138. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-139. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-140-14-156. Reserved.
*State law reference —Community development districts, F.S. ch. 190.
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Article VIII. Tradition Community Development District No. 3
Sec. 14-157. Established; name.
Sec. 14-158. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-159. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-160-14-181. Reserved.
Article IX. Tradition Community Development District No. 4
Sec. 14-182. Established; name.
Sec. 14-183. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-184. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-185-14-201. Reserved.
Article X. Southern Grove Community Development District No. 5
Sec. 14-202. Established; name.
Sec. 14-203. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-204. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-205-14-226. Reserved.
Article XI. Tradition Community Development District No. 6
Sec. 14-227. Established; name.
Sec. 14-228. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-229. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-230-14-246. Reserved.
Article XII. Portofino Shores Community Development District
Sec. 14-247. Established; name.
Sec. 14-248. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-249. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-250-14-271. Reserved.
Article XIII. Creekside Community Development District
Sec. 14-272. Established; name.
Sec. 14-273. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-274. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-275-14-291. Reserved.
Article XIV. Reserved
Secs. 14-292-14-318. Reserved.
Article XV. Waterstone Community Development District
Sec. 14-319. Established; name.
Sec. 14-320. Boundaries.
Sec. 14-321. Powers.
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Sec. 14-322. Special conditions.
Secs. 14-323-14-342. Reserved.
Article XVI. Sunnyland Farms Community Development District
Sec.
14-343.
Established; name.
Sec.
14-344.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-345.
Powers.
Sec.
14-346.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-347-14-349.
Reserved.
Article XVII. "Silver Oaks" Community Development District
Sec.
14-350.
Established -Name.
Sec.
14-351.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-352.
Initial board of supervisors.
Sec.
14-353.
Powers.
Sec.
14-354.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-355-14-359.
Reserved.
Article XVIII. "Solaeris" Community Development District
Sec.
14-360.
Established -Name.
Sec.
14-361.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-362.
Initial board of supervisors.
Sec.
14-363.
Powers.
Sec.
14-364.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-365-14-369.
Reserved.
Article XIX. "Seagrove" Community Development District
Sec.
14-370.
Established -Name.
Sec.
14-371.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-372.
Initial board of supervisors.
Sec.
14-373.
Powers.
Sec.
14-374.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-375-14-379.
Reserved.
Article XX. "Eagle Bend" Community Development District
Sec.
14-380.
Established: name
Sec.
14-381.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-382.
Initial board of supervisors.
Sec.
14-383.
Powers.
Sec.
14-384.
Special conditions.
Secs.
14-385-14-389.
Reserved.
Article XXI. "The Groves of St. Lucie County" Community Development District
Sec. 14-390. Established; name.
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Secs. 14-391-14-399. Reserved.
Article XXII. "Pineapple Grove" Community Development District
Sec.
14-400.
Established; name.
Sec.
14-401.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-402.
Initial board of supervisors.
Sec.
14-403.
Powers.
Sec.
14-404.
Special conditions.
Secs.
18-405-18-409.
Reserved.
Article XXIII. "Serenoa" Community Development District
Sec.
14-410.
Established; name.
Sec.
14-411.
Boundaries.
Sec.
14-412.
Initial board of supervisors
Sec.
14-413.
Powers.
Sec.
14-414.
Special conditions.
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AND ASSESSMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO COUNTY AND OTHER LOCAL
GOVERNMENTAL TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ALL OTHER TAXES AND ASSESS-
MENTS PROVIDED FOR BY LAW."
(f) At the landowner election following the time when fifteen percent (15%) of the planned
lots within the district have been platted and sold to end -users, the landowners of the lands
within the District shall cause one position of the board of supervisors to be filled by a
"qualified elector" of the district, as defined in chapter 190, Florida Statutes, and this
requirement shall constitute a covenant running against the lands within the district.
(Ord. No. 25-018, Pt. A, 9-2-2025)
Secs. 18-405-18-409. Reserved.
ARTICLE XXIII. "SERENOA" COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT*
Sec. 14-410. Established; name.
Based on the above findings and consideration, the board grants the Petition and
establishes the Serenoa Community Development District.
(Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, 3-17-2026)
Sec. 14-411. Boundaries.
The external boundaries of the District are as set forth in the legal description below being
located entirely within the unincorporated boundaries of the County. No real property
within the external boundaries of the District is to be excluded.
Serenoa CDD - Legal Description
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
PARCEL 1:
A PARCEL OF LAND LYING IN THE NE 1 A OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH,
RANGE 39 EAST, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA: MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE NW CORNER OF THE NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TWP 35 S, RANGE
39 E, ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA; THENCE S01°01'58" EAST ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF THE SAID NE 1/4, 250.06 FEET TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF A COUNTY ROAD, DESIGNATED AS ANGLE WEST ROAD,
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, adopted March 17, 2026, set out provisions
intended for use as §§14-405-14-409. For purposes of clarity, to preserve the style of this
Code, and at the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as §§14-410-14-
414.
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§ 14-411 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
SAID POINT BEING THE POINT OF BEGINNING; THENCE CONTINUE S01001'58" E
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID NE 1/4 593.61 FEET MORE OR LESS TO ITS
INTERSECTION WITH THE NE'LY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE FLORIDA SUNSHINE
STATE PARKWAY; THENCE SOUTH 42°46'35" E. ALONG THE SAID NE'LY RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE, 2695.19 FEET MORE OR LESS TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH THE N'LY
RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE NORTH ST. LUCIE RIVER DRAINAGE DISTRICT CANAL
NO. 43; THENCE S89°57'13"E ALONG THE SAID N'LY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 166.35
FEET TO A POINT THAT LIES 726.38 FEET WESTERLY OF, AS MEASURED AT A
RIGHT ANGLE TO, THE EAST LINE OF THE SAID NE 1/4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE
N02002'43"W ALONG A LINE THAT LIES PARALLEL TO AND 726.38 FEET WESTERLY
OF, AS MEASURED AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO, THE SAID EAST LINE OF THE NE 1/4 OF
SECTION 4, 2565.09 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT IN THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF SAID ANGLE WEST ROAD; THENCE N89044'46"W ALONG THE SAID
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE, 1915.93 FEET MORE OR LESS TO A POINT OF
BEGINNING
PARCEL 2:
THE EAST 726.38 FEET OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4, LYING SOUTH OF ANGLE ROAD
WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY AND NORTH OF CANAL 43 RIGHT-OF-WAY, LESS THE EAST 40
FEET, SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 35 SOUTH, RANGE 39 EAST, ST LUCIE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CONTAINING 4959346 SQUARE FEET OR 113.851 ACRES MORE OR LESS.
(Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, 3-17-2026)
Sec. 14-412. Initial board of supervisors
The board designates and appoints the following five persons as the initial members of the
board of supervisors of the Serenoa Community Development District: Amy Dolbow, Elisa
Burch, Michael DeBock, Vincent Musso, and John Cherry.
(Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, 3-17-2026)
Sec. 14-413. Powers.
The district shall be governed by F.S. ch. 190, and shall have, and the district board of
supervisors may exercise, all those general powers granted pursuant to F.S. §190.011, and
those special powers granted pursuant to F.S. §190.012 (1), (3) and (4), together with those
powers relating to recreation and security contained in F.S. §190.012 (2)(a) and (d), and may
exercise all other special powers to finance, fund, plan, establish, acquire, construct,
reconstruct, enlarge or extend, equip, operate, and maintain systems, facilities and basic
infrastructure within, and outside the boundaries of the district as authorized under F.S.
§190.012, subject to the following limitations.
(1) The district shall obtain and secure water, wastewater and reclaimed water service
for the lands within the district from the St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District,
and will not provide water, wastewater or reclaimed water service to the lands
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located within or outside the boundaries of the district, but may finance the cost of
securing and maintaining such service for the benefit of the lands within the district.
(2) The district shall not be authorized to construct fire stations or provide for fire trucks
or other vehicles and equipment related thereto.
(3) The district shall not be authorized to provide mosquito control services within or
without the boundaries of the district.
(4) The district shall not be authorized to provide solid waste collection or disposal
services within or without the boundaries of the district.
(5) Without the county's prior approval, the district shall not condemn property outside
the boundaries of the district.
(Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, 3-17-2026)
Sec. 14-414. Special conditions.
(a) The district will use reasonable efforts to develop in an integrated fashion the traffic
circulation and utility facilities on the district property as one functional interrelated
community.
(b) The district shall take no action which is inconsistent with the comprehensive plan
ordinances or regulations of St. Lucie County.
(c) No publicly owned property that may be located or acquired within the legal
description of the district shall be assessed for or obligated in any way to pay for the
infrastructure constructed, maintained, financed or operated by the district described in
section 14-411 above.
(d) The district shall take affirmative steps to provide for the full disclosure of
information relating to the public financing and maintenance of improvements to real
property undertaken by the district. Such information shall be made available to all existing
residents, and to all prospective residents of the district. The district shall furnish each
developer of a residential development within the district with sufficient copies of that
information to provide each prospective initial purchaser of property in that development
with a copy, and any developer of a residential development within the district, when
required by law to provide a public offering statement, shall include a copy of such
information relating to the public financing and maintenance of improvements in the public
offering statement.
(e) Following the establishment of the district, each contract for the initial sale of a parcel
of real property and each contract for the initial sale of a residential unit within the district
shall include, immediately prior to the space reserved in the contract for the signature of the
purchaser, the following disclosure statement in boldfaced and conspicuous type which is
larger than the type in the remaining text of the contract: "THE SERENOA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT MAY IMPOSE AND LEVY TAXES OR ASSESSMENTS, OR
BOTH TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS, ON THIS PROPERTY. THESE TAXES AND ASSESS-
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§ 14-414 ST. LUCIE COUNTY CODE
MENTS PAY THE CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE COSTS OF
CERTAIN PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES OF THE DISTRICT AND ARE SET
ANNUALLY BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DISTRICT. THESE TAXES AND
ASSESSMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO COUNTY AND OTHER LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL
TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS AND ALL OTHER TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS PROVIDED
FOR BY LAW."
(f) At the landowner election following the time when 15 percent of the planned lots
within the district have been platted and sold to end -users, the landowners of the lands
within the District shall elect a "qualified elector" of the district, as defined in F.S. ch. 190,
for one seat of the board of supervisors, and this requirement shall constitute a covenant
running against the lands within the district.
(Ord. No. 26-002, Pt. A, 3-17-2026)
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Chapter 18
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES*
Article I. In General
Sec.
18-1.
Purpose and intent.
Sec.
18-2.
Definitions.
Sec.
18-3.
Emergency management division.
Sec.
18-4.
County emergency powers.
Sec.
18-5.
Continuity of government and operations.
Sec.
18-6.
Comprehensive emergency management plan.
Sec.
18-7.
Training and exercises.
Sec.
18-8.
Compliance and reporting.
Secs.
18-9-18-18.
Reserved.
Article II. Price Gouging During Emergencies
Sec. 18-19. Title; authority; purpose.
Sec. 18-20. Definitions.
Sec. 18-21. Prohibitions against price gouging.
Secs. 18-22-18-47. Reserved.
Sec. 18-48.
Sec. 18-49.
Sec. 18-50.
Sec. 18-51.
Sec. 18-52.
Sec. 18-53.
Sec. 18-54.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
Sec.
18-55.
18-56.
18-57.
18-58.
18-59.
18-60.
18-61.
18-62.
18-63.
18-64.
18-65.
18-66.
Article III. Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Title.
Authority and purpose.
Definitions.
Certificate of public convenience and necessity.
Procedure for obtaining certificates.
Public safety director or designee review of copcn application and recom-
mendation.
Emergency medical services advisory council; review of copcn application and
recommendation.
Board of county commissioners evaluation and disposition of applications.
Copcn standards of review.
Expiration and renewal of certificate.
Amendments to certificate.
Transfer and assignment of certificate.
Certificate holder responsibilities.
Reporting requirements
Insurance requirements.
Use of lights and sirens during operations.
Vehicle operating permits.
Inspections.
Revocation, alteration, or suspension of certificate.
*State law references -Emergency interim succession, F.S. ch. 22; emergency manage-
ment, F.S. ch. 252; emergency management powers of political subdivisions, F.S. §§ 252.38,
870.041 et seq.
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Sec. 18-67. Appeals.
Sec. 18-68. Emergency powers.
Secs. 18-69-18-86. Reserved.
Article IV. Alarm Systems
Sec.
18-87.
Short title.
Sec.
18-88.
Purpose.
Sec.
18-89.
Definitions.
Sec.
18-90.
Automatic dialing device —Interconnecting to trunklines.
Sec.
18-91.
Same —Operating instructions service.
Sec.
18-92.
Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or fire department.
Sec.
18-93.
Equipment operation and maintenance.
Sec.
18-94.
Alarm permit —Required.
Sec.
18-95.
Same —Application.
Sec.
18-96.
Same —Term; fee; nontransferable.
Sec.
18-97.
Same —Issuance.
Sec.
18-98.
Installation requirements; duty of owners; duties of alarm companies.
Sec.
18-99.
Response to alarms; determination of validity.
Sec.
18-100.
Classifying alarms; fees charged.
Sec.
18-101.
Disbursement of service charges.
Secs.
18-102-18-109.
Reserved.
Article V. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan Review, Training and
Exercise Requirements, and Procedures for the Health Care Industry
Sec.
18-110.
Purpose.
Sec.
18-111.
Definitions.
Sec.
18-112.
Applicability.
Sec.
18-113.
Emergency plan review.
Sec.
18-114.
Plan submission and review.
Sec.
18-115.
Approval and notification.
Sec.
18-116.
Noncompliance.
Sec.
18-117.
Fees for plan review and technical assistance.
Sec.
18-118.
Training and exercise.
Sec.
18-119.
Certification.
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 18-1. Purpose and intent.
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners finds and declares that the
provisions of this Article are necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the people
and property of St. Lucie County during state and local emergencies.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-2. Definitions.
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 the board of county commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida.
Comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) means the plan written by the St.
Lucie County Emergency Management Division pursuant to F.S. §252.38. The plan
establishes the framework through which St. Lucie County prepares for, responds to,
recovers from, and mitigates the impacts of a wide variety of disasters that could adversely
affect the health, safety and/or general welfare of the residents of St. Lucie County. The plan
provides guidance to St. Lucie County and local officials on procedures, organization, and
responsibilities, as well as provides for an integrated and coordinated local, State and federal
response. The plan establishes a method of operation that spans the direction and control of
an emergency from initial monitoring through post -disaster response, recovery, and mitiga-
tion.
County means St. Lucie County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
Director means the public safety director who fulfills the role of emergency management
director at the time of issuance of the governor declared state of emergency encompassing St.
Lucie County, or any declaration of local state of emergency made pursuant to F.S.
§252.38, as amended. The public safety director fulfills the role of emergency management
director and shall meet all qualifications set forth in F.S. §252.38(1)(b).
Disaster means any natural, technological, or civil emergency that causes damage of
sufficient severity and magnitude to result in a declaration of a state of emergency by St.
Lucie County, the governor, or the President of the United States.
Division means the St. Lucie County Emergency Management Division, created in
accordance with the provisions of F.S. ch. 252, to discharge the emergency management
responsibilities and functions of St. Lucie County.
Emergency means any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether natural, technological or
manmade, in war or in peace, which results or may result in substantial injury or harm to
the population or substantial damage to or loss of property.
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Emergency management means the protection against, prevention of, the response to, the
recovery from, and the mitigation against emergencies and disasters. Specific emergency
management responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(1) Reduction of the vulnerability of the people and communities of the County to
damage, injury, and loss of life or property resulting from natural, technological, or
manmade emergencies, disasters, or hostile military or paramilitary actions.
(2) Preparation for prompt and efficient response and recovery to protect lives and
property affected by emergencies, rescue, care, and treatment of persons victimized
or threatened by disasters.
(3) Response to emergencies using all systems, plans, and resources necessary to
preserve adequately the health, safety, and welfare of persons or property affected by
the emergency.
(4) Recovery from emergencies by providing for the rapid and orderly start of restoration
and rehabilitation of persons and property affected by emergencies.
(5) Provision of an emergency management system embodying all aspects of prevention,
protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.
(6) Assistance in anticipation, recognition, appraisal, prevention, and mitigation of
emergencies which may be caused or aggravated by inadequate planning for, and
regulation of, public and private facilities and land use.
Emergency operations center means the pre -established, secured, and protected facility
from which St. Lucie County coordinates, monitors, and directs countywide emergency
response and recovery from an incident or disaster.
Governor declared state of emergency means a state of emergency declared by the governor
of the State of Florida pursuant to F.S. §252.36, as this statute may be amended from time
to time.
Local state of emergency means the formal declaration made by the county administrator
or the public safety director, pursuant to F.S. §252.38, when a disaster or emergency
situation exists or is imminent and requires extraordinary measures to protect public
health, safety, and welfare.
Localized county emergency means an emergency that affects only a small part of the
county. Examples of localized emergencies include, but are not limited to, small plane
crashes, hazardous material spills, wildfires and leaking gas mains.
Manmade emergency means an emergency caused by an action against persons or society,
including, but not limited to, enemy attack, sabotage, terrorism, civil unrest, or other action
impairing the orderly administration of government.
Natural emergency means an emergency caused by a natural event, including, but not
limited to, a hurricane, storm, tornado, fire, flood, severe wave action or drought.
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Technological emergency means an emergency caused by a technological failure or
accident, including, but not limited to, an explosion, transportation accident, radiological
accident, or chemical or other hazardous material incident.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-3. Emergency management division.
(a) In order to provide effective and orderly governmental control and coordination of
emergency operations during emergencies or disasters, there is established, pursuant to F.S.
§252.38, an emergency management agency known as the St. Lucie County Emergency
Management Division, organized under the St. Lucie County Public Safety Department.
(b) The division shall be under the direction of the public safety director, who serves as
the emergency management director. Subject to the direction and control of the board in
conformance with applicable resolutions, ordinances, and laws, the Director shall be
responsible for the organization, administration, and direction of the division, and shall
advise the county administrator and the board regarding emergencies and disaster
mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery.
(c) An emergency management division manager ("manager") shall be appointed to direct
the day-to-day operations of the division and serve as the principal advisor to the emergency
management director during preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation operations.
The Manager shall coordinate with municipalities, state and federal agencies, private -sector
partners, and non -governmental organizations to carry out the functions of this article. The
Emergency management division shall consist of the following:
(1) The director and such assistants and other employees as are deemed necessary for
the proper functioning of the division.
(2) All departments, divisions, agencies, and services of St. Lucie County government,
including employees, property, equipment, and other resources administered by the
county administrator, which may be assigned and made available to the division as
required to effectuate the purposes of this article.
(3) Volunteer persons and agencies offering service to, and accepted by, the county.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-4. County emergency powers.
(a) Declaration of emergency. If the public safety director, after consultation with the
county administrator, determines that a local emergency exists in the county, the director
may declare that a local emergency exists. The declaration invokes the emergency powers
and authority necessary to fulfill the general powers and duties prescribed in this article.
The judgment of the public safety director shall be the sole criterion to invoke local
emergency powers provided herein and under applicable law. The state of local emergency
shall remain in effect until the board, public safety director, or county administrator
determines otherwise. Each local emergency declaration shall be limited to seven days and
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may be renewed, as necessary, in increments of up to seven days consistent with F.S.
§252.38(3)(a)5. The director or county administrator shall notify the Board as soon as
practicable following issuance of a declaration.
(b) Filing with the clerk of court. Pursuant to F.S. §252.46(2), all emergency orders
imposed and enacted hereunder must be reduced to writing as soon as possible, filed with the
clerk to the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners within three days of issuance,
and concurrently posted on a dedicated webpage accessible through a conspicuous link on
the county's homepage. The webpage shall meet all statutory requirements. Copies of such
emergency orders must also be delivered to representatives of the print and electronic news
media, appropriate law enforcement officials, and other relevant government officials.
(c) Board powers. The board may convene to perform its legislative duties as the situation
demands and shall receive reports related to emergency and disaster preparedness
activities. The board shall, in addition to any other powers conferred by law, rule, regulation
or other ordinances, have the power and authority to waive the procedures and formalities
otherwise required by law pertaining to:
(1) The performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to
ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.
(2) Entering into contracts.
(3) Incurring of obligations.
(4) Employment of permanent and temporary workers.
(5) Utilization of volunteer workers.
(6) Rental of equipment.
(7) Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials,
and facilities.
(8) Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
(9) Authorization of the removal of derelict vessels pursuant to current statutes of the
State of Florida and in conjunction with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission.
(10) Authorization of the removal of abandoned vehicles pursuant to current statutes of
the State of Florida and in conjunction with law enforcement of the county and state.
(d) County administrator powers. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit any power or
authority otherwise granted to the county administrator in this Code, including the powers
enumerated in Section 38-161, article V, chapter 38.
(e) County forces. The director or designee may coordinate emergency services of any
county department, division, or employee. If regular county forces are inadequate, the
director may require the services of such other available personnel, including citizen
volunteers. All duly authorized persons rendering emergency services shall be entitled to
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privileges and immunities as provided by state law, county ordinances, and policies for
regular county employees and emergency management workers and, upon demand, may
receive appropriate compensation for their emergency employment.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-5. Continuity of government and operations.
(a) The county administrator shall identify the specific order of succession among the
county organization to ensure continuity of leadership, organization, and essential services
during emergency circumstances. The county administrator shall advise the board of this
succession annually and whenever changes occur. Each county department shall also
establish an internal chain of succession. Departments responsible for public records shall
identify essential records and implement measures for protection and alternate storage.
(b) All county departments shall develop and maintain a continuity of operations plan
(COOP) consistent with the county comprehensive emergency management plan to ensure
continuation of essential functions during an emergency or operational disruption.
(c) County department directors and managers shall appoint department emergency
management liaisons to manage and coordinate functional responsibilities and assist in
supporting implementation of the comprehensive emergency management plan and continu-
ity of operations plan.
(d) County department directors shall ensure that support and recovery team members,
including emergency operations center staff, are identified, trained, and equipped to provide
24-hour coverage when required. During a declared state of emergency, directors, managers,
and supervisors shall act in accordance with responsibilities outlined in the comprehensive
emergency management plan or as directed by the county administrator and/or public safety
director.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-6. Comprehensive emergency management plan.
As required by F.S. §252.38, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners shall
adopt and maintain a comprehensive emergency management plan ("CEMP"). The CEMP is
the master operations document that provides a framework through which the county
manages emergencies and disasters. It defines the responsibilities of government, private,
volunteer, and non -governmental organizations that comprise the county's emergency
operations center. The CEMP ensures that all levels of government are able to mobilize as a
unified emergency organization to safeguard the well-being of residents and visitors.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-7. Training and exercises.
(a) The division shall coordinate annual training and exercises in accordance with the
county's integrated preparedness plan.
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(b) All county departments shall participate in scheduled exercises to validate emergency
roles, responsibilities, and resource coordination.
(c) After -action reports and improvement plans shall be developed for each exercise or
major activation and presented to the board within 90 days. Reports shall identify corrective
actions, responsible offices, and implementation timelines.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-8. Compliance and reporting.
The division shall track departmental compliance with this article and include status
updates in the annual emergency management program report provided to the board.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 2, 7-7-2026)
Secs. 18-9-18-18. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. PRICE GOUGING DURING EMERGENCIES*
Sec. 18-19. Title; authority; purpose.
(a) Title. This article shall be known as the "St. Lucie County Price Gouging Ordinance."
The provisions of this article shall be applicable in all geographic areas of the county. Unless
otherwise provided, nothing in this article shall be construed to relieve a person from
compliance with applicable county or municipal regulations.
(b) Authority. This article is enacted by the authority of F.S. chs. 125, 252, and 501.
(c) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to set measures in place necessary to the
protection of life and property, threatened because of natural, technological, or other
disasters and emergencies. This article is not intended to preempt or to restrict the
application of other, more restrictive ordinances of the county already in effect. Neither is
this article intended to preempt or to preclude the application or enforcement of local
emergency management measures already in effect, or which will be effective, upon a
declaration of emergency. This article is not intended and shall not be construed as imposing
price controls upon lawful business activities in the county.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.3-51; Ord. No. 01-21, pt. A, 10-16-2001)
Sec. 18-20. Definitions.
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:
Average retail price means the average price at which similar merchandise was being sold
during the 30 days immediately preceding the declaration of a local emergency.
*State law reference —Rental or sale of essential commodities during a declared state of
emergency, F.S. § 501.160.
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Consumer goods means any article, product, merchandise, or commodity of any kind or
class which is customarily produced or distributed for sale at retail for consumption by
individuals or use by individuals, including, but not limited to: food, water, ice, clothing,
lumber, hardware, chain saws, generators, home improvement materials, and fuel products.
Emergency means any occurrence, or threat thereof, whether accidental, natural in war or
in peace, which results, or may result, in substantial injury or harm to the population or
substantial damage to or loss of property.
Enforcement official means all police or law enforcement officers, any code compliance
official, code inspector, personnel of the emergency management division, and any other
appropriate municipal or county official.
Fuel product means home -heating oil, kerosene, propane, natural gas, diesel fuel,
methanol, and gasoline.
Unconscionable means and be used in the sense that it is prima facie evidence that a price
is unconscionable if:
(1) The amount charged represents a gross disparity between the price of the commodity
or rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self -storage facility that is the subject of the
offer or transaction and the average price at which that commodity or dwelling unit
or self -storage facility was rented, leased, sold, or offered for rent or sale in the usual
course of business during the 30 days immediately prior to a declaration of a state of
emergency, and the increase in the amount charged is not attributable to additional
costs incurred in connection with the rental or sale of the commodity or rental or
lease of any dwelling unit or self -storage facility, or national or international market
trends; however, a mere price increase approved or authorized by a government
agency, law, statute, or regulation shall not be deemed unconscionable and shall not
be a violation of this article's prohibitions; or
(2) The amount charged grossly exceeds the average price at which the same or similar
commodity was readily obtainable in the trade area during the 30 days immediately
prior to a declaration of a state of emergency, and the increase in the amount charged
is not attributable to additional costs incurred in connection with the rental or sale
of the commodity or rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self -storage facility, or
national or international market trends; however, a mere price increase approved or
authorized by a government agency, law, statute, or regulation shall not be deemed
unconscionable and shall not be a violation of this article's prohibitions.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.3-52; Ord. No. 01-21, pt. A, 10-16-2001)
Sec. 18-21. Prohibitions against price gouging.
(a) Upon declaration of an emergency pursuant to section 18-21, and through the
duration of such emergency, it shall be an unlawful method of competition and an unfair and
deceptive trade act or practice for a person or his agent or employee doing business in the
county to charge more than the average retail price for any consumer goods.
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(b) Upon declaration of an emergency pursuant to section 18-21, and through the
duration of such emergency, it shall be an unlawful method of competition and an unfair and
deceptive trade act or practice for a person or his agent or employee to impose unconscionable
prices for the rental or lease of any dwelling unit or self -storage facility.
(c) This section does not prevent the seller of consumer goods from charging an amount in
excess of the average retail price, if such higher price is the direct result of, and limited to,
any increased cost for the consumer goods from the manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler
to the seller. In such instances, only the actual cost increase per item from the manufacturer,
distributor, or wholesaler can be added to the average retail price.
(d) This section does not interfere with the authority of government to acquire and to
distribute consumer goods, supplies, materials, and facilities, with or without compensation.
(e) A price increase approved or authorized by a government agency, law, statute, or
regulation shall not be a violation of this article's prohibitions.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.3-54; Ord. No. 01-21, pt. A, 10-16-2001; Ord. No. 26-018, § 3, 7-7-2026)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 26-018, § 3, adopted July 7, 2026, repealed § 18-21, which
pertained to declaration of emergency and derived from the 1982 Code, § 1-6.3-53; Ord. No.
01-21, pt. A, adopted Oct. 16, 2001. This ordinance also renumbered the former § 18-22 as
§ 18-21 as set out herein. The historical notation has been retained with the amended
provisions for reference purposes.
Secs. 18-22-18-47. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY*
Sec. 18-48. Title.
This article shall be known as the "Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity
Ordinance."
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-49. Authority and purpose.
(a) This article is enacted pursuant to chapters 125 and 401 of the Florida Statutes. The
purpose of this article is to provide enhanced protection for the health, safety and welfare of
residents of the county in need of emergency and non -emergency advanced life support/basic
life support ambulance transport services by providing standards and regulations for issuing
certificates of public convenience and necessity for such services.
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, adopted Dec. 2, 2025, repealed the former Art.
III., §§ 18-48-18-64, and enacted a new Art. III as set out herein. The former Art. III
pertained to Life support services and derived from the 1982 Code, §§ 1-12.5-1-1-12.5-12
and 1-12.5-14-1.12.5-17; Ord. No. 96-04, pt. A, adopted Feb. 20, 1996; Ord. No. 08-011, pt.
A—pt. G, adopted March 15, 2008; Ord. No. 21-032, pt. A—pt. H, adopted Aug. 17, 2021;
Ord. No. 24-016, § 2, adopted April 23, 2024.
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(b) The board specifically intends that the St. Lucie County Fire District shall be the
exclusive provider authorized to administer, provide, and oversee all 911-initiated emergency
advanced life support (ALS) and basic life support (BLS) pre -hospital ambulance transport
services, as well as interfacility transfers requiring ALS care or occurring as a result of a 911
emergency response. This includes any contracted ambulance providers to include ground or
rotary -wing aircraft.
(c) Class B non -emergency ALS and BLS ambulance transport providers may conduct
non- emergency inter -facility transfers of stable, non -emergent patients from licensed
hospitals, emergency departments, and licensed mental or behavioral health facilities,
including transfers from one emergency department to another, if authorized by the St Lucie
County Fire District. These transports must not be initiated through the St. Lucie County
911 Center, and the patients must not be expected to require any additional ALS
interventions during transport.
(d) If a Class B provider is found to be non -compliant with emergency department
destination transport requirements, the fire district may suspend the provider's authoriza-
tion to perform such transport. This suspension shall not affect the provider's ability to
conduct other non- emergency transport as outlined in this section.
(e) The county public safety director or designee shall be responsible for issuing
certificates of public convenience and necessity under this article and for regulating
non -emergency ambulance transport service providers as provided herein.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-50. Definitions.
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:
Advanced life support or ALS means assessment or treatment through the use of
techniques such as endotracheal intubation, the administration of drugs or intravenous
fluids, telemetry, cardiac monitoring, cardiac defibrillation, and other techniques described
in the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) -Paramedic National Standard Curriculum or
the National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Education Standards, pursuant to rules of
the Florida Department of Health.
Air ambulance means any fixed -wing or rotary -wing aircraft used for, or intended to be
used for, air transportation of sick or injured persons requiring or likely to require medical
attention during transport.
Ambulance or vehicle means any private or publicly owned air, land or water vehicle that
is designed, constructed, reconstructed, maintained, equipped, or operated for, and is used
for, or intended to be used for, land or water transportation of sick or injured persons
requiring or likely to require medical attention during transport.
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Basic life support or BLS means the assessment or treatment through the use of
techniques described in the EMT -Basic National Standard Curriculum or the National EMS
Education Standards of the United States Department of Transportation and approved by
the Florida Department of Health. The term includes the administration of oxygen and other
techniques that have been approved and are performed under conditions specified by rules of
the Florida Department of Health.
Certificate of public convenience and necessity, COPCN, or certificate means a certificate
with endorsements issued by the board, deeming it to be in the public convenience and
necessity for the named provider to operate within the confines of the county, as authorized
in section 401.25, Florida Statutes, as amended.
COPCN holder or certificate holder means any person, firm, corporation, association, or
governmental entity owning or acting as an agent for the owner of any business or service
which has been issued a COPCN by the county.
Council means the emergency medical services advisory council.
Deficiency correction notice means a notice issued by the public safety director or designee,
notifying a certificate holder of a deficiency or violation under this article and/or the
certificate of public convenience and necessity and specifying a time period for correction.
Emergency medical services or EMS means the activities or services to prevent or treat a
sudden critical illness or injury and to provide emergency medical care and prehospital/
interfacility emergency medical transportation to sick, injured, or otherwise.
Emergency medical technician means a person who is certified by the Florida Department
of Health to perform basic life support.
Endorsement means the type(s) of service a COPCN holder is authorized to provide and
the respective area(s) in which it may provide said service, as shown on a COPCN approved
by the board.
Evacuation means the withdrawal and transport of ill or incapacitated persons who reside
in threatened areas and require transport, to or from an established special medical needs
shelter, utilizing ALS units or BLS transfer units, when required by the board due to a local
state of emergency.
Fire district means the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Fire district chief means the chief of the St. Lucie County Fire District or designee charged
with the responsibility and authority to supervise, direct, and administer the fire district's
emergency medical service, ALS and BLS system on a countywide basis.
Inspection means the routine or periodic examination and audit of the records, personnel,
vehicles and staffing of a certificate holder.
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Interfacility means the ALS or BLS transportation of a patient by ambulance between two
facilities, or from the facility to the patient's home, or from the patient's home to a facility.
Interfacility transport does not include 911-originated transports requiring emergency
response by the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Medical director means the licensed physician under contract with a certificate holder,
pursuant to section 401.265, Florida Statutes, who provides medical supervision and
established medical protocols, including appropriate quality assurance (not including
administrative and managerial functions) for daily operations and training for emergency
medical services personnel including paramedics and emergency medical technicians.
Neonatal ambulance means a specialized ALS permitted vehicle which transports only
neonates to a Level II or Level III neonatal intensive care unit.
Neonatal intensive care unit means a specialized unit of a hospital which is designated by
the state agency for health care administration.
Non -emergency means the transport of a medically stable patient whose condition does not
require immediate or urgent medical attention and who does not require dispatch through
the 911 emergency system. These patients are not experiencing acute symptoms that pose
an immediate threat to life or limb and are not expected to require unscheduled advanced life
support interventions during transport. Non -emergency transport may include, but are not
limited to, interfacility transfers, discharges to other licensed facilities, or transfers for
medically necessary services.
Paramedic means a person certified by the Florida Department of Health or the
appropriate state agency who is authorized to perform basic and advanced life support,
pursuant to the provisions of chapter 401, Florida Statutes.
Patient means any person who is in need of, or may need, emergency or non -emergency
medical assistance or transportation.
Pre -hospital call means any basic life support or advanced life support transport to an
emergency department.
Public interest means a determination based on the following criteria: that the benefits of
the ambulance services will accrue to the community and meet the needs of the public who
utilize ambulance services, consistent with the legislative intent contained in this article.
Public safety director or designee means the director of the County public safety
department or his or her designee.
Response time means the interval of time between the moment the certificate holder's
dispatch center receives a call requesting a response to the moment the certificate holder's
ambulance vehicle arrives at the requested location of the pickup. Response time for
scheduled or prearranged transports shall mean the interval of time between such
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scheduled or prearranged pickup time and the moment the certificate holder's ambulance
vehicle arrives at the requested location of the pickup. Types of requests for responses
include the following:
Unscheduled/will call —Requests for transports as soon as possible. Response time is
calculated from the time of the request to the time of arrival at the requested location of
the pickup.
Scheduled transport —Requests made 24 hours or more in advance of the pickup time.
Response time is calculated from the scheduled pickup time to the time of arrival at the
requested location of the pickup.
Prearranged —Requests made less than 24 hours in advance of the pickup time and, if
necessary, the established pickup time may be negotiated between the customer and the
provider. Response time is calculated from the established pickup time to the time of
arrival at the requested location of the pickup.
Transfer or transport means air, land or water vehicle transportation, by vehicles not
exempted under Section 401.33, Florida Statutes, of sick or injured persons requiring or
likely to require medical attention during such transportation.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-51. Certificate of public convenience and necessity.
(a) Classification of certificates. There shall be two categories of certificates of public
convenience and necessity in the county:
(1) Class A. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for the St. Lucie County
Fire District for operation of ambulances, including rotary -wing aircraft to conduct
emergency, non -emergency, and interfacility ALS or BLS transfer service. The board
specifically intends that the fire district shall be the exclusive provider authorized to
operate under a Class A certificate of public convenience and necessity, and to
provide all 911-initiated emergency ambulance transport services, as well as
ALS-level interfacility transport within the county. The fire district may also provide
BLS interfacility transport as needed. Non- emergency BLS interfacility transports
that do not originate through the St. Lucie County 911 Center may also be provided
by Class B certificate holders consistent with the terms of their authorization.
(2) Class B. Certificates of public convenience and necessity for any businesses,
agencies, and hospitals which use ALS and BLS ambulances to conduct non -
emergency interfacility transfers, or emergency department to emergency depart-
ment transfers that do not meet ALS criteria. If the provider is hospital -owned, such
transport must be limited to transfers between hospitals under the same ownership.
(3) Existing class F providers. Existing certificates of public convenience and necessity
for class F providers that are valid as of December 2, 2025 shall remain subject to the
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regulations and requirements set forth herein until the expiration of the current
certificate, subject to suspension, alteration, or revocation, or until the county adopts
alternative regulations, whichever occurs first.
(b) Certificate required.
(1) Unless expressly exempted as provided herein, every person, firm, corporation,
association, local government, or other entity which furnishes, operates, conducts,
maintains, advertises, engages in, or professes to engage in any of the classifications
of business or services described in this section shall first obtain a certificate of
public convenience and necessity from the county, pursuant to the provisions of this
chapter, and the appropriate license issued by the State of Florida pursuant to
chapter 401, Florida Statutes.
(2) The current class A certificate issued to the fire district as of the date of adoption of
this article shall stay in effect throughout the county fire district's licensure period,
including all renewals. Unless expressly specified herein, no other provisions of this
article shall apply to the county fire district providing class A services within the
county.
(c) Exemptions. A certificate is not required for:
(1) Fixed wing air ambulances used or intended to be used for air transportation of sick
or injured persons who may need medical attention during transport.
(2) Any ambulance owned and operated by the federal government, State of Florida, or
sovereign Indian tribe.
(3) Vehicles used for transporting a patient pursuant to section 768.13, Florida Statutes,
known as the Good Samaritan Act.
(4) A vehicle used to transport patients in the event of a major catastrophe or local or
state declared emergency when ambulances with current certificates and state
licenses are insufficient in number to render the services needed as determined by
the public safety director or designee.
(5) A privately -owned vehicle not ordinarily used in the business of transporting persons
who are sick, injured, wounded, incapacitated, or helpless.
(6) A vehicle under the direct supervision of a licensed physician and used as an integral
part of a private industrial safety or emergency management plan within a privately
owned and controlled area, which vehicle may from time to time be used to transport
persons in need of medical attention, but which is not available to the public and
which does not routinely transport patients.
(7) Any neonatal ambulance that is conducting an interfacility transfer from a hospital
located within the county to a specialty -licensed children's hospital located outside of
St. Lucie County.
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(8) Operation of ALS or BLS ambulances based outside the county, which pick up
patients outside the county and transport them into the county.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-52. Procedure for obtaining certificates.
(a) All potential class B service providers (individually referred to as "applicant") desiring
to hold a county certificate must obtain a certificate from the board pursuant to the
provisions herein and subject to such rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the
county.
(b) Application. Every application for an initial certificate, or renewal of a certificate or an
amendment to a certificate shall be filed with the county's public safety department, on a
form approved by the county and shall contain the following information:
(1) Business name under which the applicant intends to operate, mailing address, and
business phone number.
(2) If the applicant is a partnership, the name, email, phone number, and address of each
partner; if the applicant is a corporation, the names, emails, phone numbers, and
addresses of all officers, and directors of the applicant.
(3) Name of applicant's general manager/contact person, and his or her phone number
and email address.
(4) Date incorporated and evidence of authority to transact business in Florida.
(5) Name, address, phone number, email address, and copy of drug enforcement agency
registration of the applicant's medical director.
(6) A copy of the Federal Communications Commission License/Communications Contract.
(7) The location and description of the place or places from which the applicant will
operate to include applicant's headquarters and main base of operations, any
proposed locations or substations as well as the maximum number of units the
applicant proposes to place at the locations and whether the locations will provide
additional coverage or improved total response times.
(8) Financial information of an applicant to ensure its financial ability to provide and
continue to provide service to the area in a safe, comfortable, and reliable manner.
Financial information includes, but is not limited to:
a. The applicant's two most recent years of Medicaid and/or Medicare audits, if
any.
b. Three years of the most recent audited financial statements of the entity and its
parent company or holding company, if any. For purposes of this subsection, a
parent company or holding company means any person or entity holding,
owning, or in control of more than ten percent of the stock or ownership interest
in the applicant's entity.
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C. Two credit references, including at least one bank where the private applicant
maintains an active account and a current report of the applicant's credit
worthiness mailed to the county directly from a business credit bureau (e.g.,
Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, Equifax, etc.).
(9) A current certificate of insurance as required in section 18-62.
(10) A description of and the justification for the proposed service.
(11) Proposed rate schedule and a statement regarding the applicant's willingness to
provide indigent transport services.
(12) Personnel roster which includes the names of all employees, positions held, State of
Florida certification number or other relevant licenses required by the state and
expiration date.
(13) Copies of completed local and state criminal background checks performed by the
state department of law enforcement on each of applicant's personnel including
partners, officers, directors, and all other staff employed by or volunteering for
applicant.
(14) Vehicle roster which describes all the transport vehicles which the applicant
proposes to use with information that includes, but is not limited to, the year, make,
model, vehicle type, vehicle identification number, vehicle license number, unit
number, mileage, and passenger capacity used by the applicant.
(15) The number of active and reserve EMS transport vehicles that are proposed to be
fully equipped and operational each day. The number of proposed ground units shall
include a minimum number of active EMS transport vehicles available to meet the
demand for services.
(16) Staffing patterns and operational hours for each permitted vehicle in the applicant's
fleet.
(17) The applicant's management plan including, but not limited to, provisions for
maintenance, systems for handling complaints and accidents, communication systems
and quality assurance programs.
(18) A statement signed by its medical director attesting that all the applicant's EMTs
and paramedics are certified, qualified, and authorized to perform basic and
advanced life support.
(19) Proposed response time, including a description of the source for such information.
(20) A summary of the history of applicant's emergency medical services performance
record, which includes confirmation that at the time of application, the applicant has
experience providing ALS or BLS services.
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(21) Disclosure of litigation involving traffic or driving related offenses or patient care
where applicant was a named party for the past six years including case number,
nature of the claim and allegations, and a copy of final order identifying final
disposition. The public safety director or designee may request additional informa-
tion regarding the litigation.
(22) The names and addresses of at least three local references from licensed medical
facilities operating in St. Lucie County.
(23) An agreement that should a temporary situation arise, or a local state of emergency
be declared due to a serious or imminent threat to the public health, safety, welfare,
or public need and convenience, the applicant shall assist as requested by the public
safety director or designee and abide by the orders of the fire district chief.
(24) Such other information as may be deemed necessary by the public safety director or
designee.
(25) A sworn statement signed by the applicant or its authorized representative stating
that all the information provided by the applicant is true and correct under the
penalty of perjury.
(c) Application fee. Each application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity
shall be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee to be approved by resolution of the
board and payable to the county at the time the application is submitted.
(d) Application submission period. All applications for an initial certificate shall be
submitted only during the application period. Except as otherwise provided for herein, the
application period shall be between August 1 and August 30 of every fourth year.
(e) Needs assessment survey. Prior to opening any given application period, the public
safety director or designee shall conduct an assessment to determine whether a public need
exists for the proposed services in the county. The public safety director or designee shall
report such findings to the council for a recommendation to the board on whether the
application period be opened for the given year. The board shall conduct a public hearing to
determine whether to accept applications.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-53. Public safety director or designee review of COPCN application and
recommendation.
