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EXFCt;TIVF. SUMMARY
Recommendation to develop and advertise for Board consideration an amendment to
Ordinance No. 2004-58, known as the Property Maintenance Ordinance, and to bring
back an amendment in conjunction with removal of rental registration provisions.
OBJECTIVE: To obtain Board approval of proposal made by staff to advertise for Board
consideration an amendment to Ordinance 2004-58; the Collier County Property Maintenance
Code.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County Ordinance 2004-58, Section eight, currently allows
complaint-driven or inspector initiated inspections of properties to be conducted by the County
to ensure that such properties are in compliance with the provisions of the Property Maintenance
Code, The proposed amendment would also allow inspections by request. There would be a fee
charged to the property owner for each unit inspected consistent with the CDES Fee Resolution.
The proposed amendment also clarifies that liens are assessed by the Code Enforcement Board or
Special Magistrate.
The Board of County Commissioners approvcd the elimination of the rental registration
program, The proposed amendment will also remove the rental registration program references
as approved by the Board on October 13. 2009.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item is legally sufficient for Board action, -JW
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated
with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: To advertise for Board consideration an amendment to Ordinance
2004-58 and to bring back said amendment at a future Board meeting,
PREPARED BY: Marlene Serrano, Operations Manager, Code Enforcement Department
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ORDINANCE NO. 2010-_
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY
MAINTENANCE CODE FOR THE UNINCORPORATED AREA
OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING A TITLE;
PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND SCOPE; PROVIDING
GENERAL PROVISIONS; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING FOR RULES OF CONSTRUCTION; PROVIDING
FOR COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING STANDARDS;
PROVIDING FOR RENTAL REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
AND PROCEDURES; DESIGNATING THE HOUSING
OFFICIAL POWERS AND DUTIES; PROVIDING FOR
INSPECTION OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES; PROVIDING
FOR NOTICE OF VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A METHOD FOR
DESIGNATING HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR
STANDARDS FOR THE REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF
HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS BY THE COUNTY, PROVIDING
FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF COSTS OF REPAIR OR
DEMOLITION TO BE ASSESSED TO THE OWNER WHEN
ABATEMENT EXECUTED BY THE COUNTY; PROVIDING
FOR THE V ACA TION OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS;
PROVIDING THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY
MAINTENACE; PROVIDING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF
OWNERS OF NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES, VACANT
BUILDINGS, VACANT STRUCTURES, AND VACANT OR
UNIMPROVED LOTS; REQUIRING A CERTIFICATE FOR A
BOARDED BUILDING; PROVIDING FOR NUISANCES;
PROVIDING STANDARl)S FOR SECURING BUILDING;
PROVIDING FOR EXCEPTIONS TO BOARDING
REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR COSTS INCURRED BY
THE COUNTY AND ASSESSMENT OF A LIEN; PROVIDING
FOR A NOTICE OF HEARING FOR REVOCATION OF
BOARDING RENEWAL CERTIFICATE; REPEALING
ORDINANCES 76-70, 89-06, 96-76 AND 99-58; PROVIDING FOR
PENALTIES; PROVIDING FOR LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
SEVERABILITY; AND EFFECTIVE DATE,
WHEREAS, Collier County l30ard of County Commissioners seeks to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the citizcns of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, within the jurisdiction of Collier County, Florida, there are or may be dwellings and
dwelling units which are unfit for human habitation and use due to inadequate maintenance, obsolescence
or abandonment and which contain defects which increase the hazards of fire, accident, or other
calamities, and which be reason of the lack of maintenance, inadequate ventilation, inadequate light and
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sanitary facilities, or other conditions render such dwelling units unsafe, unsanitary, dangerous and
detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the community; and
WHEREAS, cxpcrience and acccptcd national housing survcys havc clearly demonstrated that
such conditions results in a large m~asure from improper maintenance, inadequate sanitary facilities,
overcrowding conditions in residential occupancies, building and premises, and from general
neighborhood neglect; and
WHEREAS. such unsafe anu unsanitary conditions can be improved and often eliminated or
prevented through adopted and enforced housing standards, resulting in the upgrading of living conditions
and an overall enhancement of the general health, safety, and welfarc of all residents and property owners
of the commun ity; and
WHEREAS, there exists conditions within the unincorporated areas of Collier County where
structures used for commercial and non-residential purposes are, or may become in the future,
substandard and furthcr that such conditions, including but not limited to, structural deterioration, lack of
maintenance and appearance of exterior premises constitutes a menace to the health, safety, welfare,
morals and reasonable comfort of the unincorporated County's inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, due to Ihe lack of maintenance and because of progressive deterioration, certain
properties have the effect of er~ating slum and blight conditions which, if not curtailed and removed, will
grow and spread; and
WHEREAS, hy reason of timely regulations and restrictions contained herein, the growth of
stums and blight may be prevented and the neighborhood and property values thereby maintained; and
WHEREAS, the Collier County Board of County Commissioners finds it is important to protect
and enhance the property vaiues of the unincorporated County; and
WHEREAS, the Collier Couniy Board of County Commissioners finds it is imp0l1antto beautify
and preserve the appearance and aesthetic qualities of the neighborhoods to control population density,
and to control parking and traffic facilities in the unincorporated County; and
WHEREAS, the Collicr County Board of County Commissioners finds it is necessary to
establish requirements for the minimal maintenance of vacant and boarded properties to prevent blight in
the unincorporated County;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER CONTY, FLORIDA:
SECTION ONE: TITLE
This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as Ihe "Collier County Property Maintenance
Code",
SECTION TWO:
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
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1. This Ordinance establishes minimum standards for the maintenance, upkeep, and
appearance of improved and unimproved premises; to minimize impacts of construction;
and provides ajust, equitable and practicable method to prevent:
a. Residential and commercial buildings, structures, and premises from causing and/or
endangering life, limb, health, safety or welfare of the general public or their
occupants; or
b. Oim;nished property values; or
c. Detracting from the appearance of the residential area.
2. The provision of this Ordinance shall apply in the unincorporated area of Collier County
to every pOltion of a building or premises, used or intended to be used as a dwelling or dwelling unit in
whole or in part, and every portion of a commercial or non-residential building or structure, regardless of
tbe primary use of such building or structure and regardless of wben such building or structure was or is
constructed, altered or repaired.
SECTION THREE: GENERAL POVISIONS
]. Maimenance. Equipment systems, devices and safeguards rcquircd by tbis Code or a prior code
under which the structure or premises was constructed, altered or repaired, shall be maintained in good
working order. The rcquirements of this code are not intended to provide the basis for removal or
abrogation of the fire protection. safety systems and devices in existing structures. Except as otherwise
specified herein, tbc owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and premises.
2. Application of other codes. Repairs. additions Of alterations to a structure, or change of
occupancy shall be performed in accordance with the procedurcs and provisions of the code applicable at
the time of construction. Nothing in this Code shall be construed to cancel, modify or set aside any
provisions of this section.
3. Existing remedies. The provisions in this Code shall not be construed to abolish or
impair other remedies of any local, state or federal jurisdiction or its officers or agencies relating to the
removal or demolition of any structure.
4. Requirements not covered by this Code. The Building Official shall determine requirements
necessary for the strength, stability or property operation and general conditions acceptable for an existing
fixture, structure or equipment not specifically covered by this code.