(a) Upon receipt of an application for a certificate of public convenience and necessity, the
public safety director or designee shall review the application for completeness and
consistency with the standards of review set forth in section 18-56. The public safety director
or designee may require additional information as it may be necessary to adequately review
the application.
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(b) If the public safety director or designee determines the application to be incomplete,
the public safety director or designee shall return the application to the applicant, noting the
items which are not complete. The applicant shall have seven days to submit a revised or
corrected application. Any application that is not resubmitted to the public safety director or
designee within this period shall be considered withdrawn and the filing fee forfeited, unless
good cause is shown for the late resubmittal as determined in the sole discretion of the public
safety director or designee. If following the seven day resubmittal period, the application is
missing information or the applicant failed to include all required supporting documenta-
tion, or the information or supporting documentation is untrue or falsified, or the required
fees have not been paid, the public safety director or designee may reject the application.
(c) Within ten business days following receipt of a complete application, the public safety
director or designee shall:
(1) Transmit a copy of the application to each municipality in the county and the fire
district and request that each provide recommendations or comments to the public
safety director or designee in writing.
(2) Provide notice to all current class B certificate holders that a new applicant has
applied for a certificate. Such notice shall be to the email address on file with the
public safety department. Any current certificate holder notified as provided herein
may file with the county public safety department a formal protest in writing
specifying its grounds for objection to the issuance of a certificate.
(d) Within 45 days from receipt of the completed application, the public safety director or
designee shall schedule a meeting with the applicant to review the application and discuss
any recommendations or comments received from the municipalities or the fire district, as
well as any formal protest from current certificate holders, and any other information or
comments necessary to address the application.
(e) Upon the public safety director or designee determining the application to be
complete, the public safety director or designee shall schedule a meeting before the
emergency medical services advisory council.
(f) All applicants, all present certificate holders, the fire district, and each municipality
shall be notified of the date, time, and place of the meeting not less than ten business days
prior to the meeting by email to the email address on file with the public safety department.
(g) At the meeting, the public safety director or designee shall present the application
with the results of the review and a recommendation to grant or deny the certificate of public
convenience and necessity to the council.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-54. Emergency medical services advisory council; review of COPCN applica-
tion and recommendation.
(a) Powers and duties. The emergency medical services advisory council shall have the
following powers and duties:
(1) To act as the county advisory body, keeping members informed about state and
national issues of concern to emergency and non -emergency ALS/BLS transport
services.
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(2) To make recommendations to the board on matters related to the subject matter
herein, including whether to grant or deny a certificate of public convenience and
necessity.
(3) To advise the board on matters concerning EMS and non -emergency ALSBLS
transport services.
(4) To study and analyze the procedures and protocols of EMS and non -emergency
ALSBLS transport services.
(5) To promote regional coordination and cooperation of EMS and non -emergency
ALSBLS transport services.
(6) To act as a liaison body for the county EMS and non -emergency ALSBLS transport
services.
(7) To provide a forum to discuss the common problems and concerns shared by EMS and
non -emergency ALSBLS transport providers serving the county.
(8) To encourage optimal performance standards for county EMS and non -emergency
ALSBLS transport providers.
(9) To encourage training and education of both the professional provider and members
of general public in the provision of emergency medical care.
(10) To engage in the planning, development, and implementation of such activities and
programs as deemed desirable in order to accomplish its general objectives or
purposes, either by itself or in cooperation with other persons, groups, agencies,
firms, corporations or organizations with programs relating to the council powers
and duties.
(11) To make and issue such bylaws, rules and regulations governing its body as it may
deem necessary, provided that the same are not inconsistent with federal or state
laws or county ordinances.
(b) Membership, appointment, and qualifications. The emergency medical services
advisory council shall be composed of 11 voting members and four non -voting ex-officio
members. Members shall constitute a broad spectrum of the county representation. Citizen
appointments shall be made to encourage a balanced cross section of the county's population
to represent business and industry, civic organizations, consumers and lay persons. Citizens
must be full-time county residents. The membership shall be comprised of the following:
(1) Voting members:
a. Each one of the five county commissioners shall individually appoint one
member whose term shall coincide with the term of the commissioner who
appointed the member; and
b. The fire district chief or designee; and
C. An emergency room nurse or staff appointed by the chief executive officer or
designee of Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital; and
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d. An emergency room nurse or staff appointed by the chief executive officer or
designee of HCA Lawnwood Hospital; and
e. An emergency room nurse or staff appointed by the chief executive officer or
designee of HCA Port St. Lucie Hospital; and
f. An emergency room nurse or staff appointed by the chief executive officer or
designee of Florida Coast Medical Center; and
g. A nurse or staff from a skilled nursing facility located in the county and
appointed by majority vote of the board; and
(2) Non -voting ex-officio members:
a. The administrator of the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County or
designee; and
b. An employee or officer from a class B (non -emergency ambulance transport
services) provider holding a current St. Lucie County certificate of public
convenience and necessity and nominated by the current non -emergency
ambulance transport services providers; and
C. An employee of the City of Fort Pierce appointed by the city manager and/or city
council; and
d. An employee of the City of Port St. Lucie appointed by the city manager and/or
city council.
(c) Term. Except as otherwise provided herein, the term of appointment shall be for four
years. There is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve.
(d) Quorum. A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for the
transaction of any business at any regular or special meetings of the council and a majority
vote of those present shall be required to make a decision. Each voting member is entitled to
one vote.
(e) Council review of COPCN application and recommendation.
(1) Within 90 days of the conclusion of the application period, the council will hold a
meeting to review the application and make a recommendation for the granting or
denial of the certificate to the board.
(2) In making its recommendation to the board, the council shall consider the standards
of review set forth in section 18-56.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
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Sec. 18-55. Board of county commissioners evaluation and disposition of applica-
tions.
(a) Public hearing required. Following receipt of a recommendation from the council, the
board shall consider the application at a public hearing held no sooner than ten days
following publication at the applicant's expense of a legal notice in accordance with section
1-12 of the code. Such notice shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CLASS "B"
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY
Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to Chapter 18, Article III, 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
am/pm on
Dated this day of
Board of County Commissioners
St. Lucie County, Florida
(b) Issuance of certificate. 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 18-56. The
approval shall include the maximum number of transport vehicles permitted under the
certificate.
(c) Term. All certificates and any renewals thereof shall be valid for a period of four years
from the date issued, unless earlier revoked, modified, or suspended.
(d) Form of certificate. Each certificate shall contain, at minimum:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The class of certificate.
(3) The maximum number of vehicles permitted under the certificate.
(4) The date on which the certificate expires.
(5) The signature of the board chair or the vice -chair attested to by the clerk of the
board, or his or her designee.
(6) Such additional terms, conditions, provisions, and limitations that were prescribed
in the approval process.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
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Sec. 18-56. COPCN standards of review.
The public safety director or designee, the council, and the board, in its legislative
capacity, shall apply the following standards of review in determining whether to recom-
mend approval or approve an application for certificate of public convenience and necessity:
(1) Whether existing non -emergency ambulance transport services are adequate to meet
reasonable public needs based on the needs assessment survey.
(2) The extent to which the applicant and all proposed equipment and personnel conform
to the requirements of this article, chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and chapter 64J-1,
Florida Administrative Code, any amendments thereto, and any rules promulgated
thereunder.
(3) The financial ability of the applicant to maintain safe, continuous, and uninter-
rupted services, maintain or replace equipment and maintain required liability and
malpractice insurance.
(4) The adequacy of the applicant's standard operating procedures.
(5) The recommendation of the public safety director or designee, any written protests
from other certificate holders, and any recommendations received from municipali-
ties, the fire district, hospitals, and/or other healthcare facilities within the county
service area.
(6) The past performance and service record of the applicant.
(7) The number of current certificate holders within the county service area.
(8) The response time reports of the current certificate holders on file with the county.
(9) The number and nature of complaints on file with the county.
(10) The frequency with which the fire district has been called upon to respond to
non -emergency ambulance transport because of unavailability of current certificate
holders.
(11) The effect of the proposed service on existing services with respect to quality of
service and cost of service.
(12) The effect of the proposed service on the overall cost of emergency and/or non -
emergency ambulance transportation services in the county.
(13) The effect of the proposed service on existing hospitals and other healthcare
facilities.
(14) The effect of the proposed service on personnel of existing services and the
availability of sufficiently qualified personnel in the local area to adequately staff all
existing services.
(15) Such other information as may be relevant to its determination.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
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Sec. 18-57. Expiration and renewal of certificate.
(a) Each certificate must be renewed every four years, as provided herein. The certificate
term shall run from January Pt through December 3 Pt of the fourth year following renewal,
subject to suspension, alteration, or revocation as provided in section 18-66.
(b) Existing certificate holders as of the date of adoption this ordinance shall submit a
renewal application to the public safety department during the first application period
following adoption of this ordinance and every subsequent application period thereafter.
(c) Each renewal application shall be accompanied by a non-refundable filing fee to be
approved by resolution of the board. Each renewal application shall contain the same
information required for an initial application, updated as appropriate.
(d) Within 30 days of receipt of the renewal application, the public safety director or
designee shall notify the certificate holder of any deficiencies in the application. The renewal
applicant shall have seven days to submit a revised or corrected renewal application. Any
renewal application that is not resubmitted to the public safety director or designee within
this period shall be considered withdrawn and the filing fee forfeited, unless good cause is
shown for the late resubmittal as determined in the sole discretion of the public safety
director or designee. If following the seven day resubmittal period, the renewal application
is missing information or the applicant failed to include all required supporting documenta-
tion, or the information or supporting documentation is untrue or falsified, or the required
fees have not been paid, the public safety director or designee may reject the application.
(e) The complete application for renewal shall be reviewed by the council for compliance
with the terms of the certificate and the requirements of this article. Following its review,
the council shall forward a recommendation on the renewal application to the board. The
board shall renew a certificate upon a determination that the certificate holder remains in
compliance with the terms of its certificate and this article.
(f) If the board determines not to renew a certificate, the certificate holder shall be
notified in writing of the intended action and the reasons for that action.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-58. Amendments to certificate.
(a) Following a minimum of six months in operation, a certificate holder may submit a
request for increase in number of ambulances allowed under its certificate on the county's
ambulances addition form and a letter to the public safety director or designee stating the
need and reason for the proposed increase in active ambulances based upon its monthly
service reports and such other factors as the certificate holder may deem relevant as well as
the type of additional vehicles proposed.
(b) Upon receipt of the addition form, the public safety director or designee shall forward
the application to the council for review and recommendation to the board. The council shall
review the request in accordance with the standards of review of section 18-56 and forward
a recommendation to the board.
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(c) The board shall consider the application in accordance with the procedures and
standards of review as set forth in sections 18-55 and 18-56.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-59. Transfer and assignment of certificate.
(a) No certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to this article may
be assigned or transferred except upon approval by the board in the same manner and
subject to the same application review and process as original applications for certificates.
(b) Any majority transfer of shares of stock or interest of any person or operator that
causes a change in the directors, officers, or majority shareholders of such person or operator
shall be deemed a transfer or assignment as contemplated herein and considered sufficient
to require an application for a temporary certificate.
(1) A temporary certificate may be issued by the public safety director or designee upon
receipt, review and approval of a complete transfer of certificate of public convenience
and necessity application. The applicant must provide the following when submit-
ting an application:
a. The original certificate of public convenience and necessity;
b. Appropriate documentation indicating the current owner's intention to assign/
transfer his/her or its business.
1. If assignor/transferor is an individual, a notarized statement of his/her
intention to assign/transfer (the assignor/transferor's notarized signature
on the applications satisfactory); or
2. If the assignor/transferor is a partnership or limited liability company, a
notarized statement from each partner or manager, as appropriate, of
his/her intention to assign/transfer; or
3. If the assignor/transferor is a corporation, an appropriate corporate
resolution authorizing the assignment or transfer.
4. Bill of sale, assignment and/or purchase agreement.
C. Picture identification of the assignee/transferee;
d. Affidavit stating that there are no outstanding liens, security interest, judg-
ments or pending litigation or any other legal impediment against owner;
e. Completed authorization for criminal background check for the assignee/
transferee;
f. Documentation showing current legal status if the certificate is to be held in a
corporate or partnership name;
g. Proof of the insurance required by this article;
h. A non-refundable transfer fee to be approved by resolution of the Board for each
certificate to be transferred, payable to county public safety department;
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i. The public safety director or designee may request additional documentation to
aid in the review of the application.
(2) A temporary certificate may only be issued to an assignee/transferee of an entity
holding a valid/current certificate at the time of the assignment or transfer and in
good standing pursuant to this article and all applicable federal, state, local laws and
regulations.
(3) Upon receipt of a temporary certificate, the new holder shall have all of the rights
and responsibilities associated with the COPCN, and must submit a completed
application for an original certificate as provided for in this article within 60 days.
(4) The temporary certificate shall be valid for a period not to exceed 120 days from the
date of issuance. Following the expiration of the temporary certificate, the board may
extend the temporary certificate for a specified period, or until such time as an
application for the certificate of public convenience and necessity is approved,
provided that the provider is determined to be in compliance with this article and all
applicable laws and regulations.
(5) A temporary certificate may be suspended or revoked in the same way and in
accordance with the same process as an original certificate issued pursuant to this
article.
(6) The granting of a temporary certificate will not create a presumption that a
permanent certificate will be granted at a later date.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-60. Certificate holder responsibilities.
Each certificate holder, and its employees, agents, and volunteers, including paramedics
and emergency medical technicians, shall comply with the following:
(1) The fire district shall be the only class A certificate holder in the county and shall be
responsible for providing emergency and non -emergency prehospital ALS and BLS
services within the county.
(2) Holders of class B certificates shall be capable of emergency response/service upon
request of the public safety director or designee in case of disaster or other events
beyond the normal capability of the fire district. Nothing contained herein shall be
interpreted to limit the ability of a private ambulance company holding the proper
certificate of public convenience and necessity issued by the board from providing
stand -by -services and transport from a scheduled event.
(3) Provide continuous and uninterrupted service within the county.
(4) Begin providing transportation services in the county within six months of the
certificate becoming effective and provide the public safety department with
documentation of such. Failure to do so shall result in an automatic revocation of the
certificate.
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(5) Keep posted at the place of business a copy of the certificate as well as a copy of the
approved rate schedule.
(6) The certificate holder may adjust the rate schedule without board approval; however,
the certificate holder shall maintain the adjusted rate for one year and shall notify
the public safety director or designee in writing of a rate change at least 30 days prior
to the effective date of the rate change. Such rates shall be filed as a part of each new
or renewal application.
(7) Maintain at each place of business a copy of its EMS standard operating procedures
which it will use to give specific instructions to its personnel concerning the nature
of their duties and responsibilities.
(8) Adopt, maintain, and abide by certain customer service policies and procedures for
receiving, responding to, and resolving complaints. All customer complaints must be
investigated and resolved in a timely manner, and reports regarding customer
complaints must be provided to the county upon the county's request and automati-
cally on an annual basis. At a minimum, each certificate holder shall provide a high
level of customer service that includes:
a. Access to customer service representatives by email and phone during normal
business hours.
b. A transparent customer feedback and complaint process with quick response
and resolution by the certificate holder.
C. A system to log all complaints and resolutions.
(9) Comply with all lawful directives of the public safety director or designee and/or the
fire district chief.
(10) Maintain the minimum number of vehicles determined by the board and the
certificate holder's medical director to be appropriate considering the population and
geographical distance of the service area, but in any event is not less than one fully
staffed operating vehicle.
(11) Comply with the lights and siren section set forth in section 18-63.
(12) Provide reports as required in section 18-61.
(13) Not advertise by any means the ability to provide services not authorized by the
county.
(14) Each ambulance that is used for ALS service shall be staffed with a minimum of one
Florida certified EMT and one Florida certified paramedic for ALS service.
(15) Each ambulance that is used for BLS service shall be staffed with a minimum of one
Florida certified EMT or paramedic and a driver. The driver must meet all of the
requirements as outlined in 64-J, Florida Administrative Code and chapter 401,
Florida Statutes.
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(16) Designated staff on board each ambulance shall be readily identified as to the level
of certification, either emergency medical technician, paramedic, or other certifica-
tion level as recognized by the Florida Department of Health.
(17) Each ambulance shall be suitable for the transportation of patients from the
standpoint of health, sanitation, and safety and shall be maintained in suitable
condition. Each ambulance shall conform in all aspects to the most recent design and
equipment criteria as established by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the
Florida Administrative Code. An annual list of all vehicles, drivers and crews and
their certificate levels must be provided on or before October 1 of each year.
(18) Maintain and annually provide proof of insurance in such amounts and types of
coverage as specified in section 18-62.
(19) Not require specific types of payment to provide transport services to medically
needy patients and shall not refuse transport services to a patient because the
patient does not have insurance or other types of medical coverage.
(20) Operate in conformance with all federal, state, or local laws or ordinances, and all
rules and regulations, resolutions, or policies hereunder and any conditions or
limitations imposed by the board upon issuance of the certificate.
(21) Provide the public safety director or designee with a current list of telephone
numbers and addresses of responsible management personnel to be contacted in the
event of emergencies.
(22) Comply with the directives of deficiency correction notices issued by the public safety
director or designee or fire district chief.
(23) Display a current vehicle operating permit issued by the county on each vehicle listed
under the certificate in the location designated by the county.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-61. Reporting requirements
(a) Each certificate holder shall file a quarterly report with the county public safety
department on a form approved and provided by the county. The form shall require each
certificate holder to document the following:
(1) Number of requested BLS and ALS transports, both scheduled and unscheduled.
(2) Number of actual BLS and ALS transports, both scheduled and unscheduled.
(3) Each call in which lights and siren were used, with a description of the circumstances
warranting such use.
(4) Response times for unscheduled, scheduled, and prearranged transports performed
during the quarter.
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(b) For purposes of this section, a "quarter" shall mean the three-month period ending on
March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31 of each year. Reports shall be due to the
county within ten days following the end of each quarter and are delinquent on the fifteenth
day of the month following the end of each quarter. For new certificate holders, the first
report shall be due ten days after the first full quarter following the issuance of a certificate.
(c) Each certificate holder shall notify the county within 24 hours if the certificate holder
fails an inspection, is issued a corrective action or if the certificate holder's license issued by
the department of health pursuant to chapter 401, Florida Statutes, is suspended or revoked.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-62. Insurance requirements.
(a) A certificate holder shall carry insurance as set forth in this section 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 ambulances. Every insurance policy or
contract for such insurance shall provide for the payment and satisfaction of any financial
judgment entered against the certificate holder or any person operating an ambulance, air
ambulance or vehicle on behalf of the certificate holder.
(b) Prior to commencing operations within the county and upon renewal, the certificate
holder shall furnish to the county certificate(s) of insurance, or at the request of the public
safety director or designee, full certified copies of required insurance policies, which shall
indicate that insurance coverage has been obtained which meets the requirements set forth
in this section.
(1) Class A: The fire district, as the sole class A certificate holder must either furnish
evidence of bodily injury, property damage, and malpractice insurance in an amount
equal to that for which it would be liable pursuant to the provisions of section 768.28,
Florida Statutes, as amended from time to time, or such governmental provider may
furnish a certificate of self-insurance evidencing that it has established an adequate
self-insurance plan to cover such risks and that the Florida Department of Insurance
has approved the plan. A certificate of self-insurance issued by the Florida
Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is not acceptable evidence of
insurance.
(2) Class B: Every class B certificate holder must carry bodily injury and property
damage insurance with an insurance carrier or company qualified as an insurance
company authorized to transact insurance 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 transport vehicles. Each certificate
holder's transport vehicle, including owned, hired, and non -owned vehicles, must be
insured for a minimum of $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence, combined single limit
bodily injury, death, or property damage liability. Each certificate holder that
employs medical personnel must maintain malpractice insurance in an amount not
less than $1,000,000.00 for each occurrence.
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(3) Every insurance policy or contract for insurance must provide for the payment and
satisfaction of any financial judgment entered against the provider or against any
person driving a vehicle of the service. Such insurance must be obtained, and
certificates of insurance or certified copies of such policies must be filed with the
public safety director or designee. All such insurance policies, certificates of
insurance, and certified copies of such insurance policies must provide for a 30 day
notice of cancellation to the county.
(4) Thirty days prior to the policy's expiration date, all certificate holders must provide
the county with a renewal certificate of insurance.
(5) No certificate of public convenience and necessity shall be issued prior to the
effective date of 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 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. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-63. Use of lights and sirens during operations.
(a) The purpose of this section is to reduce the risk of accident or injury which occurs
when class B certificate holders respond with speed using lights and sirens (a code 3
response) when the nature of the medical or trauma call does not warrant such response for
patient safety and care.
(1) This section is not intended to delay care or other services in the event of true
emergencies. For the majority of responses, there is little difference in total response
time between code 1 (normal driving, no lights/sirens) and code 3 (speed, lights/
sirens).
(2) For non -emergency requests for assistance, the hazard to the public and certificate
holder personnel created by a code 3 response, considering the non -emergency nature
of the medical or trauma call, does not justify the use of the code 3 response.
(3) This section does not apply to the fire district.
(b) The fire district, as the class A certificate holder in the county, responds to all
emergency medical calls generated in the county. At times, however, the fire district may
need to request the assistance of other certificate holders in emergency situations. In order
to reduce the risk of accident or injury in the county stemming from a response, the fire
district communications (911) shall direct the response code and if necessary, the need to
stage.
(c) The situation may arise where a patient's status requires a change to a code 3
response by a class B certificate holder. In this circumstance, the ambulance shall so respond
but must notify fire district communications (911) of the ambulance designation, patient's
status, whether additional assistance is needed and its location, route, and destination.
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(d) Code 1 must be utilized on all patient transports unless a delayed transport will be
detrimental to the patient's condition. In these cases, the notification process in paragraph
(c) above must be followed.
(e) Not all types of incidents or specifics can be detailed in this section. When the
situation is outside the above guidelines personnel must use their discretion by comparing
the risk of injury to the public, property, and personnel versus the gain of speed with a code
3 response.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-64. Vehicle operating permits.
(a) Before any non -emergency ALS or BLS ambulance is operated under the authority of
the certificate, the certificate holder shall make a separate application to the public safety
director or designee for a vehicle operating permit for each ambulance or vehicle to be
operated pursuant to said certificate.
(b) Upon payment of the annual permit fee to be set by resolution of the board and
payable to the county at the time the application is submitted and compliance with this
article, the public safety director or designee shall issue the applicant an annual ambulance
operating permit.
(c) Before December 315t of each year, each certificate holder shall attest to the number of
ambulances or vehicles in operation on a form provided by the county.
(d) A vehicle operating permit shall expire December 315t of each year and may be
renewed upon payment of the fee.
(e) It shall be unlawful to operate any ambulances or vehicles required to have a vehicle
operating permit without a current, valid vehicle operating permit displayed within the
vehicle in a location designated by the county. Such permit shall be available for inspection
by the county.
(f) Permits issued hereunder shall not be transferable or assignable.
(g) Class A certificate holders are exempt from this requirement.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-65. Inspections.
(a) The public safety director or designee may perform an inspection of each applicant
prior to issuance of a certificate and thereafter as continuing part of the certificate process
to determine continuing compliance with this chapter, chapter 401, Florida Statutes, and
chapter 64J-I, Florida Administrative Code.
(b) Inspections may be conducted periodically and may be conducted with or without prior
notice to the certificate holder at reasonable times and whenever such inspection is deemed
necessary by the public safety director or designee. Inspections shall be conducted without
impeding patient care.
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(c) If during the course of an inspection it is found that an ambulance is unsafe or fails in
use to conform to the requirements of this chapter, chapter 401, Florida Statutes, or chapter
64J-1, Florida Administrative Code, the public safety director or designee may order that the
ambulance immediately be taken out of service and that a deficiency correction notice be
issued to the certificate holder. 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 time specified in the deficiency correction notice may result in action pursuant to
section 18-66.
(d) Class A certificate holders are exempt from this requirement.
(e) The board shall establish by resolution a fee schedule for inspections pursuant to this
article.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-66. Revocation, alteration, or suspension of certificate.
(a) Every certificate issued under this article shall be subject to revocation, alteration, or
suspension by the board where it shall appear that the certificate holder has not complied
with the requirements of the certificate and the public interest so requires. It shall be a
violation of this article as well as cause for revocation, modification, or suspension of a
certificate, if it is found that the certificate holder, or any officer, principal, owner, or
employee thereof:
(1) Intentionally obstructs, bars, or otherwise interferes with an inspection conducted
under the purview of this article;
(2) Knowingly, by telephone or otherwise, causes to be placed or places a false emergency
or non -emergency transport medical call;
(3) Represents herself, himself, or itself as holding a certification designation which the
certificate holder does not hold;
(4) Operates an ambulance or vehicle that does not meet the requirements of chapter
401, Florida Statutes, chapter 64J-1, Florida Administrative Code, or this article;
(5) Has failed or neglected to render services in compliance with the certificate, this
chapter, chapter 401, Florida Statutes, or chapter 64J-1 Florida Administrative
Code;
(6) Knowingly makes an omission of a material fact or a false statement in any
application, renewal application or other document filed with the public safety
director or designee;
(7) Has been convicted of a felony; provided, that in determining whether to revoke,
suspend or modify a certificate holder's certificate hereunder, the board shall
consider both the nature and seriousness of the offense and the circumstances under
which the felony occurred;
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(8) Has failed or neglected for a period of 30 consecutive days during any calendar year
to provide all services authorized by its certificate;
(9) Has permitted any ambulance to be operated in violation of law;
(10) Takes any action or inaction resulting in a determination that the public interest will
best be served by revocation, alteration, or suspension of any certificate upon good
cause shown;
(11) Has without sufficient justification failed or refused to furnish emergency care
and/or transportation promptly for a sick or injured person;
(12) Has been adjudicated guilty of malpractice or negligence by a court of competent
jurisdiction in the operation of the certificate holder's services;
(13) Uses lights and sirens to respond to a medical call in violation of the law;
(14) Falsifies the nature of the medical call to justify the use of an emergency response
involving lights and sirens;
(15) Has failed to comply with a deficiency correction notice issued by the public safety
director or designee;
(16) Has been found by a court of competent jurisdiction guilty of any criminal offense
involving moral turpitude; provided, that in determining whether to revoke, suspend
or modify a certificate holder's certificate hereunder, the board shall consider both
the nature and seriousness of the offense and the circumstances under which the
criminal occurred;
(17) Has had its state license revoked or suspended; or
(18) Has received its fourth deficiency correction notice; or
(19) Has failed to comply with the reporting requirements set forth in section 18-61 for
three consecutive quarters; or
(20) Fails to follow a lawful order of the public safety director or designee or his designee.
(b) A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to occur per prohibited act, per day, for
as long as the offense is not corrected.
(c) Complaints about the services of a certificate holder must be in writing and shall be
directed to and received by the public safety director or designee or may be generated
in-house by the county public safety department. The public safety director or designee shall
record the receipt of the complaint and shall then direct county public safety department
staff to investigate the same and make a recommendation as to what action, if any, should be
taken within 60 days thereof. Copies of the complaint shall be sent to the certificate holder.
The county public safety department staff shall be provided access to the certificate holder's
business, personnel, and documents to assist in an investigation. The public safety director
or designee shall forward a copy of the complaint and investigation to the emergency medical
services advisory council for consideration.
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(d) The emergency medical services advisory council shall consider the complaint at its
next regularly scheduled meeting following the completion of the public safety director or
designee's investigation. The council shall review the complaint, the public safety director or
designee's investigation report and relevant testimony or evidence from the certificate
holder and any other parties the council deems necessary. If the council determines that a
violation has occurred, the council shall forward the complaint to the board for consideration.
(e) The board shall consider the complaint at a public hearing following publication of
notice not less than ten days prior to the public hearing. If the board determines that the
certificate holder is in violation of one or more provisions of this article, the board shall make
findings regarding whether the certificate holder's certificate should be revoked, suspended,
or modified.
(f) A certificate holder whose certificate of public convenience and necessity has been
revoked or suspended pursuant to this section may not submit an application for a new
certificate for a period of one year following the effective date of the revocation or until the
next application period, whichever is longer.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-67. Appeals.
(a) An applicant or certificate holder may appeal any decision made by the public safety
director or designee to the board by filing a petition of appeal with the county administrator
within 30 calendar days of the date of rendition of the decision. The board shall review the
petition at a public meeting within 30 calendar days from the date of filing of the appeal. The
petitioner shall be provided with notice of the time, date, and place of the public meeting by
certified mail, return receipt requested. Testimony at the public meeting shall be limited to
ten minutes per side, unless an extension of time is granted by the Board. The board's
decision shall be final for the purpose of administrative appeals. The board's review of the
petition shall be limited to the record and the facts which were available to the public safety
director or designee at the time of rendition of the decision appealed. The board shall reverse
the decision of the public safety director or designee if there is competent substantial
evidence in the record which indicates the decision fails to comply with the article.
(b) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the board pursuant to this article may, within 30
days after rendition of the decision, petition for certiorari review to the circuit court in the
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in and for the county.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Sec. 18-68. Emergency powers.
If a situation exists which poses a serious or imminent threat to the public's health, safety,
and/or welfare, or if needed based on exigent circumstances creating an urgent public need
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warranting intervention and action, the public safety director or designee and/or the fire
district chief shall have such temporary emergency powers as are necessary to remedy the
situation. All such action shall be reported immediately to the board.
(Ord. No. 2025-026, § 2, 12-2-2025)
Secs. 18-69-18-86. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. ALARM SYSTEMS
Sec. 18-87. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "St. Lucie County Alarm Systems
Ordinance."
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-1; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987)
Sec. 18-88. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to establish standards and regulate the various types of
intrusion, holdup, and other emergency signals from alarm users that require police and fire
response or investigation.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-2; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987)
Sec. 18-89. Definitions.
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. In those cases wherein a word or words are not defined, its definition
shall be as found in Black's Law Dictionary, latest edition, or in American Heritage College
Dictionary, third edition.
Alarm means a signal (audio or visual, recorded or live) transmitted to a law enforcement
agency or the fire district indicating a predetermined condition. Said alarm is received
either:
(1) Via a private alarm service company relayed to a law enforcement agency or fire
district telephone.
(2) Via an audible/visual signal relayed to a law enforcement agency or fire district by a
third party.
Alarm agent means any person employed by an alarm business whose duties include
altering, installing, maintaining, moving, repairing, replacing, selling, servicing, and
responding to an alarm system.
Alarm business means any business operated by a person for a profit whose duties include
altering, installing, maintaining, monitoring, moving, repairing, replacing, selling, servicing,
and responding to an alarm system.
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Alarm dispatch request means a notification to 911 central communications by the alarm
business that an alarm, either manual or automatic, has been activated at a particular
alarm site.
Alarm permit means a permit issued by the county or its third party alarm administrator
allowing the operation of an alarm system within the county.
Alarm site means a single premises or location served by an alarm system or systems.
Each tenancy served by a separate alarm system in a multi -tenant building or complex shall
be considered a separate alarm site.
Alarm system means any assembly of equipment, mechanical or electrical, arranged to:
(1) Signal the occurrence of a forced entry, fire, or other activity requiring urgent
attention and to which law enforcement or the fire district is expected to respond,
and/or
(2) Monitor and/or annunciate the status of alarm or supervisory devices.
Alarm user means the person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or
organization of any kind in control of any building, structure or facility or portion thereof
wherein an alarm system is maintained.
Annunciator means the instrumentation on an alarm console at the receiving terminal of
a signal line which through both visual and audible signals show when an alarm device at a
particular location has been activated or when line trouble is indicated.
ANSI stands for the American National Standards Institute.
Answering service refers to a telephone answering service providing among its services the
service of receiving emergency signals from alarm systems on a continuous basis directed
through trained employees, and thereafter immediately relaying the message by live voice to
the 911 communications center.
Automatic dialing device refers to an alarm system which automatically sends over
regular telephone lines, by direct connection or otherwise, a prerecorded voice message or
coded signal indicating the existence of the emergency situation that the alarm system is
designated to detect.
Automatic holdup alarm system means an alarm system in which the signal transmission
is initiated by the action of the intruder.
Burglar alarm means an alarm system designated to indicate a condition of illegal forced
entry or illegal attempted forced entry.
Central station means an office to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling devices
are connected, where operators supervise the circuits.
Central station equipment refers to the signal receiving, recording, or transmitting
equipment installed in the central station.
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Central station system means a system in which operation of electrical protection circuits
and devices are signaled automatically to, recorded in, maintained, and supervised from a
central station having trained operators in attendance at all times.
Conversion means the transaction or process by which one alarm business begins
monitoring of an alarm system previously monitored by another alarm business.
County means, St. Lucie County, and for the purposes of this section only shall include the
City of Fort Pierce, the City of Port St. Lucie, and the St. Lucie County Fire District, unless
otherwise specified.
Direct connect means an alarm system which has the capability of transmitting system
signals to and receiving them at an agency maintained by the local government: for example,
a police communication center.
Direct line means a telephone line leading directly from a central station to the
communication center of 911 and the fire department that is for use only to report emergency
signals on a person -to -person basis. Direct lines are not permitted to any law enforcement
center.
False alarm means the activation of an alarm system through mechanical failure,
malfunction, improper installation, or negligence of the owner, user, custodian, or lessee of
an alarm system, or his employees requiring an emergency response, when in fact an
emergency does not exist or the activation of the alarm, whether intentional or unintentional.
False alarms do not include:
(1) Alarms caused by hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes or other violent conditions.
(2) Alarms covered by F.S. § 806.101.
False alarm dispatch means an alarm dispatch request to a law enforcement and/or fire
department, when the responding officer finds no evidence of a criminal offense or attempted
criminal offense or fire after having completed a timely investigation of the alarm site. An
alarm dispatch which is canceled by the alarm business or the alarm user prior to the time
the responding officer reaches the alarm site shall not be considered a false alarm dispatch.
Fire alarm means an alarm system designated to indicate the presence of fire or smoke is
in progress immediately preceding the alarm.
Fire department means the county fire district.
Fire district means the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Holdup alarm system refers to an alarm system signaling a robbery or attempted robbery.
Interconnect means to connect an alarm system to a voice grade telephone line, either
directly or through a mechanical device that utilizes a standard telephone, for the purpose of
using the telephone line to transmit an emergency message upon the activation of the alarm
system.
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Law enforcement agency, means the St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office, the City of Fort
Pierce Police Department and/or the City of Port St. Lucie Police Department.
Law enforcement executive means the sheriff and/or police chiefs in the county, or their
designated representative.
Local alarm system refers to a signaling system which when activated causes an audible
and/or visual signaling device to be activated in or on the premises within which the system
is installed.
Manual holdup alarm system refers to an alarm system in which the signal transmission
is initiated by the direct action of the person attacked or by an observer of the attack.
Medical alarm means an alarm system designated to signal the presence of a hazard
requiring urgent attention and to summon emergency medical personnel.
Modified central station means an office to which remote alarm and supervisory signaling
devices are connected, where operators supervise the circuits. Such a modified central
station is not listed by Underwriter's Laboratories.
Monitoring means the process by which an alarm business receives signals from alarm
systems and relays an alarm dispatch request to 911 central communications for the purpose
of summoning police response to the alarm site.
Occupied residential dwelling unit means an occupied dwelling that is used as a residence
by a single housekeeping unit.
Primary trunkline means a telephone line leading directly into the communication center
of any law enforcement agency that is for the purpose of handling emergency calls on a
person -to -person basis, and which is identified as such by a specific number included among
the emergency numbers listed in the telephone directory issued by the telephone company
and covering the service area within the county.
Proprietary system means an alarm system sounding and/or recording alarm and
supervisory signals at a control center located within the protected premises, the control
center being under the supervision of the proprietor of the protected premises. If a
proprietary system includes a signal line connected directly or by means of automatic dialing
device to a police communication center, a central station, or answering service, the system
is an alarm system as defined in this chapter.
Record title owner means the person or persons in whose name title to real property are
recorded on the public records.
Remote signaling system means an alarm signaling system which when activated by an
alarm device transmits a signal from an alarm signaling device to a central location, other
than the law enforcement agency, fire district, and/or the 911 center where appropriate
action is taken to investigate and respond to the signal.
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Robbery alarm means an alarm system designated to indicate a robbery (holdup) is in
progress immediately preceding the alarm, or the activation of a device designed to signal
duress or the activation of a device to signal an ambush is in progress immediately preceding
the alarm.
Signal line refers to the transmission line through which the signal passes from one of the
elements of the signal transmission to another.
Special trunkline means a telephone line leading into the communication center of any
law enforcement agency and having the primary purpose of handling emergency signals or
messages originating either directly or through a central location from automatic dialing
devices.
Takeover means the transaction or process by which an alarm user takes over control of an
existing alarm system which was previously controlled by another alarm user.
Telephone company means the utility that furnishes telephone services to the citizens of
the county.
UL stands for Underwriters' Laboratories.
Verify means an attempt, by the alarm business or its representative, to contact the alarm
site and/or the designated contact person by telephone or other electronic means, whether or
not actual contact with a person is made, before requesting a law enforcement and/or fire
department dispatch, in an attempt to avoid an unnecessary alarm dispatch request.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-3; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 99-10, pt. A, 8-24-1999;
Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. A, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Sec. 18-90. Automatic dialing device —Interconnecting to trunklines.
(a) No automatic dialing device shall be interconnected to any primary or special
trunkline at any law enforcement agency or fire department in the county or the 911
communications center unless under special investigative purposes as authorized by the
chief executive of the law enforcement agency, the fire marshal or the public safety director.
(b) If a law enforcement agency has knowledge of the unlawful maintenance of an
automatic telephone dialing alarm system installed, or operated in violation of section
18-90(a), it shall, in writing, order the owner, operator or lessee to disconnect and cease
operation of the system within 72 hours of receipt of the order.
(c) Any automatic telephone dialing system installed as set forth in section 18-90(a), prior
to the effective date of Ordinance No. 2015-005 [October 1, 20161 shall be removed within 45
days of the order as referenced in section 18-90(b).
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-4; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. B, 5-19-2015;
Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011, pt. A, 7-5-2016)
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Sec. 18-91. Same —Operating instructions service.
(a) Every alarm business selling or leasing to any person an automatic dialing device
which is installed on such person's premises in the county after the effective date of the
ordinance from which this article is derived shall furnish that person with instructions that
provide adequate information as required by the National Fire Protection Association
Standards to enable persons using such device to operate it properly and, if the device is to
be serviced or maintained by another alarm business, shall furnish such other alarm
business with a manual or other information, including a diagram of the final installation
necessary to enable it to service or properly maintain such device.
(b) If the law enforcement executive or fire marshal responsible finds such instructions to
be incomplete or unclear, or inadequate to explain how the device operates and is
constructed, he may require the alarm business to revise the instructions and mail them out
by certified letter to provide adequate information, and then to distribute the revised
information to persons who have had such devices installed as well as to persons
subsequently having such devices installed.
(c) Every alarm business selling or leasing to any person an automatic dialing device
which is installed on such person's premises in the county after the effective date of the
ordinance from which this article is derived shall furnish to the person buying or leasing
such device written information and training concerning how service may be obtained at any
time, including telephone number to call for service.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-5; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987)
Sec. 18-92. Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or fire depart-
ment.
No direct connections shall be permitted in the county unless authorized by the chief
executive of the law enforcement agency or the fire marshal for the county.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-6; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987)
Sec. 18-93. Equipment operation and maintenance.
(a) Each alarm user, at his expense, is required to maintain all components of his alarm
system in good working order at all times to ensure that the sensory mechanism used in
connection with such device is adjusted to suppress false indications of holdups or intrusions
or fire or smoke conditions so that the device will not be activated by impulses due to short
flashes or light, wind, noises, vehicular noise or other forces unrelated to genuine alarms.
(b) No alarm system designed to transmit emergency messages shall be tested or
demonstrated without first notifying the central station, 911 central communications and
the fire department.
(c) Fire alarm systems shall be required to have a maintenance contract for testing and
inspections in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards:
for example, smoke and/or heat detectors, manual pull stations and water flow alarms
(sprinkler systems). Copies of the maintenance contract and test results of the fire alarm
system shall be forwarded to the fire marshal within 30 days from the date of the test.
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(d) The alarm user shall make every reasonable effort to respond or cause a representa-
tive to respond to the alarm system's location within 30 minutes when notified by law
enforcement to deactivate a malfunctioning alarm system, to provide access to the premises,
or to provide security for the premises.
(e) The alarm user shall maintain the premises and the alarm system in a manner that
will minimize or eliminate false alarm dispatches.
(f) The alarm user shall not manually activate an alarm system for any reason other than
an occurrence of an event that the alarm system was intended to report.
(g) An alarm user shall adjust the mechanism or cause the mechanism to be adjusted so
that an alarm signal audible on the exterior of an alarm site will sound for no longer than ten
minutes after being activated, or 15 minutes for systems operating under Underwriters
Laboratories, Inc. Standards 365 or 609.
(h) Within 15 days after the second false alarm dispatch to an alarm site in any one-year
period, the alarm user shall have a properly licensed alarm business inspect his alarm
system. After the third false alarm dispatch in any one-year period, the alarm user shall
have a properly licensed alarm business modify the alarm system to be more false alarm
resistant or provide additional user training, as appropriate. The alarm user shall provide
written documentation to the sheriff or fire marshal, as appropriate, of such inspection,
modification, or training within 30 days of the false alarm dispatch which necessitated such
service.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-7; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 99-10, pt. B, 8-24-1999)
Sec. 18-94. Alarm permit —Required.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person or company to operate, monitor, or be responsible
for an alarm system, without prior registration with the entity designated by the county.
This shall apply to both commercial and residential systems. A separate permit is required
for each alarm site.
(b) Each person or company which operates, monitors, or has responsibility for alarm
systems, who notifies the county of an alarm activation, shall at the time of notification,
disclose the name, address, telephone number, and permit number of the alarm user to the
county.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-8; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 99-10, pt. C, 8-24-1999;
Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. C, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Sec. 18-95. Same —Application.
(a) Any person desiring an alarm system permit shall file an application with the county's
third party alarm administrator on a form provided by the administrator manually or
electronically which includes, but is not limited to, the following information:
(1) The name and address of the applicant;
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(2) If different than above, the address at which the alarm system is to be installed and
used;
(3) If the applicant is a corporation the names and addresses of its principal officers;
(4) If the applicant is a partnership, association, or other business entity, the names and
addresses of the partners or persons comprising the same;
(5) A description of the alarm system proposed to be installed, including the manufacturer's
name and model number, if any;
(6) For residential properties: The names, addresses and telephone numbers of two or
more persons who will be available to secure the premises during any hour of the day
or night. For commercial properties: The names, addresses, and telephone numbers
of three or more persons who will be available to secure the premises during any hour
of the day or night;
(7) Classification of the alarm site as being equipped or non -equipped for duress alarm.
Any such additional information that the county may deem necessary in order to
fully and properly administer this chapter.
(b) Whenever any change occurs relating to the information required by this section, the
applicant or permittee shall give written notice thereof to the county third party alarm
administrator within ten days after such change.
(c) An alarm system permit may be denied if the application is not in the proper form,
does not contain all information, or fees required by this chapter are not paid.
(d) To the extent allowed by law and in the interest of public safety, all information
contained in and gathered through the alarm permit applications, records relating to alarm
dispatch requests, and applications for appeals shall be privileged information held in
confidence by all employees or representatives of the county and by any third -party
administrator or employees of a third -party administrator with access to such information.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-9; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 99-10, pt. D, 8-24-1999;
Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. D, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Sec. 18-96. Same —Term; fee; nontransferable.
(a) Alarm system permits are issued for a period of one year and will expire 365 days after
the date of issuance or renewal, unless otherwise suspended or revoked at an earlier time.
Upon expiration of an alarm system permit, a renewal permit must be obtained.
(b) In the manner specified by the county before an alarm system may continue in use.
(c) Alarm permits may not be transferred to another person or alarm site. Permits are
valid only for the permittee and address listed on the permit.
(d) An alarm user shall inform the county's third party alarm administrator of any
change that alters any information listed on the permit application within ten working days.
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(e) It is the responsibility of the alarm user to submit a renewal application prior to the
permit expiration date. Failure to renew shall be classified as use of a non -permitted alarm
system and citations and penalties shall be assessed without waiver.
(f) Within six months of the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is
derived any person who has a pre-existing alarm system which was not installed under a
permit may obtain an installation permit for the scheduled fee without a penalty.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-10; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 97-32, pt. A, 10-7-1997;
Ord. No. 99-10, pt. E, 8-24-1999; Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. E, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt.
A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011, pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Sec. 18-97. Same —Issuance.
An alarm permit shall be mailed to the alarm user by the county's third party alarm
administrator at the address of the alarm user sated on the application within ten days after
receipt of the completed application by the county's third party alarm administrator. An
alarm permit shall be denied if:
(1) The requested information is not supplied on the application.
(2) Material information on the application is incorrect.
(3) Any person or entity listed on the application as responsible for the installation,
maintenance and/or monitoring of the alarm system does not possess any required
occupational or regulatory license to conduct such activities unless the person or
entity is the alarm user.
(4) All false alarm dispatch charges for excessive false alarms owed by the alarm user
have not been paid.
(5) The alarm user had an alarm permit for the alarm site suspended or revoked, and
the violation causing the suspension or revocation has not been corrected.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-11; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 99-10, pt. F, 8-24-1999;
Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. F, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Sec. 18-98. Installation requirements; duty of owners; duties of alarm companies.
(a) Prior to the activation or substantial modification or use of an alarm system, as
defined in section 18-89, the owner, manager, or lessee of the premises shall furnish to the
county's third party alarm administrator on a form provided by the county's third party
alarm administrator manually or electronically which includes information deemed neces-
sary to provide adequate response to the alarm.
(b) Owners, managers or lessees of existing alarm systems as defined in section 18-89
shall have 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived
to comply with the above notice requirements.
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(c) Owners, manager or lessees, or agents of any alarm system shall respond to the alarm
location, when requested, in order to reset or deactivate the alarm system within a
reasonable time of notification. Failure to provide such access shall result in a false alarm
assessment as provided in section 18-100.
(d) Prior to the activation or use of any type of general alarm device the owner, manager
or lessee of the premises shall furnish to the county's third party alarm administrator,
information regarding the full names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three
persons for commercial properties and two persons for residential properties who can be
reached at all times and who are authorized and have the capability to enter the premises
and deactivate the alarm device. Owners, managers or lessees of the premises with alarm
devices already installed shall have 30 days from the effective date of the ordinance from
which this article is derived to comply with the above notice requirement. It shall be the
responsibility of the owner, manager or lessee of the premises to provide an updated list
annually to the county's third party alarm administrator. Failure to do so may result in a
false alarm assessment subject to the sanctions of section 18-100.
(e) All burglar alarm systems having an audible or visual signal at the premises shall be
equipped so as to automatically shut off the audible or visual signal after 15 minutes, except
those systems required by law to have a longer operating period, in which case said system
shall be equipped so as to automatically shut off the audible or visual signal at the conclusion
of the longer required operating time.
(f) All alarm systems shall be properly maintained. System malfunction due to faulty
maintenance shall not be grounds for an excused false alarm assessment.
(g) All alarm systems shall obtain all necessary permits and inspections for the
installation of the system.
(h) All alarm companies that sell, lease, install, operate, monitor or have the responsibil-
ity for alarm systems, shall maintain the appropriate license as required under F.S. ch. 489,
and shall register annually with the county. A fine of $500.00 shall be assessed to any alarm
monitoring company who fails to register. Each registration shall be valid for 12 months.
The alarm monitoring company shall provide the following information:
(1) Name, street address and telephone number. Monitoring companies shall maintain,
for a period of at least one year, records relating to alarm notification and shall
provide such records to the county's third party alarm administrator upon request, or
a fine of $125.00 shall be assessed.
(2) The names, street addresses, and telephone numbers of all contracted alarm
operators within the territorial jurisdiction of the county.
(3) The procedure used to verify the legitimacy of an alarm prior to notification of county
law enforcement.
(4) The name, street address, and telephone number of the alarm company.
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(i) An alarm company performing monitoring services shall:
(1) Attempt to verify, by calling the alarm site and/or alarm user by telephone, to
determine whether an alarm signal is valid before requesting dispatch. Telephone
verification shall require, as a minimum, that a second call be made to a different
number, if the first attempt fails to reach an alarm user who can properly identify
themselves to attempt to determine whether an alarm signal is valid, except in the
case of a panic or robbery -in -progress alarm, or in cases where a crime -in -progress
has been verified by video and/or audible means.
(2) Provide alarm user registration number, when available, to the communications
center to facilitate dispatch and/or cancellation.
(3) Communicate any available information about the location of the alarms to the
communications center.
(4) Communicate a cancellation to the communications center as soon as possible
following a determination that a response is unnecessary.
(Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. G, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. G, adopted May 19, 2015, amended § 18-98 in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 18-98, pertained to excessive false alarm
signals —generally, and derived from the Code of 1982, § 1-2.5-12; Ord. No. 87-44, adopted
November 17, 1987 and Ord. No. 99-10, adopted August 24, 1999.
Sec. 18-99. Response to alarms; determination of validity.
(a) Whenever an alarm is activated in the county, thereby requiring an emergency
response to the location by law enforcement and/or the fire district, and the management of
the alarm site does not respond, a police officer or firefighter on the scene of the activated
alarm system shall visually inspect the area protected by the system and shall exercise
reasonable judgment to determine whether the emergency response was in fact required as
indicated by the alarm system or whether in some way the alarm system malfunctioned and
thereby activated a false alarm.
(b) If a police officer or firefighter at the scene of the activated alarm system determines
the alarm to be false, said officer shall make a report of the false alarm, a notification of
which shall be mailed or delivered by the third party alarm administrator to the alarm user
and/or record title owner at the address on file with law enforcement, advising the alarm
user and record title owner of the false alarm.
(c) Law enforcement shall have the right to inspect any alarm system on the premises to
which a response has been made and they may cause an inspection of such system to be made
at any reasonable time thereafter to determine whether it is being used in conformity with
the terms of this chapter.
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(d) All false alarm dispatch charges collected as the result of such enforcement shall only
be used to offset the costs incurred in responding to false alarms and administration of the
alarm systems ordinance.
(Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. H, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. H, adopted May 19, 2015, amended § 18-99 in its
entirety to read as herein set out. Former § 18-99, pertained to same —false alarm dispatch
charge; collection, and derived from the Code of 1982, § 1-2.5-13; Ord. No. 87-44, adopted
November 17, 1987 and Ord. No. 99-10, adopted August 24, 1999.
Sec. 18-100. Classifying alarms; fees charged.
(a) For each response by any emergency unit of the county to an alarm the responding
agency will file a report, classifying the alarm as one of the following:
(1) False alarm, system test with no notification or system malfunction.
(2) False alarms, no system test, no owner response.
(3) Valid alarm for cause designated.
(b) There shall be a fine charged for false alarms according to the following schedule
during a rolling 12-month period:
Alarm Within 12 Months
Fire/Rescue
Law Enforcement
First
$ 0.00
$ 0.00
Second
200.00
100.00
Third
300.00
200.00
Fourth
500.00
400.00
Fifth and subsequent
500.00
500.00
(c) An alarm system shall not be activated prior to the registration of the alarm system.
If a false alarm occurs prior to the registration of the alarm permit, the alarm user will be
charged a fine of $50.00, which may be waived if the alarm system is registered within 30
days.
(d) In addition, any person operating a non -permitted alarm system will be subject to an
additional fine of $50.00. This fee may be waived if the permit is registered in 15 days.
(Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. I, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016; Ord. No. 17-006, pt. A, 5-2-2017)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. I, adopted May 19, 2015, added a new § 18-100
and renumbered the former § 18-100 as § 18-101.
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Sec. 18-101. Disbursement of service charges.
Service charges will be disbursed to the fine and forfeiture accounts of each responding
law enforcement agency and/or the general fund of the county fire district or in a manner as
agreed to by all affected agencies. Pursuant to F.S. § 30.51, all service fees and charges
assessed for services of the sheriff shall be remitted to the county.
(Code 1982, § 1-2.5-14; Ord. No. 87-44, pt. A, 11-17-1987; Ord. No. 06-039, pt. A, 8-1-2006;
Ord. No. 2015-005, pt. J, 5-19-2015; Ord. No. 2016-005, pt. A, 4-5-2016; Ord. No. 2016-011,
pt. A, 7-5-2016)
Editor's note —Formerly § 18-100, see editor's note at § 18-100.
Secs. 18-102-18-109. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN REVIEW,
TRAINING AND EXERCISE REQUIREMENTS, AND PROCEDURES FOR THE
HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY*
Sec. 18-110. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to establish uniform standards, procedures, and fees for the
review, approval, and certification of disaster preparedness plans, training, and exercises for
health care facilities regulated by the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
(AHCA), Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Florida Agency for
Persons with Disabilities (APD). These provisions ensure compliance with applicable
emergency planning criteria, enhance community resilience, and protect the health and
safety of vulnerable populations during disasters.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-111. Definitions.
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:
Division means the St. Lucie County Emergency Management Division.
Emergency planning criteria regulations means the federal or state regulations or law
establishing the emergency planning criteria which includes a required whole community
training and exercise element for which a certificate of participation must be issued by the
local emergency management agency, as they may be amended.
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 26-018, § 3, adopted July 7, 2026, set out provisions intended
for use as 18-102-18-110. For purposes of clarity, to preserve the style of this Code, and at
the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as §§18-110-18-119.
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Emergency environmental control plan (EECP) means a facility's plan that ensures
essential power and environmental control can be maintained during an electrical outage to
protect people's health and safety as mandated by the Florida Administrative Code.
Facility(ies) mean those healthcare facilities covered by this article pertaining to local
emergency management agency including:
(1) Residential treatment centers for children and adolescents.
(2) Hospitals.
(3) Ambulatory surgical centers.
(4) Nursing homes.
(5) Intermediate care facilities.
(6) Transitional living facilities.
(7) Assisted living facilities (facilities designed to provide "personal care services" to
include, but not limited to, senior living facilities, senior adult housing, aging in place
facilities, memory care facilities, etc.)
(8) Adult day care centers.
(9) Group homes.
Health care facility comprehensive emergency management plan (CEMP) means the plan
that is created and submitted by the facilities as required by the emergency planning criteria
regulations.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-112. Applicability.
(a) This article applies to all facilities required by law or rule to submit a CEMP and/or
EECP for review and approval by the local emergency management agency.
(b) If additional healthcare facilities are in the future subjected to the emergency
planning criteria regulations, those facilities will automatically fall into their applicable
category(ies) upon notification pursuant to Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code,
Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Florida Department of Children
and Families (DCF) and Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-113. Emergency plan review.
(a) Facilities subject to plan review. The facilities required to have their plans reviewed
and approved by the division as required by the emergency planning criteria regulations
include:
(1) Residential treatment centers for children and adolescents.
(2) Hospitals.
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(3) Ambulatory surgical centers.
(4) Nursing homes.
(5) Intermediate care facilities.
(6) Transitional living facilities.
(7) Assisted living facilities (facilities designed to provide "personal care services" to
include, but not limited to, senior living facilities, senior adult housing, aging in place
facilities, memory care facilities, etc.)
(8) Adult day care centers.
(9) Group homes.
(b) The division shall be the sole authority within St. Lucie County for the review of
facility emergency plans required at the county level.
(c) Facilities must develop their own plans to be reviewed in accordance with emergency
planning criteria regulations.
(d) The division will collaborate with facilities to achieve plan approval each year.
(e) Plan review criteria, guidance documents, and procedures shall be published on the
division's official website.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-114. Plan submission and review.
(a) Facilities shall submit their plans to the division at least 90 days prior to license
renewal or upon significant change in operation.
(b) The division shall complete its initial review within 60 calendar days of receipt and
shall approve the plan or issue written comments requiring revision.
(c) Plans shall conform to current AHCA planning criteria and the corresponding
crosswalk for each facility type.
(d) The division shall maintain records of all submissions, approvals, revisions, and fees
collected.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-115. Approval and notification.
Plans meeting all applicable state and local criteria shall be approved in writing. Copies
of approvals and deficiency notices shall be provided to the facility and, when required, to the
licensing authority (e.g., AHCA, DCF, etc.).
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
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Sec. 18-116. Noncompliance.
Failure to submit a required plan or pay applicable fees may result in denial of local
approval and notification to AHCA or other licensing authorities, which may affect facility
licensure status.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-117. Fees for plan review and technical assistance.
(a) Fees for plan review and technical assistance shall be determined and paid in
accordance with Rule 27P-20.003, Florida Administrative Code, as it may be amended.
(b) The division shall provide the submitting facility an invoice for the cost of performing
the plan review within 60 days of completing the review.
(c) By August 1 of each year, the division shall post via the St. Lucie County Emergency
Management web page the estimated cost of review for the next fiscal year.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-118. Training and exercise.
(a) The emergency planning criteria regulations and rules require facilities to participate
in training and exercise on an annual basis.
(b) The emergency planning criteria regulations and rules require facilities to participate
in one community wide exercise per year.
(c) The division will provide a minimum of two training opportunities for facilities to
complete their training and exercise requirements each year.
(d) The training and exercise calendar is based on the county's fiscal year (October
1—September 30).
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
Sec. 18-119. Certification.
(a) The division will issue facilities certificates of participation in whole community
training or exercise events within ten business days of completion of the training or exercise
event.
(b) Certificates will be issued to both the facility/entity and the individual(s) participating
in the training and/or exercise event.
(c) Certificates will be issued in accordance with requirements set forth in applicable
rules, codes, and/or statutes.
(Ord. No. 26-018, § 4, 7-7-2026)
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 24-1. 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) For the purpose of this section, the term "catalytic project" shall mean a project that
meets at least two of the following criteria and is designated as such by the board of county
commissioners:
(1) Capital investment of $200,000,000.00 or greater;
(2) Creation of 500 or more new full-time jobs;
(3) Average wages of at least 135 percent of the annual county average wage;
(4) Demonstrates significant regional or industry -wide economic impact as determined
by the board of county commissioners.
(c) For the purposes of this section, the term "locally owned and operated small business"
shall mean a target industry continually operated in St. Lucie County for at least three
years which is owned and operated by a St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River or Okeechobee
County resident whose homestead is located in St. Lucie, Martin, Indian River, or
Okeechobee County, and which employs 50 or fewer employees.
(d) Because the imposition of the impact fees herein may place the 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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 or locally owned and operated small
business, and
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(2) Enter into an agreement with the county wherein the applicant agrees to locate or
expand its business operations to/within the county for a period of ten years; and
(3) Achieve a minimum of 50 points under the St. Lucie County Economic Development
Incentive Scoring Matrix, as determined by the board of county commissioners; and
(4) Provide documentation annually on a form acceptable to the County to verify job
creation, wage levels, and capital investment; and
(5) For any impact fee mitigation award anticipated to exceed $100,000.00, the applicant
shall submit or authorize the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County,
Inc. ("EDC") to prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis ("FIA"). The FIA shall:
a. Identify projected direct, indirect, and induced employment, payroll, and
economic output;
b. Estimate net new county revenues attributable to the project; and
C. Demonstrate a minimum net fiscal benefit ratio of 1.2 to 1.0 over the term of the
incentive.
The board of county commissioners may waive the FIA requirement upon the finding
of exceptional public benefit.
(g) 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 description of the proposed development project for which impact fee mitigation is
requested, including a current legal description of the subject property;
(2) The name and address of the owner of the property upon which the qualified target
industry business is proposed to be located;
(3) Documentation demonstrating that the proposed business qualifies as a qualified
target industry business;
(4) A notarized affidavit and all necessary supporting evidence affirming that the
applicable requirements of subsection (f) of this section will be met within one year
of the date the certificate of occupancy is issued, which term may be extended by the
board of county commissioners upon good cause shown; and
(5) Other necessary information as determined by the county administrator.
(h) 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.
(i) If the applicant meets the eligibility requirements provided above, the applicant may
be eligible for impact fee mitigation as determined by the board of county commissioners.
Impact fee mitigation shall be awarded based on the total score achieved as follows:
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§ 24-1
Score Range
Maximum Mitigation
50 - 64 Points (Base Impact)
Up to 40%
65 - 79 Points (High Impact)
Up to 60%
80 - 94 Points (Very High Impact)
Up to 80%
95 - 109 Points (Strategic Impact)
Up to 90%
110 - 145 Points (Exceptional Impact)
Up to 100%
• Points are not cumulative across tiers within each category.
• The board of county commissioners retains full discretion to award less than the
maximum allowable mitigation amount. Nothing herein shall be construed to create a
right to impact fee mitigation.
• Projects designated as catalytic projects may be considered for maximum mitigation and
additional incentives, as determined by the board.
0) Total mitigation awarded under this program shall be subject to annual budgeted
appropriations or other legally available funds as determined by the board of county
commissioners. The board reserves the right to:
(1) Limit, defer, or deny any application.
(2) Consider cumulative fiscal impacts.
(3) Prioritize projects based on public benefit.
(k) All impact fee mitigation awarded pursuant to this section shall be conditioned upon
the applicant's compliance with the terms of the approved incentive agreement, including
but not limited to job creation, wage levels, and capital investment. The county shall verify
compliance prior to disbursement of any mitigation funds. No reimbursement or mitigation
payment shall be made for any reporting period in which the applicant fails to meet the
required performance thresholds, unless otherwise approved by the board of county
commissioners.
Incentive payments may be prorated based on the level of performance achieved, provided
the applicant achieves at least 85 percent of their required performance obligations for the
applicable reporting period. In the event that mitigation funds have been disbursed and the
applicant subsequently fails to meet required performance obligations, relocates outside the
county, or ceases operations, the county shall require repayment of all or a prorated portion
of the mitigation amount, as determined by the board of county commissioners. Repayment
obligations shall survive termination or expiration of any incentive agreement.
(1) The economic development incentive scoring matrix shall be adopted and periodically
updated by resolution of the Board of county commissioners. The economic incentive scoring
matrix shall serve as the primary basis for determining both eligibility and maximum
allowable mitigation under this section.
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(m) Force majeure. A recipient whose ability to satisfy performance obligations is
materially impacted by an extraordinary event beyond reasonable control, including a
declared natural disaster or public health emergency, may request relief. Force majeure
shall not include general economic conditions, changes in business strategy, or inability to
obtain financing. The board of county commissioners may approve:
(1) Extensions of performance deadlines;
(2) Temporary suspension of compliance periods; or
(3) Other reasonable modifications.
(n) Audit and record retention. The county has the right to audit any recipient to verify
compliance with the terms of the incentive agreement. Recipients shall maintain all records
necessary to demonstrate compliance, including payroll, wage, employment, capital invest-
ment, local hiring, local contractor, impact fee payment, reimbursement, and other support-
ing documentation, for a period of not less than five years following expiration or
termination of the agreement.
(o) If the county administrator or designee finds that the applicant meets the require-
ments provided herein for mitigation, the county administrator or designee shall agenda an
impact fee mitigation agreement before the board of county commissioners, which shall
contain, but not be limited to, the county impact fee mitigation application for qualified
target industries and any other documents as requested by the county administrator or
designee. Because this program is not an entitlement program, the board may reject the
request for mitigation without cause.
(p) Any incentive approved pursuant to the economic development impact fee mitigation
program shall be paid from other legally available funds (other than impact fees).
(q) 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 the county.
(Code 1982, § 1-7.55-1; Ord. No. 08-007, pt. A, 1-15-2008; Ord. No. 15-009, pt. A, 7-21-2015;
Ord. No. 2026-17, Pt. A, 5-19-2026)
Sec. 24-2. General definitions.
When used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meaning, unless
the context clearly requires otherwise:
Accessory building or structure means a detached, subordinate building, meeting all
property development regulations, the use of which is clearly indicated and related to the use
of the principal building or incidental to the previous use to which the vacant land is devoted,
and which is located on the same lot as the principal building or use.
Administrative expenses means the actual costs associated with the collection and
administration of impact fees imposed pursuant to this chapter.
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Alternative impact fee means any alternative impact fee calculated by an applicant and
approved by the county administrator pursuant to section 24-6 hereof.
Alternative impact fee study means a study prepared by an applicant and submitted to the
county administrator pursuant to section 24-6 hereof.
Apartment means a rental dwelling unit located within the same building as other
dwelling units.
Applicant or feepayer means a person who applies for a building permit.
Board means the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.
Building means any structure, either temporary or permanent, designed or built for the
support, enclosure shelter or protection of persons, chattels or property of any kind. This
term shall include manufactured homes, trailers, mobile homes or any other vehicles serving
in any way the function of a building. This term shall not include temporary construction
sheds or trailers erected to assist in construction and maintained during the term of a
construction.
Building permit means an official document or certificate issued by the county, under the
authority of ordinance or law, authorizing the construction or siting of any building.
"Building permit" shall also include move -on permits, electrical permits, or other develop-
ment approvals for those structures or buildings, such as a mobile home, that do not require
a building permit in order to be constructed or occupied.
Capital facilities means those facilities identified in this chapter for which impact fees are
imposed.
Certificate of occupancy means the official document or certificate issued by the county
under the authority of ordinance or law, authorizing the occupancy of any building or parts
thereof.
Comprehensive plan means the comprehensive plan of the county adopted and amended
pursuant to the local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development
Regulation Act as contained in F.S. ch. 163, or its statutory successor in function.
Condominium means a single-family or time-sharing ownership unit that has at least one
other similar unit within the same building structure. The term "condominium" includes all
fee simple or titled multi -unit structures.
County means St. Lucie County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida.
County administrator means the chief administrative officer of the county or such person's
designee.
Dwelling unit means a building, or a portion thereof, which is designed for residential
occupancy, consisting of one or more rooms which are arranged, designed or used as living
quarters for one family only. The terms shall not include hotels, motels, time-shares, tourist
or trailer camps allowing a rental of less than three months.
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Encumbered means monies committed by contract or purchase order in a manner that
obligates the county to expend the encumbered amount upon delivery or completion of goods,
services or real property provided by a vendor, supplier, contractor or owner. The execution
of an agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation by the county for the
construction of improvements or additions to a designated improvement to the state highway
system, with or without reimbursement, shall be considered to have encumbered roads
impact fees collected for that improvement or addition.
Government property means property owned by the United States of America or any
agency thereof, a sovereign state or nation, the State of Florida or any agency or political
subdivision thereof, a city, a special district, a school district, or a municipal corporation.
Impact fee means collectively and individually, the impact fees imposed pursuant to this
chapter.
Impact fee land use category means those categories of land use incorporated in the impact
fee rate schedules for each impact fee.
Impact fee study means the impact fee study or studies adopted pursuant to section 24-4
hereof.
Infrastructure means a fixed capital expenditure or fixed capital outlay needed to provide
the capital facilities, excluding the cost of repairs or maintenance, associated with the
construction, reconstruction, or improvements to the capital facilities that have a life
expectancy of at least five years; related land acquisition, land improvement, design,
engineering, and permitting costs; and other related construction costs required to bring the
public facility into service. The term also includes a fire department vehicle, an emergency
medical service vehicle, a sheriffs office vehicle, a police department vehicle, a school bus,
and the equipment necessary to outfit the vehicle or bus for its official use. For independent
special fire control districts, the term includes new facilities as defined in F.S. § 191.009(4).
ITE LUC means the impact fee land use category based on the publication Trip
Generation Manual, 11th Edition, 2021, as supplemented, published by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, or the most recent edition thereof.
M.A.I. Appraiser means a member of the American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers.
Mixed use construction means construction in which more than one impact fee land use
category is contemplated, with each category consisting of a separate and identifiable
enterprise not subordinate to or dependent on other enterprises within the construction.
Any use equal to a minimum of 25 percent of the total space in a building shall be assessed
a fee based on that use.
Mobile home means the impact fee land use category defined as all "manufactured
buildings" and "mobile homes" as defined in F.S. ch. 553, or its statutory successor in
function.
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Multi -family means the impact fee land use category defined as a building or a portion
thereof, regardless of ownership, containing more than one dwelling unit designed for
occupancy by a single-family, which units are not customarily offered for rent for one day,
including without limitation, apartments, townhouses, and timeshares.
Owner means the person holding legal title to the real property upon which new
development is to occur.
Person means any individual, corporation, governmental agency, business trust, estate,
trust, partnership, association, property owners' association, two or more persons having a
joint or common interest, governmental agency, or other legal entity.
Single-family means the impact fee land use category defined as a single dwelling unit
located on an individual lot and not attached to any other dwelling unit, including, without
limitation, duplexes and detached houses on lots less than 50 feet wide, such as zero lot line
homes.
Square footage means the gross area measured in square feet from the exterior faces of
exterior walls or other exterior boundaries of a building, excluding areas within the interior
of the building which are utilized for parking, porches, and patios.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 1, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-3. General legislative findings.
It is hereby ascertained, determined and declared that:
(1) Pursuant to Article VIII, Section 1, Florida Constitution, and F.S. §§ 125.01 and
125.66, the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners has all powers of local
self-government to perform county functions and render county services and
facilities except when prohibited by law, including the authority to impose and collect
impact fees through a county ordinance.
(2) F.S. § 163.3202(3), encourages the use of innovative land development regulations,
including the use of impact fees, to implement the goals, objectives and policies of a
county's comprehensive plan.
(3) The state legislature through the enactment of F.S. § 163.31801, has found that
impact fees are an important source of revenue for a local government to use in
funding the infrastructure necessitated by new growth and that impact fees are an
outgrowth of the home rule power of a local government to provide certain services
within its jurisdiction provided that any impact fee adoption or amendment must
meet certain minimum standards as set out in F.S. § 163.31801.
(4) Future growth will require improvements and additions to the capital facilities to
accommodate and maintain the levels of service adopted by the county, and
accordingly, should contribute its fair share to the infrastructure that is required to
accommodate the use of such facilities by growth.
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(5) The required infrastructure improvements to the capital facilities needed to
accommodate existing development at the adopted level of service shall be financed
by revenue sources other than impact fees.
(6) Implementation of an impact fee structure to require future growth to contribute its
fair share of the cost of the infrastructure improvements to capital facilities is an
integral and vital element of the management of growth.
(7) The administrative expenses imposed herein are limited to the actual costs of
administration and collection of the impact fees imposed herein, in accordance with
F.S. § 163.31801.
(8) The data set forth in the impact fee studies that was employed in the calculation of
the impact fee rates to be imposed in conformance with this chapter is the most
recent and localized data available for the applicable capital facilities as of the date
of each impact fee study.
(9) Capital facilities planning is an evolving process and the level of service adopted by
the county for such capital facilities constitutes a balancing of anticipated need and
the corresponding cost to implement such standard, based upon present knowledge
and judgment. Therefore, in recognition of changing growth patterns, the needs of
the community, and the dynamics of capital facilities planning, it is the intent of the
board that the level of service and the cost of the various capital facilities be reviewed
and adjusted periodically to ensure that the impact fees imposed pursuant to this
chapter are equitable and lawful based on the impact of growth upon these capital
facilities.
(10) This chapter shall not be construed to permit the collection of impact fees in excess
of the amount reasonably anticipated to offset the need for and demand on those
capital facilities generated by such new growth.
(11) Some of the impact fees collected by the county pursuant to this chapter may be used
to pay existing debt related to the construction of capital facilities or for previously
approved projects. The board legislatively finds and determines that each of these
capital facilities or previously approved projects that are funded by impact fees is
proportional and has a rational nexus to the impacts generated by new development
that contributes impact fees towards the funding of these facilities and that there is
available capacity to serve those properties from the debt funded facilities or
previously approved projects.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-4. Adoption of impact fee study.
The board hereby adopts and incorporates by reference the impact fee studies entitled,
"St. Lucie County Road Impact Fee Study," March 2022 by Tindale OliverBenesch, "St.
Lucie County Impact Fee Study," 2022 Update by PFM, and "Update of the St. Lucie County
Fire and Rescue Impact Fee," May 10, 2022, by James C. Nicholas, including the
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assumptions, conclusions, supporting data sources, and findings therein as to the determina-
tion of the anticipated costs of infrastructure improvements and additions to capital
facilities required to accommodate growth, which impact fee study is on file with the office of
the county administrator and available for public inspection.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 3, 4-19-2022; Ord. No. 2022-028, § 1, 9-6-2022)
Sec. 24-5. Applicability.
Because the county provides the capital facilities supported by the impact fees to all
residents, visitors, and businesses in the county, including those within municipal limits and
serving municipal residents and businesses, the provisions of this chapter shall be applicable
to new growth occurring in all unincorporated and incorporated areas of the county.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 4, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-6. Alternative impact fee.
(a) In the event an applicant believes that the impact to the capital facilities caused by
the proposed new construction is less than the impact established in an impact fee study and
the impact fees imposed herein, such applicant may, prior to issuance of a building permit for
such new construction, file an alternative impact fee study with the county administrator,
along with a non-refundable administrative review fee established by subsequent county
resolution to cover the county's costs incurred in reviewing and processing such alternative
impact fee study. The county administrator shall review the alternative calculations and
make a determination within 30 days of submittal as to whether such calculations comply
with the requirements of this section.
(b) For purposes of any alternative impact fee calculation, the new construction shall be
presumed to have the maximum impact on the capital facilities.
(c) The alternative impact fee calculation shall be based on data, information, and
assumptions contained in this chapter and the applicable impact fee study as described in
this chapter. For purposes of the roads impact fee, the applicant shall submit an independent
traffic study, as further described in subsection (d) below. Alternatively, the alternative
impact fee calculation may be based on independent sources, provided that:
(1) The independent source is a generally accepted standard source of planning
information and cost impact analysis performed pursuant to a generally accepted
methodology of planning and cost impact analysis which is consistent with the
applicable impact fee study; or
(2) The independent source is a professional study that utilizes the most recent localized
data and is supported by a database adequate for the conclusions contained therein,
and such study is performed pursuant to a generally accepted methodology of
planning and cost impact analysis that is consistent with the applicable impact fee
study.
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(d) For purposes of the roads impact fee, an applicant for an alternative impact fee
calculation shall prepare and submit an independent traffic study (ITS), prepared by a
registered state professional engineer. The independent traffic study, or ITS, is a statement
meeting the following criteria:
(1) The statement shall project whether roads serving or to serve the proposed project
will fall below level of service D during any calendar month of any year during a
20-year period beginning from the project start of the development.
(2) In determining the effects of a proposed project on the level of service, the ITS shall
consider the following:
a. Traffic characteristics and levels of service of existing major thoroughfares
directly affected by the proposed project.
b. Trip generation and origin -destination projections for the proposed project.
C. Impacts of the proposed project on affected major thoroughfares, including
anticipated changes in the level of service.
d. Impacts of previously approved projects affecting the same major thoroughfares
as the proposed project.
e. Radius of development influence.
f. Effects of phasing of the proposed development including relationships to any
long-range thoroughfare plans of the county and to the five-year transportation
improvement program of any metropolitan planning organization and the
five-year work program of the state department of transportation.
g. Effects of roadway alterations to be made as part of the proposed project,
including intersection improvements, turn lanes, signalization, median and
other improvements.
h. Impacts of increased through traffic movement and traffic from potential
developments permitted and contemplated under the county comprehensive
plan.
(3) The ITS shall address each of the applicable goals, objectives and policies of the
county comprehensive plan.
(4) The following methods of evaluation and standards shall be used in preparing the
ITS, unless the county administrator finds that, because of circumstances unique to
the proposed development and roadway system serving the proposed development,
other methods or standards provide a more accurate means to evaluate the status of
the major thoroughfares affected by the proposed project:
a. Total traffic generated by the project shall be computed using the rates
published in the latest edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE) "Trip Generation and Informational Report," unless documentation is
supplied justifying the use of different rates.
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b. Traffic assignments shall be made for each link within the project's radius of
development influence in conformance with good traffic engineering principles.
The ITS shall use the following table of average daily trips as the standard for
level of service D:
Design Type
Average Daily Trips
Two-lane (two-way)
13,900
Four -lane (undivided)
24,400
Four -lane (divided)
32,900
Six -lane (undivided)
40,200
Six -lane (divided)
50,000
Eight -lane (divided)
65,100
Four -lane expressway
68,700
Six -lane expressway
102,200
Eight -lane expressway
137,500
Average daily trips shall be based on data for travel during the first quarter of
the calendar year.
C. In lieu of being based on the table in subsection (d)(4)b of this section, the ITS
may be based on an analysis of peak hour intersection capacities to determine
whether the standard is met. The analysis shall contain detailed intersection
analyses (including calculations) for all intersections within the radius of
development influence. Where detailed intersection capacity analysis is provided,
the 1985 Highway Capacity Manual shall be referenced and used as documenta-
tion. When or if subsequent editions become available, such subsequent
editions shall be referenced.
d. The county administrator may require that both the lane analysis and the
intersection analysis be provided if he has reason to believe that at one or more
affected intersections the sum of peak -hour critical lane volumes is expected to
exceed 1,200 vehicles per hour.
e. The ITS shall cover the radius of development influence of a proposed
development, which shall include an area of five road miles from the perimeter
of the development. The project's radius of development influence shall be
measured as road miles from the proposed project, not as a geometric radius.
f. Background traffic shall be taken into account as follows:
1. The effect of previously approved but incomplete projects that may
eventually affect the major thoroughfares within the radius of develop-
ment influence of the proposed project shall be addressed in the ITS as
provided herein.
2. Phasing of previously approved projects may be considered in the analysis
of background traffic.
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g. Future traffic shall be taken into account as follows:
1. The effects of increased through traffic and increases in traffic associated
with the development of lands suitable for development but not yet
planned should be estimated. Estimates should be developed for a 20-year
period for through movements and for total buildout of potential develop-
ments.
2. The current land use element of the county comprehensive plan in
conjunction with the current zoning designations should be utilized to
estimate the traffic impact from potential developments affecting the
radius of development impact.
h. The ITS may take into account roads and road improvements not yet constructed
only if all funds for such roads and road improvements have already been
specifically appropriated by the board of county commissioners or the legislature
of the state for the particular road or road improvements.
The ITS shall identify all roadway improvements necessitated by projected
traffic and the percent impact of the traffic of the projected increased traffic
demand by link for each required improvement not included under subsection
(d)(4)h of this section.
j. The ITS shall also identify the costs of all link improvements required by
projected traffic in the ITS.
k. The ITS shall identify the impact fee by multiplying the cost by link as
identified in subsection (d)(4)j of this section by the percentage of impact traffic
as determined in subsection (d)(4)i of this section.
1. The impact fee shall be computed as set forth in section 24-258.
in. The ITS shall be prepared and sealed by a registered state professional
engineer.
n. Studies and analyses required by this section shall be subject to review of
methodology and technical accuracy by the county administrator.
(e) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that an alternative impact fee study
conducted more than two years prior to the date of its submittal does not comply with the
requirements of this section.
(f) If the county administrator determines that the data, information and assumptions
utilized by the applicant comply with the requirements of this section and that the
calculation of the alternative impact fee was by a generally accepted methodology that is
consistent with the applicable impact fee study, then the alternative impact fee shall be paid
in lieu of the applicable fees adopted herein.
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(g) If the county administrator determines that the data, information and assumptions
utilized by the applicant to compute an alternative impact fee do not comply with the
requirements of this section, then the county administrator shall provide to the applicant by
certified mail, return receipt requested, written notification of the rejection and the reasons
therefore.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 5, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-7. Accounting and reporting.
(a) The county shall submit with its annual financial report required under F.S. § 218.32,
or its financial audit report required under F.S. § 218.39, a separate affidavit signed by its
chief financial officer attesting, to the best of his or her knowledge, that all impact fees were
collected and expended by the county in full compliance with the spending period provision
provided in this chapter and that funds expended from each impact fee trust fund were used
only to acquire, construct, or improve specific infrastructure needs.
(b) The revenues realized from impact fees imposed pursuant to this chapter shall be
identified in the county's budget as a separate account as required by state law. The county
shall maintain adequate records to justify all expenditures from any impact fee trust fund
and any accounts established within such trust fund and shall provide for reporting of
impact fee rates, collections, expenditures, and affordable housing exemptions, if any, in
accordance with state law.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 6, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-8. Notice of impact fee rates.
Prior to the adoption of the ordinance from which this article is derived or any subsequent
action by the county having the effect of increasing the rate of any impact fee provided for in
this chapter, imposing an impact fee for the first time, or revising the methodology for the
calculation of an impact fee, the county administrator shall provide for notice to be published
once in a newspaper of general circulation within the county providing: (A) a brief and
general description of the affected impact fee, (B) a description of the geographic area in
which the impact fee will be collected; (C) the impact fee rates to be imposed for each impact
fee land use category for the applicable impact fee; and (D) the date of implementation of the
impact fee rates set forth in the notice, which date shall not be less than 90 days after the
date of publication of the notice.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 7, 4-19-2022)
Sec. 24-9. Administrative expenses.
The county or city, whichever entity is collecting the impact fee as applicable, may retain
up to four percent of all impact fees collected pursuant to this chapter or the actual costs of
administration and collection, whichever is less, as an administrative expense to defray the
costs of collecting and administering the impact fees.
(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 8, 4-19-2022)
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Secs. 24-10-24-20. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES IMPACT FEE*
Sec. 24-21. Short title, authority, and applicability.
(a) This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Educational Facilities Impact Fee
Ordinance."
(b) The board of county commissioners has the authority to adopt this article pursuant to
Article VIII of the Constitution of the State, and F.S. ch. 125 and F.S. §§ 163.3201, 1013.36
and 1013.33.
(c) This article shall apply to all areas of the county in a manner consistent with the
opinion of the Florida Supreme Court in St. Johns County v Northeast Florida Builders
Association, Inc. 583, So. 2nd 635 (Fla. 1991).
(Code 1982, § 1-6.5-51; Ord. No. 88-16, pt. A, 7-5-1988; Ord. No. 93-003, pt. A, 2-16-1993;
Ord. No. 03-023, pt. A, 10-7-2003)
Sec. 24-22. Intents and purposes.
(a) This article is intended to implement and be consistent with the county comprehensive
plan.
(b) The purpose of this article is to regulate the use and development of land so as to
ensure that new development bears a proportionate share of the cost of capital expenditures
necessary to provide educational facilities as contemplated by the county comprehensive
plan.
(c) This article is intended to implement the policies established in F.S. § 1013.33.
(d) The state legislature, through the enactment of F.S. §§ 163.3202 and 380.06(16), has
sought to encourage local governments to enact impact fees as a part of their land
development regulation program.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.5-52; Ord. No. 88-16, pt. A, 7-5-1988; Ord. No. 93-003, pt. A, 2-16-1993;
Ord. No. 03-023, pt. A, 10-7-2003)
Sec. 24-23. Definitions.
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:
Capital costs of educational facilities means expenditures for the acquisition of fixed
assets or additions to fixed assets and expenditures for site acquisition, construction design,
site development, necessary off -site improvements, and equipment.
*State law reference —Florida Impact Fee Act, F.S. § 163.31801.
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Feepayer means a person commencing a land development activity by applying for the
issuance of a building permit to construct a residential unit or by applying for an electrical
permit for a mobile home or recreational vehicle.
Residential unit means any building or structure or portion thereof, or any mobile home or
recreational vehicle, that is designed for or used for residential purposes by a single
housekeeping unit.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.5-54; Ord. No. 88-16, pt. A, 7-5-1988; Ord. No. 93-003, pt. A, 2-16-1993;
Ord. No. 03-023, pt. A, 10-7-2003)
Sec. 24-24. Imposition.
Any person who, after the effective date of the ordinance from which this article is derived,
seeks to make any improvement to land by applying for a building permit for a residential
unit or an electrical permit for a mobile home or recreational vehicle used for residential
purposes shall be required to pay an educational facilities impact fee in the amount set forth
in this article. No such building or electrical permit shall be issued unless and until the
educational facilities impact fee hereby imposed has been paid pursuant to section 24-26.
(Code 1982, § 1-6.5-55; Ord. No. 88-16, pt. A, 7-5-1988; Ord. No. 93-003, pt. A, 2-16-1993;
Ord. No. 03-023, pt. A, 10-7-2003)
Sec. 24-25. Fee schedule.
(a) The amount of the fee shall be determined by the following fee schedule:
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three or more than four shall be owners or operators of motels, hotels, recreational
vehicle parks, or other tourist accommodations in the county subject to a tax levied
pursuant to F.S. § 125.0104.
(3) All members of the council shall be electors of the county.
(4) The board of county commissioners shall have the option of designating the
chairperson of the council or allowing the council to elect a chairperson. The
chairperson shall be appointed or elected annually, and may be reelected or
reappointed.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.5-22; Ord. No. 83-10, pt. A, 10-25-1983; Ord. No. 86-44, pt. A, 8-5-1986;
Ord. No. 97-06, § 2, 4-1-1997)
Sec. 42-169. Powers and duties.
(a) The council shall meet at least once each quarter and shall, from time to time, make
recommendations to the board of county commissioners for the effective operation of the
special projects or for use of the tourist development tax revenue and perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by resolution of the board of county commissioners.
(b) The council shall continuously review expenditures of revenues from the tourist
development trust fund established pursuant to F.S. § 125.0104, and shall receive, at least
quarterly, expenditure reports from the board of county commissioners or its designee.
Expenditures that the council believes to be unauthorized shall be reported to the board of
county commissioners and the state department of revenue. The board of county commis-
sioners shall review the council's findings and take appropriate administrative or judicial
action to ensure compliance with F.S. § 125.0104.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.5-23; Ord. No. 83-10, pt. A, 10-25-1983; Ord. No. 86-44, pt. B, 8-4-1986)
Secs. 42-170-42-191. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. GAS TAXES'*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 42-192. Levy of local option motor fuel tax.
(a) Pursuant to Florida Statute, Section 336.025(1)(a), a $0.06 local option motor fuel tax
is reauthorized and imposed upon every gallon of motor fuel and diesel fuel sold in the
county, and taxed under the provisions of F.S. ch. 206. The revenues received pursuant to
the tax levied pursuant to this paragraph (a) shall only be utilized for transportation
expenditures as defined in F.S. § 336.025.
*State law reference —Gas taxes, F.S. ch. 206.
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(b) Pursuant to F.S., § 336.025(1)(b), $0.05 local option motor fuel tax is reauthorized and
imposed upon every gallon of motor fuel sold in the county and taxed under the provisions of
F.S. ch. 206, pt 1. The revenues received from the additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax
may only be utilized for transportation expenditures needed to meet the requirements of the
capital improvements element of an adopted comprehensive plan. For purposes of this
subsection, expenditures for the construction of new roads, the reconstruction or resurfacing
of existing paved roads, or the paving of existing graded roads shall be deemed to increase
capacity and such projects shall be included in the capital improvements element of the
adopted comprehensive plan. Expenditures for purposes of this subsection shall not include
routine maintenance of roads.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-41; Ord. No. 97-15, pt. A, 6-17-1997; Ord. No. 99-21, pt. A, 6-15-1999;
Ord. No. 15-008, pt. A, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 17-008, pt. A, 6-6-2017; Ord. No. 17-019, pt. A,
9-18-2017; Ord. No. 19-003, pt. A, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 22-032, pt. A, 11-15-2022; Ord. No.