5. Deviation.from Code. Where practical difficulties are prohibited in carrying out tbe provisions of
this Code, the Community Development Administrator or designee, in coordination with the appropriate
licensed authority, if applicable, has the authority to grant modifications for individual cases. The
modification shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose ofthis Code and shall not lesson health,
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life and fire safety requirements The basis for granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the
Department files.
6. Compliance. It shall be the duty of each and every owner and operator of improved or
unimproved property within the unincorporated County to comply with the requirements set forth in this
Ordinance. No premises or building, or combination, shall be used in a manner inconsistent with or in
conflict with the requirements of this Ordinance.
7. Conflict with other cod"s. The provisions ofthis article shall apply to all buildings, structures or
premises in existence or built within the unincorporated County. Where the provisions of this Ordinance
impose a standard different than that set forth in any other County ordinance or state law, the most
restrictive standard shall apply.
SECTION FOUR; DEFINITIONS
When used in this Code, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the
content clearly otherwise requires:
I. ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE - a use or stmcture ofa nature customarily
incidental and subordinate to the principal use or structure, and, on the same premises. On the same
premises with respect to accessory uses and structures shall he construed as meaning on the same lot or on
a contiguous lot in the same ownership. Where a building is attachcd to the principal building, it shall be
considered a part thereof, and not an accessory structure.
2. ATTIC - any story situated wholly or partly in the roof, so designated, arranged or built
to be used for storage or uninhabitable space.
3, BOARD.- Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.
4. BOARDING - the placement of plywood or some type of construction material as a
temporary barrier to cover and obscure a window. storefronl or access to a stmcture.
5. BUILDING - a structure of any kind, which is built or constructed of parts joined
together in some definite manner, which requires a fixed location on, or in the ground attached to
something having a fixed location on or in the ground.
6. BUILDING CODE - the Florida Building Code, or its successor, as amended by the
Collier County Board of County Commissioners.
7. BUlLDlIVG OFFICIAL - the individual charged with the responsibility to administrate,
superVlse, direct, enforce, or perform the permitting and inspection of construction, alteration, repair,
remodeling, or demolition of structures and the installation of building systems to ensure compliance
with the Florida Building Code.
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8. CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARI) - The Collier County Code Enforcement Board
created by the Collier County Code Enforcement Board Ordinance as authorized by Chapter l62, Florida
Statutes.
9. CODE ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR - any authorized agent, representative, or
County employee designated by the Housing Official to ensure compliance and enforcement of the
provisions of this Code.
10. CONDEMNATION-the declaration by a Housing Official or designee that a property
or structure is unfit for use or habitation or dangerous to person or other property pursuant to Chapter 553,
Part VI, Florida Statutes, with consultation from the Fire Department, Health Department, Building
Official, or other applicable agency.
11. COUNTY MANAGER- County Manager or his designee.
12. DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES- all buildings, dwelling units or
structures which are unsafe, unsanitary. uofit for human habitation, or do not provide for adequate egress,
or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life, or which in relation to
existing use constitutes a hazard to safety or health by reason of inadequate maintenance, dilapidation,
obsolescence, or abandonment. Additionally, any building, dwelling unit or structure that is deemed to be
classified as anyone of the following:
a. A structure or dwelling unit, which, to the opinion of the Fire Inspector
constitutes a fire hazard; or
b. A structure or dwelling unit, which in the opllllon of the Health Inspector,
constitutes a threat to the health of its occupants or to the health of the generat public by
reason of the unsanitary, infectious or defective condition of said building; or
c. A structure or dwelling unit, which in the opinion of the Building Official or
desib'11ee or a Florida State Certified engineer falls below minimum structural standards;
or
d. A structure or dwelling unit, the interior walls or other vertical structure members
of which list, lean or buckle to the extent that plumb line passing through its center of
gravity falls outside of the middle third of its base; or
e. A structure or dwelling unit, exclusive of the foundation, which evidences 33%
or greater damage to or deterioration of the non-suppOliing, enclosing, or outside walls or
covering; or
f. A structure or dwelling unit existing in violation of any provision of the Building
Code or any other ordinance ofthe County.
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13. DEBRIS - any material which is stored externally or internally and shall include, but not
be limited to the following: discarded household items; inoperative or discarded machinery, automobiles
or appliances; refuse, rubbish, trash or junk; used scrap or discardcd lumbcr, pipc, steel, plumbing
fixtures, insulation, and other building malerial.
14. DETERIORATION - a lowering in quality in the condition or appearance of a building
or parts thereof, characterized by holes, breaks, rot, cracking, peeling, rusting, mold/mildew, graffiti or
any other evidence or physical decay or neglect. or excessive use, or lack of maintenance, including the
landscaping and parking areas.
15. DILAPIDATED - substantial deterioration of a building or parts thereof, such that said
building, or a portion thereof, is no longer adequate for the purpose or use for which it was originally
intended.
16. DWELLING UNIT- A single unit within a building providing complete independent
living facilities for one or more persons including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating,
cooking and sanitation.
17. ELECTRICAL CODE- National Electrical Code, as it may be amended or its successor.
18. FIRE INSPECTOR - One certified to have met the inspection training requirements by
the Division of Sate Fire Marshall of the Department ofInsurance.
19. GARBAGE - any animals or vcgetable waste resulting trom the handiing, preparation,
cooking, and consumption of food. including food containers of any type.
20. GAS CODE -the Building Code revisions, as may be amended or its successor.
21. HABITABLE ROOM - a space in a structure for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.
Bathrooms, toilet compartments, closets, halls. screen enclosures, storage or utility space, and similar
areas are not considered habitable space.
22. HEALTH INSPECTOR - the Director of the Collier County Health Department or his
or her designee.
23. HOUSING OFFICL4L - the officer charged with the administration and enforcement of
this Code or a duly authorized representative or representatives. The Code Enforcement Director is
hereby designated to be the Housing Official.
24. IMPROVED PROPERTY- real property. which contains a building(s) or other structural
improvements.
25. INFESTATION - the presence within or around a structure of insects, rodents, or pests,
which are detrimental to the public health, safety, and general welfare of the residents or occupants, or
neighboring properties.
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26. INOPERABLE VEHICLE(S) - vehicles or trailers of any type that are not immediately
operable, used for the purpose for which they were manufactured, in need of mechanical or electrical
repairs or the replacement of parts, do not meet the definition of recreational vehicle as defined in the
Collier County Land Development Code, do not meet the Florida Safety Code, or does not have current
valid license plates.
27. LOC4L .1CE.'VT OR OPERATOR a person or representati',e of a eorpOF!llien,
partnershi~, firm, joint "entme, trHJt, association, organization or ether entity, ~1B'..ing his or her plaee of
resiaenee in Collier Count)' ana aesignated by the owner to n,ain.ain such premises in compliance with
the prm is ions sf tAis Orclinance uncler the Rental Registration Section. The av. ner mil)' act as the local
agent so long as helshe re~
27. NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE - any structure that is not a residential structure.
This term shan include. but is not limited to, any occupied or unoccupied structure, commercial structures
or buildlngs, mixed use buildings or structures that lnciude both dwelling units and office or retail
combinations, and cvery other structure that is not a dwelling.
28. NUISANCE- Unsanitary conditions or anything offensive to the senses or dangerous to
health.
29. OCCUPANT - any person living, sleeping, cooking or eating in, or having actual
possession of a dwelling unit, within the confines of any building or structure.
30. OPENABLE AREA - any part of a window or door which is available for unobstructed
ventilation and which opens directly to the outdoors,
3 I. OWNER- the holder of the title of property, if fee simple, and any person, group of
persons, company, association or corporation in whose name tax bills on the property are issued. It shall
also mean any person who, alone or jointly or severally with others: (a) shall have legal title to any
dwelling unit, with or without accompanying actual possession thereof; or (b) shall have charge, of or
control of any dwelling unit, as owner, personal representative, executor, executrix, administrator, trustee,
guardian of the estate of the owner, mortgage or vendee in possession, or assignee of rents, lessee, or
other person, firm, or corporation in control of a building; or their duly authorized agents. Any such
person thus representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions of this Code. and
of rules and rcgulations adopted pursuant thereto, to the same extent as if he were the owner. It is his
responsibillty to notify the actual owner of the reported infractions of these regulations pertaining to the
propeliy, which apply to the owner.
32. OXYGEN DEPLETION SENSING SYSTEM (ODSS)- an automatic pilot and shutoff
system. lncorporates a pilot designed to be stable within narrow conditions of operation, which is
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designed to blowout or lift off Uf:der reduced oxygen atmospheres, resulting in gas shutoff by a
companion valve.
33. PERSON- any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership or other entity.
34. PLUJI1BING CODE- the Building Code revisions as may be amended or its successor.
35. PREMISES - a lol, plot or parcel of iand, or portion thereof, including the buildings or
structures thereon.
37. RE.'\'T,fL RECfSTJ{fTI(}.'VS the registering of res is entia I rental Hnit, with the Collier
CeHnt) Cese Enf-ereefRent Depart!"'en!.
36. REN1:fL UNIT .'\ rentai Hnit is an)' d'Aeliin,; unit that is not ov\ner 8ccHI'ies BHt
eecHpied by someone other than the owner for any portien sf a calendar year.
37. RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES - any dwelling unit or structure where any part is used
or intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
3 S. RUBBISH - any waste material other than garbage.
39. SKYLIGHT - an opening through the roof and ceiling to admit light to a room, including
the \\'indow portion therein. The assemhly mayor may n01 have an operable section to provide
venti lation.
40. SPECIAL MAS'FER-MAGISTRATE - an attorney designated by thc Board of County
Commissioners pursuant to Chapter ] 62, Florida Statutes who has the authority to hold hearings and
assess fines against violators of Collier County Codes and Ordinances.
41. STAIRWAYS - one or more flights or stairs and the necessary landings and platforms
which form a continuous and uninterrupted passage from one story to another, within or attached to the
exterior of a building or structure.
42. STORY - that pOI1ion of a building including between the upper surface of any floor and
the upper surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be the portion of a building,
included bctween the upper surface of tile topmost tloor and the ceiling or roof above.
43. STRUCTURE ~ anything constructcd or erected which requires the fixed location on the
ground, or in the grollnd, or attached to something having a fixed location on or in the ground, including,
but not limited to, fences, buildings, iowcrs, smokestacks, utility poles and overhead transmission lines.
44. SUBST ANDARIJ -- any residential Dr commercial building or structure used as a
dwelling unit which is so damaged. decayed, dilapidated, or vennin infested that it creates a hazard to the
health or safety of the occupants/public. Any such unit which lacks illumination. ventilation or sanitation
facililies adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants/public shall be considered to be unsafe,
and unsanitary, as well as unfit for human habitation and therefore substandard, except that it shall not be
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deemed substandard if built and maintained in accordance with the building code at the time of
construction.
45. VENTILATION - the process of supplying and removing air by natural or mechanical
means to or from any structure, building or dwelling.
46. WEA THERPROOF - able to withstand exposure to weather without damage or loss of
function.
47. WEATHERl1GHT - able to exclude wind and ram under typical local weather
conditions,
48. YARD - an open, unoccupied space on the same lot with a building, structure or
dwelling.
49. ZONING ORDINANCE - the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (or Land Development
Code) for unincorporated Collier County, as it may be amended.
SECTION FIVE:
RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
For purposes of administration and enforcement of this Housing Code, unless otherwise stated in
this ordinance, the following rules of construction shall apply:
I. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not discretionary and the word "may" is
pe11111SSJVe.
2. Words used in the present tense shall include the plural future; and words used in the
singutar shall include the plural and the plural singular, unless the context clearly
indicates the contrary; use of the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender.
3. The word "includes" shall not iimit a term to the specific example but is intended to
extend its meaning to all other instances or circumstances of like kind or character.
4. Whenever the words "structure", "building", "dwelling unit", or "premises" are used
in this Ordinance, they shall be construed as though they wcre followed by the words
"or any parts thercof'.
SECTION SIX: COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSING STANDARDS
All dwellings units whether occupied or unoccupied, shall comply with the requirements of this Section
as hcreinafter set forth:
1. SANITARY FACILITIES REQUIRED - Every dwelling unit shall contain not less than
one (I) kitchen sink with counter work space, one (I) lavatory basin, one (] ) tub or shower, and one (1)
commode, all in good working condition and properly connected to an approved water and sewer system
as approved by Collier County or the Collicr County Pnblic Health Department as applicable. Every
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plumbing fixture and water and wastewater pipe connection shall be properly installed in accordance with
the Plumbing Code and maintained in good sanitary working condition, free from defects, leaks and
obstructions, Every plumbing fixture shall be located within the dwelling unit, and be accessible to the
occupants of the dwelling unit. The commode, tub, or shower, and lavatory basin shall be located in a
room affording privacy to the user.
2. HOT AND COLD W4 TER SUPPL Y - Every dwelling, or dwelling unit, shall have
connected to the kitchen sink, lavatory basin, tub or shower an adcquate supply of both hot and cold
water, all in good working condition, All connections shall be supplied through an approved pipe
distribution system connected to a potable water supply.
3. WATER HEATING FACILITIES - Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have water
heating facilities which are properly installed and maintained in a safe and good working condition and
are capable of heating water to a temperature as to permit an adequate amount of water to be drawn at
every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtuh or shower at a temperature of not less than 120
degrees Fahrenheit.
4. HEATING FACILITIES- Every dwclling or dwelling unit shall be equipped with
heating equipment which shall be capable of safety and adequately heating all habitable rooms to a
temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary minimum southwest Florida winter conditions. Any
electrical heating equipment shall be installed and connected to electrical circuits as prescribed in the
Electrical Code unless such equipment is approved by a nationally recognized testing agency. Unvented
fuel-fire heaters shall not be used in any location unless equipped with an Oxygen Depletion Sensing
System (ODSS). Any appliance which has been converted from a vented to an unvented heater shall not
be used under any conditions.
5. COOKING EQUIPMENT - every dwelling unit shall contain an operable slove or range
and refrigerator. All cooking and heating equipment and facilities shall be installed in accordance with
the Building, Gas, and Electrical Codes, and shall be operable and maintained in a safe, working
condition.
6. GARBAGE DISPOSAL FACILITIES - Every dwelling unit shall have adequate
garbage or rubbish disposal facilities or garbage or rubbish storage containers.
7. LIGHT AND VENTILATION - Every habitable room ofa dwelling unit shall meet the
minimum size and access requirements of the Building Code.