25-007, pt. A, 5-20-2025)
Sec. 42-193. Distribution of local option fuel tax.
(a) All divisions of tax proceeds shall be determined by the county on or before October 1
of each year during the duration of the tax as set out in section 42-194 beginning October 1,
2015. The annual redetermination by the county of the division of the tax proceeds for the
period from September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2025 shall be based on transportation
expenditures of the county and all eligible municipalities based on the transportation
expenditures of each for the five (5) fiscal years preceding the year in which the annual
redetermination is made in accordance with F.S. §336.025(4)(a). The redetermination by the
county of the division of the tax proceeds for the period from January 1, 2026, through
December 31, 2028, shall be based on the distribution formula in accordance with the
provisions of F.S. §336.025(4). This distribution formula may hereinafter be amended by the
adoption of interlocal agreements with the eligible municipalities, as provided by F.S.
§336.025. The recalculation by the county of the division of the tax proceeds shall be every
ten years based on the transportation expenditures of eligible municipalities for the
immediately preceding five fiscal years as a proportion of the total of such expenditures for
the county and all eligible municipalities within the county. The county shall notify the
department of revenue of the results of the county's redetermination of the tax proceeds by
October 1 of the year the redetermination is made. The redetermination shall be effective
beginning January 1 of the year after the redetermination is made. Any dispute as to the
determination by the county of the distribution of the tax proceeds shall be in accordance
with F.S. §336.025(5)(b).
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-42; Ord. No. 97-15, pt. A, 6-17-1997; Ord. No. 15-008, pt. A, 7-7-2015;
Ord. No. 17-008, pt. A, 6-6-2017; Ord. No. 19-003, pt. A, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 22-032, pt. A,
11-15-2022; Ord. No. 25-007, pt. A, 5-20-2025; Ord. No. 26-006, Pt. A, 4-21-2026)
Sec. 42-194. Duration of tax.
The initial $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article shall be effective from
September 1, 1987, through August 31, 2015, both dates inclusive. The first initial
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additional $0.02 local option motor fuel tax imposed by this article shall be effective from
January 1, 1998, through August 31, 2015, both dates inclusive. The remaining initial
additional $0.03 local option motor fuel tax imposed by this article shall be effective from
January 1, 2000, through August 31, 2015, both dates inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 15-008, pt. A, 7-7-2015 shall be effective from September 1, 2015 through
December 31, 2017, both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option
motor fuel tax imposed by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 15-008, pt. A,
7-7-2015 shall be effective from September 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017 both dates
inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 17-008 shall be effective from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019,
both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax imposed
by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 17-008 shall be effective from January
1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 both dates inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 19-003 shall be effective from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2023
both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax imposed
by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 19-003 shall be effective from January
1, 2020 through December 31, 2023 both dates inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 22-032 shall be effective from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025
both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax imposed
by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 22-032 shall be effective from January
1, 2024 through December 31, 2025 both dates inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 25-007 shall be effective from January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026,
both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax imposed
by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-007 shall be effective from January
1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, both dates inclusive.
The reauthorized $0.06 local option gas tax imposed by this article through the adoption
of Ordinance No. 26-006 shall be effective from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2028,
both dates inclusive. The reauthorized additional $0.05 local option motor fuel tax imposed
by this article through the adoption of Ordinance No. 26-006 shall be effective from January
1, 2027, through December 31, 2028, both dates inclusive.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-43; Ord. No. 97-15, pt. A, 6-17-1997; Ord. No. 99-21, pt. A, 6-15-1999;
Ord. No. 01-05, pt. A, 5-1-2001; Ord. No. 15-008, pt. A, 7-7-2015; Ord. No. 17-008, pt. A,
6-6-2017; Ord. No. 19-003, pt. A, 4-2-2019; Ord. No. 22-032, pt. A, 11-15-2022; Ord. No.
25-007, pt. A, 5-20-2025; Ord. No. 26-006, Pt. A, 4-21-2026)
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Secs. 42-195-42-211. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. NINTH CENT GAS TAX
Sec. 42-212. Levy of ninth cent gas tax.
Pursuant to F.S. § 336.021, a $0.01 gas tax is reauthorized and imposed upon every gallon
of motor fuel and diesel fuel sold in the county, and taxed under the provisions of F.S. ch. 206.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-81; Ord. No. 95-25, pt. A, 6-20-1995); Ord. No. 15-007, pt. A, 6-2-2015)
Sec. 42-213. Distribution and use of ninth cent gas tax.
The proceeds of the reauthorized ninth cent gas tax shall be distributed to the county and
used to pay the costs and expenses of establishing, operating and maintaining the county's
transportation system and related facilities and the cost of acquisition, construction,
reconstruction and maintenance of the county's roads and streets.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-82; Ord. No. 95-25, pt. A, 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 15-007, pt. A, 6-2-2015)
Sec. 42-214. Duration of tax.
The initial ninth cent gas tax imposed by Ordinance No. 95-025 shall be effective from
September 1, 1995 through August 31, 2015 both inclusive.
The reauthorized ninth cent gas tax imposed by this division through the adoption of
Ordinance No. 2015-007 shall be effective from September 1, 2015, until repealed.
(Code 1982, § 1-19.3-83; Ord. No. 95-25, pt. A, 6-20-1995; Ord. No. 15-007, pt. A, 6-2-2015)
Secs. 42-215-42-220. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. TAX DEFERRAL FOR RECREATIONAL AND COMMERCIAL
WORKING WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
Sec. 42-221. Purpose.
The purpose of this article is to implement sections 197.2524, Florida Statutes (2023) by
allowing ad valorem tax deferrals for recreational and commercial working waterfront
properties, as defined herein, if the owners are engaging in the operation, rehabilitation, or
renovation of such properties in accordance with the guidelines established within this
article.
(1) This article shall apply only to those properties utilized as a recreational or
commercial working waterfront property, as herein defined.
(2) For mixed use properties, only that portion of the taxable value, subject to approval
by the county, that is directly attributable to the use of the property as a recreational
or commercial working waterfront may qualify for tax deferral.
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(3) For uses that provide both public access to the navigable waters of the state and
similar private access, only that portion of the taxable value, subject to approval by
the county, directly attributable with providing public access may qualify for tax
deferral.
(4) This article shall not apply to any property, or portion of such property, utilized for,
and related to (i.e., parking lots), the purpose of launching, mooring and receiving
gaming vessels.
(5) Any deferral does not apply to taxes or non -ad valorem assessments defined in F.S.
197.3632(1)(d) levied for the payment of bonds or for taxes authorized by a vote of the
electors pursuant to s. 9(b) or section 12, article VII of the Florida Constitution.
(6) The deferrals only apply to taxes levied by the county.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 2024, set out provisions intended
for use as § 42-220. For purposes to preserve the style of this Code, and at the editor's
discretion, these provisions have been included as § 42-221.
Sec. 42-222. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in this article, except as where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Public access means the ability of any member of the public to enter upon or use a water
dependent facility without any restrictions that are not also imposed upon all users of such
facility or the ability of any member of the public to use a water dependent facility on a first
come first serve basis.
Recreational and commercial working waterfront means a parcel or parcels of real
property that provide access for water -dependent commercial activities or provide public
access to the navigable waters of the state. Recreational and commercial working waterfronts
require direct access to or location on, over or adjacent to a navigable body of water. The term
includes water -dependent facilities that are open to the public and offer public access by
vessels to the waters of the state or that are support facilities for recreational, commercial,
research or governmental vessels. These support facilities include docks, wharfs, lifts, wet
and dry marinas, boat ramps, boat hauling and repair facilities, commercial fishing facilities,
boat construction facilities, and other support structures over the water. As used in this
section, the term "vessel" has the same meaning as in Section 327.02, Florida Statutes.
Seaports are excluded from the definition.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-223. Tax deferral for recreational and commercial working waterfront
properties.
(a) Beginning with the taxes assessed in 2024, any property owner who is engaged in the
operation, rehabilitation, or renovation of a recreational or commercial working waterfront
property, as herein defined, except for those properties located within any community
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redevelopment area, may elect to defer payment of fifty (50) percent of ad valorem taxes
levied by the county (except for taxes authorized by a vote of the electors pursuant to s. 9(b)
or section 12, article VII of the state constitution) by filing an annual application for tax
deferral with the county tax collector on or before March 31 following the year in which the
taxes are assessed. The applicant has the burden to affirmatively demonstrate compliance
with the requirements for tax deferral.
(b) All taxes permitted by this article to be deferred shall be deferred for a period of up to
twenty (20) years during which time the use and ownership of the property must remain that
of a recreational and commercial working waterfront when the deferral was granted.
However, all taxes previously deferred shall be deferred for an additional five (5) year period
if the property qualifies for tax deferral in the year previously deferred taxes are due.
(c) All deferrals granted under this article shall remain in effect regardless of any change
in the authority of the county tax collector or the county to grant the deferral.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-224. Application for tax deferral.
(a) Application form. A property owner is responsible for submitting an application for
tax deferral with the tax collector on or before March 31 following the year in which taxes
and non -ad valorem assessments are assessed annually, upon a form prescribed by the state
department of revenue ("the department") and furnished by the county tax collector. Each
applicant shall demonstrate compliance with the requirements for tax deferral. The tax
collector may require the applicant to submit other evidence and documentation deemed
necessary in considering the application. The application form must provide notice to the
applicant of the manner in which interest is computed, consistent with the methodology
outlined in this article. Each application form must contain an explanation, consistent with
this article, for the conditions to be met for approval and the conditions under which deferred
taxes and interest become due, payable, and delinquent. Each application must clearly state
that all deferrals pursuant to this article constitute a priority lien on the applicant's property
and shall attach as of the date and in the same manner and be collected as other liens for
taxes. The applicant must submit the following information:
(1) Each application must contain a list of, and the current value of, all outstanding liens
on the applicant's property.
(2) Each applicant shall furnish proof of fire and extended coverage insurance in an
amount that is in excess of the sum of all outstanding liens including a lien for
deferred taxes and non -ad valorem assessments and interest with a loss payable
clause to the county tax collector.
(3) The tax collector may require the applicant to submit any other evidence and
documentation deemed necessary by the tax collector in considering the application.
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(b) Determination of the tax collector. The tax collector shall consider and render his or
her findings, determinations, and decision on each annual application for tax deferral for
recreational and commercial working waterfronts within forty-five (45) days after the date
the application is filed. The tax collector shall exercise reasonable discretion based upon
applicable information available under this article. The determination and findings of the
tax collector are not quasi-judicial and are subject exclusively to review by the value
adjustment board. A tax collector who finds the applicant is entitled to the tax deferral shall
approve the application and monitor deferral records until the tax lien is satisfied. A tax
collector who finds that the applicant is not entitled to the deferral shall send notice of
disapproval within forty-five (45) days after the date the application is filed, stating reasons
for the disapproval to the applicant. The notice shall be sent by personal delivery or
registered mail to the mailing address given by the applicant in the manner in which the
original notice thereof was served upon the applicant and must be filed among the
permanent records of the tax collector's office. The original notice of disapproval sent to the
applicant shall advise the applicant of the right to appeal the decision of the tax collector to
the value adjustment board and inform the applicant of the procedure for filing such an
appeal.
(c) Appeal of decision. An appeal of a denied tax deferral must be made by the property
owner. An appeal of the decision of the tax collector to the value adjustment board must be
in writing on a form prescribed by the department and furnished by the tax collector. The
appeal must be filed with the value adjustment board within thirty (30) days after the
mailing of the notice of disapproval. The value adjustment board shall review the application
and the evidence presented to the tax collector upon which the applicant based his or her
claim for tax deferral and, at the election of the applicant, shall hear the applicant in person,
or by agent on the applicant's behalf, on his or her right to the tax deferral. The value
adjustment board shall reverse the decision of the tax collector and grant a tax deferral to
the applicant, if in its judgement, the applicant is entitled to the tax deferral or shall affirm
the decision of the tax collector. Action by the value adjustment board is final unless the
applicant or tax collector files a de novo proceeding for a declaratory judgment or other
appropriate proceeding in the circuit court of the county in which the property is located
within fifteen (15) days after the date of the decision.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-225. Denial of tax deferral.
A tax deferral shall not be granted if:
(1) The total amount of deferred taxes, non -ad valorem assessments, and interest plus
the total amount of all other unsatisfied liens on the property exceeds eighty-five
(85%) percent of the just value of the property; or
(2) The primary financing on the property is for an amount that exceeds seventy (70%)
percent of the just value of the property; or
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(3) The applicant fails to provide fire and extended coverage insurance in an amount
that is in excess of the sum of all outstanding liens and deferred taxes and interest
with a loss payable clause to the county tax collector.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-226. Approved applications.
(a) For approved applications, the date of receipt by the tax collector of the applications
for tax deferral shall be used in calculating taxes due and payable net of discounts for early
payment.
(b) The tax collector shall notify the property appraiser in writing for those parcels for
which taxes have been deferred.
(c) The property appraiser shall promptly notify the tax collector of changes in ownership
or use of property that have been granted a tax deferral.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-227. Deferred payment certificates.
(a) At the time of the tax certificate sale the tax collector shall strike to the county each
certificate or property for which taxes have been deferred. Certificates issued pursuant to
this section are exempt from the public sale of tax certificates.
(b) The certificates so held by the county shall bear interest at a rate equal to the
semiannually compounded rate of one-half of one percent added to the average yield
maturity of the long term fixed income portion of the Florida retirement savings investments
as of the end of the quarter preceding the date of the sale of the deferred tax certificate.
However, the interest rate may not exceed seven (7%) percent or as provided by state law.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-228. Termination of tax deferral.
(a) If there is a change in use or ownership of the tax -deferred property such that the
owner is no longer eligible for the tax deferral grant, or the owner fails to maintain the
required fire and extended insurance coverage, the total amount of deferred taxes and
interest for all years is due and payable November 1 of the year in which the change in use
or ownership occurs or on the date failure to maintain insurance occurs. Payment is
delinquent on April 1 of the year following the year in which the change in use or ownership
or failure to maintain insurance occurs. However, if the change in ownership is to a surviving
spouse and the spouse is eligible to maintain the tax deferral on such property, the surviving
spouse may continue the deferment of previously deferred taxes and interest pursuant to
state law.
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(b) Whenever the property appraiser discovers that there has been a change in the use or
ownership of the property that has been granted a tax deferral, the property appraiser shall
notify the tax collector in writing of the date such change occurs, and the tax collector shall
collect any taxes and interest due.
(c) During any year in which the total amount of deferred taxes, interest, assessments,
and all other unsatisfied liens on the property exceeds eighty-five (85%) percent of the just
value of the property, the tax collector shall notify the owner that the portion of taxes and
interest which exceeds eighty-five (85%) percent of the value of the property is due and
payable within thirty (30) days after the notice is sent. Failure to pay the amount due causes
the total amount of deferred taxes, interest, and assessments to become payable within 30
days.
(d) If deferred taxes, interest, and assessments become delinquent, the tax collector shall
sell a tax certificate for the delinquent taxes, interest and assessments in the manner
provided by section 197.432, Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-229. Prepayment of deferred taxes.
(a) All or part of the deferred taxes and accrued interest may be paid at any time. Any
payment that is less than the total amount due must be equal to the amount of the deferred
taxes, interest, and assessments and the payment must be for 1 or more full years.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Sec. 42-230. Penalties.
(a) The following penalties shall be imposed on any person who willfully files incorrect
information for a tax deferral:
(1) The person shall pay the total amount of deferred taxes, non -ad valorem assessments
subject to collection pursuant to the uniform method of collection set forth in F.S.
§ 197.3632, and interest.
(2) The person shall be disqualified from filing a tax deferral application for the next
three years; and
(3) The person shall pay a penalty of twenty-five (25) percent of the total amount of
deferred taxes, non -ad valorem assessments subject to collection pursuant to the
uniform method of collection set forth in section 197.3632, Florida Statutes, and
interest.
(b) Any person against whom the penalties prescribed in this section have been imposed
may appeal the penalties imposed to the value adjustment board within thirty (30) days after
the penalties are imposed.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 2024, set out provisions intended
for use as § 72-159. For purposes of classification, to preserve the style of this Code, and at
the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as § 42-230.
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Sec. 42-231. Distribution of payments.
When any deferred taxes, assessments, or interest is collected, the tax collector shall
maintain a record of the payment. The tax collector shall distribute payments received in
accordance with the procedures for distributing ad valorem taxes, non -ad valorem assess-
ments, or redemption moneys as prescribed in Ch. 197, F.S.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 2024, set out provisions intended
for use as § 72-160. For purposes of classification, to preserve the style of this Code, and at
the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as § 42-231.
Sec. 42-232. Construction.
This article does not prohibit the collection of personal property taxes that become a lien
against tax -deferred property, defer payment of special assessments to benefited property
other than those specifically allowed to be deferred, or affect any provision of any mortgage
or other instrument relating to property requiring a person to pay ad valorem taxes or
non -ad valorem assessments.
(Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, 2-20-2024)
Editor's note —Ord. No. 24-007, § 1, adopted Feb. 22, 2024, set out provisions intended
for use as § 72-161. For purposes of classification, to preserve the style of this Code, and at
the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as § 42-232.
Secs. 42-233-42-239. Reserved.
Article VII. LOCAL OPTION AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX EXEMPTION*
Sec. 42-240. Purpose and application.
(a) During the 2023 legislative session, the Legislature of the State of Florida approved
Senate Bill 102, commonly known as the "Live Local Act" (the "Act"), to make various
changes and additions to affordable housing related programs and policies at both the state
and local level. The Act was signed into law on March 29, 2023, and created F.S. § 196.1979,
which authorizes local governments to adopt an ordinance that exempts those portions of
property used to provide affordable housing for natural persons or families meeting the
income limits subject to certain criteria. St. Lucie County desires to implement this tax
exemption to provide an additional incentive for development of affordable housing to meet
the needs of the county's residents.
(b) The exemption authorized in this part shall only apply to taxes levied by St. Lucie
County.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, adopted June 4, 2024, set out provisions intended
for use as Art VI. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so designated, said section has
been codified herein as Art. VII at the discretion of the editor.
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Sec. 42-241. Criteria.
§ 42-242
(a) In accordance with F.S. § 196.1979, any person whose property meets the following
criteria shall be entitled to make an application for an affordable housing property tax
exemption under this part:
(1) The property must be used to house natural persons or families whose annual
household income:
a. Is greater than 30 percent but not more than 60 percent of the median annual
adjusted gross income for households within St. Lucie County; or
b. Does not exceed 30 percent of the median annual adjusted gross income for
households within St. Lucie County.
(2) The property must be within a multifamily project containing 50 or more residential
units, at least 20 percent of which are used to provide affordable housing that meets
the requirements of F.S. § 196.1979;
(3) The property must be rented for an amount no greater than the amount as specified
by the most recent multifamily rental programs income and rent limit chart posted
by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation and derived from the Multifamily Tax
Subsidy Projects Income Limits published by the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development or 90 percent of the fair market value rent as
determined by a rental market study meeting the requirements of section 42-218 (g),
whichever is less;
(4) The property may not have been cited for code violations on three or more occasions
in the 24 months before the submission of a tax exemption application;
(5) The property may not have any cited code violations that have not been properly
remedied by the property owner before the submission of a tax exemption applica-
tion; and
(6) The property may not have any unpaid fines or charges relating to the cited code
violations. Payment of unpaid fines or charges before a final determination on a
property's qualification for an exemption under this Part will not exclude such
property from eligibility if the property otherwise complies with all other require-
ments for the exemption.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
Sec. 42-242. Local option affordable housing tax exemption.
(a) Qualified property may receive an ad valorem property tax exemption of:
(1) 75 percent of the assessed value of each residential unit used to provide affordable
housing if fewer than 100 percent of the multifamily project's residential units are
used to provide affordable housing meeting the requirements of this section.
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(2) 100 percent of the assessed value if 100 percent of the multifamily project's
residential units are used to provide affordable housing meeting the requirements of
this section.
(b) If a residential unit that in the previous year qualified for the exemption under this
section and was occupied by a tenant is vacant on January 1, the vacant unit may qualify for
the exemption under this section if the use of the units is restricted to providing affordable
housing that would otherwise meet the requirements of this section and a reasonable effort
is made to lease the unit to eligible persons or families.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
Sec. 42-243. Application for certification.
(a) The county's community services department, or such other department as determined
by the board of county commissioners (the "department"), shall develop, receive, and review
applications for certification and develop notices of determination of eligibility.
(b) Any property owner claiming the property tax exemption provided for by this part
must apply for certification by the department by January 15 for each year for which such
exemption is claimed. The department shall publish the deadline to submit the application
for certification in a prominent location on the county's website. The application for
certification must be on a form provided by the department and shall include the following:
(1) The most recently completed rental market study meeting the requirements of
section 42-218 (g);
(2) A list of the units for which the property owner is seeking an exemption; and
(3) The rent amount received by the property owner for each unit for which the property
owner seeks an exemption, and if a unit is vacant and qualifies for an exemption
under section 42-216, the property owner must provide evidence of the published
rent amount for the vacant unit.
(c) The department shall verify and certify property for which an application is received
that meets the requirements of this section as qualified property and forward the
certification to the property owner and to the St. Lucie County Property Appraiser (the
"property appraiser"). If the department denies the application for certifications, it must
notify the property owner and include the reason for the denial.
(d) The property owner shall submit an application for exemption, on a form prescribed
by the department, accompanied by the certification of qualified property, to the property
appraiser no later than March 1 of each year for which the exemption is claimed.
(e) The property owner may not receive an exemption authorized by this part after
expiration or repeal by ordinance of this part.
(f) The department shall publish or cause to be published in a prominent location on the
county's website, a list of the properties that have been certified as having met the
requirements of this part for the purpose of facilitating access to affordable housing.
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(g) The rental market study submitted as required by section 42-241(a)(3). Must identify
the fair market value of each unit for which the property owner seeks an exemption. Only a
certified general appraiser, as identified in F.S. § 475.611, may issue a rental market study.
The certified general appraiser must be independent of the property owner who requests a
rental market study. In preparing the rental market study, a certified general appraiser
shall comply with the standards of professional practice pursuant to F.S. ch. 475, part II, and
use comparable property within the same geographic area and of the same type as the
property for which the exemption is sought. A rental market study must have been
completed within three years before submission of the application.
(h) If the property appraiser determines that for any year during the immediately
previous ten years a person who was not entitled to an exemption under this part was
granted such an exemption, the property appraiser must serve upon the owner a notice of
intent to record in the public records of St. Lucie County a notice of tax lien against any
property owned by that person in St. Lucie, and that property must be identified in the
notice of tax lien. Any property owned by the taxpayer and situated in this state is subject
to the taxes exempted by the improper exemption, plus a penalty of 50 percent of the unpaid
taxes for each year and interest at a rate of 15 percent per annum. If an exemption is
improperly granted as a result of a clerical mistake or an omission by the property appraiser,
the property owner improperly receiving the exemption may not be assessed a penalty or
interest.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
Sec. 42-244. Exemption period.
The exemption period shall first apply to the 2025 tax roll and shall expire on December
31, 2028 unless, prior to said expiration date, the board of county commissioners shall pass
legislation to extend the tax exemption as authorized by F.S. § 196.1979. The board of county
commissioners, or the board of county commissioners' designee, on behalf of the board of
county commissioners shall notify the department and the property appraiser within ten
days after the expiration or repeal of this part.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
Sec. 42-245. Annual report.
The department shall prepare and submit an annual report to the board of county
commissioners regarding the tax exemption authorized by the part. The report shall be filed
in December of each calendar year and shall summarize the activities of the department
related to the tax exemption during the previous calendar year. The information contained
in the annual report shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) a list of properties
for which applications were received; (2) the number and addresses of properties that
qualified for the exemption; (3) the total dollar amount of taxes exempted; and (4) any other
information requested by the board of county commissioners or considered significant by the
department.
(Ord. No. 24-018, § 1, 6-4-2024)
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Secs. 42-246-42-260. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. DISCRETIONARY SALES SURTAX*
Sec. 42-261. Authorization.
This article is authorized by section 212.055(2), Florida Statutes as amended and other
applicable law.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
Sec. 42-262. Purpose.
The levy herein of the discretionary sales surtax is to serve the public purpose of providing
and making available to St. Lucie County and the eligible municipalities therein funds to
finance, plan and construct infrastructure for any or all of the following public needs:
improving local roads, reducing traffic congestion, adding sidewalks, improving local water
quality, including the Indian River Lagoon, reduce neighborhood flooding, and other similar
uses authorized by Florida law.
The proceeds of the discretionary sales surtax may be pledged for the purpose of paying
principal and interest on bonds issued to finance the foregoing infrastructure. The sales
surtax proceeds shall not be used to supplant or replace user fees or to reduce ad valorem
taxes existing prior to the levy of this surtax. Neither the proceeds of the sales surtax nor
any interest accrued thereto shall be used for operational expenses of the county or the
municipalities.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
Sec. 42-263. Definition.
Infrastructure shall have the meaning set out in section 212.055(2)(d)1, Florida Statutes,
as amended.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
Sec. 42-264. Levy of discretionary sales surtax.
There is hereby levied a 0.5 percent sales surtax upon any tax paid to the State of Florida
pursuant to chapter 212, Florida Statutes, which resulted from a taxable transaction
occurring within St. Lucie County; provided, however, that the surtax shall not apply on the
sales amount above $5,000.00 on an item of tangible personal property and on prepaid
calling arrangements as defined in section 212.05(1)(e)1a unless the statutory exemption
*Editor's note —Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, adopted Apr. 3, 2018, set out provisions
intended for use as Art VI. §§ 42-240-42-246. Inasmuch as there were already provisions so
designated, said article has been codified herein as Article VIII, §§ 42-261-42-267 at the
discretion of the editor.
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amount set forth at section 212.054(2)(b), Florida Statutes, is amended in which case the
amended exemption amount, if any, shall be utilized in lieu of the exemption amount stated
herein.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
Sec. 42-265. Distribution of surtax.
In accordance with section 212.055(2)(c), Florida Statutes, proceeds of the sales surtax
hereby imposed shall be divided and distributed among the county government and eligible
municipalities based upon interlocal agreement or in the absence of interlocal agreement, by
the formula provided in section 218.62, Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
Sec. 42-266. Referendum election.
(a) The sales surtax levied in section 42-264 of this article shall not take effect unless and
until approved by a majority of the qualified electors of the county voting in a county -wide
referendum election on the surtax.
(b) The supervisor of elections of St. Lucie County is hereby directed to hold the
referendum election on November 6, 2018, on the levy of a discretionary 0.5 percent sales
surtax.
(c) The supervisor of elections of St. Lucie County shall cause the ballot question
substantially in the following form to be placed on the ballot:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
HALF -CENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SURTAX
To fund projects to improve local roads, reduce traffic congestion, add sidewalks, improve
local water quality, including the lagoon, reduce neighborhood flooding and similar uses
under Florida law and seek matching funds for these purposes, shall St. Lucie County
levy a half -cent sales tax, for ten years, with expenditures reviewed by an independent
citizens committee ensuring dollars are spent fairly throughout Port St. Lucie, Fort
Pierce, St. Lucie Village and St. Lucie County?
FOR THE 0.5 CENT SALES TAX
AGAINST THE 0.5 CENT SALES TAX
(d) The referendum election shall be held at the polling places designated in each precinct
in St. Lucie County and be conducted by election officials duly appointed by applicable
general law. The polls will be open at the voting places from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on
November 6, 2018. Absentee voting shall be permitted upon compliance with applicable law.
(e) The county is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary, to include but not
limited, adoption of subsequent motions, resolutions and notices to place this issue for
referendum and to carry out the intent of this article.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
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Sec. 42-267. Advertisement.
The clerk of circuit court shall insure that notice of this referendum shall be advertised in
accordance with the provisions of section 100.342, Florida Statutes. Proof of publication
shall be provided to the chairman of the board of county commissioners for St. Lucie County.
(Ord. No. 18-004, Part A, 4-3-2018)
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Ordinance
Section
Number
Date
Section
this Code
3
24-258
4
24-259
5
24-261
6
24-262
7
24-263
8
24-264
9
24-265
10
Rpld
24-266
11
24-269
12
24-270
2022-010
4-19-2022
1
Added
24-2
2
Added
24-3
3
Added
24-4
4
Added
24-5
5
Added
24-6
6
Added
24-7
7
Added
24-8
8
Added
24-9
22-014
6-
7-2022
2
22-95
22-017
7-
5-2022
pt.
A
46-3
22-026
9-
6-2022
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This table shows the location within the Code of references to the Florida
Statutes.
F.S.
Section
F.S.
Section
Section
this Code
Section
this Code
1.01
28-162
112.3148
Ch. 2, Art. VII
7.59
40-164
ch. 121
2-85
ch. 16
Ch. 1, Art. II
121.021(17)
2-85
ch. 22
Ch. 18 (note)
ch. 124
Ch. 2, Art. II
ch. 26
Ch. 16 (note)
ch. 125
Ch. 2 (note)
ch. 29
Ch. 16 (note)
16-60
29.004
16-21
18-19
29.008
24-207,
18-49
24-208
24-21
29.008(2)(a)2
16-21
24-51
ch. 30
24-91
24-91
30.49
24-208
24-126
30.51
18-100
24-168
30.555
2-52
24-207
ch. 34
Ch. 16 (note)
24-255
34.07
1-98
42-41
39.01
28-21
42-43
ch. 48
6-23
40-262
6-33
46-76
ch. 50
1-12
125.01
14-21
1-80
24-37
50.0311
1-80
38-127
50.041
1-80
40-162
50.051
1-80
125.01 et seq.
Ch. 2, Art. II
ch. 73
14-114
40-54
14-139
40-96
14-159
125.01(1)(c)
24-207
14-184
125.01(1)(f)
Ch. 26 (note)
14-204
26-1
14-229
24-126
ch. 74
14-114
24-168
14-139
125.01(1)(k)
Ch. 20, Art. IV
14-159
Ch. 20, Art. VII
14-184
Ch. 20, Art. IX
14-204
Ch. 38 (note)
14-229
125.01(1)(m)
24-256
ch. 111
Ch. 2, Art. III
125.01(1)(n)
Ch. 12, Art. VI
111.07
2-84
18-49
ch. 112
Ch. 2, Art. III
125.01(1)(q)
Ch. 40 (note)
112.061
40-22
40-100
112.215
2-114
Ch. 40, Art. IV
2-115
125.01(1)(w)
4-21
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F.S.
Section
Section
this Code
Section
this Code
125.01(5)
Ch. 40, Art. III
162.01 et seq.
Ch. 1, Art. II,
125.0104
Ch. 42, Art. IV
Div. 2
42-167—
1-71
42-169
162.04
1-72
125.0104(8)
42-149
162.05
1-71
125.014
42-147
1-73
125.045
24-256
162.06
1-74
125.178
2-1
162.07
1-75
125.35(3)
32-23
162.08
1-76
125.38
32-26
162.09
1-77
125.39
32-147
162.10
1-78
125.5801
Ch. 2, Art. VIII
162.11
1-79
2-288, 2-289
162.12
1-80
125.66
12-190
162.125
1-81
24-3
162.13
1-82
38-127
ch. 162, pt. II
1-71
125.68
1-1
1-98
125.69
1-7
44-11
38-27
162.21
1-98
125.69(1)
46-156
ch. 163
24-2
125.379
32-150
24-52
125.901
Ch. 40, Art. II
42-41
ch. 129
Ch. 2, Art. V
42-43
163.01(7)
40-208
40-57
163.08
40-166
ch. 130
Ch. 2, Art. V
40-168
ch. 132
Ch. 2, Art. V
40-169
ch. 136
Ch. 2, Art. V
40-171
ch. 137
Ch. 2, Art. III
40-172
ch. 145
Ch. 2, Art. IV
40-207-40-210
ch. 153, pt. II
40-238
40-208
ch. 157
Ch. 20 (note)
163.08(1)
40-206
ch. 159
2-346
163.08(8)
40-215
ch. 159, pt. II
2-342
163.08(13)
40-212
ch. 159, pt. V
Ch. 2, Art. IX,
163.08(14)
40-212
Div. 2
40-215
2-342
163.2511 et seq.
Ch. 30 (note)
159.601 et seq.
Ch. 22, Art. II
30-19
22-19
30-24
159.701-159.7095
2-344
163.3174
22-95
2-345
163.3177
Ch. 30, Art. II
159.701
2-341
163.3177(6)(f)3
22-95
159.703
2-343
163.3178
30-23
159.705
2-346
163.3201
24-21
ch. 162
1-73
24-51
12-59
24-91
38-27
24-126
50-30
24-168
ch. 162, pt. I
1-71
24-207
28-166
24-255
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Section
F.S.
Section
Section
this Code
Section
this Code
163.3202
24-22
14-47
24-92
14-67
24-52
14-112
24-127
14-137
24-169
14-157
24-208
14-182
24-256
14-202
163.3202(3)
24-3
14-227
24-51
14-247
24-91
14-272
24-168
14-319
24-207
14-343
163.31801
Ch. 24 (note)
190.011
14-321
24-3
14-345
Ch. 24, Art. II—
14-353
Ch. 24, Art. VIII
14-363
24-53
14-373
24-92
14-393
24-127
14-403
24-169
14-413
24-208
190.012
14-363
24-256
14-403
163.31801(10)
24-264
14-413
165.043
2-1
190.012(1), (3)
14-345
166.0415
44-11
190.012(1), (3), (4)
14-353
173.04-173.12
24-174
14-363
24-213
14-373
24-260
14-393
186.901
42-108
14-403
ch. 189
Ch. 40 (note)
14-413
40-162
190.012(1)(b)
14-274
189.403(3)
40-20
190.012(2)(a)
14-413
189.4041
40-238
190.012(2)(a), (d)
14-353
ch. 190
Ch. 14 (note)
14-363
Ch. 14, Art. II—
14-373
Ch. 14, Art. XVI
14-393
14-24
14-403
14-114
190.012(2)(d)
14-321
14-139
191.009(4)
24-2
14-159
ch. 192
42-41
14-184
42-43
14-204
193.461
6-19
14-229
6-26
14-363
ch. 196
42-41
14-393
42-43
14-403
196.075
Ch. 42, Art. II,
14-404
Div. 3
14-413
196.1979
42-240
14-414
42-241
190.005
14-21
42-244
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F.S.
Section
Section
this Code
Section
this Code
196.1995
Ch. 42, Art. II,
42-212
Div. 2
ch. 206, pt. 1
42-192
196.265
24-26
ch. 212
12-81
ch. 197
40-100
42-147
40-167
42-149
40-170
212.01 et seq.
42-149
40-212
ch. 214
42-41
40-268
42-43
42-231
218.32
24-7
197.3632
38-157
40-240
40-100
218.33
40-240
40-103
218.39
24-17
40-130
220.15(5)
42-44
40-212
ch. 252
Ch. 18 (note)
40-262
18-2
40-264
18-19
40-268
252.36
18-2
197.432
42-228
252.38
Ch. 18 (note)
197.2524
42-221
18-2
197.3632
42-230
18-3
197.3632(1)(d)
42-221
18-6
197.3632(3)
38-28
252.38(1)(b)
18-2
197.3635
38-28
252.38(3)(a)(5)
18-4
40-100
252.46(2)
18-4
40-103
ch. 257
Ch. 26 (note)
40-130
26-3
40-264
26-5
40-268
ch. 280
40-167
ch. 200
40-23
280.02
40-24
40-240
40-167
200.001(8)(e)
40-20
ch.286
10-101
200.065
40-20
287.055
Ch. 2, Art. VI,
40-23
Div. 3
200.069
40-100
2-184
ch. 202
44-3-44-5
287.055(9)(c)
2-238
44-10
287.055
2-241
44-41
287.084
2-184
202.19
44-3
287.087
2-184
202.24
44-4
288.106
24-1
202.195
44-8
ch. 316
16-28
ch. 205
Ch. 42, Art. III
28-111
42-111
38-61
205.022
42-102
Ch. 46 (note)
205.033
42-107
46-140
205.053
42-104
46-151
205.0536
42-108
316.003
28-108
205.0537
42-123
316.003(75)
46-5
205.064
42-112
316.007
Ch. 46 (note)
ch. 206
Ch. 42, Art. V
316.008
Ch. 46 (note)
42-192
316.008(1)(a)
Ch. 46, Art. II
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Section
316.008(6)
316.008(9)
316.0745
316.076
316.183
316.189(2)
316.193
316.194
316.194v et seq
316.293
316.550
316.640
316.660
316.1895
316.1896
316.1951
316.1955
316.1956
316.1958
316.2123(1)
316.3045
ch. 318
318.1215
318.14(9)
318.17
318.18(11)(c)
318.18(13)
318.18(21)
318.21
318.21(9)
320.084
320.0842
320.0843
320.0845
320.0848
320.27
ch. 322
ch. 324
ch. 327
327.02
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Section
this Code
46-8
46-9
34-20
Ch. 46 (note)
46-9
46-1
12-165
16-62
46-75
Ch. 46, Art. II
28-111
Ch. 36, Art. II
46-9
16-28
46-9
46-9
46-75
46-41
46-41
12-21
46-35, 46-36
46-7
Ch. 28, Art. V
16-26
16-85
16-87
16-28
16-26
16-19
16-26
46-75
16-28
16-29
12-21
46-35, 46-36
12-21
46-35, 46-36
12-21
46-35, 46-36
12-21
46-35, 46-36
12-21
46-35, 46-36
12-81
12-85
38-61
12-166
20-63
Ch. 50, Art. II
42-222
F.S.
Section
327.4108(4)-(5)
327.46
327.53
327.60
327.73
chs. 329-333
ch. 332
332.08
332.08(1)(b)
332.08(2)(a)
ch. 333
ch. 334-ch. 336
334.03
334.03(3)
334.03(8)
334.03(14)
ch. 336
336.02
336.021
336.025
336.025(1)(a)
336.025(1)(b)
336.025(4)
336.025(4)(a)
336.025(5)(b)
337.401
337.401(3)(b)
337.401(6)(a)1
337.401(7)
337.401(7)0)
337.402
337.403
337.403(1)(a)-(c)
337.404
341.102
ch. 351
351.03(4)(a)
ch. 364
ch. 369 et seq.
ch. 373
373.019(22)
373.62
ch. 380
380.06
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50-31
Ch. 50, Art. II
Ch. 20, Art. III
Ch. 50, Art. II
50-30
Ch. 8 (note)
8-5
Ch. 8, Art. II
8-5
8-5
44-6, 44-9
24-255
24-265
24-265
24-265
24-265
Ch. 36 (note)
24-256
42-212
42-192
42-193
42-192
42-192
42-193
42-193
42-193
44-2
44-41
44-2
44-3, 44-4
44-2, 44-5
44-3
44-6, 44-8
44-6, 44-8
44-8
44-6, 44-8
12-162
Ch. 34 (note)
Ch. 34, Art. II
44-3
Ch. 20 (note)
20-305
44-3
20-299
20-309
24-52
24-57
24-97
24-175
24-264
F.S.
Section
380.06(5)
380.06(15)
380.06(16)
ch. 381
ch. 386
386.01
ch. 401
401.201 et seq
401.25
401.265
401.33
ch. 402
ch. 403
403.413
403.415
403.415(3)(d)
403.415(3)(e)
403.415(3)(h)
403.702 et seq
403.706
403.707(12)0)
403.9337
403.9338
413.08
420.907 et seq.
420.907-420.9079
420.9072
420.9076
ch. 440
ch. 456
456.001
468.382(1)
ch. 470
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24-132
24-175
24-214
24-255
24-22
24-26
20-61
20-61
6-19
12-162
18-49
18-54
18-56
Ch. 18, Art. III
18-50
18-50
18-50
28-138
Ch. 20 (note)
20-61
20-140
28-111
48-105
28-164
Ch. 38 (note)
Ch. 28, Art. V
28-111
28-108
28-108
28-108
Ch. 38 (note)
38-93
38-125
Ch. 20, Art. V
20-120
20-107
32-2
32-96
Ch. 22, Art. IV
22-92
22-91
22-93-22-95
22-95
10-25
12-191
12-192
12-191
12-192
12-81
38-125
F.S.
Section
ch. 471
471.003
471.023
472.005
ch. 474
ch. 481
ch. 475, pt. II
475.611
481.219
481.319
482.1592(9)
ch. 489
ch. 489, pts. I, II
489.101 et seq.
489.103
489.105(4)
489.119
489.131
489.131(7)
489.131(10)
489.501 et seq.
489.503
489.537
ch. 501
501.160
ch. 516
ch. 520
ch. 537
537.011
ch. 538
538.03 et seq.
538.04
538.06(3)
538.15
538.16
538.18 et seq.
538.18
538.18(8)
538.19
ch. 539
539.001
539.001(9)
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2-240
44-3
2-240
44-3
6-19
2-240
42-243
42-243
2-240
2-240
20-107
Ch. 10, Art. II
10-56
10-67
10-68
10-98
18-98
10-98
10-25
10-21
10-98
2-240
Ch. 10, Art. II
Ch. 10, Art. II,
Div. 3
10-22
10-25
10-21
Ch. 10, Art. II
18-19
Ch. 18, Art. II
12-80
12-80
12-1
12-85
12-85
Ch. 12, Art. IV,
Ch. 12, Art. V
12-116
12-83
12-85
12-85
12-85
12-80
12-81
12-116
12-119
12-80
Ch. 12, Art. IV
12-85
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Section
Section
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Section
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539.001(9)(b)
12-83
775.08
6-29
549.09(1)(a)
28-108
775.082
1-98
ch. 550
28-1
6-23
ch. 553
24-2
10-99
44-3
42-105
553.70 et seq.
Ch. 10 (note)
775.083
1-98
ch. 556
44-5, 44-8
6-23
560.203 et seq.
12-81
12-193
chs. 561-565
Ch. 4 (note)
42-105
561.01(15)
4-1
775.084
6-23
ch. 562
16-62
775.21
Ch. 28, Art. VI
562.45
Ch. 4 (note)
28-138
4-23
ch. 787
12-191
chs. 567, 568
16-62
787.06
12-191
ch. 569
Ch. 12, Art. III
787.29
12-192
12-55, 12-56
ch. 791
Ch. 28, Art. III
570.02
20-107
791.013
28-52
ch. 588
6-25
ch. 796
12-165
ch.610
44-3
806.101
18-89
44-20
823.14
6-19
610.103
44-2
20-115
44-22
ch. 828
Ch. 6 (note)
610.103(1), (11)
44-3
828.05
6-26
610.104
44-9
828.055
6-26
44-31
828.058
6-26
610.109
44-49
828.063
6-34
ch.655
12-80
828.065
6-26
chs. 657, 658
12-80
828.073
6-26
ch. 660
12-80
828.27
Ch. 6 (note)
ch.663
12-80
828.27(2)
6-27
ch.665
12-80
828.27(4)(b)
6-29
ch.667
12-80
828.29
6-35
687.03
12-80
828.30
6-27
ch. 705
Ch. 38, Art. II
828.40
32-96
ch. 713
10-67
837.06
42-105
713.78
46-75
ch. 847
12-191
713.78(2)
46-78
847.001
12-191
ch. 715
46-78
847.0141(6)
16-30
715.07
46-76, 46-77
849.086
28-1
760.20 et seq.
Ch. 22, Art. III
856.011
16-62
760.29(4)(b)
44-3
856.015
16-62
767.10-767.14
6-23
865.09
10-58
767.11(1)
6-23
870.041 et seq.
Ch. 18 (note)
767.13(3)
6-23
ch. 893
16-61, 16-62
768.13
18-51
22-53
768.28
2-52
893.02
12-165
18-62
893.13
16-60
36-10
16-62
44-4
893.165
16-60
768.28(5)
2-83
ch. 938
Ch. 16, Art. II
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Section
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938.01(1)
16-19
938.13
16-62
938.15
16-19
46-41
938.19
16-28
939.185
16-20
16-21
943.0435
28-138
943.10
6-19
50-30
943.12
46-35
ch. 958
28-139
989.185
16-20
1013.33
24-21, 24-22
1013.36
24-21
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Section
A
ABANDONMENT
Solid waste ........................................................
38-23 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Abandoned, derelict, or lost property .....................
8-75
Disabled, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles ......
8-108
ABATEMENT
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Voluntary noise abatement procedures ...................
8-99
ABUSE OR NEGLECT
Courts.............................................................
16-60 et seq.
See: COURTS
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions ........................
28-21 et seq.
See: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVI-
SIONS
ACCESS
Businesses
Refueling assistance for persons with disabilities
Accessibility requirements .................................
12-22
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Suspension of MS4 access ...............................
20-208
Graffiti
Accessibility to graffiti implements .........................
28-83
Public property
Public conduct
Access; closures and definition ............................
32-99
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Fees and taxes for access to public rights -of -way .......
44-10
ACCIDENTS
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Accidental discharges ....................................... 20-143
St. Lucie County International Airport
Accidents, incursions, or incidents .......................... 8-50
Use and conduct
Accidents or incidents ...................................... 8-105
Utilities............................................................ 48-108 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
ADMINISTRATION
Authority to offer rewards for arrest and conviction of
persons violating laws or ordinances ..................... 2-3
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ADMINISTRATION (Cont'd.)
Benefits, officer and employee
Acts within scope of employment or function, payment of
judgments resulting from ................................
2-83
Deferred compensation program
Administration ..............................................
2-115
Adoption ......................................................
2 -114
Execution of participation agreements ...................
2-116
Program committee .........................................
2-117
Food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses .................
2-82
Longevity and special recognition awards to county
employees..................................................
2-81
Definition....................................................
2-81(a)
Expenditures from county funds ..........................
2-81(b)
Payment of defense costs in civil suits arising from acts
within scope of employment or function ...............
2-84
Separation pay in lieu of reduction in force program.....
2-85
Terminal incentive pay for accumulated and unused sick
leave........................................................
2-80
Board of county commissioners ................................
2-25 et seq.
See: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Boards, commissions and authorities ..........................
2-312 et seq.
See: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES
Countylogo .......................................................
2-2
Adoption of logo ................................................
2-2(a)
Approved use; unlawful practices; penalties ...............
2-2(c)
Description of logo .............................................
2-2(b)
Countyseal .......................................................
2-1
Adoption of seal ................................................
2-1(a)
Approved use; unlawful practices; penalties ...............
2-1(c)
Description of seal .............................................
2-1(b)
Criminal history record checks
Certain private contractors, criminal history record check
for...........................................................
2-289
Criminal history record check for certain employees and
appointees.................................................
2-288
Definitions......................................................
2-287
Finance............................................................
2-148 et seq.
See: FINANCE
Lobbyist registration, disclosure and reporting
Definitions......................................................
2-266
Disclosure of lobbyists by professional consultant required
2-267
Exemptions.....................................................
2-269
Lobbyist registration and reporting requirements ........
2-268
Title.............................................................
2-265
Officers and employees
Benefits, officer and employee. See herein that subject
Criminal history record checks
Criminal history record check for certain employees
and appointees .........................................
2-288
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ADMINISTRATION (Cont'd.)
Designation of chief correctional officer .................... 2-53
Required to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance.. 2-52
Purchasing........................................................ 2-180 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
St. Lucie County Sustainability District ...................... 40-172 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
ADMINISTRATOR
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
ADVERTISING
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program authorization
Marketing and communications ........................ 40-212(15)
Taxation
Business tax
Advertising space renters ..................................
42-113
AFFIRMATION. See: OATH, AFFIRMATION, SWEAR OR
SWORN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Housing
State housing initiatives partnership program
Creation of the affordable housing advisory committee
22-95
AGE
Traffic and vehicles
Off -road vehicles
Liability of parents of children under 18 years .........
46-142
AGED PERSONS. See: ELDERLY PERSONS
AGENCIES. See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGEN-
CIES OF COUNTY
AGENT OR OPERATOR
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Certification and examination
Qualifying agent ..........................................
10-65
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-100 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
AGREEMENTS. See: CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
AGRICULTURE
Taxation
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Business tax
Farm, grove, horticultural, floricultural, tropical pisci-
cultural and tropical fish farm products ............
42-112
AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT. See: AVIATION
ALARM SYSTEMS
Alarm permit
Application.....................................................
18-95
Amended application .......................................
18-95(b)
Information required .......................................
18-95(a)
Issuance........................................................
18-97
Required........................................................
18-94
Term; fee; nontransferable ...................................
18-96
Automatic dialing device
Interconnecting to trunklines................................
18-90
Operating instructions service ...............................
18-91
Charges, fees and rates
Alarm permit
Term; fee; nontransferable .................................
18-96
Classifying alarms; fees charged ............................
18-100
Disbursement of service charges ............................
18-101
Definitions........................................................
18-89
Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or fire
department..................................................
18-92
Equipment operation and maintenance .......................
18-93
Installation requirements; duty of owners; duties of alarm
companies ....................................................
18-98
Purpose............................................................
18-88
Response to alarms; determination of validity ...............
18-99
Short title.........................................................
18-87
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Administration
Benefits, officer and employee
Food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses ..............
2-82
Courts.............................................................
16-60 et seq.
See: COURTS
Hours of sale regulated .........................................
4-1
Nudity and related offenses
Definitions......................................................
4-24
Exemptions.....................................................
4-26
Dressing rooms, use of .....................................
4-26(b)
Hotel or motel bedrooms or suites, use of ................
4-26(c)
Restrooms, use of ...........................................
4-26(a)
Findings of fact ................................................
4-22
Intent of article ................................................
4-23
Legislative authorization .....................................
4-21
Penalties........................................................
4-28
Prohibition of certain activities ..............................
4-25
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (Cont'd.)
Proof.............................................................
4-27
Public property
Public conduct .................................................
32-94
AMENDMENTS
Alarm systems
Alarm permit
Application
Amended application .....................................
18-95(b)
Aviation...........................................................
8-14
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Environment and natural resources
Water shortages
Amendments to water shortage plan .....................
20-297
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards ..................................
40-212(18)
AMUSEMENTS AND ENTERTAINMENTS
Taxation
Business tax
Amusement devices .........................................
42-114
ANIMALS
Control, animal
Aggressive animals ............................................
6-33
Animal care ....................................................
6-26
Animals in estrus ..............................................
6-21
Dangerous dogs ................................................
6-23
Definitions......................................................
6-19
Disposition of dogs, cats, or livestock found running at
large........................................................
6-25
Duty of owners to have dogs, cats and ferrets vaccinated
against rabies .............................................
6-27
Enforcement and penalties; mandatory court appear-
ances.......................................................
6-29
Guarddogs .....................................................
6-34
Public nuisance prohibited ...................................
6-20
Restraint........................................................
6-24
Retail sale of dogs and cats ..................................
6-35
Sterilization of animals adopted from county -funded adop-
tion agencies required ...................................
6-28
Training requirements for animal control officers ........
6-30
Traveling animal shows; permit required ..................
6-31
Vicious animals ................................................
6-22
Dog and cat registration
Animal registration/identification tags, issuance of.......
6-52
Breeder and pet seller registration required ...............
6-53
Enforcement and penalties ...................................
6-55
Issuance of breeder and/or pet seller registration certificate
6-54
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ANIMALS (Cont'd.)
Registration required .........................................
6-51
Public property
Dogs prohibited on North Beach; exceptions ...............
32-2
Public conduct
Equestrian activities; use of saddle animals ............
32-101
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct ...............................................
8-76
Standards, animal shelter
Animal shelter standards ....................................
6-85
Inspection.......................................................
6 -8 6
Intent and purpose ............................................
6-84
ANNEXATIONS
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Street lighting special improvement service districts.....
40-142
APPEALS
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Appellate review ..........................................
10-103
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification.................................................
12-171
Code enforcement board .........................................
1-79
Impact fees ........................................................
24-3 1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up .................................................
38-28(h)
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions ....
42-50
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Appeal of permit revocation .............................
48-109(h)
APPOINTMENTS AND REMOVALS
Administration
Criminal history record checks
Criminal history record check for certain employees
and appointees .........................................
2-288
County tourist development council
Creation; appointment of members; terms .................
42-167
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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APPROPRIATIONS
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
ARREST
Administration
Authority to offer rewards for arrest and conviction of
persons violating laws or ordinances ..................
2-3
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions
Parental neglect
Notice to parents upon arrest or detention ..............
28-22
ARTS AND CULTURE
Public property ...................................................
32-60 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
ASSESSMENTS
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Assessment of additional court costs ..................... 16-20
Teen court programs, assessment of court costs to be
used for the operation and administration of ...... 16-28
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste ........................................................ 38-28 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts....................................................... 40-100 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
ASSIGN OR TRANSFER
Alarm systems
Alarm permit
Term; fee; nontransferable .................................
18-96
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Transfers/assignability...................................
12-170
Solid waste
Garbage and trash collection
Nontransferability of permit ...............................
38-66
Taxation
Business tax
Transfers of business tax receipts ........................
42-107
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Transfer, permit ..........................................
48-109(e)
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AUDITS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
AUTHORITIES. See: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
AUTHORITIES
AVIATION
Amendments......................................................
8-14
Authority to adopt ...............................................
8-5
Compliance with regulatory measures and agreements ....
8-6
Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements; severabil-
ity.............................................................
8-7
Definitions........................................................
8-1
Enforcement......................................................
8-1 7
Governing body ...................................................
8-2
Inquiries...........................................................
8-4
Notices, requests for approval, applications, and other
filings.........................................................
8-13
Prohibited activities .............................................
8-1 0
Public property ...................................................
32-100 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Repeal of regulatory measures .................................
8-8
Right to self-service ..............................................
8-9
Rights reserved ...................................................
8-1 8
Rules and regulations
Compliance with regulatory measures and agreements..
8-6
Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements.........
8-7
Repeal of regulatory measures ...............................
8-8
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-42 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Statement of policy ..............................................
8-3
Subordination....................................................
8-12
BCC, BOCC. See: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BEACH PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
BEACHES AND SHORELINES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Dogs prohibited on North Beach; exceptions ............... 32-2
Public conduct ................................................. 3 2-96
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority..................................................... 2-3 4 1 et seq.
See: TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BEER. See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
BIRDS. See: ANIMALS
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BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS
Community development
Pine Valley Community Development District
Established; boundaries
Parcel I .....................................................
14-22(1)
Parcel II ....................................................
14-22(2)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up .................................................
38-28
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Hearings; board ...........................................
10-101
Examining boards ...........................................
10-22
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Authority of board to promulgate rules and regula-
tions...................................................
12-169
Children's services council ......................................
40-21 et seq.
See: CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
Code enforcement board .........................................
1-71 et seq.
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
County Tourist Development Council .........................
42-167 et seq.
See: COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Environment and natural resources
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing
board.....................................................
20-234
Housing finance authority ......................................
22-19 et seq.
See: HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Libraries
Library advisory board, creation of the .....................
26-4
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
District board ................................................
40-165
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BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND AUTHORITIES (Cont'd.)
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority..................................................... 2-341 et seq.
See: TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
BOATS AND OTHER VESSELS
Environment and natural resources ........................... 20-59 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Public conduct
Use of vehicles, airboats and aircraft ..................... 32-100
Waterways........................................................ 50-1 et seq.
See: WATERWAYS
BONDS, SURETY OR PERFORMANCE
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Construction performance bond and permanent
performance bond ...................................... 44-7
BOUNDARIES
Community development ........................................ 14-22 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Creation; purpose; boundaries ............................. 40-238
Taxation
Tourist development tax
Plan for tourist development
Boundaries for tax district .............................. 42-148(b)
BRIDGES. See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
BROKERS OR DEALERS
Businesses........................................................ 12-79 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Fair housing
Brokerage services, discrimination in provision of........ 22-52
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft sales operator (SASO)
Dealership ................................................. 8-144(c)
Taxation
Business tax
Traveling junk dealers ..................................... 42-124
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BRUSH, GRASS AND WEEDS
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Management of grass clippings and vegetative matter 20-114
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Excessive growth of grass, weeds, brush and other
overgrowth ........................................... 38-28(d)
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Children's services council
Powers and functions
Organization; procedures; budget .........................
40-22(b)
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Purchasing
Creation of purchasing division; headed by management
and budget director ......................................
2-180
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-23 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Power of building department to stop work in violation
of article .................................................
20-26
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Construction industry
Certificates, certification
Certification and examination. See within this subhead-
ing that subject
Display of state registration and county certification
numbers.................................................
10-23
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Uncertified/unregistered/unlicensed contractors
program...............................................
10-97
Certification and examination
Certificate of competency
Expiration .................................................
10-60
Issuance ...................................................
10-59
Change of status ............................................
10-62
Death of certificate of competency holder ................
10-64
Disciplinary proceedings ...................................
10-68
Examination of applicant ..................................
10-57
Procedure for obtaining certificate of competency ......
10-58
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BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Qualifying agent ............................................
10-65
Reciprocity...................................................
10-63
Required, certificate of competency .......................
10-56
Restrictions on certificates of competency ...............
10-66
Revocation or suspension of certificates of competency
10-67
Temporary suspension of local certificate of competency
requirements for state registered contractors during
periods of declared emergency ........................
10-69
Definitions......................................................
10-20
Display of state registration and county certification
numbers...................................................
10-23
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Appellate review ............................................
10-103
Collection and recovery of civil penalties ................
10-102
Definitions...................................................
10-98
Enforcement procedures ...................................
10-100
Hearings; board .............................................
10-101
Provisions contained herein are supplemental..........
10-104
Schedule of civil penalties in citations ...................
10-105
Uncertified/unregistered/unlicensed contractors program
10-97
Violations....................................................
10-99
Examinations and tests
Certification and examination. See within this subhead-
ing that subject
Examining boards ...........................................
10-22
Examining boards .............................................
10-22
Exemptions.....................................................
10-21
Fees..............................................................
10-24
Insurance requirements ......................................
10-25
Intent...........................................................
10-19
Policies and procedures
Certification and examination
Disciplinary proceedings .................................
10-68
Procedure for obtaining certificate of competency....
10-58
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Enforcement procedures .................................
10-100
Prohibited activities ...........................................
10-26
Register, registration
Certification and examination
Temporary suspension of local certificate of competency
requirements for state registered contractors
during periods of declared emergency ............
10-69
Display of state registration and county certification
numbers.................................................
10-23
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Uncertified/unregistered/unlicensed contractors
program...............................................
10-97
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BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Environment and natural resources
Sewage disposal capacity
Issuance of building permit prohibited until proof of
adequate sewage disposal capacity is shown .......
20-263
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Power of building department to stop work in violation
of article .................................................
20-26
Impact fees ........................................................
24-207 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Public conduct
Preservation of buildings and other property ...........
32-89
Purchasing........................................................
2-238 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Roads and bridges ...............................................
36-1 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
BURNING. See: OPEN BURNING
BUSINESSES
Administration...................................................
2-184 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Animals
Dog and cat registration
Breeder and pet seller registration required ............
6-53
Issuance of breeder and/or pet seller registration
certificate ...............................................
6-54
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-119 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Human trafficking
Authority.......................................................
12-190
Definitions......................................................
12-191
Enforcement....................................................
12-193
General requirements .........................................
12-192
Title.............................................................
12-189
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Merchandising of tobacco products
Definitions......................................................
12-56
Enforcement....................................................
12 -59
Exceptions......................................................
12-58
Intent...........................................................
12-55
Placement of tobacco products in open display unit and
sale of e-cigarettes........................................
12-57
Short title .......................................................
12-54
Territory embraced ............................................
12-60
Motor carriers
Certification
Appeals.......................................................
12-171
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BUSINESSES (Cont'd.)
Applications; contents; investigation .....................
12-163
Class A certificate of transportation, application for
12-163(a)
Class B certificate of transportation, application for
12-163(b)
Authority of board to promulgate rules and regulations
12-169
Certificate
Insurance requirement ..................................
12-166
Revocation .................................................
12-167
Classes, classification
Applications; contents; investigation
Class A certificate of transportation, application
for...................................................
12-163(a)
Class B certificate of transportation, application
for...................................................
12-163(b)
Review of application
Class A certificates of transportation, review of...
12-164(a)
Class B certificates of transportation, review of...
12-164(b)
Renewal of certificate; evidence of continuing compli-
ance......................................................
12-168
Review of application .......................................
12-164
Class A certificates of transportation, review of......
12-164(a)
Class B certificates of transportation, review of......
12-164(b)
Standards of review ........................................
12-165
Transfers/assignability.....................................
12-170
Transport, transportation
Applications; contents; investigation
Class A certificate of transportation, application
for...................................................
12-163(a)
Class B certificate of transportation, application
for...................................................
12-163(b)
Review of application
Class A certificates of transportation, review of...
12-164(a)
Class B certificates of transportation, review of...
12-164(b)
Transportation, certificate of ............................
12-162
Transportation, certificate of ..............................
12-162
Definitions......................................................
12-139
Pawn brokers and secondhand dealers
Business tax receipt ...........................................
12-82
Certain acts and practices prohibited .......................
12-86
Definitions......................................................
12-80
Exemptions.....................................................
12-81
Holding period .................................................
12-85
Inspection of records and premises .........................
12-84
Recordkeeping requirements .................................
12-83
Records and reports
Business tax receipt ........................................
12-82
Inspection of records and premises .......................
12-84
Recordkeeping requirements ..............................
12-83
Title.............................................................
12-79
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BUSINESSES (Cont'd.)
Records and reports
Pawn brokers and secondhand dealers. See herein that
subject
Secondary metal recyclers
Electronic transaction records required ..................
12-119
Refueling assistance for persons with disabilities
Accessibility requirements ...................................
12-22
Definitions......................................................
12-2 1
Enforcement and penalties ...................................
12-25
Filing of complaints ...........................................
12-24
Prohibited conduct ............................................
12-23
Rules and regulations
Motor carriers
Certification
Authority of board to promulgate rules and regula-
tions...................................................
12-169
Secondary metal recyclers
Restricted regulated metal property; exemptions.......
12-118
State law to regulate ..........................................
12-1
Secondary metal recyclers
Definitions......................................................
12-116
Electronic transaction records required ....................
12-119
Facsimile, telecopier, or similar equipment required .....
12-120
Limitations on cash transactions ............................
12-117
Restricted regulated metal property; exemptions .........
12-118
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Commercial property .....................................
38-158
State law to regulate ............................................
12-1
Taxation...........................................................
42-48 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Commercial vehicles and semitrailers prohibited or
restricted in residential districts ..................
46-107
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure ........
2-344
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft charter or aircraft management operator (SASO)
8-143
C
CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications............................................. 44-19 et seq.
See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
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CAMPS, CAMPING
Public property
Public conduct
Public camping and public sleeping ......................
32-90
CATS. See: ANIMALS
CERTIFICATES, CERTIFICATION
Animals
Dog and cat registration
Issuance of breeder and/or pet seller registration
certificate ...............................................
6-54
Buildings and building regulations ............................
10-23 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Businesses........................................................
12-162 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Environment and natural resources
Sewage disposal capacity
Certificate of occupancy, issuance of prohibited until
adequate sewer capacity is available ................
20-265
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting .............
2-184(2)
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
House and building numbers
Placement required prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy .............................................
36-58
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Certification of assessment roll .........................
40-268(f)
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Special assessments; collection
Certificate of indebtedness ..............................
40-103(c)
Issuance of certificates of indebtedness ...............
40-103(d)
Utilities............................................................
48-109 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
CHARGES, FEES AND RATES
Alarm systems .................................................... 18-96 et seq.
See: ALARM SYSTEMS
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry ......................................... 10-24
Courts............................................................. 16-19 et seq.
See: COURTS
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Content and application rates, fertilizer ................. 20-112
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CHARGES, FEES AND RATES (Cont'd.)
Impact fees ........................................................
24-1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges
Building and equipment moving ............................
36-29
Solid waste
Authority to collect disposal fee from users of county
landfill site ................................................
38-1
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions ....
42-47
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Fees and taxes for access to public rights -of -way .......
44-10
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Fees.........................................................
46- 78
Review and automatic adjustment of fees .............
46-79
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Permit fees and penalties ..................................
48-114
CHIEF CORRECTIONAL OFFICER. See: COUNTY SHERIFF
CHILDREN. See: MINORS
CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
Membership.......................................................
40-2 1
Powers and functions ............................................
40-22
Compensation; expenses ......................................
40-22(d)
Generally.......................................................
40-22(a)
Minutes of meetings ...........................................
40-22(c)
Organization; procedures; budget ...........................
40-22(b)
CIGARETTES. See: TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
CITATIONS. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCESSES
CLASSES, CLASSIFICATION
Businesses........................................................
12-163 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Noise control
Classification of use districts ................................
28-109
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Classification of employees ................................
2-184(3)
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program authorization
Protected classes ..........................................
40-212(16)
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CLERK. See: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
See: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Disposition of state court facilities funds from the
surcharge; accounting by clerk of the court......... 16-27
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code enforcement board ......................................... 1-71 et seq.
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Supplemental county enforcement procedures ............... 1-98
Enforcement procedure ....................................... 1-98(1)
Fines and civil penalties ...................................... 1-98(3)
Notice to appear ............................................... 1-98(4)
Provisions supplemental ...................................... 1-98(2)
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Action for money judgments under this division; limitation
1-81
Appeals............................................................
1-79
Calling and conduct of hearings ...............................
1-75
Creation...........................................................
1-71
Definitions........................................................
1-72
Duration of lien ..................................................
1-78
Enforcement procedure ..........................................
1-74
Notice..............................................................
1-80
Organization......................................................
1-73
Penalty for failure to comply with order ......................
1-77
Powers.............................................................
1-76
Provisions of article supplemental .............................
1-82
CODE OF ORDINANCES*
Altering Code ..................................................... 1-6
Catchlines of sections, history notes, editor's notes, etc..... 1-3
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
Code does not affect prior offenses or rights, etc ............. 1-10
Effect of repeal of ordinances ................................... 1-4
General penalty .................................................. 1-7
How Code designated and cited ................................ 1-1
Jurisdiction....................................................... 1-5
Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances..... 1-9
Publication of advertisements and public notices on a
publicly accessible website................................. 1-12
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
*Note —The adoption, amendment, repeal, omissions, effective date, explanation of numbering
system and other matters pertaining to the use, construction and interpretation of this Code are
contained in the adopting ordinance and preface which are to be found in the preliminary pages
of this volume.
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CODE OF ORDINANCES (Cont'd.)
Severability of parts of Code ...................................
1-8
CODES
Altering Code .....................................................
1-6
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Code does not affect prior offenses or rights, etc .............
1-10
Code enforcement ................................................
1-41 et seq.
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT
Code enforcement board .........................................
1-71 et seq.
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
How Code designated and cited ................................
1-1
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Severability of parts of Code ...................................
1-8
COMMISSIONS. See: BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND
AUTHORITIES
COMMITTEES
Administration
Benefits, officer and employee
Deferred compensation program
Program committee ......................................
2-117
Housing
State housing initiatives partnership program
Creation of the affordable housing advisory committee
22-95
Purchasing
Design -build contracts
Selection procedures
Professional services committee ........................
2-242(c)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Boundaries
Creekside Community Development District ..............
14-273
Lake Lucie Community Development District .............
14-48
Pine Valley Community Development District
Established; boundaries ....................................
14-22
Portofino Shores Community Development District ......
14-248
Reserve Community Development District .................
14-68
Southern Grove Community Development District No. 5
14-203
Sunnyland Farms Community Development District.....
14-344
Tradition Community Development District No. 1 .......
14-113
Tradition Community Development District No. 2 .......
14-138
Tradition Community Development District No. 3 .......
14-158
Tradition Community Development District No. 4 .......
14-183
Tradition Community Development District No. 6 .......
14-228
Waterstone Community Development District .............
14-320
Creekside Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-273
Established; name .............................................
14-272
Special conditions .............................................
14-274
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd.)
"Eagle Bend" Community Development District:
Boundaries.....................................................
14-3 8 1
Established: name .............................................
14-380
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-382
Powers..........................................................
1 4-3 8 3
Special conditions .............................................
1 4-3 84
"The Groves Of St. Lucie County" Community Develop-
ment District
Established; name .............................................
14-390
Lake Lucie Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
1 4-48
Established.....................................................
1 4-4 7
Special conditions .............................................
14-49
Pine Valley Community Development District
Authority.......................................................
14-2 1
Established; boundaries ......................................
14-22
Parcel I .......................................................
14-2 2(1)
Parcel II ......................................................
14-2 2(2)
Governance by state statutes ................................
14-24
Name............................................................
1 4-2 3
"Pineapple Grove" Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-40 1
Established; name .............................................
14-400
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-402
Powers..........................................................
1 4-40 3
Special conditions .............................................
1 4-404
Portofino Shores Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-2 48
Established; name .............................................
14-247
Special conditions .............................................
14-249
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Sunnyland Farms Community Development District.....
14-345
Waterstone Community Development District .............
14-321
Reserve Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
1 4-68
Established; name .............................................
14-67
Special conditions .............................................
14-69
"Seagrove" community development district
Boundaries.....................................................
14-3 7 1
Established —Name ...........................................
14-370
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-372
Powers..........................................................
1 4-3 7 3
Special conditions .............................................
14-374
"Serenoa" Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-4 1 1
Established; name .............................................
14-410
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-412
Powers..........................................................
1 4-4 1 3
Special conditions .............................................
1 4-4 14
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (Cont'd.)
"Silver Oaks" Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-351
Established —Name ...........................................
14-350
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-352
Powers..........................................................
14-353
Special conditions .............................................
14-354
"Solaeris" Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-361
Established —Name ...........................................
14-360
Initial board of supervisors ..................................
14-362
Powers..........................................................
14-363
Special conditions .............................................
14-364
Southern Grove Community Development District No. 5
Boundaries.....................................................
14-203
Established; name .............................................
14-202
Special conditions .............................................
14-204
Sunnyland Farms Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-344
Established; name .............................................
14-343
Powers..........................................................
14-345
Special conditions .............................................
14-346
Tradition Community Development District No. 1
Boundaries.....................................................
14-113
Established; name .............................................
14-112
Special conditions .............................................
14-114
Tradition Community Development District No. 2
Boundaries.....................................................
14-138
Established; name .............................................
14-137
Special conditions .............................................
14-139
Tradition Community Development District No. 3
Boundaries.....................................................
14-158
Established; name .............................................
14-157
Special conditions .............................................
14-159
Tradition Community Development District No. 4
Boundaries.....................................................
14-183
Established; name .............................................
14-182
Special conditions .............................................
14-184
Tradition Community Development District No. 6
Boundaries.....................................................
14-228
Established; name .............................................
14-227
Special conditions .............................................
14-229
Waterstone Community Development District
Boundaries.....................................................
14-320
Established; name .............................................
14-319
Powers..........................................................
14-321
Special conditions .............................................
14-322
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COMPENSATION, SALARIES, ETC.
Administration...................................................
2-80 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Children's services council
Powers and functions .........................................
40-22(d)
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
COMPLAINTS
Businesses
Refueling assistance for persons with disabilities
Filing of complaints .........................................
12-24
Fair housing ......................................................
22-55
COMPUTATION OF TIME
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
CONDEMNATION
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
CONDUCT
Businesses
Refueling assistance for persons with disabilities
Prohibited conduct ..........................................
12-23
Code enforcement board
Calling and conduct of hearings .............................
1-75
Public property ...................................................
32-87 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-74 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure ........
2-344
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program authorization
Data security and consumer privacy ...................
40-212(4)
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Subscriber privacy ..........................................
44-55
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment ....................................
48-117
CONFINE OR RESTRAIN
Animals
Control, animal ................................................
6-24
CONFLICTS
Aviation
Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements.........
8-7
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CONFLICTS (Cont'd.)
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Conflict of laws ..............................................
44-32
CONJUNCTIONS
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Public conduct
Preservation of buildings and other property ...........
32-89
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation .....
20-304 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
CONSTRUCTION
Buildings and building regulations ............................
10-19 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-87 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Construction methods for placing or maintaining com-
munications facilities in public rights -of -way ......
44-8
Construction performance bond and permanent
performance bond ......................................
44-7
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Delivery and construction vehicles; emergency repairs
46-108
CONTRACTORS
Administration
Criminal history record checks
Certain private contractors, criminal history record
check for ................................................. 2-289
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Certification and examination
Temporary suspension of local certificate of competency
requirements for state registered contractors
during periods of declared emergency ............ 10-69
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Uncertified/unregistered/unlicensed contractors
program............................................... 10-97
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting ............. 2-184
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
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CONTRACTORS (Cont'd.)
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Collection by regulated contractors .................... 38-160
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards .................................. 40-212
Taxation
Business tax
Contracting .................................................. 42-117
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Administration
Benefits, officer and employee
Deferred compensation program
Execution of participation agreements ................
2-116
Criminal history record checks
Certain private contractors, criminal history record
check for .................................................
2-289
Aviation
Compliance with regulatory measures and agreements..
8-6
Conflicting regulatory measures and agreements.........
8-7
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Finance
Authority to contract for nursing home care for indigents
2-148
Housing
State housing initiatives partnership program
Interlocal agreement .......................................
22-96
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Purchasing........................................................
2-184 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Solid waste ........................................................
38-28 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-61 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Taxation
Business tax
Contracting ..................................................
42-117
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Special agreements .......................................
48-109( )
CONTRIBUTIONS OR DONATIONS
Libraries
Qualifications, regulations and contributions ..............
26-5
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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CONTRIBUTIONS OR DONATIONS (Cont'd.)
Public property
Art in public places
Trust fund, art in public places
Appropriations and donations .......................... 32-62(d)
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Courts.............................................................
16-60 et seq.
See: COURTS
COUNTY
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR. See: ADMINISTRATOR
COUNTY CLERK. See: CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS. See: BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY ENGINEER
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
40-101
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
40-60
COUNTY LIBRARY MANAGER
Libraries..........................................................
26-3
COUNTY LIMITS
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
COUNTY SHERIFF
Administration
Officers and employees
Designation of chief correctional officer ..................
2-53
COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Composition; qualifications of members .......................
42-168
Creation; appointment of members; terms ....................
42-167
Powers and duties ................................................
42-169
COURTS
Animals
Control, animal
Enforcement and penalties; mandatory court appear-
ances.....................................................
6-29
Costs and fees, court
Additional costs for law enforcement training .............
16-19
Alcohol and other drug abuse fee and trust fund
Authority for enactment of division ......................
16-60
Creation of fund and accounting ..........................
16-62
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COURTS (Cont'd.)
Definitions...................................................
16-61
Expenditures ................................................
16-63
Allocation of additional court costs ..........................
16-21
Assessment of additional court costs ........................
16-20
Civil traffic infraction fund ...................................
16-25
Cyber-safety training .........................................
16-30
Disposition of state court facilities funds from the
surcharge; accounting by clerk of the court ...........
16-27
Driver education safety fee and trust fund
Authority for enactment of division ......................
16-85
Creation of fund and accounting ..........................
16-87
Definitions...................................................
16-86
Expenditures ................................................
16-88
Education and training
Additional costs for law enforcement training ..........
16-19
Driver education safety fee and trust fund. See within
this subheading that subject
Imposition of surcharge for state court facilities ..........
16-26
Law library funds, disposition of ............................
16-23
Legal aid fund, disposition of ................................
16-24
Moving violation penalty surcharge .........................
16-29
Quarterly reports required; priority; indigency............
16-22
Teen court programs, assessment of court costs to be used
for the operation and administration of ...............
16-28
Traffic and vehicles
Civil traffic infraction fund ................................
16-25
Driver education safety fee and trust fund. See within
this subheading that subject
Moving violation penalty surcharge ......................
16-29
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Appeals
Circuit court, appeal to ................................
38-28(h)(3)
CREDITS, REBATES AND REFUNDS
Impact fees ........................................................
24-26 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT, DESTRUCTION OR INJURY
Graffiti
Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement.. 28-86
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County International Airport
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge .................... 8-46
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DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT, DESTRUCTION OR INJURY
(Cont'd.)
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Protection from damage .................................... 48-111
DANGEROUS OR VICIOUS ANIMALS
Animals
Control, animal
Dangerous dogs ............................................. 6-23
Vicious animals ............................................. 6-22
DEBRIS
Solid waste ........................................................ 38-23 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
DECISIONS, FINDINGS AND REVIEWS
Alcoholic beverages
Nudity and related offenses
Findings of fact ..............................................
4-22
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Appellate review ..........................................
10-103
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Review of application ....................................
12-164
Standards of review ......................................
12-165
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Construction site erosion and sediment control.........
20-180
Housing finance authority ......................................
22-20
Impact fees ........................................................
24-30 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Purchasing
Design -build contracts
Findings and determinations ..............................
2-239
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Subsequent review and sunset provision ................
2-184(12)
Solid waste ........................................................
38-27 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
Alternative assessment and financing procedure .......
40-206
Findings......................................................
40-163
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DECISIONS, FINDINGS AND REVIEWS (Cont'd.)
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Permit information requirements and review procedures
44-6
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Review and automatic adjustment of fees .............
46-79
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Declaration and finding of need .............................
2-341
DEDICATE, DEDICATION
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
DEEDS. See: TITLES AND DEEDS
DEFACEMENT. See: DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT, DESTRUC-
TION OR INJURY
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGENCIES OF COUNTY
Alarm systems
Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or
fire department ...........................................
18-92
Animals
Control, animal
Sterilization of animals adopted from county -funded
adoption agencies required ...........................
6-28
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Power of building department to stop work in violation
of article .................................................
20-26
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Purchasing
Creation of purchasing division; headed by management
and budget director ......................................
2-180
Powers, duties and functions, purchasing division........
2-181
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-42 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
DESIGN STANDARDS
Purchasing........................................................
2-238 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
DESIGNATE, DESIGNATION
Administration
Officers and employees
Designation of chief correctional officer ..................
2-53
How Code designated and cited ................................
1-1
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DESIGNATE, DESIGNATION (Cont'd.)
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
Designation as streets, avenues, etc ...................... 36-49
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Solid waste collection service agreements
Designation of exclusive service areas ................. 38-192
Waterways
Vessel control and water safety
Procedures to designate areas ............................. 50-28
DESTRUCTION. See: DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT, DESTRUC-
TION OR INJURY
DEVELOPMENT
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Community development ........................................
14-1 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
County Tourist Development Council .........................
42-167 et seq.
See: COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
22-127
Impact fees ........................................................
24-1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Affordable housing property disposition standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-151
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-136
Taxation...........................................................
42-41 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Development and objective design standards for the
placement or maintenance of communications facili-
ties in the public -rights -of -way .......................
44-9
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority.....................................................
2-341 et seq.
See: TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
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DISABLED OR HANDICAPPED PERSONS
Businesses........................................................
12-21 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Public parking spaces for persons with disabilities ....
46-36
DISCLOSURE
Administration...................................................
2-265 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards
Estimated energy savings disclosure ..................
40-212(6)
DISCRIMINATION
Fair housing ......................................................
22-50 et seq.
See: FAIR HOUSING
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Discrimination prohibited ..................................
44-56
DISPLAYS, DISPLAYED
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Display of state registration and county certification
numbers.................................................
10-23
Businesses
Merchandising of tobacco products
Placement of tobacco products in open display unit and
sale of e-cigarettes.....................................
12-57
Taxation
Business tax
Issuance of business tax receipt; display .................
42-106
DISTRICTS
Community development ........................................
14-21 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Noise control
Classification of use districts ................................
28-109
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Establishment of special assessment district .........
38-28(k)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-1 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
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DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Taxation
Tourist development tax
Plan for tourist development
Boundaries for tax district ..............................
42-148(b)
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-106 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Utilities............................................................
48-75 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
DOCKS, MARINAS AND PIERS
Environment and natural resources
Marine sanitation
Marina sanitation facilities ................................
20-61
Mooring restrictions ........................................
20-60
DOGS. See: ANIMALS
DOORS AND WINDOWS
St. Lucie County International Airport
Security
Airport entrances (security gates and doors)............
8-47(b)
DRAINAGE, DRAINS
Environment and natural resources
On -site drainage ...............................................
20-1
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
DRILLING OR MINING
Taxation
Business tax
Manufacturing, processing, quarrying and mining .....
42-119
DRUGS. See: CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
DUST, ODORS, SMOKE AND OTHER AIRBORNE
PARTICLES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Effluents, pollutant, or air contaminant .................
8-84
E
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Animals
Control, animal
Training requirements for animal control officers......
6-30
Courts.............................................................
16-19 et seq.
See: COURTS
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use ................................
20-118
Fair housing
Education and public information ...........................
22-57
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING (Cont'd.)
Impact fees ........................................................
24-21 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft rental or flight training operator (SASO)......
8-142
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority.....................................................
2-341 et seq.
See: TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ELDERLY PERSONS
Finance
Authority to contract for nursing home care for indigents
2-148
Taxation...........................................................
42-74 et seq.
See: TAXATION
ELECTIONS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
ELECTRIC, ELECTRICITY
Businesses
Secondary metal recyclers
Electronic transaction records required ..................
12-119
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Businesses
Merchandising of tobacco products
Placement of tobacco products in open display unit and
sale of e-cigarettes.....................................
12-57
EMERGENCIES
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Certification and examination
Temporary suspension of local certificate of competency
requirements for state registered contractors
during periods of declared emergency ............
10-69
Emergency management and emergency services ...........
18-1 et seq.
See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Suspension of MS4 access
Illicit discharges in emergency situations, suspen-
sion due to .........................................
20-208(a)
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation
Declaration of water shortage or water shortage
emergency ...............................................
20-311
Water shortages
Declaration of water shortage; water shortage emergency
20-300
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EMERGENCIES (Cont'd.)
Impact fees ........................................................
24-51 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency.
38-161
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Emergency conditions ......................................
8-86
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Delivery and construction vehicles; emergency repairs
46-108
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Alarm systems ....................................................
18-87 et seq.
See: ALARM SYSTEMS
Certificate of public convenience and necessity
Amendments to certificate ...................................
18-58
Appeals.........................................................
18-67
Authority and purpose ........................................
18-49
Board of county commissioners evaluation and disposi-
tion of applications .......................................
18-55
Form of certificate ..........................................
18-55(d)
Issuance of certificate ......................................
18-55(b)
Public hearing required ....................................
18-55(a)
Term..........................................................
18-55(c)
Certificate holder responsibilities ...........................
18-60
Certificate of public convenience and necessity ...........
18-51
Certificate required .........................................
18-51(b)
Classification of certificates ...............................
18-51(a)
Exemptions ..................................................
18-51(c)
COPCN standards of review .................................
18-56
Definitions......................................................
18-50
Emergency medical services advisory council; review of
COPCN application and recommendation .............
18-54
Council review of COPCN application and recommenda-
tion.......................................................
18-54(e)
Membership, appointment, and qualifications ..........
18-54(b)
Powers and duties ...........................................
18-54(a)
Quorum.......................................................
18-54(d)
Term..........................................................
18-54(c)
Emergency powers .............................................
18-68
Expiration and renewal of certificate .......................
18-57
Inspections.....................................................
18-65
Insurance requirements ......................................
18-62
Procedure for obtaining certificates .........................
18-52
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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES (Cont'd.)
Public safety director or designee review of COPCN
application and recommendation .......................
18-53
Reporting requirements ......................................
18-61
Revocation, alteration, or suspension of certificate .......
18-66
Title.............................................................
18-48
Transfer and assignment of certificate .....................
18-59
Use of lights and sirens during operations .................
18-63
Vehicle operating permits ....................................
18-64
Compliance and reporting ......................................
18-8
Comprehensive emergency management plan review, train-
ing and exercise requirements, and procedures for the
health care industry
Applicability....................................................
18-112
Approval and notification ....................................
18-115
Certification....................................................
18-119
Definitions......................................................
18-111
Emergency plan review .......................................
18-113
Facilities subject to plan review ...........................
18-113(a)
Fees for plan review and technical assistance .............
18-117
Noncompliance.................................................
18-116
Plan submission and review .................................
18-114
Purpose.........................................................
18-110
Training and exercise .........................................
18-118
Comprehensive emergency management plan ...............
18-6
Continuity of government and operations ....................
18-5
County emergency powers ......................................
18-4
Board powers ...................................................
18-4(c)
County administrator powers ................................
18-4(d)
County forces ...................................................
18-4(e)
Declaration of emergency .....................................
18-4(a)
Filing with the clerk of court ................................
18-4(b)
Definitions........................................................
18-2
Emergency management division ..............................
18-3
Price gouging during emergencies
Definitions......................................................
18-20
Title; authority; purpose ......................................
18-19
Authority.....................................................
18-19(b)
Prohibitions against price gouging .......................
18-21
Purpose.......................................................
18-19 (c)
Title...........................................................
18-19(a)
Purpose and intent ..............................................
18-1
Training and exercises ..........................................
18-7
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ENGINEERING
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing 40-101
ENTERTAINMENTS. See: AMUSEMENTS AND
ENTERTAINMENTS
ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Businesses
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Licensing of commercial applicators ......................
20-119
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Industrial, commercial or construction activity
discharges ............................................
20-209
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations ....................
20-233
Permitting of disposal organizations; transport and
disposal of waste .......................................
20-231
Construction
National pollutant discharge elimination systems. See
herein that subject
On -site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Prohibition of construction of on -site sewage disposal
systems..................................................
20-87
Fines, forfeitures and other penalties
Florida -friendly fertilizer use ................................
20-120
On -site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Penalties; enforcement .....................................
20-89
Water shortages ...............................................
20-302
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Applicability....................................................
20-108
Application practices ..........................................
20-113
Content and application rates, fertilizer ...................
20-112
Definitions......................................................
20-107
Exemptions.....................................................
20-115
Fertilizer -free zones ...........................................
20-110
Licensing of commercial applicators ........................
20-119
Low maintenance zones ......................................
20-111
Management of grass clippings and vegetative matter...
20-114
Penalties........................................................
20-120
Soil test information ..........................................
20-117
Specific exemptions ...........................................
20-116
Timing of fertilizer application ..............................
20-109
Training........................................................
20-118
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont'd.)
Licenses and permits
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Licensing of commercial applicators ......................
20-119
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
NPDES permits required ..................................
20-142
Sewage disposal capacity
Issuance of building permit prohibited until proof of
adequate sewage disposal capacity is shown .......
20-263
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations ....................
20-233
Permitting of disposal organizations; transport and
disposal of waste .......................................
20-231
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Marine sanitation
Definitions......................................................
20-59
Exception.......................................................
20-63
Marina sanitation facilities ..................................
20-61
Mooring restrictions ...........................................
20-60
Pump -out receipt requirement ...............................
20-62
Statement of purpose .........................................
20-58
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Accidental discharges .........................................
20-143
Compliance.....................................................
20-147
Construction
Construction site erosion and sediment control. See
within this subheading that subject
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Industrial, commercial or construction activity
discharges ............................................
20-209
Construction site erosion and sediment control
Erosion and sediment control plan .......................
20-181
Exemptions ..................................................
20-183
Findings......................................................
20-180
Standards ....................................................
20-182
Definitions......................................................