8. BA THROOM - Every bathroom of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall comply with the
minimum light and ventiiation requirements lor habitable rooms except that no window or skylight shall
be required in adequately ventilated bathrooms equipped with a mechanically ventilating air system.
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9. ELECTRIC LIGHTS AND OUTLETS - Every dwclling or dwelling unit shall be wired
for electric lights and convenience outlets. Every room shall contain at least one wall-type electrical
convenience outlet as specified in the provisions of the Electrical Code, in effect at the time of violation.
10. LIGHT IN PUBLIC HALLS AND STAIR WAYS.. Every public hall and stairway in a
structure containing three or more dwelling units shall be adequately lighted at all times. Structures with
less than three dwelling units shall be supplied with a conveniently located light switch that controls an
adequate light system which can be turned on when needed if continuous lighting is not provided.
I I. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - All fixtures, convenience receptacles, equipment and wiring
of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be installed, maintained, and connected to the source of electrical
power in accordance with the provisions of the Electrical Code, in effect at the time of violation.
12. EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR STR UCTURES OF D WELLING UNITS - all the
following componenl of a dwelling unit shall be maintained in good condition.
a. FOUlvDATION - The building foundation walls or other structural elements
shall be maintained It1 a safe manner and be capable of supporting the load which normal use may
place thereon.
b. EXTERIOR WALL.,) - The exterior walls shall be maintained free from holes,
breaks and loose or rotting material. Such exterior walls shall also be substantially weather tight
and weatherproof, and surfaces properly coated as necded to prevent infestation and deterioration.
Decorative features shall be maintained in good repair with proper anchorage. Any graffiti shall
be removed or repainted to match existing surraces.
c. ROOFS... Roofs shall be maintained in a safe manner and have no defects which
might admit rain or cause dampness in the wall or interior portion of the building.
d. MEANS OF INGRESS/EGRESS - Every dwelling or dwelling unit shall have a
safe, unobstructed means of ingress/egress leading to a safe and open space. A second means of
escape or egress may be required in accordance with the Building Code as amended by Collier
County .
e. A TTIC ACCESS - Access to the attic shall be provided by means of an access
panel within the dwelling unit. This provision docs not require tenant access.
f. STAIRS, PORCHES, AND APPURTENANCES - EvelY inside and outside
stairway, stair, porch, and any appm1enance thereto, shall be maintained in a safe condition,
capable of supporting a load that normal use may place thereon. and in accordance with the
Building Code as enacted by Collier County.
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g. PROTECTIVE/GUARD RAILLIVGS - Protective/guard railings shall be required
in the manner prescribed by the Building Code. Such railings shall be maintained in good
condition and be capable ofbcaring normally imposed loads.
h. HANDRAILS - Handrails shall be required in the manner prcscrihed by the
Building Code.
i. WINDOWS AND EXTERIOR DOOR/I'- Every window, exterior door, shall be
properly fitted within its frame, prm ;ded with lockable hardware. and shall be weather-tight and
weatherproof, and maintained in good repair. Every window required for light and ventilation for
habitable rooms shall be capabie of being opened easiiy and secured in a position by window
hardware. Windowpanes or approved substitutes shall be maintained without cracks or holes,
Openings originally designed as windows and doors shall be maintained as such, unless approved
by the Building Official for cnclosure. The closing in of a window or door shalJ be by bricking
the opening, blocking the opening with concrete blocks and stuccoing the exterior, utilization of
an authorized building material and finishing the exterior with like material of the original
exterior surface, or boarding the opening. \\.rhcn boarding is used, it shall be trim fit, sealed to
prevent water intrusion, and painted or stained to conform with the other exterior portions of the
building. The boarding shall remain in place no longer than 18 months, unless an extension is
granted by Code Enforcement Special ~ Magu-.tra.L~.
I. WINDOW SASH - Window sashes shall be properly fitted and weather-tight
\vithin the window frame.
k. HARDWARE - Every door shall be provided with proper hardware and
maintained in good condition.
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SCREENS-
Every window or other device used or intended to be used for
ventilation which opens directly to thc outdoor space shall have screens. Dwelling units
which contain operable central heating and air-conditioning systems are not required to
have screens on doors and windows.
m. P ROTECTfVE TREA TMENT - All exterior surfaces other than decay-resistant
woods shall be protccted from the elements by painting or other protective covering according to
manufacturer's specifications.
n. ACCESSORY STRUCTURE All aecessory stmetures shall be maintained and
kept in good repair and sOllnd structural condition,
o. INTERIOR DOORS - Every interior door shall be properly filted within its
frame.
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p. INTERiOR FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILL'VG - Every dwelling unit shall have a
pennanent floor of approved material prescribed by the Building Code. Every floor and interior
wall shall be free from infestation and maintained in good repair to prevent deterioration and shall
be capable of supporting the load which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
q. STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS - Every structural element of a dwelling unit shall be
maintained in good repair and show no evidence of deterioration which would render it incapable
of carrying loads which normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
r. GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS- Gutters and downspouts shall be maintained in
good repair and shall be neatly located and securely installed.
13. OCCUPANCY STANDARD, DWELLINGS - Every dwelling unit shall comply with the
minimum space footage requirements of the Land Development Code and shall contain at least 250
square feet of habitable floor space for the first occupant and at least 200 additional habitable square feet
of floor area per additional occupant, not to exceed more than 4 unrelated individuals per household. No
habitable room other than a kitchen shall have an area of less than 70 square feet as prescribed in the
Building Code.
14. MINIMUM CEILING HEIGHT - Habitable space other than kitchens, storage rooms
and laundry rooms shall have a ceiling height of not less than the minimum ceiling height requirements
specified in the building code at the time of construction.
15. POOL MAINTENANCE, PRIVATE - all swimming pools, spas and architectural pools,
ponds or other decorative bodies of water, not otherwise regulated by the l-Ieatth Department, shall be
properly maintained so as not to create a safety hazard or harbor insect infestation. Water shall not be
allowed to stagnate or become polluted. All pools shall be free from unsightly appearance, including but
not limited to, free of mold, litter and debris.
16. OCCUPANCY OF SPACE BELOW FLOOD ELEVA TION- no space constructed
below the then minimum flood elevation at the time of the original construction shall be used as a
habitable space or dwelling unit. Use of such areas shall be limited to storage or utilitarian activity (i.e.:
game room) and improved to mect FEMA requirements.
l7. RESIDENTIAL PARKING FACILITES - all residential properties must provide
parking facilities in accordance with the Collier County Land Developmeot Code and shall be treated
with a stabilized surface made of concrete, crushed stone, asphalt, or brick pavers. Such facilities must be
maintained in good condition and repairs to the parking surfaces must be made with like material.
18. BOAT HOUSES- All boathouses within the unincorporated County must be maintained
so as to prevent decay, as characterized by holes, breaks, rot, rusting or peeling paint. All exposed
surfaces of metal or wood shall be protected from the elements, decay or rust.