20-140
Enforcement measures ........................................
20-146
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Discharge prohibitions .....................................
20-205
Industrial, commercial or construction activity discharges
20-209
Interconnected MS4s.......................................
20-211
Prohibition of illicit connections ..........................
20-206
Suspension of MS4 access ..................................
20-208
Detection of illicit discharge, suspension due to the.
20-208(b)
Illicit discharges in emergency situations, suspen-
sion due to ............................................
20-208(a)
Ultimate responsibility .....................................
20-207
Watercourse protection .....................................
20-210
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont'd.)
Inspections and monitoring ..................................
20-144
Authority for inspections ...................................
20-144(a)
Monitoring and sampling, authority for ..................
20-144(b)
Requirements for self -monitoring .........................
20-144(c)
Notice of violation; enforcement .............................
20-145
NPDES permits required .....................................
20-142
Purpose.........................................................
20-139
Remedies not exclusive .......................................
20-148
Responsibility for administration ...........................
20-141
On -site drainage .................................................
20-1
On -site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Administrative waiver ........................................
20-88
Definitions......................................................
20-85
Mandatory hookups for existing on -site sewage disposal
systems on Hutchinson Island to central sewerage
systems....................................................
20-86
Penalties; enforcement ........................................
20-89
Prohibition of construction of on -site sewage disposal
systems....................................................
20-87
Planning
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Construction site erosion and sediment control
Erosion and sediment control plan .....................
20-181
Water shortages
Amendments to water shortage plan .....................
20-297
Powers, duties and responsibilities
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Ultimate responsibility ..................................
20-207
Responsibility for administration .........................
20-141
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Power of building department to stop work in violation
of article .................................................
20-26
Sewage disposal capacity
Certificate of occupancy, issuance of prohibited until
adequate sewer capacity is available ..................
20-265
Definitions......................................................
20-262
Issuance of building permit prohibited until proof of
adequate sewage disposal capacity is shown..........
20-263
Method of obtaining approval ................................
20-264
Sites, site plans
National pollutant discharge elimination systems. See
herein that subject
On -site drainage ...............................................
20-1
On -site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island.
See herein that subject
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont'd.)
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations ....................
20-233
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing
board.......................................................
20-234
Definitions......................................................
20-232
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations ......................
20-233
Permitting of disposal organizations; transport and disposal
ofwaste ....................................................
20-231
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Applicability....................................................
20-25
Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by
county, cost to become a lien upon property ..........
20-27
Power of building department to stop work in violation of
article......................................................
20-26
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Environmental permits ................................
48-110(a)(2)
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation
Additional requirements ......................................
20-309
Applicability....................................................
20-306
Declaration of water shortage or water shortage emergency
20-311
Definitions......................................................
20-305
Enforcement....................................................
2 0-312
Exceptions to the landscape irrigation schedules .........
20-308
Intent and purpose ............................................
20-304
Penalties........................................................
20-313
Severability.....................................................
20-314
Variances.......................................................
20-310
Year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures.
20-307
Water shortages
Amendments to water shortage plan .......................
20-297
Application of article provisions .............................
20-296
Declaration of water shortage; water shortage emergency
20-300
Definitions......................................................
20-295
Enforcement....................................................
20-301
Intent and purpose ............................................
20-294
Irrigation hours ................................................
20-298
Penalties........................................................
20-302
Rain sensor device .............................................
20-299
Water users to accept provisions of article .................
20-303
Waterways
Marine sanitation. See herein that subject
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ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES (Cont'd.)
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Watercourse protection ..................................
20-210
St. Lucie River Erosion Control. See herein that subject
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL OFFICER
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY
Alarm systems
Equipment operation and maintenance ....................
18-93
Businesses
Secondary metal recyclers
Facsimile, telecopier, or similar equipment required ...
12-120
Roads and bridges ...............................................
36-21 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-78 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-106 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units
Correction of errors and omissions ..................... 40-100(1)
EVIDENCE, TESTIMONY AND WITNESSES
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Renewal of certificate; evidence of continuing compli-
ance................................................... 12-168
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Special assessments; collection
Assessment roll sufficient evidence .................... 40-103(g)
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Ticketing of illegally parked vehicles; effect of failure
to pay ticket or appear for hearing; evidence of
violations ............................................. 46-81
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EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS
Buildings and building regulations ............................ 10-22 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Soil test information ........................................ 20-117
EXPLOSIVES
Fireworks
Definitions...................................................... 28-52
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks .................... 28-53
15
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Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
FAIR HOUSING
Additional remedies .............................................
22-56
Administrator; authority and responsibilities ................
22-54
Brokerage services, discrimination in provision of ..........
22-52
Complaints........................................................
22-55
Declaration of policy .............................................
22-48
Definitions........................................................
22-49
Discrimination
Brokerage services, discrimination in provision of........
22-52
Discriminatory housing practices generally ................
22-50
Financing of housing, discrimination in ....................
22-51
Discriminatory housing practices generally ..................
22-50
Education and public information .............................
22-57
Exemptions.......................................................
22-53
Financing of housing, discrimination in ......................
22-51
Penalty............................................................
22-58
FAIR HOUSING ADMINISTRATOR
Fair housing
Administrator; authority and responsibilities .............
22-54
FARMING, FARMS
Taxation
Business tax
Farm, grove, horticultural, floricultural, tropical pisci-
cultural and tropical fish farm products ............
42-112
FINANCE
Administration
Benefits, officer and employee
Longevity and special recognition awards to county
employees
Expenditures from county funds ....................... 2-81(b)
Payment of defense costs in civil suits arising from acts
within scope of employment or function ............ 2-84
Authority to contract for nursing home care for indigents . 2-148
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FINANCE (Cont'd.)
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Children's services council
Powers and functions
Compensation; expenses ...................................
40-22(d)
Organization; procedures; budget .........................
40-22(b)
Code enforcement board
Action for money judgments under this division; limita-
tion.........................................................
1-81
Courts.............................................................
16-19 et seq.
See: COURTS
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by
county, cost to become a lien upon property ........
20-27
Fair housing
Financing of housing, discrimination in ....................
22-51
Graffiti
Anti -graffiti trust fund ........................................
28-89
Housing
State housing initiatives partnership program
Affordable housing assistance trust fund, creation of..
22-93
Housing finance authority ......................................
22-19 et seq.
See: HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Impact fees ........................................................
24-1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Art in public places
Trust fund, art in public places ...........................
32-62
Purchasing........................................................
2-180 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and the county tax collector ........................
38-28(n)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-1 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Compensation ...............................................
44-41
FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES
Administration
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FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES (Cont'd.)
County logo
Approved use; unlawful practices; penalties .............
2-2(c)
County seal
Approved use; unlawful practices; penalties .............
2-1(c)
Alcoholic beverages
Nudity and related offenses ..................................
4-28
Animals
Control, animal
Enforcement and penalties; mandatory court appear-
ances.....................................................
6-29
Dog and cat registration
Enforcement and penalties ................................
6-55
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Collection and recovery of civil penalties ..............
10-102
Schedule of civil penalties in citations .................
10-105
Businesses
Refueling assistance for persons with disabilities
Enforcement and penalties ................................
12-25
Code enforcement
Supplemental county enforcement procedures
Fines and civil penalties ...................................
1-98(3)
Code enforcement board
Penalty for failure to comply with order ....................
1-77
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Moving violation penalty surcharge ......................
16-29
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-89 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Fair housing ......................................................
22-58
General penalty ..................................................
1-7
Graffiti............................................................
28-82
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties
Enforcement and penalties ..............................
38-27(f)
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Civil penalties ...............................................
46-41
Procedures governing payment of civil penalties and
proceedings to enforce payment for county parking
violations ................................................
46-42
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Permit fees and penalties ..................................
48-114
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FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER PENALTIES (Cont'd.)
Waterways
Motorized vessels on lakes, ponds in unincorporated
areas....................................................... 50-1
Violation; penalty ........................................... 50-1(d)
Vessel control and water safety .............................. 50-30
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Alarm systems
Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or
fire department ........................................... 18-92
Fire station property sales procedures ........................ 32-141 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Impact fees ........................................................
24-5 1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Public property
Public conduct
Fire duty of picnickers .....................................
32-92
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Flammable solids and liquids .............................
8-82
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Parking in fire lanes ........................................
46-37
Utilities
Standards for fire hydrant installation .....................
48-1
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Public property
Public conduct .................................................
32-91
FIREWORKS
Definitions........................................................
28-52
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks .......................
28-53
FISHING, HUNTING OR TRAPPING
Traffic and vehicles
Hunting from county roads restricted ......................
46-2
FLOODS, FLOODING
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, STATE RULES
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
FLORIDA, STATE OF. See: STATE
FLORIDA STATUTES, STATE ACTS
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
FOOD AND FOOD SERVICES
Administration
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FOOD AND FOOD SERVICES (Cont'd.)
Benefits, officer and employee
Food and non-alcoholic beverage expenses ..............
2-82
Taxation
Business tax
Cafes, restaurants and other eating establishments ...
42-116
Utilities
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Grease traps, oil separators ...............................
48-78
FORFEITURES. See: FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER
PENALTIES
FOWL. See: ANIMALS
FRANCHISES
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Telecommunications.............................................
44-19 et seq.
See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
F.S.
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
FUEL
Businesses........................................................
12-21 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-109 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Taxation
Gas taxes
Distribution of local option motor fuel tax ...............
42-193
Levy of local option motor fuel tax .......................
42-192
XI
GAMBLING
Taxation
Business tax
Lottery and gambling not authorized ....................
42-110
GARBAGE AND TRASH
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste ........................................................
38-1 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
GATES
St. Lucie County International Airport
Security
Airport entrances (security gates and doors)............
8-47(b)
GENDER
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
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Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
GOODS OR SERVICES
Alarm systems
Automatic dialing device
Operating instructions service ............................
18-91
Aviation
Right to self-service ...........................................
8-9
Children's services council ......................................
40-21 et seq.
See: CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
Emergency management and emergency services ...........
18-1 et seq.
See: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY
SERVICES
Fair housing
Brokerage services, discrimination in provision of........
22-52
Impact fees ........................................................
24-5 1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Purchasing........................................................
2-180 et seq.
See: PURCHASING
Solid waste ........................................................
38-192 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-1 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-98 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Utilities............................................................
48-50 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
Accessibility to graffiti implements ............................
28-83
Anti -graffiti trust fund ..........................................
28-89
Definitions........................................................
28-80
Penalties..........................................................
28-82
Prohibited acts ...................................................
28-81
Public nuisance ...................................................
28-85
Removal...........................................................
28-88
Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement.....
28-86
Reward for information .........................................
28-84
Right of entry on private property .............................
28-87
GRASS. See: BRUSH, GRASS AND WEEDS
H
HANDBILLS
Definitions........................................................ 28-162
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Distribution....................................................... 28-164
Distribution of handbills on residential premises ........... 28-165
Enforcement...................................................... 28-166
Exemptions....................................................... 28-163
HANDICAPPED PERSONS. See: DISABLED OR
HANDICAPPED PERSONS
HAZARDS, HAZARDOUS
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Hazardous materials spills ................................ 8-85
Materials, hazardous ....................................... 8-80
Utilities
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Hazardous wastes ........................................... 48-79
Wastewater pretreatment
Reporting requirements
Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste .... 48-110(i)
HEALTH AND SANITATION
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-59 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Imminent public -health threat .........................
38-28(f)
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Enforcement actions
Immediate threat to public health .....................
48-113(1)
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
HEARINGS
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Hearings; board ...........................................
10-101
Code enforcement board
Calling and conduct of hearings .............................
1-75
Environment and natural resources
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing
board.....................................................
20-234
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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HEARINGS (Cont'd.)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-59 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Hearing rules ................................................
44-69
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Ticketing of illegally parked vehicles; effect of failure
to pay ticket or appear for hearing; evidence of
violations .............................................
46-81
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Enforcement actions
Show cause hearing ......................................
48-113(9)
HOTELS AND MOTELS
Alcoholic beverages
Nudity and related offenses
Exemptions
Hotel or motel bedrooms or suites, use of ............. 4-26(c)
Taxation
Business tax
Hotels, apartment hotels, motels, etc ..................... 42-115
HOURS
Alcoholic beverages
Hours of sale regulated ....................................... 4-1
Environment and natural resources
Water shortages
Irrigation hours ............................................. 20-298
Public property
Public conduct
Hours of operation .......................................... 32-88
HOUSING
Affordable housing property disposition standards and
procedures ................................................... 32-146 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Fair housing ...................................................... 22-48 et seq.
See: FAIR HOUSING
Housing finance authority ...................................... 22-19 et seq.
See: HOUSING FINANCE AUTHORITY
Neighborhood stabilization program
Acquisition procedures ........................................ 22-122
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HOUSING (Cont'd.)
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations ..........................................
22-127
Implementing resolutions authorized .......................
22-125
Information on available county property ..................
22-126
Minimum criteria for conveyance ...........................
22-124
Purpose.........................................................
22-121
Sale of properties ..............................................
22-123
Roads and bridges ...............................................
36-47 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
State housing initiatives partnership program
Affordable housing assistance trust fund, creation of ....
22-93
Authority and purpose ........................................
22-91
Creation of the affordable housing advisory committee..
22-95
Definitions......................................................
22-92
Establishment of a local housing assistance program and
partnership ................................................
22-94
Interlocal agreement ..........................................
22-96
Title.............................................................
22-90
IIM08 QUIN \1WrolMIXIIN-KI) It"VA
Authority for enactment of article ............................. 22-19
Creation........................................................... 22-21
Findings........................................................... 22-20
Powers............................................................. 22-22
HUNTING. See: FISHING, HUNTING OR TRAPPING
IDENTIFICATION
Administration
Countylogo .....................................................
2-2
Countyseal .....................................................
2-1
Animals
Dog and cat registration
Animal registration/identification tags, issuance of ....
6-52
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
Numeric street identification ..............................
36-50
Street identification signs ..................................
36-55
St. Lucie County International Airport
Airport identification badge ..................................
8-44
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge ....................
8-46
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Identifying information ...............................
48-110(a)(1)
ILLNESS OR DISEASE
Administration
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Benefits, officer and employee
Terminal incentive pay for accumulated and unused
sickleave ................................................
2-80
IMPACT FEES
Accounting and reporting .......................................
24-7
Administrative expenses ........................................
24-9
Adoption of impact fee study ...................................
24-4
Alternative impact fee ...........................................
24-6
Appeals
Educational facilities impact fee ............................
24-31
Fire/EMS protection impact fee ..............................
24-65
Law enforcement impact fee .................................
24-105
Libraries impact fee ...........................................
24-140
Parks impact fee ...............................................
24-183
Public buildings impact fee ..................................
24-222
Roads impact fee ...............................................
24-269
Applicability......................................................
24-5
Condemnation
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-57(e)(4)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-97(e)(4)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-132(e)(4)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-175(e)(5)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-214(e)(5)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-264(c)(8)
Credits, rebates and refunds
Educational facilities impact fee
Payment of fees; credits ....................................
24-26
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-28
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-57
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-63
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-97
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-103
Libraries impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-132
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-138
Parks impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-175
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-181
Public buildings impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-214
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-220
Roads impact fee
Credits........................................................
24-264
Refund of fees paid .........................................
24-262
Decisions, findings and reviews
Educational facilities impact fee ............................
24-30
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Property review appraisal .................................
24-59
Review........................................................
24-66
Law enforcement impact fee
Property review appraisal .................................
24-99
Review........................................................
24-106
Libraries impact fee
Property review appraisal .................................
24-134
Review........................................................
24-141
Parks impact fee. See herein that subject
Public buildings impact fee. See herein that subject
Roads impact fee. See herein that subject
Dedicate, dedication
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Fire/EMS protection property dedication ...........
24-57(e)(2)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Dedication, law enforcement property ...............
24-97(e)(2)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Library property dedication ..........................
24-132(e)(2)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Park property dedication ..............................
24-175(e)(3)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Specific standards
Public buildings property dedication ................
24-214(e)(3)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Right-of-way dedication ...............................
24-264(c)(6)
Development
Economic development impact fee mitigation program...
24-1
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Relationship of fire/EMS protection impact fee to
developments of regional impact ..................
24-57(c)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
Relationship of law enforcement impact fee to develop-
ments of regional impact ...........................
24-97(c)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Relationship of libraries impact fee to development of
regional impact ......................................
24-132(c)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Relationship of parks impact fee to development of
regional impact ......................................
24-175(c)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Relationship of public buildings impact fee to develop-
ments of regional impact ...........................
24-214(c)
Districts
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Fire district need .......................................
24-57(e)(1)
District created, fire/EMS protection impact fee........
24-60
Law enforcement impact fee
District created, law enforcement impact fee............
24-100
Libraries impact fee
Districts created, libraries impact fee ....................
24-135
Parks impact fee
Districts created, parks impact fee .......................
24-178
Public buildings impact fee
Districts created, public buildings impact fee ...........
24-217
Economic development impact fee mitigation program .....
24-1
Educational facilities impact fee
Appeals.........................................................
24-3 1
Definitions......................................................
24-23
Exemptions.....................................................
24-29
Fee schedule ....................................................
24-25
Imposition......................................................
24-24
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Intents and purposes ..........................................
24-22
Payment of fees; credits .......................................
24-26
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-28
Review..........................................................
24-30
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-21
Use of funds ....................................................
24-27
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Appeals.........................................................
24-65
Computation of the amount of fire/EMS protection impact
fee..........................................................
24-55
Credits..........................................................
24-57
General.......................................................
24-5 7(b)
General standards for issuing fire/EMS protection impact
fee credits ...............................................
24-57(d)
Relationship of fire/EMS protection impact fee to develop-
ments of regional impact ..............................
24-57(c)
Scope..........................................................
24-57(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-57(e)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-57(e)(4)
Application procedure ....................................
24-57(e)(3)
Fire district need .........................................
24-57(e)(1)
Fire/EMS protection property dedication ..............
24-57(e)(2)
Time of claim: waiver .......................................
24-57(f)
Definitions......................................................
24-53
District created, fire/EMS protection impact fee ..........
24-60
Exemptions.....................................................
24-64
Imposition of fire/EMS protection impact fee ..............
24-54
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-58
Intents and purposes ..........................................
24-52
Payment of fee .................................................
24-56
Property
Credits
Specific standards
Fire/EMS protection property dedication ...........
24-57(e)(2)
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-58
Property review appraisal .................................
24-59
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-59
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-63
Review..........................................................
24-66
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-51
Trust fund established, fire/EMS protection impact fees.
24-61
Use of funds ....................................................
24-62
General definitions ..............................................
24-2
General legislative findings .....................................
24-3
Law enforcement impact fee
Appeals.........................................................
24-105
Computation of the amount of law enforcement impact
fee..........................................................
24-95
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Credits..........................................................
24-97
General.......................................................
24-97(b)
General standards for issuing law enforcement impact
fee credits ...............................................
24-97(d)
Relationship of law enforcement impact fee to develop-
ments of regional impact ..............................
24-97(c)
Scope..........................................................
24-97(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-97(e)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-97(e)(4)
Application procedure ....................................
24-97(e)(3)
Dedication, law enforcement property .................
24-97(e)(2)
Law enforcement need ...................................
24-93(e)(1)
Time of claim; waiver .......................................
24-97(f)
Definitions......................................................
24-93
District created, law enforcement impact fee ..............
24-100
Exemptions.....................................................
24-104
Imposition of law enforcement impact fee ..................
24-94
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-98
Intents and purposes ..........................................
24-92
Payment of fee .................................................
24-96
Property
Credits
Specific standards
Dedication, law enforcement property ...............
24-97(e)(2)
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-98
Property review appraisal .................................
24-99
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-99
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-103
Review..........................................................
24-106
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-91
Trust fund established, law enforcement impact fees ....
24-101
Use of funds ....................................................
24-102
Libraries impact fee
Appeals.........................................................
24-140
Computation of the amount of library impact fee .........
24-130
Credits..........................................................
24-132
General.......................................................
24-132(b)
General standards for issuing libraries impact fee
credit ....................................................
24-132(d)
Relationship of libraries impact fee to development of
regional impact .........................................
24-132(c)
Scope..........................................................
24-132(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-132(e)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-132(e)(4)
Application procedure ....................................
24-132(e)(3)
County need ...............................................
24-132(e)(1)
Library property dedication .............................
24-132(e)(2)
Time of claim; waiver .......................................
24-132(f)
Definitions......................................................
24-128
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Districts created, libraries impact fee ......................
24-135
Exemptions.....................................................
24-139
Imposition of library impact fee .............................
24-129
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-133
Intents and purposes ..........................................
24-127
Payment of fee .................................................
24-131
Property
Credits
Specific standards
Library property dedication ..........................
24-132(e)(2)
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-133
Property review appraisal .................................
24-134
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-134
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-138
Review..........................................................
24-141
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-126
Trust funds established, libraries impact fee ..............
24-136
Use of funds ....................................................
24-137
Notice of impact fee rates .......................................
24-8
Parks impact fee
Alternative collection mechanism ...........................
24-174
Appeals.........................................................
24-183
Computation of the amount of parks impact fee ..........
24-172
Credits..........................................................
24-175
General.......................................................
24-175(b)
General standards for issuing parks impact fee credit.
24-175(d)
Relationship of parks impact fee to development of
regional impact .........................................
24-175(c)
Scope..........................................................
24-175(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-175(e)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-175(e)(5)
Application procedure ....................................
24-175(e)(4)
County need ...............................................
24-175(e)(1)
Park property dedication ................................
24-175(e)(3)
Site -related parks improvement ........................
24-175(e)(2)
Time of claim; waiver .......................................
24-175(f)
Decisions, findings and reviews
Intents, purposes, and findings ...........................
24-169
Property review appraisal .................................
24-177
Review........................................................
24-184
Definitions......................................................
24-170
Districts created, parks impact fee ..........................
24-178
Exemptions.....................................................
24-182
Imposition of parks impact fee ...............................
24-171
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-176
Intents, purposes, and findings ..............................
24-169
Payment of fee .................................................
24-173
Property
Credits
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Specific standards
Park property dedication ..............................
24-175(e)(3)
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-176
Property review appraisal .................................
24-177
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-177
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-181
Review..........................................................
24-184
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-168
Trust funds established, parks impact fee .................
24-179
Use of funds ....................................................
24-180
Policies and procedures
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-57(e)(3)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-97(e)(3)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-132(e)(3)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-175(e)(4)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-214(e)(4)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Application procedure .................................
24-264(c)(7)
Property. See also herein specific subjects
Roads impact fee
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-267
Property review appraisal .................................
24-268
Public buildings impact fee
Alternative collection mechanism ...........................
24-213
Appeals.........................................................
24-222
Computation of the amount of public buildings impact fee
24-211
Credits..........................................................
24-214
General.......................................................
24-214(b)
General standards for issuing public buildings impact
fee credit ................................................
24-214(d)
Relationship of public buildings impact fee to develop-
ments of regional impact ..............................
24-214(c)
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Scope..........................................................
24-214(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-214(e)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-214(e)(5)
Application procedure ....................................
24-214(e)(4)
County need ...............................................
24-214(e)(1)
Public buildings property dedication ...................
24-214(e)(3)
Site -related public buildings improvement............
24-214(e)(2)
Time of claim; waiver .......................................
24-214(f)
Decisions, findings and reviews
Intents, purposes and findings ............................
24-208
Property review appraisal .................................
24-216
Review........................................................
24-223
Definitions......................................................
24-209
Districts created, public buildings impact fee .............
24-217
Exemptions.....................................................
24-221
Imposition of public buildings impact fee ..................
24-210
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-215
Intents, purposes and findings ...............................
24-208
Payment of fee .................................................
24-2 12
Property
Credits
Specific standards
Public buildings property dedication ................
24-214(e)(3)
Independent property appraisal ...........................
24-215
Property review appraisal .................................
24-216
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-216
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-220
Review..........................................................
24-223
Short title, authority, and applicability .....................
24-207
Trust funds established, public buildings impact fees....
24-218
Use of funds ....................................................
24-219
Public works and improvements
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related parks improvement .....................
24-175(e)(2)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related public buildings improvement .........
24-214(e)(2)
Roads impact fee. See herein that subject
Purchasing
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-57(e)(4)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-97(e)(4)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-132(e)(4)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-175(e)(5)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-214(e)(5)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation ..........
24-264(c)(8)
Roads impact fee
Alternative collection mechanism ...........................
24-260
Appeals.........................................................
24-269
Computation of the amount of roads (multi -modal) impact
fee..........................................................
24-258
Credits..........................................................
24-264
General standards ..........................................
24-264(b)
Scope..........................................................
24-264(a)
Specific standards ...........................................
24-264(c)
Acquisition by purchase or condemnation .............
24-264(c)(8)
Application procedure ....................................
24-264(c)(7)
Capacity improvements ..................................
24-264(c)(5)
County need ...............................................
24-264(c)(1)
Operational improvements ..............................
24-264(c)(4)
Public works and improvements
Capacity improvements ...............................
24-264(c)(5)
Operational improvements ............................
24-264(c)(4)
Safety -related improvements .........................
24-264(c)(3)
Site -related transportation improvement ...........
24-264(c)(2)
Right-of-way dedication ..................................
24-264(c)(6)
Safety -related improvements ...........................
24-264(c)(3)
Site -related transportation improvement .............
24-264(c)(2)
Time of claim; waiver ....................................
24-264(c)(9)
Decisions, findings and reviews
Intents, purposes, and findings ...........................
24-256
Property review appraisal .................................
24-268
Review........................................................
24-270
Definitions......................................................
24-265
Exemptions.....................................................
24-263
Imposition of roads (multi -modal) impact fee ..............
24-257
Independent property appraisal .............................
24-267
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Intents, purposes, and findings ..............................
24-256
Payment of fee .................................................
24-259
Property review appraisal ....................................
24-268
Refund of fees paid ............................................
24-262
Review..........................................................
24-270
Short title, authority and applicability .....................
24-255
Use of funds and roads (multi -modal) benefit districts ...
24-261
Sites, site plans
Parks impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related parks improvement .....................
24-175(e)(2)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related public buildings improvement .........
24-214(e)(2)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related transportation improvement ...........
24-264(c)(2)
Standards and specifications
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
General standards for issuing fire/EMS protection
impact fee credits ....................................
24-57(d)
Specific standards ........................................
24-57(e)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
General standards for issuing law enforcement impact
fee credits .............................................
24-97(d)
Specific standards ........................................
24-97(e)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
General standards for issuing libraries impact fee
credit ..................................................
24-132(d)
Specific standards ........................................
24-132(e)
Parks impact fee
Credits
General standards for issuing parks impact fee credit
24-175(d)
Specific standards ........................................
24-175(e)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
General standards for issuing public buildings impact
fee credit ..............................................
24-214(d)
Specific standards ........................................
24-214(e)
Roads impact fee
Credits
General standards ........................................
24-264(b)
Specific standards ........................................
24-264(c)
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IMPACT FEES (Cont'd.)
Waivers
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Credits
Time of claim: waiver ....................................
24-57(f)
Law enforcement impact fee
Credits
Time of claim; waiver ....................................
24-97(f)
Libraries impact fee
Credits
Time of claim; waiver ....................................
24-132(f)
Parks impact fee
Credits
Time of claim; waiver ....................................
24-175(f)
Public buildings impact fee
Credits
Time of claim; waiver ....................................
24-214(f)
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Time of claim; waiver ..................................
24-264(c)(9)
Weights and measures
Fire/EMS protection impact fee
Computation of the amount of fire/EMS protection
impact fee ...............................................
24-55
Law enforcement impact fee
Computation of the amount of law enforcement impact
fee........................................................
24-95
Libraries impact fee
Computation of the amount of library impact fee ......
24-130
Parks impact fee
Computation of the amount of parks impact fee........
24-172
Public buildings impact fee
Computation of the amount of public buildings impact
fee........................................................
24-211
Roads impact fee
Computation of the amount of roads (multi -modal)
impact fee ...............................................
24-258
Credits
Specific standards
Capacity improvements ...............................
24-264(c)(5)
IMPOUNDMENT
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Fees
Private property impound ............................. 46-78(2)
IMPROVEMENTS. See: PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVE-
MENTS
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INCLUDES
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
INDEMNIFICATION
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Solid waste collection service agreements ...............
38-193
INDUSTRY, INDUSTRIAL
Buildings and building regulations ............................
10-19 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Illicit stormwater discharge and connection
Industrial, commercial or construction activity
discharges ............................................
20-209
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Eligible business or industry ............................
42-48
Ineligible business or industry ..........................
42-49
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Industrial equipment prohibited or restricted in
residential districts ..................................
46-109
Utilities
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Industrial wastewater ......................................
48-77
Wastewater pretreatment
Industrial wastewater discharge permit .................
48-109
INGRESS, EGRESS
St. Lucie County International Airport
Security
Airport entrances (security gates and doors)............
8-47(b)
INJUNCTIONS. See: SUITS, ACTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
INJURY. See: DAMAGE, DEFACEMENT, DESTRUCTION
OR INJURY
INSECTS. See: PEST CONTROL
INSPECTIONS
Animals
Standards, animal shelter .................................... 6-86
Businesses
Pawn brokers and secondhand dealers
Inspection of records and premises ....................... 12-84
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INSPECTIONS (Cont'd.)
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Inspections and monitoring ................................
20-144
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties ...............
38-27(d)
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Powers and authority of inspectors .......................
48-112
INSURANCE
Administration
Officers and employees
Required to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance
2-52
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry .........................................
10-25
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Certificate
Insurance requirement ................................
12-166
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges
Building and equipment moving
Permit
Requirements prior to issuance; insurance require-
ments..................................................
36-24
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-137 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Taxation
Business tax
Insurance adjusters .........................................
42-118
INTOXICATING BEVERAGES. See: ALCOHOLIC BEVER-
AGES
INVESTIGATIONS
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Applications; contents; investigation ................... 12-163
INVESTMENTS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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ISSUANCE OF BONDS (Cont'd.)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Notice of intent to issue bonds ............................ 40-106
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Notice of intent to issue bonds ............................ 40-65
J
JAILS
Administration
Officers and employees
Designation of chief correctional officer .................. 2-53
JOINT AUTHORITY
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
JUNK, SALVAGE OR SCRAP
Solid waste ........................................................ 38-23 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Taxation
Business tax
Traveling junk dealers ..................................... 42-124
JUVENILES. See: MINORS
M
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
L
W&B IXW*i00101s 00"Ill
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
LANDS, LAND USE
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
Environment and natural resources
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations .................... 20-233
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations ....................................... 22-127
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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LANDS, LAND USE (Cont'd.)
Public property
Affordable housing property disposition standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-151
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-136
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Provisions re
Roads or public lands, in or on .........................
38-24
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards ......................
8-135
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Administration
Authority to offer rewards for arrest and conviction of
persons violating laws or ordinances ..................
2-3
Alarm systems
Direct connections to law enforcement agencies and/or
fire department ...........................................
18-92
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Additional costs for law enforcement training ..........
16-19
Law library funds, disposition of ..........................
16-23
Impact fees ........................................................
24-91 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
LEASE OR RENT
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property ...................................................
32-131 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-137 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Taxation
Business tax
Advertising space renters ..................................
42-113
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Regulation of parking in parking areas located on
property owned or leased by county .................
46-38
Road rights -of -way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on ...........................................
46-39
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LEASE OR RENT (Cont'd.)
Waterways
Vessel control and water safety
Personal watercraft rentals, regulation and locations
for........................................................
50-27
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS. See: SUITS, ACTIONS AND OTHER
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
LEGAL PROCESSES. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER
LEGAL PROCESSES
LEVY, LEVYING
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Levy of non -ad valorem assessments ..................
38-280)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Children's services independent special district
Levying of ad valorem taxes ...............................
40-24
Taxation...........................................................
42-147 et seq.
See: TAXATION
LIABILITY
Administration
Officers and employees
Required to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance
2-52
Traffic and vehicles
Off -road vehicles
Liability of parents of children under 18 years .........
46-142
LIBRARIES
County library manager .........................................
26-3
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Law library funds, disposition of. .........................
16-23
Creation of county library system .............................
26-2
Declaration of legislative intent ................................
26-1
Impact fees ........................................................
24-126 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Library advisory board, creation of the .......................
26-4
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Qualifications, regulations and contributions ................
26-5
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Service to schools and libraries ...........................
44-48
LIBRARY ADVISORY BOARD
Libraries..........................................................
26-4
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LICENSES AND PERMITS
Alarm systems ....................................................
18-94 et seq.
See: ALARM SYSTEMS
Animals
Control, animal
Traveling animal shows; permit required ................
6-31
Buildings and building regulations ............................
10-98 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Noise control
Application for special permit ...............................
28-112
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions
Permit and license required ..................................
28-1
Public property
Public conduct .................................................
32-98
Roads and bridges ...............................................
36-21 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Solid waste ........................................................
38-60 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-100 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards
Licensed contractors .....................................
40-212(2)
Taxation
Business tax
Payment of tax prerequisite to engaging in business,
etc.; exception as to vehicles used in licensed
business .................................................
42-103
Retail store license ..........................................
42-121
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Permit application requirements and review procedures 44-6
Requirement of a permit ................................... 44-5
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts. 46-110
Utilities............................................................ 48-109 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
LIENS
Code enforcement board
Duration of lien ................................................ 1-78
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by
county, cost to become a lien upon property ........ 20-27
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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LIENS (Cont'd.)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Lien of culvert assessment .............................. 40-2680)
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Special assessments; collection
Priority of lien, interest, method of payment of
special assessments ................................. 40-103(a)
LIGHTING, LIGHTS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Street lighting special improvement service districts..... 40-128 et seq.
LIQUOR. See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
LIVESTOCK
Animals
Control, animal
Disposition of dogs, cats, or livestock found running at
large.....................................................
LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
(Citations contained herein refer to sections and subsec-
tions found within Appendix A, Local Acts)
Administration
Acquisition of real property ..................................
Advertising for promotion of county ........................
Authority to obtain repayment of money expended for
welfare purposes ..........................................
Contracts with other governmental units ..................
County administrator
Duties.........................................................
Employment authorized ....................................
Payments declared to be for county purpose ............
Lease of property ..............................................
Officers and employees
Insurance for officers, employees and families ..........
Provide for care of indigent, authority to ...................
Reproduction of public records ...............................
Advertising
Administration
Advertising for promotion of county ......................
Appeals
Businesses
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2-2
2-5
2-7
2-1
2-52
2-51
2-53
2-3
2-101
2-6
2-4
2-5
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Approval or rejection of application; issuance; records;
appeal of rejection ...................................
3-54
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Appeals from actions or decisions of environmental
control officer ........................................
4-61
Appointments and removals
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Environmental control officer ...........................
4-56
Appropriations
Libraries
Law library
Appropriation of funds ...................................
6-53
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Appropriation of expenses ...............................
7-44
Assessments
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Non -ad valorem assessments ...........................
10-109
Audits
Special districts
Mosquito control district ...................................
10-58
Beaches and shorelines
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Parks and recreation
Authority to regulate use of motor vehicles on public
beaches..................................................
8-1
Board of adjustment
Land development
Zoning and building regulations ..........................
5-106
Boards, commissions and authorities
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Board of adjustment .....................................
5-106
Planning and zoning commission .......................
5-104
Libraries
Law library
Board of trustees created; powers and authority
generally..............................................
6-51
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Right to appear in person or by counsel before board
7-46
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Governing board ..........................................
10-53
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Governing board; creation; organization ...............
10-106
Boats and other vessels
Waterways
Airboats prohibited in savannahs .........................
11-2
Bonds, surety or performance
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act .....................................
4-117
Solid waste
Disposal or incinerator units ..............................
9-3(c)
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Bond........................................................
10-65
Surety bond ...............................................
10-56
Budget
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Budgets, district; hearing ................................
10-59
Businesses
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Applications; fee .............................................
3-53
Approval or rejection of application; issuance; records;
appeal of rejection .....................................
3-54
Article not to preclude application of occupational
license tax and other regulations ....................
3-56
Definition....................................................
3-51
Division to be liberally construed .........................
3-58
Prerequisite to issuance of county peddler's license....
3-57
Required......................................................
3-52
Term; application for renewal .............................
3-55
Violations....................................................
3-59
Charges, fees and rates
Businesses
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Applications; fee ..........................................
3-53
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Schedule of fees and charges ............................
5-109
Compensation, salaries, etc.
Special districts
Mosquito control district ...................................
10-54
Construction
Environment and natural resources
Construction of drainage facilities ........................
4-1
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Construction, etc., permit required .....................
5-108
Contracts and agreements
Administration
Contracts with other governmental units ................
2-1
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Cooperative agreements .................................
4-111
Special districts. See herein that subject
Contributions or donations
Libraries
Law library
Disposition of donations .................................
6-55
Courts
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Judicial review ............................................
4-62
Libraries
Law library
Levy of court costs for support of library ..............
6-52
Damage, defacement, destruction or injury
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Damage or obstruction ...................................
10-68
Departments and other agencies of county
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Powers of health department ...........................
4-71
Designate, designation
Solid waste
Designate disposal sites, authority to; prohibited
accumulations ..........................................
9-2
Development
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Development of preservation program .................
4-107
Land development. See herein that subject
Disclosure
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Disclosure and expenses .................................
10-69
Districts
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Authority to divide territory into districts; regula-
tions; notice and hearing ...........................
5-102
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Special districts. See herein that subject
Drainage, drains
Environment and natural resources
Construction of drainage facilities ........................
4-1
Dust, odors, smoke and other airborne particles
Environment and natural resources
Air pollution .................................................
4-2
Elections
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Authority to establish preservation districts; elec-
tions...................................................
4-109
Environment and natural resources
Air pollution ....................................................
4-2
Beach preservation act
Article to be liberally construed ...........................
4-118
Authority to establish preservation districts; elections
4-109
Beach preservation authority
Generally ..................................................
4-103
Powers.....................................................
4-104
Bonds.........................................................
4-117
Cooperative agreements ....................................
4-111
Coordination of work of preservation districts; liaison
with other entities .....................................
4-112
County personnel and facilities, use of ...................
4-106
Development of preservation program ...................
4-107
Districts
Authority to establish preservation districts; elec-
tions...................................................
4-109
Coordination of work of preservation districts; liaison
with other entities ...................................
4-112
Establishment of preservation districts; governing
body; advisory groups; personnel; taxation powers
4-110
Taxation
Exemption for property of preservation authority
and districts .......................................
4-116
Economic analysis of preservation program .............
4-108
Establishment of preservation districts; governing body;
advisory groups; personnel; taxation powers .......
4-110
Legislative findings; purpose ..............................
4-102
Supervision of work on county shoreline .................
4-113
Taxation
Ad valorem benefits tax .................................
4-114
Establishment of preservation districts; governing
body; advisory groups; personnel; taxation powers
4-110
Exemption for property of preservation authority
and districts ..........................................
4-116
Maintenance and operation tax .........................
4-115
Title...........................................................
4-101
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Use of county funds for organizational and administra-
tive expenses ...........................................
4-105
Construction of drainage facilities ..........................
4-1
Decisions, findings and reviews
Beach preservation act
Legislative findings; purpose ............................
4-102
Environmental control act
Appeals from actions or decisions of environmental
control officer ........................................
4-6 1
Judicial review ............................................
4-62
Environmental control act
Appeals from actions or decisions of environmental
control officer ...........................................
4-6 1
Boards, commissions and authorities
Enforcement of hearing board orders and injunctive
relief...................................................
4-6 5
Hearing board
Duties and powers .....................................
4-60
Organization ............................................
4-59
Refusal to obey subpoena issued by the hearing
board..................................................
4-69
St. Lucie County Environmental Control Board
Duties and powers .....................................
4-55
Organization ............................................
4-54
Civil enforcement; procedure ..............................
4-64
Civil fines to be liens .......................................
4-68
Construction in relation to other law .....................
4-70
Criminal enforcement; procedures ........................
4-63
Declaration of legislative intent ...........................
4-52
Definitions...................................................
4-53
Enforcement of hearing board orders and injunctive
relief.....................................................
4-65
Environmental control officer
Appeals from actions or decisions of environmental
control officer ........................................
4-61
Appointment ..............................................
4-56
Duties and powers ........................................
4-57
Exemptions [generally] .....................................
4-58
Fines, forfeitures and other penalties
Civil fines to be liens .....................................
4-68
Violations
Civil penalties ..........................................
4-67
Criminal penalties .....................................
4-66
Hearing board
Duties and powers ........................................
4-60
Organization ..............................................
4-59
Hearings
Enforcement of hearing board orders and injunctive
relief...................................................
4-65
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Hearing board
Duties and powers .....................................
4-60
Organization ............................................
4-59
Refusal to obey subpoena issued by the hearing
board..................................................
4-69
Judicial review ..............................................
4-62
Officers and employees
Appeals from actions or decisions of environmental
control officer ........................................
4-61
Environmental control officer
Appointment ............................................
4-56
Duties and powers .....................................
4-57
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Environmental control officer ...........................
4-57
Hearing board .............................................
4-60
Powers of health department ...........................
4-71
St. Lucie County Environmental Control Board .....
4-55
Refusal to obey subpoena issued by the hearing board
4-69
Short title ....................................................
4-5 1
St. Lucie County Environmental Control Board
Duties and powers ........................................
4-55
Organization ..............................................
4-54
Violations
Civil penalties .............................................
4-67
Criminal penalties ........................................
4-66
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Beach preservation act
Beach preservation authority ...........................
4-104
Establishment of preservation districts; governing
body; advisory groups; personnel; taxation powers
4-110
Environmental control act. See within this subheading
that subject
Taking, sale of sea turtles restricted ........................
4-3
Finance
Administration
Authority to obtain repayment of money expended for
welfare purposes .......................................
2-7
County administrator
Payments declared to be for county purpose ..........
2-53
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Use of county funds for organizational and administra-
tive expenses .........................................
4-105
Libraries
Law library
Appropriation of funds ...................................
6-53
Law library fund ..........................................
6-54
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Appropriation of expenses ...............................
7-44
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Disclosure and expenses .................................
10-69
Fines, forfeitures and other penalties
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Violations; penalties ......................................
7-47
Solid waste
Disposal or incinerator units ..............................
9-3(e)
Floods, flooding
Land development
Subdivision regulations
Flood protection restrictions ............................
5-55
Franchises
Solid waste
Collection and disposal franchises ........................
9-4
Goods or services
Libraries
Authority to provide public library service ..............
6-1
Solid waste
Authority to create collection and disposal services....
9-1
Health and sanitation
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Powers of health department ...........................
4-71
Health department
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Powers of health department ...........................
4-71
Hearings
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Authority to divide territory into districts; regula-
tions; notice and hearing ...........................
5-102
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Notice of hearing; corrective actions ...................
7-43
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Budgets, district; hearing ................................
10-59
Inspections
Nuisances
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Unsafe buildings and structures
Inspection of structures; report .........................
7-42
Insurance
Administration
Officers and employees
Insurance for officers, employees and families .......
2-101
Investments
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Legal investments, bonds as ............................
10-115
Issuance of bonds
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Issuance, bond ............................................
10-110
Notice of bonds issuance .................................
10-112
Land development
Subdivision regulations
Approval of plat prerequisite to recording ...............
5-53
Authority to adopt regulations ............................
5-52
Definition....................................................
5-51
Flood protection restrictions ...............................
5-55
Payment of taxes prerequisite to recording of plat .....
5-56
Required contents of plats .................................
5-54
Surveys, maps and plats
Approval of plat prerequisite to recording ............
5-53
Payment of taxes prerequisite to recording of plat...
5-56
Required contents of plats ...............................