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19. SANITA TlON REQUIREMENTS--
a, All public or shared areas. and habitahle rooms of any dwelling unit, st.ructure,
accessory structure. or building shall bc kept in a clean and sanitary condition by the occupant or
owner, in accordance with Health Department standards.
b. Nothing shall be placed, constructed, or maintained on any premise that conflicts
with this code so as to constitute a nuisance or fire hazard.
c, All buildings, structures, accessory struct.ures (including private swimming
pools), dwelling units shall be reguiariy maintained and kept free of infestation.
d. The plumbing tixtures in every dwelling unit, building or structure shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition as prescribcd by the Heaith Department,
20. SMOKE DETECTORS - All dwelling units shall be equipped with smoke detectors to
meet the minimum Building and Fire Code requirements. If the structure \vas built without wired
detectors. battery operated smoke detectors are recDmmended for installation. All rental units shall have
smoke detectors that meet the residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
SECTION SEVEN: RENTAL RECISTIL\TlON REQUIREMENTS .'.ND PROCEDURES
;\11 feFlwl units in unincorporated Collier County must obtain a registration eenifieate from
GffiIieF-C-mmt) Communit) De, elopmeAt and Environmental Sen iees Di', ision in aeeerdance ',', ith this
section.
1. \1,'hen an:; dwelling HAir is occllpizd bj someone-other thaA ;.he ewner-for aR)' f:lertiElA
ofa calendar )ear. a reBHltaBle presHlRption arises that the E1welli<:g HAit is a reAtal HAil. The presumption
may be rebutted by evidence that the oceupanc) of-the d" clling '.mit is dHe to housesitting, Baby sitting,
pet sitting, or the I il:e.
o
REGIST~^.TlO}1 OF RE"!T,^,L LCJ>IITS REQUIRED The 8v,Aer(s) ofaAY rental unit
shail regi;;ter each rental unit ',',ith the Collier COUAt) Community De'elo~H1cnt and ER',ironmeAtai
Service.:; .'\drninistrator, or hi~.gilCet Hl1d shall d~;.t UIl indi',-idUfI-Hw-eFltit)' AS the Loeftl ,'gent or
Operator-4ffi.-tlH>-~5tefeEl rental ,mil Rcgi:;tratiofl shail be In~e use of un) dwelling "A it a5 e
rentall1~
,\I'PLlGA+lON rOR REGISTR.\T10N-PROCEDl!RES .^,ppliealion for registration
shull be ;:omlltetefr-fef..eaeH unit located in the unincorporated Collier C~)UAty And in uccordaflee--Wi.t:>>
SHEll ir:structions as 1118.) be pro', idea by the C:Otn111UIl it)' DC) elopment Bna EA\ iror:fflel'ltal Ser', ices
A4B-ffi.t5t'fH1~w-lH~' desi 6nee-;--aR1..1--+Hc-lw..:k---a1-fHtlt>>4nHlm,+1,~*)11 0" 'in:; infe-r~-r.
e. The IOUlHC-ilftd addresses and telephone numbers of ail 8'Hners of d,e rental Hnit.
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b. The Bame, leeal aaaroS] and telephone Aumaer ef!he responsiale leeal ageAt ar
apeHller.
e. The Hlimaer ofreHtal liRits aRa the aadress Ces) of eaoh reRtal uRil.
a. The Rame aRd address of aAY mortgage holder,
4. LOC.^.L :\GENT OR OPER/\TOR .^. ~erson or representati\e ofa eefjloratieH,
partJ.::.tershif', firm, jOiHt ~.'efJt1:Jre, tfl:lst, assooiatitlfl, organization or other en tit) , having his or her plaee of
resideRce or ausiness in Callier COlinty designatea ay the eWAer to o~ernte aBa/ar m!lllage sueh premises
in aeeoreanee '",itA tAe fallov.-iHg pfOyisieRs.
a. Leeal .^-geAt or Opera:er ReqHiremeRts The Leeal :\geRt ar Operater 'RHst be
an insh ialial WAEJ resicles ." ithin Collier Count) and is a minimuIH of 1 g years 0f age, B local
busiAess eRtil) posoessiRg a Collier CSHAty Oecllpatianal Lieense "'-Ha is registered with aRa
I'RO',\ n by the l"Ioriaa Dep81tment af State; or the l'rspert/ owner, pro\ ided he/she is a rosiaimt of
Collier COllnt)'. :\ real estate agoAt or brol,er of the owner shall Bat be deemea a "Loeall\gent"
for purposes of this section Ul"lless said real estate agent Elf Brol~er is rogisterecl il. aecon:lanee '.vitA
tHis seetio}'".
b. Deities and ReopaRsibilities The designatea Local.\gent or Operator shall at all
times eAsare the rental HAiiCs). for whieh he is responsible, is in eom~liance with all Collier
COHnty Coaes and Orainanees. The Laeal .'.geAt or Operator shall be \ .oted ,/, ith the autHority to
receive Hotie.s of vialation aAa shall be ve,tea 'J. ith Ille authority to eOAseAt to access ta sHeh
resiaeRce te aal)' authorizea p"alic offieials eeHdaeting iHspcctions neeeJ5ar) to eH8"'e
OOII'ljffiaHce \I Ith the terms of this OrdinaAee. i\1l official Retiee, ef violation of all Collier
County Codes aAa Ordinanees issHea to the Local ,\geAt or Operator ,hall be aeemea to hal e
beeR served UPOA the eWAer of reeen:h
c. Preperty 0\\ "er aAd Local ,\gent ."'greement ."'H)' ~orsaRCs) or entity
aesignated by the pJ"Opert/ oWAerCs) to aet as Loeal ."'gent or OpenHor must aeeept the aaties !lIld
responsibilities as set fortI: in this Ordinance. SaeA aseeptaaee shall be iadieated by written
agreemeat by aRa betTeeA the preper!) oWAerCs) aRa the named Local AgeAt ar Operatar, -,YHieh
shall Be duly Hoted OH tBe applicatioH f-er Rental Dwelling '~IHit RegistratioH. Withamwal of ,,,eh
an agreement J'laH fC!sl:llt in rc\'oerxtien of said registration. Failure to proviae said agreement
shall be gre"Ads to ref"se issaaHce ofR.n!al UHit R.gistrntion tHereb)' con'titHting a yielatioA of
~'-liefu
5. TERMS, EXPlR.'. TIOl>!, RENEW.^.LS .^-ND TR '\NSfERS Rental Hnit registffitioR
.ertil1eates shall be iSJaed for a perioa of one (I) year. Saia registration shall "e u~aatea aAAaall) OR sr
before JaHe 30"'. Delinquent registratlOJ:s will resalt ia a dail)' penalty ns establishea b) resotution of the
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Boars ef County Cammissionem. SllOUls a cAange aeeur in o.....n.mAip or Local Agent or Oporlllor
inf-ormation, a transf<:r or supplemental registration sAaIl be filed witA tA. Community De\'elopment aAd
ElwifonmeRtal Ser...ie.s Di\ is ion 'n itAin ten (10) deys of such change by the property O'liHer(s), i\ny
change in ownersfiip or Local ,'-gent or Oporator iAfoRBati"n without Retiee to the Counl)' shall result iR
re'. ooatien or cancellation of said registration and sAal1 be decmed a ...iolatio" of this Ordinance.