5-54
Surveys, maps and plats
Subdivision regulations. See within this subheading
that subject
Zoning and building regulations
Zoningmap ................................................
5-105
Zoning and building regulations
Adopt regulations, authority to ...........................
5-101
Authority to divide territory into districts; regulations;
notice and hearing .....................................
5-102
Board of adjustment ........................................
5-106
Construction, etc., permit required .......................
5-108
Enforcement personnel .....................................
5-107
Planning and zoning commission .........................
5-104
Purpose of regulations ......................................
5-103
Schedule of fees and charges ..............................
5-109
Taxation......................................................
5-110
Violations....................................................
5-111
Zoningmap ..................................................
5-105
Lease or rent
Administration
Lease of property ............................................
2-3
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Levy, levying
Libraries
Law library
Levy of court costs for support of library ..............
6-52
Libraries
Authority to provide public library service .................
6-1
Law library
Appropriation of funds .....................................
6-53
Board of trustees created; powers and authority gener-
ally.......................................................
6-5 1
Disposition of donations ....................................
6-55
Law library fund ............................................
6-54
Levy of court costs for support of library ................
6-52
Licenses and permits
Businesses. See herein that subject
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Construction, etc., permit required .....................
5-108
Liens
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Civil fines to be liens .....................................
4-68
List.................................................................
1-1
Maintenance
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Taxation
Maintenance and operation tax ......................
4-115
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Maintenance tax ..........................................
10-118
Meetings
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Meetings and quorum ....................................
10-57
Notice, notification
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Authority to divide territory into districts; regula-
tions; notice and hearing ...........................
5-102
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Notice of hearing; corrective actions ...................
7-43
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Notice of bonds issuance .................................
10-112
Nuisances
Special districts
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Mosquito control district
Public nuisance declaration .............................
10-63
Unsafe buildings and structures
Appropriation of expenses .................................
7-44
Authority to declare buildings, etc., unsafe ..............
7-41
Enforcement proceedings ..................................
7-45
Inspection of structures; report ...........................
7-42
Notice of hearing; corrective actions ......................
7-43
Right to appear in person or by counsel before board..
7-46
Violations; penalties ........................................
7-47
Obstructions
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Damage or obstruction ...................................
10-68
Parks and recreation
Authority to regulate use of motor vehicles on public
beaches.....................................................
8-1
Personal property
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Real property; personal property; advancement of
funds..................................................
10-120
Personnel
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
County personnel and facilities, use of ................
4-106
Establishment of preservation districts; governing
body; advisory groups; personnel; taxation powers
4-110
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Enforcement personnel ..................................
5-107
Planning
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Planning and zoning commission .......................
5-104
Planning and zoning commission
Land development
Zoning and building regulations ..........................
5-104
Policies and procedures
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Civil enforcement; procedure ............................
4-64
Criminal enforcement; procedures .....................
4-63
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Enforcement proceedings ................................
7-45
Pollution
Environment and natural resources
Air pollution .................................................
4-2
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Administration
County administrator ......................................
2-52
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Libraries
Law library
Board of trustees created; powers and authority
generally..............................................
6-51
Solid waste
Disposal or incinerator units
General powers ...........................................
9-3(b)
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
District powers ............................................
10-107
Property
Administration
Acquisition of real property ................................
2-2
Lease of property ............................................
2-3
Environment and natural resources
Beach preservation act
Taxation
Exemption for property of preservation authority
and districts .......................................
4-116
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Real property; personal property; advancement of
funds..................................................
10-120
Purchasing
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Purchase or procure, district authority to .............
10-117
Real property, real estate
Administration
Acquisition of real property ................................
2-2
Special districts
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Real property; personal property; advancement of
funds ..................................................
10-120
Records and reports
Administration
Reproduction of public records ............................
2-4
Businesses
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Approval or rejection of application; issuance; records;
appeal of rejection ...................................
3-54
Land development
Subdivision regulations
Approval of plat prerequisite to recording ............
5-53
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Payment of taxes prerequisite to recording of plat...
5-56
List..............................................................
1-1
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Inspection of structures; report .........................
7-42
Rights
Nuisances
Unsafe buildings and structures
Right to appear in person or by counsel before board
7-46
Rules and regulations
Businesses
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Article not to preclude application of occupational
license tax and other regulations ..................
3-56
Land development. See herein that subject
Parks and recreation
Authority to regulate use of motor vehicles on public
beaches..................................................
8-1
Solid waste
Disposal or incinerator units ..............................
9-3(d)
Special districts
Mosquito control district
Disposal and packing rules and regulations ..........
10-61
Sales
Environment and natural resources
Taking, sale of sea turtles restricted .....................
4-3
Schedules, tables and graphs
Land development
Zoning and building regulations
Schedule of fees and charges ............................
5-109
Sites, site plans
Solid waste
Designate disposal sites, authority to; prohibited
accumulations ..........................................
9-2
Solid waste
Authority to create collection and disposal services ......
9-1
Collection and disposal franchises ..........................
9-4
Designate disposal sites, authority to; prohibited accumula-
tions........................................................
9-2
Disposal or incinerator units .................................
9-3
Bonds.........................................................
9-3(c)
Definitions...................................................
9-3(a)
General powers ..............................................
9-3(b)
Penalty.......................................................
9-3(e)
Rules and regulations ......................................
9-3(d)
Special districts
Boundaries
Mosquito control district
Boundaries, district ......................................
10-51
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LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A) (Cont'd.)
Change in district boundaries ..........................
10-70
St. Lucie County Erosion District ........................
10-105
Contracts and agreements
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Contracts, district ........................................
10-119
Trust agreement, bond ...................................
10-111
Mosquito control district
Ad valorem taxes ............................................
10-66
Additional powers ...........................................
10-60, 10-64
Audits........................................................
10-58
Bonds.........................................................
10-65
Boundaries, district .........................................
10-51
Budgets, district; hearing ..................................
10-59
Change in district boundaries .............................
10-70
Compensation ...............................................
10-54
Damage or obstruction .....................................
10-68
Disclosure and expenses ...................................
10-69
Disposal and packing rules and regulations .............
10-61
District powers ..............................................
10-55
Establishment; district formation ratified, restated,
and approved ...........................................
10-52
Governing board ............................................
10-53
Meetings and quorum ......................................
10-57
Perform work, power to ....................................
10-67
Power to do all things necessary ..........................
10-62
Powers, duties and responsibilities
Additional powers ........................................
10-60, 10-64
District powers ............................................
10-55
Perform work, power to ..................................
10-67
Power to do all things necessary .......................
10-62
Public nuisance declaration ...............................
10-63
Surety bond ..................................................
10-56
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Authority to delegate .......................................
10-121
Bond covenants ..............................................
10-113
Boundaries ...................................................
10-105
Contracts, district ...........................................
10-119
Covenant not to impair .....................................
10-123
Created.......................................................
10-104
Definitions...................................................
10-103
District powers ..............................................
10-107
Exemption from taxation ..................................
10-122
Governing board; creation; organization .................
10-106
Issuance, bond ...............................................
10-110
Legal investments, bonds as ...............................
10-115
Legislative statement .......................................
10-102
Liberal construction ........................................
10-124
Maintenance tax ............................................
10-118
Non -ad valorem assessments ..............................
10-109
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Notice of bonds issuance ...................................
10-112
Payments, bonds as .........................................
10-116
Popular name ................................................
10-101
Public purpose declaration .................................
10-114
Purchase or procure, district authority to ...............
10-117
Real property; personal property; advancement of funds
10-120
Severability..................................................
10-125
Trust agreement, bond .....................................
10-111
Taxation
Mosquito control district
Ad valorem taxes .........................................
10-66
St. Lucie County Erosion District
Exemption from taxation ................................
10-122
Maintenance tax ..........................................
10-118
Suits, actions and other legal proceedings
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Enforcement of hearing board orders and injunctive
relief...................................................
4-65
Taxation
Businesses
Permits for peddlers and hawkers
Article not to preclude application of occupational
license tax and other regulations ..................
3-56
Environment and natural resources. See herein that
subject
Land development
Subdivision regulations
Payment of taxes prerequisite to recording of plat...
5-56
Zoning and building regulations ..........................
5-110
Special districts. See herein that subject
Traffic and vehicles
Parks and recreation
Authority to regulate use of motor vehicles on public
beaches..................................................
8-1
Waterways
Airboats prohibited in savannahs ...........................
11-2
Unlawful deposits in lakes, canals, etc ......................
11-1
Wildlife
Environment and natural resources
Taking, sale of sea turtles restricted .....................
4-3
Writs, warrants and other legal processes
Environment and natural resources
Environmental control act
Enforcement of hearing board orders and injunctive
relief...................................................
4-65
Refusal to obey subpoena issued by the hearing
board..................................................
4-69
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LOCATIONS
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Waterways
Vessel control and water safety
Personal watercraft rentals, regulation and locations
for........................................................
50-27
LOST PROPERTY
St. Lucie County International Airport
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge ....................
8-46
Use and conduct
Abandoned, derelict, or lost property .....................
8-75
LOTS. See: BLOCKS, LOTS AND PARCELS
M
MAINTENANCE
Alarm systems
Equipment operation and maintenance ....................
18-93
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Low maintenance zones ....................................
20-111
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Art in public places
Ownership and maintenance of artworks ................
32-63
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties
Maintenance requirements ..............................
38-27(b)
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-90 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Development and objective design standards for the
placement or maintenance of communications facili-
ties in the public -rights -of -way .......................
44-9
MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET DIRECTOR
Purchasing
Creation of purchasing division; headed by management
and budget director ......................................
2-180
MANUFACTURE, MANUFACTURING
Fireworks
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks ....................
28-53
Taxation
Business tax
Manufacturing, processing, quarrying and mining .....
42-119
MAPS. See: SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS
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MEASURES. See: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
MEDICAL SERVICES
Impact fees ........................................................ 24-5 1 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
MEETINGS
Children's services council
Powers and functions
Minutes of meetings ........................................
40-22(c)
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure ........
2-344
MEMBERS, MEMBERSHIP
Children's services council ......................................
40-21
County tourist development council
Composition; qualifications of members ....................
42-168
Creation; appointment of members; terms .................
42-167
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Authority created; membership and qualifications........
2-343
MERCHANTS OR VENDORS
Businesses........................................................ 12-55 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Public property
Public conduct
Vending or selling ........................................... 32-95
Taxation
Business tax
Vending machines ........................................... 42-123
MINORS
Children's services council ...................................... 40-21 et seq.
See: CHILDREN'S SERVICES COUNCIL
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Teen court programs, assessment of court costs to be
used for the operation and administration of ...... 16-28
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions ........................ 28-21 et seq.
See: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVI-
SIONS
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts....................................................... 40-19 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
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MINORS (Cont'd.)
Traffic and vehicles
Off -road vehicles
Liability of parents of children under 18 years ......... 46-142
MONTH
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
MOSQUITO CONTROL. See: PEST CONTROL
MOTELS. See: HOTELS AND MOTELS
MOTOR VEHICLES. See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
MOVING OR RELOCATING
Roads and bridges ............................................... 36-21 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Movement area .............................................. 8-104
N
NAMING, NAMES
Roads and bridges ............................................... 36-47 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
NOISE CONTROL
Application for special permit ..................................
28-112
Classification of use districts ...................................
28-109
Exemptions.......................................................
28-111
Purpose............................................................
28-107
Railroads
Audible warning signals
Posting of signs ..............................................
34-20
Use of audible warning signals ............................
34-19
Sound level limitations ..........................................
28-110
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Voluntary noise abatement procedures ...................
8-99
Terminology, standards, and definitions ......................
28-108
NONTECHNICAL AND TECHNICAL WORDS
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
NOTICE, NOTIFICATION
Aviation
Notices, requests for approval, applications, and other
filings......................................................
8-13
Code enforcement
Supplemental county enforcement procedures
Notice to appear .............................................
1-98(4)
Code enforcement board .........................................
1-80
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NOTICE, NOTIFICATION (Cont'd.)
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Notice of violation; enforcement ...........................
20-145
Graffiti
Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement ..
28-86
Impact fees
Notice of impact fee rates ....................................
24-8
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions
Parental neglect
Notice to parents upon arrest or detention ..............
28-22
Public property
Disposition of surplus real property
Notification of disposition to interested parties.........
32-28
Standards of competition and notice of disposal ........
32-26
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting .............
2-184(7)
Roads and bridges
Building and equipment moving
Permit
Notices to be given; contents ............................
36-25
Solid waste ........................................................
38-27 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-65 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Utilities............................................................ 48-110 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
NUDITY
Alcoholic beverages .............................................. 4-21 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Clothing optional activities at designated leased beaches.. 32-102
NUISANCES
Animals
Control, animal
Public nuisance prohibited ................................. 6-20
Graffiti
Public nuisance ................................................ 28-85
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Declaration of nuisance and menace ................... 38-28(b)
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NUISANCES (Cont'd.)
Waterways
Motorized vessels on lakes, ponds in unincorporated
areas....................................................... 50-1
Use declared nuisance ...................................... 50-1(a)
NUMBER, NUMBERING
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
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Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
OBSTRUCTIONS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Alcoholic beverages ..............................................
4-21 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Code does not affect prior offenses or rights, etc .............
1-10
Fireworks.........................................................
28-52 et seq.
See: FIREWORKS
Graffiti............................................................
28-80 et seq.
See: GRAFFITI
Handbills..........................................................
28-162 et seq.
See: HANDBILLS
Noise control ......................................................
28-107 et seq.
See: NOISE CONTROL
Parental neglect
Declared unlawful, parental neglect ........................
28-23
Definitions......................................................
28-21
Notice to parents upon arrest or detention ................
28-22
Parents of habitual offenders may be deemed guilty of
parental neglect ...........................................
28-24
Permit and license required ....................................
28-1
Sexual offender and sexual predator residence restrictions
Definitions......................................................
28-138
Penalties........................................................
28-140
Prohibitions and exceptions ..................................
28-139
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
Administration................................................... 2-52 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Animals
Control, animal
Training requirements for animal control officers...... 6-30
Fair housing
Administrator; authority and responsibilities ............. 22-54
Libraries
County library manager ...................................... 26-3
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES (Cont'd.)
Purchasing
Creation of purchasing division; headed by management
and budget director ......................................
2-180
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Classification of employees ................................
2-184(3)
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and the county tax collector ........................
38-28(n)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
40-101
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
Authorization of county officers and employees ...........
40-173
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Notification requirements
Notification of accidental discharge, upset or bypass
Notice to employees ....................................
48-116(d)(3)
OFFICIAL
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
OPEN BURNING
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Burning of materials .......................................
8-79
ORDERS. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCESSES
ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.
Administration
Authority to offer rewards for arrest and conviction of
persons violating laws or ordinances ..................
2-3
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Effect of repeal of ordinances ...................................
1-4
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Implementing resolutions authorized ....................
22-125
Provisions deemed continuation of existing ordinances.....
1-9
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Adoption of resolutions ..................................
38-28(o)
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ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC. (Cont'd.)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-59 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Taxation...........................................................
42-148 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Application of superseding county ordinances and
state laws .............................................
46-111
Conformity with existing ordinances ..................
46-113
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation .....
20-304 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
OWNER
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
IL
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
Public property
Public conduct
Operation and parking of motor vehicles ................ 32-93
St. Lucie County International Airport ....................... 8-92 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Traffic and vehicles .............................................. 46-35 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
PARKS AND RECREATION
Impact fees ........................................................
24-168 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property ...................................................
32-1 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Exemption for recreational vehicles ....................
46-112
PAVING OR SURFACING
Traffic and vehicles
All -terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways.......
46-7
PAWN SHOPS, PAWNBROKERS
Businesses........................................................
12-79 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
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PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
PENALTIES. See: FINES, FORFEITURES AND OTHER
PENALTIES
PERMITS. See: LICENSES AND PERMITS
PERSON
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
PERSONAL PROPERTY
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Taxation
Business tax
Trading, etc., in tangible personal property .............
42-122
PERSONNEL
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-137.5 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
PEST CONTROL
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
Taxation...........................................................
42-192 et seq.
See: TAXATION
PLANNING
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Comprehensive plan
Adoption of comprehensive plan .............................
30-21
Authority.......................................................
30-19
Comprehensive plan elements ...............................
30-22
Interpretation..................................................
30-24
Port master plan ...............................................
30-23
Purpose and intent ............................................
30-20
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
22-127
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Affordable housing property disposition standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-151
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-136
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
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PLANNING (Cont'd.)
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency
Declaration and duration of state of emergency;
activation of disaster plans ......................
38-161(c)
Taxation
Tourist development tax
Plan for tourist development ..............................
42-148
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Pretreatment
Accidental discharge/slug control plans ...............
48-108(c)
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
PLATS. See: SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Aviation
Statement of policy ............................................
8-3
Buildings and building regulations ............................
10-58 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Children's services council
Powers and functions
Organization; procedures; budget .........................
40-22(b)
Code enforcement
Supplemental county enforcement procedures .............
1-98
Code enforcement board
Enforcement procedure .......................................
1-74
Fair housing
Declaration of policy ..........................................
22-48
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Acquisition procedures .....................................
22-122
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property ...................................................
32-1 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Purchasing
Design -build contracts
Selection procedures ........................................
2-242
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Purview and administration of this policy ...............
2-184(11)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-59 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
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POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (Cont'd.)
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Voluntary noise abatement procedures ...................
8-99
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions ....
42-46
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Procedures governing payment of civil penalties and
proceedings to enforce payment for county parking
violations ................................................
46-42
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure ........
2-344
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Purpose and policy ..........................................
48-104
Waterways
Vessel control and water safety
Procedures to designate areas .............................
50-28
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-139 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Effluents, pollutant, or air contaminant .................
8-84
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Measurement of pollutants ...........................
48-110(a)(5)
POSTED, POSTING
Railroads
Audible warning signals
Posting of signs ..............................................
34-20
POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Animals
Control, animal
Duty of owners to have dogs, cats and ferrets vac-
cinated against rabies .................................
6-27
Children's services council ......................................
40-22
Code enforcement board .........................................
1-76
Community development ........................................
14-321 et seq.
See: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
County tourist development council
Powers and duties .............................................
42-169
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POWERS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Cont'd.)
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-26 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Fair housing
Administrator; authority and responsibilities .............
22-54
Graffiti
Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement ..
28-86
Housing finance authority ......................................
22-22
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Public conduct
Fire duty of picnickers .....................................
32-92
Purchasing
Powers, duties and functions, purchasing division........
2-181
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
House and building numbers
Duty of owner for placement on existing structures.
36-57
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties
Duty to provide written notice of abandoned real
property...............................................
38-27(a)
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency
Emergency powers .....................................
38-161(d)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Powers of benefit units .....................................
40-98
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Taxing powers ...............................................
40-56
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority.....................................................
2 -346
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Powers and authority of inspectors .......................
48-112
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Graffiti
Right of entry on private property .......................... 28-87
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Provisions re
Private property, in or on ................................ 38-26
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
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PRIVATE PROPERTY (Cont'd.)
Vehicle towing
Fees
Private property impound .............................
46-78(2)
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES COMMITTEE
Purchasing
Design -build contracts
Selection procedures ........................................
2-242(c)
PROPERTY
Businesses
Secondary metal recyclers
Restricted regulated metal property; exemptions.......
12-118
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by
county, cost to become a lien upon property ........
20-27
Graffiti
Responsibility of property owner; notice of defacement ..
28-86
Right of entry on private property ..........................
28-87
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Information on available county property ...............
22-126
Sale of properties ...........................................
22-123
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property ...................................................
32-1 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Solid waste ........................................................
38-23 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and county tax collector ............................
40-268(k)
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Abandoned, derelict, or lost property .....................
8-75
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards
Notice to property owner ................................
40-212(7)
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PROPERTY (Cont'd.)
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and
older
Property held jointly with right of survivorship......
42-78
Business tax
Trading, etc., in tangible personal property .............
42-122
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Regulation of parking in parking areas located on
property owned or leased by county .................
46-38
Vehicle towing
Fees
Private property impound .............................
46-78(2)
PROPERTY APPRAISER
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and the county tax collector ........................ 38-28(n)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and county tax collector ............................ 40-268(k)
PROSECUTION
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Civil and criminal remedies
Criminal prosecution ..................................... 48-115(2)
PUBLIC PLACES. See: STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES
PUBLIC PROPERTY
Affordable housing property disposition standards and
procedures
Bid/proposal waiver procedure ............................... 32-148
Competition and qualification standards ................... 32-147
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................... 32-151
Information on available county property .................. 32-150
Negotiation procedures ....................................... 32-149
Purpose......................................................... 32-146
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Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Bid/proposal waiver procedure ...............................
Competition and qualification standards ...................
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations ..........................................
Information on available county property ..................
Negotiation procedures .......................................
Purpose.........................................................
Art in public places
Compliance with state and federal laws ....................
Definitions......................................................
Ownership and maintenance of artworks ..................
Program, art in public places ................................
Trust fund, art in public places ..............................
Appropriations and donations .............................
Created.......................................................
Term of existence ...........................................
Trust assets ..................................................
Authority to sell parks; procedures ............................
Aviation
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures. See herein that subject
Public conduct
Use of vehicles, airboats and aircraft .....................
Chuck's Seafood/fire station property sales procedures
Bid/proposal procedure; right of first refusal ..............
Competition and qualification standards ...................
Consistency with comprehensive plan ......................
Negotiation procedures .......................................
Purpose.........................................................
Disposition of surplus real property
Declaration of surplus property .............................
Negotiation procedures .......................................
Notification of disposition to interested parties ...........
Process by which interested persons may acquire surplus
property....................................................
Purpose.........................................................
Standards of competition and notice of disposal ..........
Dogs prohibited on North Beach; exceptions .................
Fire station property sales procedures. See herein: Chuck's
Seafood/fire station property sales procedures
Parks and recreation
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures. See herein that subject
Authority to sell parks; procedures .........................
Policies and procedures
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures. See herein that subject
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32-133
32-132
32-136
32-134
32-135
32-131
32-64
32-60
32-63
32-61
32-62
32-62(d)
32-62(a)
32-62(b)
32-62(c)
32-1
32-100
32-143
32-142
32-145
32-144
32-141
32-24
32-27
32-28
32-25
32-23
32-26
32-2
32-1
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PUBLIC PROPERTY (Cont'd.)
Authority to sell parks; procedures .........................
32-1
Disposition of surplus real property
Negotiation procedures .....................................
32-27
Public conduct
Access; closures and definition ...............................
32-99
Alcoholic beverages ............................................
32-94
Applicability....................................................
32-87
Beaches.........................................................
32-96
Clothing optional activities at designated leased beaches
32-102
Equestrian activities; use of saddle animals ...............
32-101
Fairgrounds....................................................
32-103
Fire duty of picnickers ........................................
32-92
Group functions ................................................
32-97
Hours of operation .............................................
32-88
Operation and parking of motor vehicles ...................
32-93
Permits..........................................................
32-98
Preservation of buildings and other property ..............
32-89
Public camping and public sleeping .........................
32-90
Use of vehicles, airboats and aircraft .......................
32-100
Vending or selling .............................................
32-95
Weapons........................................................
32-91
Standards and specifications
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures. See herein that subject
Disposition of surplus real property
Standards of competition and notice of disposal ........
32-26
PUBLIC WORKS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Impact fees ........................................................ 24-175 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts....................................................... 40-103 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
PUBLICATIONS
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Incorporation into purchasing manual ................... 2-184(14)
Purchasing manual ............................................ 2-182
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Notice by publication ..................................... 40-268(c)
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PUBLICATIONS (Cont'd.)
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units
Publication, notice by .................................... 40-100(d)
Street lighting special improvement service districts
Notice by publication ....................................... 40-134
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Civil and criminal remedies
Annual publication of significant violators............ 48-115(3)
PURCHASING
Businesses
Lobbyist registration, disclosure and reporting
Disclosure of lobbyists by professional consultant
required.................................................
2-267
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Local business defined .....................................
2-184(1)
Non -local business defined .................................
2-184(4)
Competitive bidding .............................................
2-207
Contracts and agreements
Design -build contracts. See herein that subject
Local preference in purchasing or contracting .............
2-184
"County purchases" defined ....................................
2-183
Creation of purchasing division; headed by management
and budget director .........................................
2-180
Design -build contracts
Authority.......................................................
2-238
Definitions......................................................
2-240
Delegation of authority .......................................
2-243
Design criteria .................................................
2-241
Package, design criteria ....................................
2-241(a)
Professional, design criteria ...............................
2-241(b)
Findings and determinations ................................
2-239
Selection procedures ..........................................
2-242
Legal qualifications .........................................
2-242(b)
Professional services committee ...........................
2-242(c)
Public announcement .......................................
2-242(a)
Request for proposals .......................................
2-242(d)
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Local preference in purchasing or contracting ...............
2-184
Certification....................................................
2-184(2)
Classification of employees ...................................
2-184(3)
Comparison of qualifications .................................
2-184(9)
Competitive bid (local price match option) .................
2-184
Incorporation into purchasing manual .....................
2-184(14)
Limitations.....................................................
2-184(13)
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PURCHASING (Cont'd.)
Local business defined ........................................
2-184(1)
Non -local business defined ...................................
2-184(4)
Notice...........................................................
2-184(7)
Preference in purchase of commodities and services by
means of competitive bid ................................
2-184(5)
Purview and administration of this policy .................
2-184(11)
Reciprocity......................................................
2-184(10)
Requests for proposals, preference in .......................
2-184(6)
Subsequent review and sunset provision ...................
2-184(12)
Waiver of the application of local preference ...............
2-184(8)
Powers, duties and functions, purchasing division ..........
2-181
Purchasing manual ..............................................
2-182
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RABIES CONTROL
Animals
Control, animal
Duty of owners to have dogs, cats and ferrets vac-
cinated against rabies .................................
6-27
RAILROADS
Audible warning signals
Posting of signs ................................................
34-20
Use of audible warning signals ..............................
34-19
RATS. See: PEST CONTROL
REAL PROPERTY, REAL ESTATE
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties ...............
38-27
RECORDS AND REPORTS
Administration...................................................
2-265 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Businesses........................................................
12-82 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Children's services council
Powers and functions
Minutes of meetings ........................................
40-22(c)
Courts
Costs and fees, court
Quarterly reports required; priority; indigency .........
16-22
Environment and natural resources
Marine sanitation
Pump -out receipt requirement ............................
20-62
Impact fees
Accounting and reporting .....................................
24-7
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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RECORDS AND REPORTS (Cont'd.)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Children's services independent special district
Financial report .............................................
40-25
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program standards ..................................
40-212
Recordation ..................................................
40-215
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Reporting requirements ....................................
48-110
RECREATION. See: PARKS AND RECREATION
Is - BY."V to] 0R''II&TA01 1Eli
Traffic and vehicles .............................................. 46-7 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
RECYCLING
Businesses........................................................ 12-116 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Solid waste ........................................................ 38-125 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
REGISTER, REGISTRATION
Administration................................................... 2-265 et seq.
See: ADMINISTRATION
Animals........................................................... 6-51 et seq.
See: ANIMALS
Buildings and building regulations ............................ 10-23 et seq.
See: BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties ............... 38-27
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Registration for placing or maintaining communica-
tions facilities in the public right-of-way ........... 44-4
RENOVATIONS, REPAIRS OR RESTORATIONS
Environment and natural resources
St. Lucie River Erosion Control
Failure of owner to restore property; restoration by
county, cost to become a lien upon property ........ 20-27
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Delivery and construction vehicles; emergency repairs 46-108
RENT. See: LEASE OR RENT
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REPORTS. See: RECORDS AND REPORTS
RESEARCH AND STUDIES
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority.....................................................
2-341 et seq.
See: TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
RESIDENCE, RESIDENTIAL
Handbills
Residential premises, distribution of handbills on ........
28-166
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions
Sexual offender and sexual predator residence restric-
tions
Definitions...................................................
28-138
Prohibitions and exceptions ...............................
28-139
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Residential property .....................................
38-157
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-106 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
RESOLUTIONS. See: ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ETC.
RETAIL, RETAILER
Animals
Retail sale of dogs and cats ..................................
6-35
Taxation
Business tax
Retail store license ..........................................
42-121
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Communications rights -of -way .................................
44-1 et seq.
See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Impact fees
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Right-of-way dedication ...............................
24-264(c)(6)
Road right-of-way safety ........................................
46-152 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Solid waste
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency.
38-161
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Road rights -of -way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on ...........................................
46-39
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Aviation
Right to self-service ...........................................
Rightsreserved ................................................
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
Code does not affect prior offenses or rights, etc .............
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards
Exclusive rights .............................................
Taxation
Ad valorem taxation
Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and
older
Section
8-9
8-18
1-11
1-10
8-134
Property held jointly with right of survivorship...... 42-78
Telecommunications............................................. 44-31 et seq.
See: TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Prohibited discharge standards
Right of revision .......................................... 48-107(4)
ROADS AND BRIDGES
Abandoned facilities .............................................
36-9
Appeals............................................................
36-14
Applicability......................................................
36-2
Building and equipment moving
Fees..............................................................
36-29
Licenses and permits
Permit. See within this subheading that subject
Special permits ..............................................
36-28
Permit
Application...................................................
36-22
Notices to be given; contents ..............................
36-25
Rejection of application ....................................
36-23
Required......................................................
36-21
Requirements prior to issuance; insurance require-
ments....................................................
36-24
Safety requirements ...........................................
36-26
Size limitation .................................................
36-27
Special permits ................................................
36-28
Buildings and building regulations
Building and equipment moving. See herein that subject
Street and house naming and numbering. See herein
that subject
Definitions........................................................
36-3
Fees................................................................
36-6
Impact fees ........................................................
24-255 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Installation and construction ...................................
36-12
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ROADS AND BRIDGES (Cont'd.)
Legal status .......................................................
36-5
Permit or license agreement required .........................
36-4
Permits and revocable license agreements ...................
36-10
Prohibited activities and penalties ............................
36-7
Purpose............................................................
36-1
Qualifications of permittee.....................................
36-11
Removal...........................................................
36-8
Restoration of right of way .....................................
36-13
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Provisions re
Roads or public lands, in or on .........................
38-24
Street and house naming and numbering
Application of system to new subdivisions .................
36-60
Authority for naming and numbering streets ..............
36-54
Centerlines established .......................................
36-48
East -west base line .........................................
36-48(1)
North -south base line (Hutchinson Island) ..............
36-48(3)
North -south base line (mainland) .........................
36-48(2)
Continuity of names ...........................................
36-52
Cooperation by municipalities ...............................
36-62
Curvilinear and circular street names and numbering...
36-53
Definition of street ............................................
36-47
Designation as streets, avenues, etc .........................
36-49
House and building numbers
Duty of owner for placement on existing structures....
36-57
Generally ..................................................
36-57(a)
Noncompliance; violation ................................
36-57(b)
Generally; addressing grid .................................
36-56
Placement required prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy ...............................................
36-58
Implementation of system ....................................
36-61
Measurements .................................................
36-59
No duplication of names ......................................
36-51
Numeric street identification ................................
36-50
Street identification signs ....................................
36-55
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Use of public streets and ways ............................
44-36
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-2 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
RODENTS. See: PEST CONTROL
RUBBISH. See: SOLID WASTE
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Alcoholic beverages
Hours of sale regulated .......................................
4-1
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RULES AND REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Aviation...........................................................
8-6 et seq.
See: AVIATION
Businesses........................................................
12-1 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
22-127
Libraries
Qualifications, regulations and contributions ..............
26-5
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Consistency with comprehensive plan and land develop-
ment regulations .......................................
32-136
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
Solid waste ........................................................
38-2 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage
Regulatory measures .....................................
8-109(b)
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Hearing rules ................................................
44-69
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-38 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development
Authority
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure ........
2-344
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Regulation of discharge from other jurisdictions .....
48-109(k)
Waterways
Vessel control and water safety
Personal watercraft rentals, regulation and locations
for........................................................
50-27
Regulation, vessel ...........................................
50-26
SAFETY AND WELFARE
Courts............................................................. 16-85 et seq.
See: COURTS
Impact fees
Roads impact fee
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SAFETY AND WELFARE (Cont'd.)
Credits
Specific standards
Safety -related improvements ......................... 24-264(c)(3)
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges
Building and equipment moving
Safety requirements ........................................ 36-26
St. Lucie County International Airport ....................... 8-85 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Waterways........................................................ 50-21 et seq.
See: WATERWAYS
SALES
Alcoholic beverages
Hours of sale regulated .......................................
4-1
Animals
Dog and cat registration
Breeder and pet seller registration required ............
6-53
Issuance of breeder and/or pet seller registration
certificate ...............................................
6-54
Businesses
Merchandising of tobacco products
Placement of tobacco products in open display unit and
sale of e-cigarettes.....................................
12-57
Fireworks
Manufacture, sale and use of fireworks ....................
28-53
Housing
Neighborhood stabilization program
Sale of properties ...........................................
22-123
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Public property
Authority to sell parks; procedures .........................
32-1
Chuck's Seafood/fire station property sales procedures ..
32-141 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
Public conduct
Vending or selling ...........................................
32-95
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft sales operator (SASO) ............................
8-144
Taxation
Business tax
Retail store license
Retail sale .................................................
42-121
SANITATION. See: HEALTH AND SANITATION
SCHEDULES, TABLES AND GRAPHS
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
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SCHEDULES, TABLES AND GRAPHS (Cont'd.)
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Schedule of civil penalties in citations .................
10-105
Environment and natural resources
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation
Exceptions to the landscape irrigation schedules .......
20-308
Impact fees
Educational facilities impact fee
Fee schedule .................................................
24-25
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Utilities............................................................
48-109 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
SCHOOLS
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Service to schools and libraries ...........................
44-48
SECONDHAND GOODS
Businesses........................................................
12-79 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
SECURITY
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Registration of abandoned real properties
Security requirements ...................................
38-27(c)
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-47 et seq.
See: ST.LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
RULES AND REGULATIONS
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program authorization
Data security and consumer privacy ...................
40-212(4)
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL. See: SOIL EROSION AND
SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-85 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Adoption of special district charter .......................
40-239
Creation; purpose; boundaries .............................
40-238
Utilities............................................................
48-75 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
SEXUAL CONDUCT
Alcoholic beverages ..............................................
4-21 et seq.
See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
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SEXUAL CONDUCT (Cont'd.)
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions
Sexual offender and sexual predator residence restric-
tions
Definitions................................................... 28-138
Prohibitions and exceptions ............................... 28-139
SHALL, MAY
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
SHRUBS. See: TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS
SIDEWALKS. See: STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
PUBLIC PLACES
SIGNALING DEVICES
Railroads
Audible warning signals
Posting of signs .............................................. 34-20
Use of audible warning signals ............................ 34-19
SIGNS
Railroads
Audible warning signals
Posting of signs .............................................. 34-20
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
Street identification signs .................................. 36-55
SITES, SITE PLANS
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-1 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Impact fees ........................................................
24-175 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Solid waste
Authority to collect disposal fee from users of county
landfill site ................................................
38-1
Rules and regulations of county landfill site ...............
38-2
SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
SOLICITORS. See: PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
SOLID WASTE
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Definitions......................................................
38-23
Lot clean-up ....................................................
38-28
Accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, living and
nonliving plant material and stagnant water ......
38-28(c)
Adoption of resolutions .....................................
38-28(o)
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser and
the county tax collector ...............................
38-28(n)
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SOLID WASTE (Cont'd.)
Annual non -ad valorem assessment roll ................. 38-28(p)
Appeals....................................................... 38-28(h)
Circuit court, appeal to .................................. 38-28(h)(3)
Content of appeal ......................................... 38-28(h)(1)
Unsuccessful appeal ...................................... 38-28(h)(2)
Assessments
Annual non -ad valorem assessment roll ...............
38-28(p)
Collection of non -ad valorem assessments ............
38-28(m)
Establishment of special assessment district .........
38-28(k)
Levy of non -ad valorem assessments ..................
38-280)
Notice of assessment .....................................
38-280)
Special assessment imposed ............................
38-28(i)
Collection of non -ad valorem assessments ...............
38-28(m)
Declaration of nuisance and menace .....................
38-28(b)
Enforcement .................................................
38-28(g)
Form of notice .............................................
38-28(g)(4)
Notice is received .........................................
38-28(g)(3)
Notice, notification
Form of notice ..........................................
38-28(g)(4)
Notice is received ......................................
38-28(g)(3)
Notice of violation ......................................
38-28(g)(2)
Notice of violation ........................................
38-28(g)(2)
Violations ..................................................
38-28(g)(1)
Establishment of special assessment district ...........
38-28(k)
Excessive growth of grass, weeds, brush and other
overgrowth ..............................................
38-28(d)
Imminent public -health threat ............................
38-28(f)
Keeping of fill on property .................................
38-28(e)
Levy of non -ad valorem assessments .....................
38-280)
Notice, notification
Enforcement. See within this subheading that subject
Notice of assessment .....................................
38-280)
Notice of assessment .......................................
38-280)
Purpose and intent .........................................
38-28(a)
Special assessment imposed ...............................
38-28(i)
Notice, notification
Lot clean-up. See within this subheading that subject
Registration of abandoned real properties
Duty to provide written notice of abandoned real
property...............................................
38-27(a)
Provisions re
Private property, in or on ..................................
38-26
Public waters, in or on .....................................
38-25
Roads or public lands, in or on ............................
38-24
Registration of abandoned real properties .................
38-27
Duty to provide written notice of abandoned real
property.................................................
38-27(a)
Enforcement and penalties ................................
38-27(f)
Inspections...................................................
38-27(d)
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Maintenance requirements ................................
38-27(b)
Security requirements ......................................
38-27(c)
Subsequent review and sunset provision ................
38-27(e)
Authority to collect disposal fee from users of county
landfill site ...................................................
38-1
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Alternative method ............................................
38-129
Applicability....................................................
38-128
Construction and interpretation .............................
38-126
Definitions......................................................
38-125
Findings........................................................
38-127
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Authorization required .....................................
38-159
Collection by regulated contractors .......................
38-160
Commercial property .......................................
38-158
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency....
38-161
Declaration and duration of state of emergency;
activation of disaster plans .........................
38-161(c)
Definitions .................................................
38-161(a)
Emergency powers ........................................
38-161(d)
Hold harmless .............................................
38-161(e)
Implementation of provisions ...........................
38-161(f)
Limitation of authority ..................................
38-161(g)
State of emergency, declaration of ......................
38-161(b)
Residential property ........................................
38-157
Solid waste collection service agreements
Designation of exclusive service areas ...................
38-192
General authority ...........................................
38-191
Indemnification ..............................................
38-193
Prohibited acts ..............................................
38-195
Revocation of certain permits .............................
38-194
Contracts and agreements
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and the county tax collector ........................
38-28(n)
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials. See
herein that subject
Debris
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris. See
herein that subject
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Removal of debris from public and private rights -of -
way during a declared state of local emergency.
38-161
Decisions, findings and review
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
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Registration of abandoned real properties
Subsequent review and sunset provision ..............
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials ........
Mandatory disposal
Findings and statement of intent .........................
Garbage and trash collection
Application for permit ........................................
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations............
Form of permit .................................................
Issuance of permit .............................................
Licenses and permits
Application for permit ......................................
Form of permit ..............................................
Issuance of permit ..........................................
Nontransferability of permit ...............................
Permit renewal ..............................................
Requirement for permit ....................................
Revocation of permit ........................................
Nontransferability of permit .................................
Permit renewal .................................................
Requirement for permit .......................................
Revocation of permit ..........................................
Licenses and permits
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Solid waste collection service agreements
Revocation of certain permits ...........................
Garbage and trash collection. See herein that subject
Mandatory disposal
Revocation of certain permits .............................
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Mandatory disposal
Definitions......................................................
Findings and statement of intent ...........................
Findings......................................................
Intent.........................................................
Mandatory disposal of solid waste required ................
Prohibited acts .................................................
Revocation of certain permits ................................
Title and authority ............................................
Notice, notification
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris. See
herein that subject
Garbage and trash collection
Issuance of permit ..........................................
Property
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris. See
herein that subject
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Section
38-27(e)
38-127
38-94
38-61
38-67
38-63
38-62
38-61
38-63
38-62
38-66
38-65
38-60
38-64
38-66
38-65
38-60
38-64
38-194
38-95
38-94
38-94(a)
38-94(b)
38-96
38-97
38-98
38-93
38-62
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SOLID WASTE (Cont'd.)
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Commercial property .....................................
38-158
Residential property .....................................
38-157
Rules and regulations
Collection of solid waste and recyclable materials
Mandatory collection of solid waste
Collection by regulated contractors ....................
38-160
Garbage and trash collection
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations .........
38-67
Rules and regulations of county landfill site ...............
38-2
Rules and regulations of county landfill site .................
38-2
SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
Assessments
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs). See herein that
subject
St. Lucie County Sustainability District. See herein that
subject
Street lighting special improvement service districts. See
herein that subject
Budget
Children's services independent special district
Fiscal year
Changes or modifications of budget ....................
40-23(c)
Preparation of annual budget ...........................
40-23(b)
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Budget adoption; taxing units .............................
40-57
Children's services independent special district
Children's services council ...................................
40-21 et seq.
Creation of independent special district; governing body
40-20
Financial report ................................................
40-25
Fiscal year ......................................................
40-23
Changes or modifications of budget ......................
40-23(c)
Generally.....................................................
40-23(a)
Preparation of annual budget .............................
40-23(b)
Levying of ad valorem taxes .................................
40-24
Title.............................................................
40-19
Contracts and agreements
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) ..................
40-102
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs) ...................
40-61
Culvert assessment program
Application process; approval criteria ......................
40-265
Authority.......................................................
40-262
Definitions......................................................
40-264
Disbursement..................................................
40-267
Financing agreement ..........................................
40-266
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UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to uniform
method .....................................................
40-268
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser and
county tax collector ....................................
40-268(k)
Annual assessment resolution .............................
40-268(g)
Annual installments ........................................
40-268(m)
Assessment roll ..............................................
40-268(b)
Certification of assessment roll ...........................
40-268(f)
Collection of culvert assessments .........................
40-2680)
Combined hearings and notices ...........................
40-268(o)
Effect of initial assessment resolution ...................
40-268(h)
Initial assessment resolution ..............................
40-268(a)
Lien of culvert assessment .................................
40-2680)
Notice by mail ...............................................
40-268(d)
Notice by publication .......................................
40-268(c)
Prepayment ..................................................
40-268(i)
Public hearing ...............................................
40-268(e)
Reallocation after future subdivision .....................
40-268(n)
Program subject to funding availability ....................
40-269
Recitals.........................................................
40-263
Hearings
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolu-
tion....................................................
40-100(f)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
40-101
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service taxing
units
Public hearing ............................................
40-59(a)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
40-60
Street lighting special improvement service districts
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolution
40-136
Lighting, lights
Street lighting special improvement service districts.....
40-128 et seq.
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Assessments
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units. See within this subheading that subject
Special assessments; collection ............................
40-103
Contracts.......................................................
40-102
County authorized to advance necessary expenses .......
40-104
Creation; authorized ..........................................
40-96
Dissolution of units ............................................
40-107
Financial hardship assistance program ....................
40-108
Governing body of municipal service benefit units........
40-97
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Notice, notification
Notice of intent to issue bonds ............................ 40-106
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units
Notice by mail .............................................
40-100(e)
Publication, notice by ....................................
40-100(d)
Notice of intent to issue bonds ...............................
40-106
Powers of benefit units .......................................
40-98
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit units
40-100
Administration and collection costs ......................