S. RE~IT',L U~:IT INSPECTIONS ,'.II rental 'lAits registerea witll Collier Ceunl)' may
be inspected, for an adaitieAal fce, by the Housing OUicial, ar designee, in accordance ',':itll this
Ordinance to ensure tAe Aousing conditions aRa su,,-ouAsing premiscs are in compliance with the Coaes
and Ordinances fBr Collier County, .',II--non compliant c"nsitions shall result in a f-ailed inspection aRd
seRial of a rentlll unit regdration certificate. Notiee of tile nen eampliaRl conditiens ",ill be proyised to
tAe owner and agent and SUCA conditions skall reqnire esrrection in a timely manner. Repeated non
compliance with aAY Code .ffcctiAg premise sAall require an .nAnal insrecti8l' nlltil tAe rremise Aas been
fOUAS free of violations fer at least tv. 0 (c) eonseell:ive years.
7. RE\'OC.\ TI01>1 'C\'ICU.I.:\ TION TRe Cellier C81lAty Conlmnnity De'/8loplflent
frfKi EnvironmeAtal Sel'yices Oi, ision :\dministrator, Of his designee, ma) re\okc or cancel a re;istration
on the follo\\ iAg gonAds: J) iAformmion contained on thc registration is false or material facts Aave been
omit:ed. c) a t,erGon or busiAess registered under thi.; section Ras violated county lav, 5 or erdin.nees f<1r
the protection eftAe public healtA, safety, or welfare and it is determined tAat the continued rental
registration v. o\Jld Be detrimental te Ihe pul>lic health. safe:y, or welfare, sr 3) payment of reAtal
re.;istration fees are dishonored by a financial institutiofl. Re\ocatioA or eaAeellaticJA sfregistratiofl shall
constitHte fiR I:JRregistcrec:i reBtal unit.
8, /.Ppg,'.LS TO RE'iOc".TIOJ>i/ c".NCELL.'.T10N Of CERTIfiCATE Prior to tAe
.mlcellation or re', seatiaR of a license under this election, the COURt)' sAall notify the owner oftAe groHnds
for such cancellation or Tn aentian and of the right:-{~f such persoR to fCf}:'IEst a hearing before the Code
ERforeement Board. Pro.eaures for the notices Bns kearings shall Be set forth in tile Case Enforcement
Board Ordinance.
SECTION EICHT SEVEN: ESTABLISHMENT OF HOUSING OFFICAL -DESIGNATION:
POWERS AND DUTIES
There is hereby establishcd the position of Housing Official who is hereby charged with the duty
of administering the applicable standards set forth in the Ordinance and securing compliance with the
minimum Housing Standards set f011h in this Ordinance. The Code Enforcement Director is hereby
designated to be the Housing Officiai established by this section. The Housing Official is hereby
authorized to:
I. Conduct inspections or take other appropriate action 10 require compliance with this
Ordinance;
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2. Investigate alleged violations of this Ordinance and to enter upon real property in the
conduct of official business;
3. Issue notices of violation and written demands to correct violations of this Ordinance;
4. Initiate any and all other criminal or civil enforcement action as may be authorized by
law to require compliance with this Ordinance;
5. Appoint Code Enforcement Investigators to assist with the enforcement of this
Ordinancc.
SECTION NINE EIGHT:
INSPECTION OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES.
l. Complaint-driven-Bl', requested ,or inspector initiated inspections of properties subject to
this Ordinance~ shall be conducted by the County to ensure that such properties are in compliance with
the provisions of this Property Maintenance Code. Ithis provision shall not be interpreted as authorizing
the County to conduct inspections of properties without the consent of the owner or occupant or without a
warrant. The County shall charge tile property owner a fee for each unit inspccted consistent with the
CDES Fee Resolution. In securing consent, or at the time of inspection, the Housing Official or the Code
Enforcement Investigator shall present County-issued identitication and shall explain to the owner,
occupant or operntor the purpose of the inspection.
2. If the inspection of a property reveals violations of the provisions ofthis Property
Maintenance Code, this shall trigger a request for an inspection of the interior of the property and/pr a
random sampling of the properties involved which may include muttiple units.
3. For inspections involving multiple units at one location and upon consent of owner or
designee or issuance of inspection warrant, a random sampling of the properties will be inspected as
follows:
a. I to 4 units, all units;
b. 5 to 10 units, 50% of units;
c. II to 29 units, 20% of units;
d. 30 to 49 units. 15% of units;
e. 50 or greater, if one location, 5% of the units with a maximum of20 units.
In the case of 50 or greater units, if the Housing Official finds one or more serious,
health, safety or habitability violations in 5 % of the units, the Official may ask to inspect more units to a
total of 100% of the units in the devclopment community, The Housing Official may assess a
noncompliance inspection fee of $50.00 per unit inspected, per re-inspection, if any violation still exists
after allowance of a reasonable rime period for compliance.
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4. The Housing Official and all appointcd designees are authorized and dirccted, in
accordance with this Section, to enter and inspect dwelling units, buildings, structures and premises to
determine their condition in order 10 assure compliance with the provisions of this Code or upon receipt
of complaints or when the Housing Official has cause to believe a violation of this Code exists,
Inspections shall take place during the regular business hours of Collier County Government, or at a time
mutually agreed upon by the Housing Official and the owner, operator or occupants. Should the owner,
agent, operator, or occupant fail (0 make the mutually agreed upon inspection, a finai inspection must be
obtained within 30 days of the original inspection date.
5. The owner, operator, occupant or other person in control of the dwelling unit, building,
structure or premises shall, upon consent, allow the Housing Official or designee tree and unrestricted
access to all areas subject to the provisions of this Ordinance for purposes of a full and complete
inspection. In the event that the Housing Offii.:ial or designee is denied access or cannot obtain access to a
dwelling unit, building, structure or premises for purposes of inspection, the Housing Official or designee
is authorized and directed to seek and obtain an inspection WaHan! authorizing entry and inspection
pursuant io Chapter 933, Florida Statutcs. as it may be amended or replaced.
SECTION +EN NINE:
NOTICE OF VIOLATION PROCEDURES.
Whenever the Housing Official or Code Enforcement Investigator dctermines that a viotation of
this Ordinance exists, the following action shall be taken:
1. The Housing Official or Code Enforcement Investigator shall provide written notice of
any alleged violation to the owner, opcrator or other pat1y responsible for the dwelling unit, building,
structure or premises. Such written notice of violation shall include the following:
a, A description of the location of the structure involved, either by street address or
legal description;
b. A statement of the facts supporting the violation and the reason why the notice
of violation has been issued;
e. A reference to the Section or Sections of this Ordinance and any applicable code
or ordinance upon which the violation is based;
d. If repairs or alterations will bring the structure into compliance with this
Ordinance, a statement of the nature and extent of such repairs or alterations necessary to comply
with this article:
e. If repairs or alterations are necessary for compliance, a specified time within
which such repairs or alterations are required to be made;
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f, If the violation is of such character that repairs or alterations cannot bring the
structure into compliance, a statement to that cffect and an order for vacating the premises with
an explanation thercfore and a time frame for vacating the premises;
g. The name or names of persons upon whom the notice of violation is served as
stated in subsection (2) of this Section;
h. A statement advising that the failurc to cure the violation within the time period
stated will result in the Housing Official taking any and all action as may be permitted by law to
abate the violation,
2. The notice of violation may be either personally served upon the owner or served by
certified mail, return receipt requested, at the address of the owner as listed in the tax collector's office for
tax notices. If a notice of violation sent by certified mail is returned as unclaimed or refused, notice shall
be posted in a conspicuous place of the premiscs at which violations are located and at the County
cOUlthouse at least 10 days prior to the hearing or prior to the expiration of any deadline contained in the
notice. Posting of the premises shall be considered adequate even if the notice is removed by the owner,
operator, occupa11l or any other unauthorized or unidentified person prior to the 10 day time period having
lapsed. Sen'i"e 8A the ev ner's agent 8r operator at the addreos lioted in owner's Rental RegistratioR
o!,plieatiaH by first class mail sRall substitute for service OR the O',\'Her. If the owner does not occupy the
premises, a copy of the notice of violation shall also be provided to the occupant of the premises.
3. The Housing Official is authorized to condemn any building, dwelling, structure or
accessory structure, which is in violation of this Code and is unsafe, unlit or unsanitary for human
occupation and constitute a dangerous building structurc. The Housing Official may placard the premises
and order the premises be vacated or closed to occupancy when the premises are unsafe, unfit or
unsanitary for human occupancy. The failure of any pcrson to comply with such ordcr within thc time
designated by said Housing Official shall be subject to the penalties of this Ordinance. Any unauthorized
person removing, defacing or mutilating any such notice, order or placard os provided for in this Code
shall be deemed to be in violation of this Code and shall be subject to penalties as provided in Section 24
of this Ordinance.
SECTION ELEVEN~: METHOD FOR DESIGNATION AND ELIMINATION OF
HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS
If an appropriate person, as identified under the definition of Dangerous or Hazardous Building,
identifies a hazardous or dangerous condition existing within a building or structure, he shall make an
itemized report of all hazards within the area of his expertise and ccrtify said report to the Housing
Official. The Housing Official shall then notify the owner of the offending property, in writing, and
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demand that said owner cause the hazardous condition to be remedied. The notice may be eithcr
personally serviced, upon the owner or served by cerrified mail, return receipt requested, at the address of
the owner listed in tax collector's office for tax notices. If the building or structure is occupied, the
Housing Official shall also cause a copy of the notice to be provided to the occupant or occupants of the
propelty, or upon the Agent or Operator. In the event that personal service upon the owner or his Agent or
operator, cannot be perfonmed after diligent search, then service shall be accomplished by physically
posting the notice upon said property at which the violations are located and at the County courthouse at
least 10 days prior to the hearing or prior to the expiration of any deadline contained in the notice
Posting of the premises shall be considered adequate even if the notice is removed by the owner,
operator, occupant or any other unauthorized or unidentified person prior to the 10 day time period having
lapsed.
After service of the notice, the owner shall have 30 days to rcmcdy thc hazardous condition after
obtaining all applicable penmits. or the County will remedy the hazardous condition at the complete cost
of the owner. If the owner wishes to contest the Ilousing Official's determination of the existence of a
hazardous building he may appiy for a hearing before the Code Enforcement Board or Special Mas1ef
Magistrate of Collier County within fifteen (15) days from the date of service of the notice. The notice
shall be in substantially the following form:
NOTICE OF DANGEROUS BUILDING
DATE:
NAME OF OWNER:
ADDRESS or OWNER:
Our records indicate that you are the owner(s) of the following property in Collier County,
Florida.
(Describe property by legal description or address)
An inspection of this property discloses, and J have found and determined, that a hazardous and
dangerous building exists thereon so as to constitute a (hn:at to the safety of its occupants and/or
the general public of Collier County. Thc specific hazards are as follows:
(Describe / list hazardous conditions)
You are hereby notified that unless the above dangerous conditions are remcdied, so as to make
the property in compliance with this Ordinance within thirty (30) days from the date hereof, the
County will remedy the dangcrous condition and the cost thereof will be levied as an assessment
against such property. You are further notified that should you desire to contest the Housing
Official's determination of the existence of a dangerous building you may apply for a hearing
before the Code Enforcement Board (CEB) or (Special Mas1ef Magistrate of Collier County).
Such request for hearing shall be made in writing to the Secretary to the CEB /Special Mffitef
Magistrate within fifteen (l5) days from the date of this notice.
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SECTION TWEL VB ELEVEN: STANDARDS FOR THE REPAIR OR DEMOLITION OF
HAZARDOlJS BUILDING BY THE COUNTY
If the owner fails to repair the hazardous condition within thirty (30) days of service of the notice
that a hazardous condition exists, or within fifteen (l 5) days of the final determination by the Beare Code
Enforcement Board or Soccial Magistrate that a hazardous condition exists, then the Housing Official
shall, in ordering the repair or demolition of dangerous buildings, be guided by the following:
a, Whether the interior walls or other vertical structure members list, lean or buckle to the
extent that plumb line passing through its center of gravity falls outside ofthe middle third of its
base; or
b. Whether the non-supporting, enclosing, or outside walls or covering, exclusive of the
foundation, evidences 33% or greater damage to or deterioration; or
c. Whether a structure exists in violation of any provision of the Building Code or any other
ordinance of the County.
If the building is unoccupied and it is deemed that demolition is not feasible, the building should
be secured in accordance with the section of this ordinance regulating the boarding of vacant buildings or
dwellings.
SECTION IJIIRTBEN TWELVE: ASSESSMENT OF COSTS TO OWNER WHEN
ABA TEMENT EXECUTED BY COUNTY
1. If the owner fails to remedy the hazardous condition, the County shall remedy the
hazardous condition and notify the owner of the expense incurred by certified mail, return receipt
requested at the address of the owner as listed in the tax collector's office for tax notices. The Housing
Official shall then certifY to the Beare of CmlA!y Commissioners Code Enforcement Board or Special
Magistrate the expense incurred in remedying the violation, whereupon such expense shall become
payable within thirty (30) days. lf the owner fails to pay the expense incurred within the prescribed time
limit, the Beare Code Enforcement Board or S.pecial Magistrate,shall eaHse a resoIHtien t8 13e aderted
assessins a special ,!Jien and charge upon the property which shall be payable with interest at the legal
rate as of the date of certification by the Hosing Official. The notice of assessment shall be in
substantially the following form:
LEGAL NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT
DATE:
NAME OF OWNER:
ADDRESS OF OWNER:
You, as the owner of record of the following property;
(Describe property)
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Are hereby advised that Collier County, Florida did on the ~ day of , 20 ,order that
the hazardous or dangerous condition which existed on the above property be remedied, and
sending you notice thereof, the specific hazards being:
(Itemize Hazards)
A copy of such notice has been sent to you. t ou have faikd to remedy the hazardous condition;
whereupon, it was remedied by Collier County at a cost of $ __; such cost, has been assessed
against the above property, in the same manner as a tax lien in favor of Collier County on
, 20_. You may request a hearing before the Boanl of Ceunt)'
Commissioners ~ode Enforcement Board or SneciaI Mac:istrate to show cause, if any, why the
expenses and charges incurred by the County under this Ordinance are excessive or unwarranted
or why such expenses should not constitute a lien against the property. Saia roqlJe3t for heariAg
shall Be made to the Cieri, ohhe Board of County Commissioner in writing withiA teA (1 G) €lays
from tAe €late efthi, Aotice.
Such lien shalt bc enforceable in the same manner as a tax lien in favor of Collier County and
Illay be satisfied at any time by payment thereof including accrued interest. Notice of such lien shall be
filed in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit COllrt and recorded among the public records of Collier
County. Florida.