40-1000)
Annual assessment resolution .............................
40-100(g)
Assessment roll ..............................................
40-100(c)
Assessments
Annual assessment resolution ..........................
40-100(g)
Assessment roll ...........................................
40-100(c)
Effect of assessment resolutions ........................
40-100(h)
Initial assessment resolution ...........................
40-100(b)
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolu-
tion....................................................
40-100(f)
Correction of errors and omissions .......................
40-100(1)
Definitions...................................................
40-100(a)
Effect of assessment resolutions ..........................
40-100(h)
Initial assessment resolution ..............................
40-100(b)
Method of collection ........................................
40-100(i)
Notice by mail ...............................................
40-100(e)
Ordinances, resolutions, etc.
Annual assessment resolution ..........................
40-100(g)
Effect of assessment resolutions ........................
40-100(h)
Initial assessment resolution ...........................
40-100(b)
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolu-
tion....................................................
40-100(f)
Project completion ..........................................
40-100(k)
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolution
40-100(f)
Publication, notice by .......................................
40-100(d)
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing..
40-101
Provisions supplemental ......................................
40-105
Special assessments; collection ..............................
40-103
Alternate method of financing improvements ...........
40-103(e)
Assessment roll sufficient evidence .......................
40-103(g)
Certificate of indebtedness .................................
40-103(c)
Default on special assessment .............................
40-103(f)
Excess funds .................................................
40-1030)
Issuance of certificates of indebtedness ..................
40-103(d)
Optional method of collecting special assessment ......
40-103(i)
Payments .....................................................
40-103 (h)
Priority of lien, interest, method of payment of special
assessments .............................................
40-103(a)
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UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Valid assessment to be made ..............................
Units, creation of ..............................................
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Annual municipal services taxing unit taxes ..............
Budget adoption; taxing units ...............................
Contracts.......................................................
County authorized to advance necessary expenses .......
Creation; authorized ..........................................
Dissolution of units ............................................
Governing body of municipal service taxing units ........
Notice of intent to issue bonds ...............................
Procedure for creation of municipal service taxing units.
Public hearing ...............................................
Resolution creating taxing unit ...........................
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing . .
Provisions supplemental ......................................
Taxingpowers ..................................................
Units, creation of ..............................................
Notice, notification
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs). See herein that
subject
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Notice of intent to issue bonds ............................
Street lighting special improvement service districts
Noticeby mail ...............................................
Notice by publication .......................................
Ordinances, resolutions, etc.
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs). See herein that
subject
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service taxing
units
Resolution creating taxing unit .........................
Policies and procedures
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service benefit
units.....................................................
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
Municipal service taxing units (MSTUs)
Procedure for creation of municipal service taxing
units.....................................................
Proceedings by county engineer subsequent to hearing
St. Lucie County Sustainability District. See herein that
subject
Public works and improvements
Municipal service benefit units (MSBUs)
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40-103(b)
40-99
40-62
40-57
40-61
40-63
40-54
40-66
40-55
40-65
40-59
40-59(a)
40-59(b)
40-60
40-64
40-56
40-58
40-65
40-135
40-134
40-59(b)
40-100
40-101
40-59
40-60
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Special assessments; collection
Alternate method of financing improvements ........
40-103(e)
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
Description of improvements ..............................
40-168
Street lighting special improvement service districts.....
40-128 et seq.
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
Alternative assessment and financing procedure
Findings......................................................
40-206
Procedures, alternative assessment ......................
40-207
Assessments
Alternative assessment and financing procedure. See
within this subheading that subject
Non -ad valorem assessments ..............................
40-170
Authority of the district ......................................
40-167
Authorization of county officers and employees ...........
40-173
Declaration of district .........................................
40-162
Definitions......................................................
40-171
Description of district .........................................
40-164
Description of improvements .................................
40-168
District board ..................................................
40-165
Financing.......................................................
40-169
Findings........................................................
40-163
Non -ad valorem assessments ................................
40-170
PACE program administration; consumer protections
Ability to pay determination ..............................
40-214
Applicability.................................................
40-211
Definitions...................................................
40-208
Eligible participants ........................................
40-213
Notice to purchaser .........................................
40-216
PACE program authorization ..............................
40-210
PACE program standards ..................................
40-212
Amendments ..............................................
40-212(18)
Contractor pricing ........................................
40-212(5)
Customer service .........................................
40-212(14)
Data security and consumer privacy ...................
40-212(4)
Estimated energy savings disclosure ..................
40-212(6)
Financing ..................................................
40-212(10)
Lender notification .......................................
40-212(12)
Licensed contractors .....................................
40-212(2)
Marketing and communications ........................
40-212(15)
Materials and improvements ...........................
40-212(3)
Metrics reporting .........................................
40-212(17)
Notice to property owner ................................
40-212(7)
PACE contractor management ..........................
40-212(13)
PACE financing agreement ..............................
40-212(8)
Project completion ........................................
40-212(11)
Protected classes ..........................................
40-212(16)
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SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE TAXING
UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE BENEFIT
UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS (Cont'd.)
Qualifying improvements ................................
40-212(1)
Reporting ..................................................
40-212(19)
Purpose.......................................................
40-209
Recordation ..................................................
40-215
Suspension or termination .................................
40-217
Program administration ......................................
40-172
Purpose of the district ........................................
40-166
St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Adoption of special district charter .........................
40-239
Creation; purpose; boundaries ...............................
40-238
Street lighting special improvement service districts
Assessments
Annual assessment resolution .............................
40-137
Assessment roll ..............................................
40-133
Effect of assessment resolutions ..........................
40-138
Initial assessment resolution ..............................
40-132
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolution
40-136
Administrative and collection costs .........................
40-140
Annexation.....................................................
40-142
Annual assessment resolution ...............................
40-137
Assessment roll ................................................
40-133
Creation
Authorized ...................................................
40-128
Generally.....................................................
40-13 1
Definitions......................................................
10-130
Effect of assessment resolutions .............................
40-138
Initial assessment resolution ................................
40-132
Method of collection ...........................................
40-139
Municipal service taxing and benefit units ................
40-141
Notice by mail ..................................................
40-135
Notice by publication ..........................................
40-134
Previously established special improvement service
districts ....................................................
40-129
Public hearing; adoption of final assessment resolution..
40-136
Streets, sidewalks and other public places
Street lighting special improvement service districts.....
40-128 et seq.
SPECIAL EVENTS
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct ...............................................
8-87
SPEED, SPEED LIMITS
Traffic and vehicles .............................................. 46-1
ST. LUCIE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
Environment and natural resources
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL BOARD
(Cont'd.)
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Article enforceable by environmental control hearing
board..................................................... 20-234
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RULES
AND REGULATIONS
General aviation minimum standards
Aircraft charter operator or aircraft management opera-
tor(SASO).................................................
Equipment...................................................
Hours of activity ............................................
Insurance....................................................
Introduction..................................................
Leased premises .............................................
Licenses and certifications .................................
Personnel.....................................................
Aircraft maintenance operator (SASO) .....................
Equipment...................................................
Hours of activity ............................................
Insurance....................................................
Introduction..................................................
Leased premises .............................................
Licenses and certification ..................................
Personnel.....................................................
Aircraft rental operator or flight training operator (SASO)
Equipment...................................................
Hours of activity ............................................
Insurance....................................................
Introduction..................................................
Leased premises .............................................
Licenses and certifications .................................
Personnel.....................................................
Aircraft sales operator (SASO) ..............................
Dealership...................................................
Equipment...................................................
Hours of activity ............................................
Insurance....................................................
Introduction..................................................
Leased premises .............................................
Licenses and certifications .................................
Personnel.....................................................
Applicability....................................................
Avionics or instrument maintenance operator (SASO) ...
Equipment...................................................
Hours of activity ............................................
Insurance....................................................
Introduction..................................................
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8-143
8-143(e)
8-143(f)
8-143(g)
8-143(a)
8-143(b)
8-143(c)
8-143(d)
8-140
8-140(e)
8-140(f)
8-140(g)
8-140(a)
8-140(b)
8-140(c)
8-140(d)
8-142
8-142(e)
8-142(f)
8-142(g)
8-142(a)
8-142(b)
8-142(c)
8-142(d)
8-144
8-144(c)
8-144(f)
8-144(g)
8-144(h)
8-144(a)
8-144(b)
8-144(d)
8-144(e)
8-136
8-141
8-141(e)
8-141(f)
8-141(g)
8-141(a)
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RULES
AND REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Leased premises .............................................
8-141(b)
Licenses and certifications .................................
8-141(c)
Personnel.....................................................
8-141(d)
Commercial aeronautical activities .........................
8-138
Commercial aeronautical activity application .............
8-148
Lessee........................................................
8-148(a)
Sublessee.....................................................
8-148(b)
Commercial hangar operator (SASO) .......................
8-144.5
Aircraft removal .............................................
8-144.5(d)
Hours of activity ............................................
8-144.5(e)
Insurance ....................................................
8-144.5(f)
Introduction..................................................
8-144.5 (a)
Leased premises .............................................
8-144.5(b)
Personnel.....................................................
8-144.5(c)
Exclusive rights ................................................
8-134
FBO scope of activity .........................................
8-139.5
Aircraft removal .............................................
8-139.5(i)
Equipment ...................................................
8-139.5(f)
Fuel storage ..................................................
8-139.5(d)
Fueling equipment ..........................................
8-139.5(e)
Hours of activity ............................................
8-139.5(h)
Insurance ....................................................
8-139.50)
Introduction..................................................
8-13 9.5 (a)
Leased premises .............................................
8-139.5(c)
Personnel.....................................................
8-139.5 (g)
Products and services ......................................
8-139.5(b)
Fixed base operator ...........................................
8-139
General provisions ............................................
8-133
General requirements .........................................
8-137.5
Agreement approval ........................................
8-137.5(c)
Aircraft, equipment, and vehicles .........................
8-137.50)
Apron/paved tiedowns......................................
8-137.5(f)
Experience/capability.......................................
8-137.5(b)
Hours of activity ............................................
8-137.5(m)
Indemnification and hold harmless .......................
8-137.5(p)
Insurance ....................................................
8-137.5(o)
Introduction..................................................
8-13 7.5 (a)
Leased premises .............................................
8-137.5(e)
Licenses, permits, certifications, and ratings............
8-137.50)
Multiple activities ...........................................
8-137.5(r)
Non-discrimination .........................................
8-137.5(i)
Payment of rents, fees, and charges ......................
8-137.5(d)
Personnel.....................................................
8-13 7.5 (k)
Products, services, and facilities ..........................
8-137.5(h)
Security......................................................
8-137.5(n)
Taxes..........................................................
8-13 7.5 (q)
Vehicle parking ..............................................
8-137.5(g)
Grounds for denial ............................................
8-137
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RULES
AND REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
Landuse ........................................................
8-135
Lessee responsibilities ........................................
8-138.5
Minimum insurance requirements ..........................
8-152
Non -tenant aviation service operator (NTASO) ...........
8-146
Insurance ....................................................
8-146(e)
Introduction..................................................
8-146(a)
Licenses and certifications .................................
8-146(d)
Non -tenant aviation service operator (NTASO) permit
8-146(c)
Scope of activity .............................................
8-146(b)
Noncommercial hangar operator ............................
8-149
Insurance ....................................................
8-149(e)
Introduction..................................................
8-149(a)
Leased premises .............................................
8-149(c)
Ownership structure ........................................
8-149(d)
Scope of activity .............................................
8-149(b)
Noncommercial self -fueling permittee ......................
8-151
Fuel storage ..................................................
8-151(d)
Fueling equipment ..........................................
8-151(e)
Insurance ....................................................
8-15 1(g)
Introduction..................................................
8-15 1(a)
Limitations...................................................
8-15 1(f)
Permitlapproval.............................................
8-151(b)
Reporting.....................................................
8-151(c)
Other commercial aeronautical activities (SASO).........
8-145
Equipment ...................................................
8-145(e)
Hours of activity ............................................
8-145(f)
Insurance ....................................................
8-145(g)
Introduction..................................................
8 -14 5 (a)
Leased premises .............................................
8-145(b)
Licenses and certifications .................................
8-145(c)
Personnel.....................................................
8-145 (d)
Private flying club .............................................
8-150
Purpose and scope .............................................
8-132
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS) operator .................
8-147
Insurance ....................................................
8-147(d)
Introduction..................................................
8-14 7(a)
Licenses and certifications .................................
8-147(c)
Scope of activity .............................................
8-147(b)
Variance or exemption ........................................
8-136.5
Generally
Accidents, incursions, or incidents ..........................
8-50
Airport identification badge ..................................
8-44
Applicability and conditional use of airport ................
8-43
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge ....................
8-46
Purpose and scope .............................................
8-42
Security.........................................................
8-47
Airport entrances (security gates and doors) ............
8-47(b)
SIDA..........................................................
8-47(a)
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ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT RULES
AND REGULATIONS (Cont'd.)
U.S.customs and border protection (CBP) facility.......
8-47(c)
Violations.......................................................
8-45
Waiver...........................................................
8-43.5
Use and conduct
Abandoned, derelict, or lost property .......................
8-75
Accidents or incidents .........................................
8-105
Aircraft engine operation .....................................
8-91
Aircraft maintenance .........................................
8-90
Aircraft operations ............................................
8-94
Aircraft parking and storage .................................
8-92
Airport operations area(AOA) ...............................
8-103
Animals.........................................................
8-76
Burning of materials ..........................................
8-79
Compressed gases .............................................
8-83
Disabled, abandoned, or illegally parked vehicles.........
8-108
Effluents, pollutant, or air contaminant ....................
8-84
Emergency conditions .........................................
8-86
Flagging or hawking prohibited .............................
8-110
Flammable solids and liquids ................................
8-82
General conduct ...............................................
8-74
Hazardous materials spills ...................................
8-85
Hazardous materials ..........................................
8-80
Limitations.....................................................
8-97
Movement area ................................................
8-104
Painting.........................................................
8 - 81
Parking or stopping of vehicles ..............................
8-107
Prohibiting use of the airport ................................
8-89
Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage ......................
8-109
Applicability.................................................
8-109(a)
Equipment ...................................................
8-109(f)
Fuel storage facilities .......................................
8-109(g)
Maintenance of refueling vehicles ........................
8-109(e)
Refueling, defueling, and fuel storage operations.......
8-109(c)
Regulatory measures .......................................
8-109(b)
Storage of refueling vehicles ...............................
8-109(d)
Rotorcraft operations ..........................................
8-96
Security.........................................................
8-93
Self -servicing of aircraft ......................................
8-98
Special events ..................................................
8-87
Storage of materials and equipment ........................
8-78
Taxiing operations .............................................
8-95
Use of public areas ............................................
8-77
Vehicle equipment .............................................
8-101
Vehicle maintenance ..........................................
8-106
Vehicle operations .............................................
8-102
Vehicle operator licensing and vehicle permit .............
8-100
Voluntary noise abatement procedures .....................
8-99
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ST. LUCIE, COUNTY OF. See: COUNTY
STAGNANT WATER
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, living and
nonliving plant material and stagnant water.... 38-28(c)
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Animals...........................................................
6-84 et seq.
See: ANIMALS
Businesses
Motor carriers
Certification
Standards of review ......................................
12-165
Environment and natural resources
National pollutant discharge elimination systems
Construction site erosion and sediment control.........
20-182
Impact fees ........................................................
24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Noise control
Terminology, standards, and definitions ....................
28-108
Public property ...................................................
32-26 et seq.
See: PUBLIC PROPERTY
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-132 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Utilities............................................................
48-1 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
STATE
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
STOLEN PROPERTY. See: THEFT AND STOLEN
PROPERTY
STORAGE
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-78 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-205 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
Animals
Control, animal
Disposition of dogs, cats, or livestock found running at
large.....................................................
6-25
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges ...............................................
36-1 et seq.
See: ROADS AND BRIDGES
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
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STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
(Cont'd.)
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Provisions re
Roads or public lands, in or on .........................
38-24
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Street lighting special improvement service districts.....
40-128 et seq.
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Use of public streets and ways ............................
44-36
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Parking restricted on certain streets ...................
46-80
SUBDIVISIONS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
Application of system to new subdivisions ...............
36-60
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Reallocation after future subdivision ..................
40-268(n)
SUBPOENAS. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCESSES
SUITS, ACTIONS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Administration
Benefits, officer and employee
Acts within scope of employment or function, payment
of judgments resulting from ..........................
2-83
Payment of defense costs in civil suits arising from acts
within scope of employment or function ............
2-84
Code enforcement board
Action for money judgments under this division; limita-
tion.........................................................
1-81
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Civil and criminal remedies
Injunctive relief ...........................................
48-115(1)
SUMMONS. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCESSES
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SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS
Solid waste ........................................................ 38-125 et seq.
See: SOLID WASTE
St. Lucie County International Airport ....................... 8-78 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
St. Lucie County Sustainability District
PACE program administration; consumer protections
PACE program authorization
Materials and improvements ........................... 40-212(3)
SURVEYS, MAPS AND PLATS
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
SWEAR OR SWORN. See: OATH, AFFIRMATION, SWEAR
OR SWORN
A
TAMPERING
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Theft of services and tampering ..........................
44-71
TAX COLLECTOR
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and the county tax collector ........................
38-28(n)
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
Culvert assessment program
Procedure for collection of assessments pursuant to
uniform method
Agreement to reimburse county property appraiser
and county tax collector ............................
40-268(k)
TAXATION
Ad valorem taxation
Additional homestead exemption for persons 65 and older
Amount of exemption .......................................
42-76
Annual adjustment of income limitation .................
42-79
Definitions...................................................
42-74
Generally.....................................................
42-75
Process for claiming the exemption .......................
42-77
Property held jointly with right of survivorship ........
42-78
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Appeals.......................................................
42-50
Application generally .......................................
42-45
Definition of terms ..........................................
42-44
Eligible business or industry ..............................
42-48
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TAXATION (Cont'd.)
Enactment and authority ..................................
42-41
Fees...........................................................
42-47
Ineligible business or industry ............................
42-49
Jurisdiction..................................................
42-42
Procedure ....................................................
42-46
Purpose and intent .........................................
42-43
Short title ....................................................
42-40
Business tax
Advertising space renters ....................................
42-113
Amusement devices ...........................................
42-114
Application for business tax receipt .........................
42-105
Cafes, restaurants and other eating establishments......
42-116
Contracting.....................................................
42 -117
Date due of business tax; delinquency ......................
42-104
Definitions......................................................
42-102
Disposition of taxes collected ................................
42-108
Economic development trust fund dedicated to economic
development ...............................................
42-109
Exemptions.....................................................
42-111
Farm, grove, horticultural, floricultural, tropical piscicul-
tural and tropical fish farm products ..................
42-112
General business ..............................................
42-120
Hotels, apartment hotels, motels, etc .......................
42-115
Insurance adjusters ...........................................
42-118
Issuance of business tax receipt; display ...................
42-106
Lottery and gambling not authorized .......................
42-110
Manufacturing, processing, quarrying and mining........
42-119
Payment of tax prerequisite to engaging in business, etc.;
exception as to vehicles used in licensed business ...
42-103
Retail store license ............................................
42-121
Retail sale ....................................................
42-121
Retailer.......................................................
42-121
Trading, etc., in tangible personal property ................
42-122
Transfers of business tax receipts ...........................
42-107
Traveling junk dealers ........................................
42-124
Vending machines .............................................
42-123
Businesses
Ad valorem taxation
Economic development ad valorem tax exemptions
Eligible business or industry ............................
42-48
Ineligible business or industry ..........................
42-49
Business tax. See herein that subject
Pawn brokers and secondhand dealers
Business tax receipt ........................................
12-82
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Development
Ad valorem taxation. See herein that subject
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TAXATION (Cont'd.)
Business tax
Economic development trust fund dedicated to economic
development ............................................
42-109
Tourist development tax. See herein that subject
Gas taxes
Distribution of local option motor fuel tax .................
42-193
Duration of tax .................................................
42-194
Levy of local option motor fuel tax ..........................
42-192
Ninth cent gas tax
Distribution and use of ninth cent gas tax ..............
42-213
Duration of tax ..............................................
42-214
Levy of ninth cent gas tax .................................
42-212
Levy, levying
Gas taxes
Levy of local option motor fuel tax .......................
42-192
Ninth cent gas tax
Levy of ninth cent gas tax ...............................
42-212
Tourist development tax ......................................
42-147
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Local option affordable housing tax exemption
Annual report ..................................................
42-245
Application for certification ..................................
42-243
Criteria.........................................................
42-241
Exemption period ..............................................
42-244
Local option affordable housing tax exemption............
42-242
Purpose and application ......................................
42-240
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts.......................................................
40-1 et seq.
See: SPECIAL DISTRICTS, MUNICIPAL SERVICE
TAXING UNITS (MSTUs), MUNICIPAL SERVICE
BENEFIT UNITS (MSBUs) AND OTHER DISTRICTS
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Taxiing operations ..........................................
8-95
Tax deferral for recreational and commercial working
waterfront properties
Application for tax deferral ..................................
42-224
Appeal of decision ...........................................
42-224(c)
Application form ............................................
42-224(a)
Determination of the tax collector ........................
42-224(b)
Approved applications ........................................
42-226
Construction....................................................
42 -2 32
Deferred payment certificates ...............................
42-227
Definitions......................................................
42-222
Denial of tax deferral .........................................
42-225
Distribution of payments .....................................
42-231
Penalties........................................................
42-230
Prepayment of deferred taxes ................................
42-229
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TAXATION (Cont'd.)
Purpose.........................................................
42-221
Tax deferral for recreational and commercial working
waterfront properties ....................................
42-223
Termination of tax deferral ..................................
42-228
Telecommunications
Communications rights -of -way
Fees and taxes for access to public rights -of -way .......
44-10
Tourist development tax
County Tourist Development Council .......................
42-167 et seq.
Levy.............................................................
42-147
Local administration of tax ..................................
42-149
Plan for tourist development .................................
42-148
Anticipated revenue ........................................
42-148(a)
Boundaries for tax district .................................
42-148(b)
First additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 87-82, effective January 1, 1988, proposed uses
of revenue for the ......................................
42-148(e)
First additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 87-82, expenses allocation for the ...............
42-148(f)
Ordinances, resolutions, etc.
First additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 87-82, effective January 1, 1988, proposed
uses of revenue for the ..............................
42-148(e)
First additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 87-82, expenses allocation for the ............
42-148(f)
Second additional one percent tax imposed by
Ordinance No. 02-36, effective February 1, 2003,
expense allocation for the ..........................
42-148(h)
Second additional one percent tax imposed by
Ordinance No. 02-36, effective February 1, 2003,
proposed uses of revenue for the ..................
42-148(g)
Third additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 03-12, expense allocation for the .............
42-1480)
Third additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 03-12, proposed uses of revenues for the ....
42-148(i)
Second additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 02-36, effective February 1, 2003, expense
allocation for the .......................................
42-148(h)
Second additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 02-36, effective February 1, 2003, proposed
uses of revenue for the ................................
42-148(g)
Third additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 03-12, expense allocation for the ................
42-1480)
Third additional one percent tax imposed by Ordinance
No. 03-12, proposed uses of revenues for the ......
42-148(i)
Two percent tax, expense allocation for ..................
42-148(d)
Two percent tax, proposed uses of revenue of the ......
42-148(c)
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TAXATION (Cont'd.)
Traffic and vehicles
Business tax
Payment of tax prerequisite to engaging in business,
etc.; exception as to vehicles used in licensed
business ................................................. 42-103
Gas taxes
Distribution of local option motor fuel tax ............... 42-193
Levy of local option motor fuel tax ....................... 42-192
Travel and tourism
Business tax
Traveling junk dealers ..................................... 42-124
Tourist development tax. See herein that subject
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Alarm systems
Automatic dialing device
Interconnecting to trunklines .............................
18-90
Operating instructions service ............................
18-91
Businesses
Secondary metal recyclers
Facsimile, telecopier, or similar equipment required ...
12-120
Cable television franchise
Administration.................................................
44-54
Authority, grant of; applicability ............................
44-21
Compensation..................................................
44-41
Conflict of laws ................................................
44-32
County cable system ownership authorized ................
44-67
Definitions......................................................
44-22
Discrimination prohibited ....................................
44-56
Force majeure..................................................
44-72
Franchise characteristics, rights and obligations .........
44-31
Goods or services
Administration ..............................................
44-54
Service to schools and libraries ...........................
44-48
Theft of services and tampering ..........................
44-71
Government channels and facilities .........................
44-49
Hearing rules ..................................................
44-69
Intent and purpose ............................................
44-20
Hearing rules ..................................................
44-69
Reservation of rights ..........................................
44-73
Rights
Franchise characteristics, rights and obligations .......
44-31
Reservation of rights .......................................
44-73
Service to schools and libraries ..............................
44-48
Short title .......................................................
44-19
Submissions to county and filing ............................
44-68
Subscriber privacy .............................................
44-55
Theft of services and tampering .............................
44-71
Use of public streets and ways ...............................
44-36
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Cont'd.)
Communications rights -of -way
Construction methods for placing or maintaining com-
munications facilities in public rights -of -way.........
44-8
Construction performance bond and permanent
performance bond .........................................
44-7
Definitions......................................................
44-3
Development and objective design standards for the
placement or maintenance of communications facili-
ties in the public -rights -of -way .........................
44-9
Location context and public safety regulations .........
44-9(b)
Objective design standards ................................
44-9(c)
Terms and conditions for collocation on county utility
poles.....................................................
44-9(a)
Enforcement remedies ........................................
44-11
Fees and taxes for access to public rights -of -way .........
44-10
Intent and purpose; applicability; authority to implement
44-2
Permit information requirements and review procedures
44-6
Application review and procedures .......................
44-6(c)
Pre -submittal meeting ......................................
44-6(a)
Requirements for all communications facilities in the
public rights -of -way ....................................
44-6(b)
Registration for placing or maintaining communications
facilities in the public right-of-way .....................
44-4
Requirement of a permit .....................................
44-5
Title.............................................................
44-1
Utilities
Wastewater pretreatment
Notification requirements
Notification of accidental discharge, upset or bypass
Immediate notification via telephone ................
48-116(d)(1)
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES OR USES
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Certification and examination
Temporary suspension of local certificate of competency
requirements for state registered contractors
during periods of declared emergency ............ 10-69
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
TENANT OR OCCUPANT
Environment and natural resources
Sewage disposal capacity
Certificate of occupancy, issuance of prohibited until
adequate sewer capacity is available ................ 20-265
Roads and bridges
Street and house naming and numbering
House and building numbers
Placement required prior to issuance of certificate of
occupancy ............................................. 36-58
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TENANT OR OCCUPANT (Cont'd.)
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
St. Lucie County International Airport
General aviation minimum standards
Non -tenant aviation service operator (NTASO).........
8-146
TENSE
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
THEFT AND STOLEN PROPERTY
St. Lucie County International Airport
Damaged, lost, stolen, or missing badge ....................
8-46
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Theft of services and tampering ..........................
44-71
Traffic and vehicles
Combat auto theft program ..................................
46-8
TITLES AND DEEDS
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
Businesses........................................................
12-55 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
TOURISM. See: TRAVEL AND TOURISM
TOWING AND WRECKERS
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-75 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Administration
Officers and employees
Required to maintain motor vehicle liability insurance
2-52
All -terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways .........
46-7
Businesses........................................................
12-139 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code...
1-11
Combat auto theft program .....................................
46-8
Courts.............................................................
16-25 et seq.
See: COURTS
Hunting from county roads restricted .........................
46-2
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Off -road vehicles
Liability of parents of children under 18 years............
46-142
Operation regulated ...........................................
46-140
Prima facie violation ..........................................
46-141
One-way roads ....................................................
46-6
Public property
Public conduct
Operation and parking of motor vehicles ................
32-93
Use of vehicles, airboats and aircraft .....................
32-100
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TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (Cont'd.)
Recreational vehicles
All -terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways.......
46-7
Off -road vehicles. See herein that subject
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Exemption for recreational vehicles ....................
46-112
Road right-of-way safety
Definitions......................................................
46-152
Findings and determinations ................................
46-153
Intent...........................................................
46-151
Penalties........................................................
46-156
Prohibition.....................................................
46-154
Territory embraced ............................................
46-155
Title.............................................................
46-150
Roads and bridges
All -terrain vehicle operation on unpaved roadways.......
46-7
Hunting from county roads restricted ......................
46-2
One-way roads .................................................
46-6
Stopping, standing and parking
Road rights -of -way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on ...........................................
46-39
Truck weight limits established for certain roads.........
46-3
Use of portion of Gentile Road restricted ..................
46-4
Rules and regulations
Off -road vehicles
Operation regulated ........................................
46-140
Stopping, standing and parking
Regulation of parking in parking areas located on
property owned or leased by county .................
46-38
Road rights -of -way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on ...........................................
46-39
Speed detection systems for enforcement of school zone
speed limits ..................................................
46-9
Determination of heightened safety risk ...................
46-9(c)
Notices, penalties, and appeals ..............................
46-9(e)
Purpose and intent ............................................
46-9(a)
Reporting.......................................................
46-9(g)
Signage and public awareness campaign ...................
46-9(f)
Traffic infraction enforcement officers ......................
46-9(d)
Use of speed detection systems ..............................
46-9(b)
Speed limits .......................................................
46-1
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-100 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Stopping, standing and parking
Civil penalties ..................................................
46-41
Definitions......................................................
46-35
Enforcement....................................................
46-40
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TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES (Cont'd.)
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Application of superseding county ordinances and state
laws......................................................
46-111
Commercial vehicles and semitrailers prohibited or
restricted in residential districts .....................
46-107
Conformity with existing ordinances .....................
46-113
Definitions...................................................
46-106
Delivery and construction vehicles; emergency repairs
46-108
Exemption for recreational vehicles ......................
46-112
Industrial equipment prohibited or restricted in
residential districts ....................................
46-109
Permits.......................................................
46-110
Jurisdiction.....................................................
46-43
Parking in fire lanes ..........................................
46-37
Procedures governing payment of civil penalties and
proceedings to enforce payment for county parking
violations ..................................................
46-42
Public parking spaces for persons with disabilities .......
46-36
Regulation of parking in parking areas located on property
owned or leased by county ..............................
46-38
Road rights -of -way owned or leased by state, regulation
of parking on ..............................................
46-39
Vehicle towing
Authority; intent to supplement ..........................
46-76
Definitions...................................................
46-77
Fees...........................................................
46-78
Nonconsensual tow .......................................
46-78(1)
Private property impound ...............................
46-78(2)
Parking restricted on certain streets .....................
46-80
Removal of vehicles .........................................
46-75
Review and automatic adjustment of fees ...............
46-79
Ticketing of illegally parked vehicles; effect of failure to
pay ticket or appear for hearing; evidence of viola-
tions.....................................................
46-81
Taxation...........................................................
42-103 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Truck weight limits established for certain roads ...........
46-3
Turning movements .............................................
46-5
Use of portion of Gentile Road restricted .....................
46-4
Weights and measures
Stopping, standing and parking. See herein that subject
Truck weight limits established for certain roads.........
46-3
TRANSPORT, TRANSPORTATION
Businesses........................................................
12-162 et seq.
See: BUSINESSES
Environment and natural resources
Sludge, septage and sewage disposal
Land spreading sites, permitting of; requirement that
sites only spread waste transported by permitted
disposal persons or organizations ....................
20-233
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TRANSPORT, TRANSPORTATION (Cont'd.)
Permitting of disposal organizations; transport and
disposal of waste ....................................... 20-231
Impact fees
Roads impact fee
Credits
Specific standards
Site -related transportation improvement ........... 24-264(c)(2)
TRASH. See: GARBAGE AND TRASH
TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Animals
Control, animal
Traveling animal shows; permit required ................ 6-31
Taxation........................................................... 42-124 et seq.
See: TAXATION
TREASURE COAST EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Authority created; membership and qualifications .......... 2-343
Conduct of business; meetings; rules of procedure........... 2-344
Construction...................................................... 2-342
Declaration and finding of need ................................ 2-341
Functions.......................................................... 2-345
Powers and duties ................................................ 2-346
TREES, SHRUBS AND PLANTS
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Accumulation of trash, junk, or debris, living and
nonliving plant material and stagnant water.... 38-28(c)
TRUCKS AND TRAILERS
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Heavy vehicles and equipment in residential districts
Commercial vehicles and semitrailers prohibited or
restricted in residential districts .................. 46-107
Truck weight limits established for certain roads......... 46-3
U
USED FOR
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
UTILITIES
Cross connection control
Backflow prevention devices required ...................... 48-50
Existing service ............................................. 48-50(2)
New service .................................................. 48-50(1)
Definitions...................................................... 48-48
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Purpose.........................................................
48-49
Goods or services
Cross connection control
Backflow prevention devices required
Existing service ...........................................
48-50(2)
New service ...............................................
48-50(1)
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District.
See herein that subject
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
All water through meter ......................................
48-80
Definition.......................................................
48-74
Grease traps, oil separators ..................................
48-78
Hazardous wastes .............................................
48-79
Industrial wastewater ........................................
48-77
Unauthorized connections
Sewer.........................................................
48-75
Water.........................................................
48-76
Wastewater pretreatment. See herein that subject
Sewers and sewage disposal
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District.
See herein that subject
Wastewater pretreatment
Prohibited discharge standards
Septic tank waste hauling ...............................
48-107(6)
Standards and specifications
Standards for fire hydrant installation .....................
48-1
Wastewater pretreatment. See herein that subject
Standards for fire hydrant installation .......................
48-1
Wastewater pretreatment
Accidents
Notification requirements
Accidental discharge of prohibited discharge standards
48-116(a)
Notification of accidental discharge, upset or bypass
48-116(d)
Pretreatment
Accidental discharge/slug control plans ...............
48-108(c)
Applicability....................................................
48-106
Certificates, certification
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Application signatories and certification ..............
48-109(b)
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Certification ............................................
48-110(a)(6)
Signature and certification ...........................
48-110(a)(8)
Civil and criminal remedies ..................................
48-115
Annual publication of significant violators ..............
48-115(3)
Criminal prosecution .......................................
48-115(2)
Injunctive relief .............................................
48-115(1)
Remedies nonexclusive .....................................
48-115(4)
Confidentiality.................................................
48-117
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UTILITIES (Cont'd.)
Definitions......................................................
48-105
Enforcement actions ..........................................
48-113
DOC...........................................................
48-113(7)
Final schedule of compliance ..............................
48-113(8)
Formal notice ................................................
48-113(6)
Immediate threat to public health ........................
48-113(1)
Re -sampling .................................................
48-113(3)
Self -monitoring ..............................................
48-113(2)
Show cause hearing .........................................
48-113(9)
Significant noncompliance .................................
48-113(5)
Violations not addressed ...................................
48-113(10)
WWF monitoring ............................................
48-113(4)
Industrial wastewater discharge permit ....................
48-109
Appeal of permit revocation ...............................
48-109(h)
Application signatories and certification .................
48-109(b)
Compliance schedules ......................................
48-109(d)
Discharge permit, application for .........................
48-109(a)
Modification, permit ........................................
48-109(f)
Permit issuance process ....................................
48-109(c)
Regulation of discharge from other jurisdictions .......
48-109(k)
Renewal, permit .............................................
48-109(i)
Revocation, permit ..........................................
48-109(g)
Special agreements .........................................
48-1090)
Transfer, permit .............................................
48-109(e)
Licenses and permits
Industrial wastewater discharge permit .................
48-109
Permit fees and penalties ..................................
48-114
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Environmental permits ................................
48-110(a)(2)
Notice, notification
Enforcement actions
Formal notice .............................................
48-113(6)
Notification requirements ..................................
48-116
Reporting requirements
Notice of violation/repeat sampling and reporting ...
48-110(h)
Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste ....
48-110(i)
Notification requirements ....................................
48-116
Accidental discharge of prohibited discharge standards
48-116(a)
Bypass........................................................
48-116(c)
Notification of accidental discharge, upset or bypass ..
48-116(d)
Immediate notification via telephone ..................
48-116(d)(1)
Notice to employees ......................................
48-116(d)(3)
Written notification ......................................
48-116(d)(2)
Upset.........................................................
48-116(b)
Permit fees and penalties ....................................
48-114
Powers and authority of inspectors .........................
48-112
Pretreatment...................................................
48-108
Accidental discharge/slug control plans ..................
48-108(c)
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Additional pretreatment measures .......................
48-108(b)
Facilities, pretreatment ....................................
48-108(a)
Prohibited discharge standards ..............................
48-107
Control of discharge ........................................
48-107(7)
Dilution.......................................................
48-107(5)
Discharge prohibitions .....................................
48-107(1)
Local pretreatment standards .............................
48-107(3)
Right of revision .............................................
48-107(4)
Septic tank waste hauling .................................
48-107(6)
Protection from damage ......................................
48-111
Purpose and policy ............................................
48-104
Reporting requirements ......................................
48-110
Analytical requirements ...................................
48-1100)
Baseline monitoring reports ...............................
48-110(a)
Certification ...............................................
48-110(a)(6)
Compliance schedule .....................................
48-110(a)(7)
Description of operations ................................
48-110(a)(3)
Environmental permits ..................................
48-110(a)(2)
Flow measurement .......................................
48-110(a)(4)
Identifying information ..................................
48-110(a)(1)
Measurement of pollutants ..............................
48-110(a)(5)
Signature and certification ..............................
48-110(a)(8)
Changed conditions, reports of ............................
48-110(e)
Compliance schedule progress reports ...................
48-110(b)
Notice of violation/repeat sampling and reporting......
48-110(h)
Notification of the discharge of hazardous waste .......
48-110(i)
Periodic compliance reports ................................
48-110(d)
Potential problems, reports of .............................
48-110(f)
Records.......................................................
48-110(m)
Reports on compliance with categorical pretreatment
standard deadline ......................................
48-110(c)
Sample collection ............................................
48-110(k)
Timing........................................................
48-1100)
Unpermitted users, reports from ..........................
48-110(g)
Schedules, tables and graphs
Enforcement actions
Final schedule of compliance ............................
48-113(8)
Industrial wastewater discharge permit
Compliance schedules ....................................
48-109(d)
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Compliance schedule ..................................
48-110(a)(7)
Compliance schedule progress reports .................
48-110(b)
Standards and specifications
Notification requirements
Accidental discharge of prohibited discharge standards
48-116(a)
Prohibited discharge standards ...........................
48-107
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UTILITIES (Cont'd.)
Reporting requirements
Reports on compliance with categorical pretreatment
standard deadline ...................................
48-110(c)
Weights and measures
Prohibited discharge standards
Dilution ....................................................
48-107(5)
Reporting requirements
Baseline monitoring reports
Flow measurement .....................................
48-110(a)(4)
Measurement of pollutants ...........................
48-110(a)(5)
Water supply and distribution
Service in St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District.
See herein that subject
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VACCINES, VACCINATIONS
Animals
Control, animal
Duty of owners to have dogs, cats and ferrets vac-
cinated against rabies .................................
6-27
VARIANCES
Environment and natural resources
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation...
20-310
VEGETATION
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Management of grass clippings and vegetative matter
20-114
VEHICLES. See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
VENDING MACHINES
Taxation
Business tax ....................................................
42-123
VOLUNTEER,VOLUNTARY
St. Lucie County International Airport
Use and conduct
Voluntary noise abatement procedures ................... 8-99
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WAIVERS
Environment and natural resources
On -site sewage disposal systems on Hutchinson Island
Administrative waiver ...................................... 20-88
Impact fees ........................................................ 24-57 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
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WAIVERS (Cont'd.)
Public property
Airport West Commerce Park leasing standards and
procedures
Bid/proposal waiver procedure ............................
32-133
Purchasing
Local preference in purchasing or contracting
Waiver of the application of local preference ............
2-184(8)
WARRANTS. See: WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL
PROCESSES
WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-294 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Special districts, municipal service taxing units (MSTUs),
municipal service benefit units (MSBUs) and other
districts
St. Lucie County Water and Sewer District
Adoption of special district charter .......................
40-239
Creation; purpose; boundaries .............................
40-238
Utilities............................................................
48-1 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation .....
20-304 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
WATERCOURSES. See: WATERWAYS
WATERWAYS
Anchoring limitation areas
Anchoring restrictions in anchoring limitation areas.....
50-34
Applicability....................................................
50-32
Definitions......................................................
50-31
Designated anchoring limitation areas .....................
50-33
Enforcement....................................................
50-36
Exemptions.....................................................
50-35
Boats and other vessels
Motorized vessels on lakes, ponds in unincorporated
areas.......................................................
50-1
Vessel control and water safety. See herein that subject
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Motorized vessels on lakes, ponds in unincorporated areas
50-1
Definitions......................................................
5 0-1(c)
Exception.......................................................
50-1(b)
Use declared nuisance ........................................
50-1(a)
Violation; penalty ..............................................
50-1(d)
Planning
Comprehensive plan
Port master plan ............................................
30-23
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
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WATERWAYS (Cont'd.)
Provisions re
Public waters, in or on ...................................
38-25
Vessel control and water safety
Area of enforcement ...........................................
50-24
Definitions......................................................
50-23
Exemptions.....................................................
50-29
Means of enforcement .........................................
50-25
Penalty..........................................................
50-30
Personal watercraft rentals, regulation and locations for
50-27
Procedures to designate areas ...............................
50-28
Purpose and authority ........................................
50-22
Regulation, vessel .............................................
50-26
Careful and prudent operation required .................
50-26(a)
Prohibited water activity, areas of ........................
50-26(b)
Regulated water activity, areas of ........................
50-26(c)
Special management, areas of .............................
50-26(d)
Title.............................................................
50-21
WEAPONS. See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
WEEDS. See: BRUSH, GRASS AND WEEDS
WEEK
Rules of construction and definitions ..........................
1-2
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
Environment and natural resources ...........................
20-262 et seq.
See: ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Impact fees ........................................................
24-55 et seq.
See: IMPACT FEES
Noise control
Sound level limitations .......................................
28-110
Roads and bridges
Building and equipment moving
Size limitation ...............................................
36-27
Street and house naming and numbering
Measurements ...............................................
36-59
Solid waste
Abandoned property, garbage, trash, junk and debris
Lot clean-up
Excessive growth of grass, weeds, brush and other
overgrowth ...........................................
38-28(d)
St. Lucie County International Airport .......................
8-85 et seq.
See: ST. LUCIE COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Traffic and vehicles ..............................................
46-3 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
Utilities............................................................
48-107 et seq.
See: UTILITIES
WILDLIFE
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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WINE. See: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
WIRES. See: POLES AND WIRES
WRITS, WARRANTS AND OTHER LEGAL PROCESSES
Buildings and building regulations
Construction industry
Enforcement of licensing requirements
Schedule of civil penalties in citations ................. 10-105
Code enforcement board
Penalty for failure to comply with order .................... 1-77
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
Telecommunications
Cable television franchise
Force majeure............................................... 44-72
Traffic and vehicles
Stopping, standing and parking
Vehicle towing
Ticketing of illegally parked vehicles; effect of failure
to pay ticket or appear for hearing; evidence of
violations ............................................. 46-81
WRITTEN OR IN WRITING
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
Y
YEAR
Environment and natural resources
Water conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation
Year-round landscape irrigation conservation measures 20-307
Rules of construction and definitions .......................... 1-2
0
ZONES
Environment and natural resources
Florida -friendly fertilizer use
Fertilizer -free zones ......................................... 20-110
Low maintenance zones .................................... 20-111
ZONING
Certain ordinances and resolutions not affected by Code... 1-11
Local acts. See: LOCAL ACTS (Appendix A)
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