2. tf the owner feels that the expense cel1ified by the I-lousing Official for correcting the
hazardous condition is excessive, he may appeal the amount assessed by filing a ",'ritten notice of appeal
with the County Manager, with a copy to the Housing Official. within ten (10) working days aftcr the
notice of assessment. The owner may then appear before the Board and present facts supporting his
position. Thereafter. the decision of the Board shall be final.
3. The Property Appraiser shnll keep complete records relating to the amount payable for
liens, above described, and the amount of such lien shall be included in tax statements thereafter
submitted to the owners of lands subject to such liens.
SECTION FOURTEEN THIRTEEN: NOTICE FOR THE VACATION OF HAZARDOUS
BUILDINGS
If a dangerous or hazardous building exists, to the extent that it causes danger of imminent peril
to life and health. the Code Enforcement Board or Special Master Magistrate may order the building to
be vacated.
SECTION FIFTEEN FOURTEEN:
RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
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Every owner of real property within unincorporated Collier County is required to maintain such
property in a manner so as not to violate the provisions of this ordinance, and such owner remains liable
for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such
property.
SECTION SIXTEEN FIFfEEN: RESPONSffiILITIES OF OWNERS OF
NONRESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, VACANT BUILDINGS, VACANT
STRUCTURES, AND VACANT OR UNIMPROVED LOTS
All owners of nonresidential structures, vacant buildings, vacant structures and vacant or unimproved lots
shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Nonresidential Structures:
. a. All nonresidential structures shall be watertight, weather-tight, insect-proof and in good
repair.
b. Every foundation, exterior wall and roDf shall be reasonably watertight, weather-tight and
rodent-proof, shall adequately support the building at all timcs, and shall be in a workmanlike state of
maintenance and repair.
c. Every interior partition, wall, floor and ceiling shall be reasonably tight and maintained in
a workmanlike state of repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
d, All rainwater shall be so drained and conveyed from every roof, and the lot shall be
graded and drained, as not to cause dampness in tbe walls, ceilings, floors or basement of a structure.
e. Every window, exterior door shall be reasonably weather-tight, watertight. and rodent-
proof and shall be maintained in sound condition and repair, and secured with proper hardware.
f. Every inside and outside stairway, every porch and every appurtenance thercto shall be
constructed to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that nonnaluse may cause to be placed
thereon, and it shall be maintained in sound condition and repair.
g. Every supplied plumbing fixture and water and waste pipe shall be properly installed and .
maintained in sanitary working condition, Iree from defect, leaks, and obstruction.
h. Every toilet, restroom and bathroom floor shall be constructed and maintained so as to be.
reasonably impervious to water, and such floors shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
l. Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter
shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely, and effectively, and shall be maintained in
good working condition.
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J. All exterior surfaces sh"1I ;,e protected from decay by painting or other protective
covering or treatment. Substantial evidence "fmolding or chipping of the exterior surface will be
required to be treated, repainted or both. All siding shall be weather-resistant and watertight.
k. No abandoned. unlicensed "r inoperative vehicle shall be permitted on commercial or
nonresidential property in view of the general public.
i. Exterior Lighting. All outdoor lighting shall be in compliance with the following: a) non-
v~hicular light sources that shine into the eye of drivers of vehicles or pedestrian which could impair safe
traverse are prohibited; b) all lighting shall be shielded and aimed at owner's premises or sidewalk and
shall not create an adverse affcct on adjacent properties.
m, Landscaping maintenance. Where landscaping plans have been specifically incorporated
and approved in a development plan, the landscape areas shall be maintained in a manner equal to the
original landscaping approval.
n. Access01~v structures. Garages, storage buildings and all other accessory structures shall
be maintained in good repair and sound structural condition. Structures, attached or unattached to the
principal structure, which are found by the building official to be structurally deficient, shall be repaired
or demolishcd within thc timeframc set by the notice of such condition. Maintenance of accessory
structures shall comply with the following:
(I)The cxterior ofthc building and premises to include but not limited to parking areas and
landscaping areas shall be maintained in a sound. clean and neat condition.
(2)Signs shall be maintained in good condition. Where the sign structure remains, the sign
faces are to be placed with black panels (permit required). The design and cotor is subject to
approval by the Building Department under the applicable development regulations.
(3)All advcrtising structures. awnings and accompanying supp0l1 members shall be
maintained in good repair and shall not constitute a nuisance or safety hazard. Advertising
structures or awnings not properly maintained in accordance with this subsection shall be
removed. Awnings or marquees made of cloth, plastic or a similar material shall not show
evidence of tearing. ripping or holes. Upon removai of advertising structure or awning, all
supporting mcmbers shall be removed. Where supporting members have been left from sign
removal prior to adoption of this article, such supporting member shall be removed within
three months of the effective date of this ordinance. Nothing in this subsection shall bc
construed 10 authorize any encroachments on streets, sidewalks or other parts of the public
right-of-way.
(4)Where parking areas are to be barricaded to prohibit vehicular travel, it shall be
accomplished by installation of parking bumpers pinned to the pavement.
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2. Structures and Unimproved Lots:
a. Every owner of a building, structure or lot, vacanl or occupied, shall keep the premises in
clean and sanitary condition, including yards, lawn, courts and driveways. Any dead or dying
landscaping must be replaced and maintained. Uneven or damaged surfaces with or without
holes must be repaired.
b. Exterior premises shall be kept free from the excessive growth of weeds, grass and other
flora.
c. Every owner of a building, structure or lot, previously improved or occupied, shall grade
and maintain the exterior premises so as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water thereon,
except for permitted storm water management detention/retention purposes.
d. Unauthorized motor vehicles are prohibited from parking on or driving across any
portions of a vacant lot, excepi for areas dcsignated and approved by the County.
e. Animals and pets shall not be kept on the premises in such manner as to create unsanitary
conditions or constitute a public nuisance,
f. Every owner of a building, structurc or lot shall keep the premises reasonably free from
rodents, insects and venl1in,
g. The roof of every building or structure shall be well drained of rainwater.
h. All exterior surfaces shall be properly maintained and protected from the elements by
paint or other approved protective coating applied in a workmanlike fashion.
I. Every owner of a building, structure or lot, vacant or occupied, shall be responsible for
removing any unauthorized obsolete, non-complying or any dctcriorated signs, postcrs and graffiti from
the building's extcrior.
J. All signs must be maintained and comply with the provisions of the Land Deveiopment
Code. Should a wall sign be removed, the wall surface must be painted in a workmanlike fashion in the
same color as the adjacent exterior walls of the building to remove any shadowing created by the removed
sign.
k. All materials used to board or secure a vacant huilding against entry shall be painted in a
workmanlike fashion in the same color as the adjacent exterior walls of the building.
1. Every owner of a building or structure that is vacant and unsecured shall secure and
maintain in secure condition all entrances and all other openings of such building or structure includil1g,
but not limited to. windows and doorways.
m. Whenever any ground floor window of a vacant commercial storefront is found to be
shattered, cracker, missing or broken, the owner of such building shall repair or replace the window.
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n. All non-residential and commcrcial properties Illust provide parking facilities in
accordance with the Collier County Land Development Code and shall be treated with a stabilized
surface. Such facilities must be maintained in good condition and repairs to the parking surfaces must be
made with like material. Parking shall be limited to designated areas (striped parking spaces) and said
areas must be clearly marked. Atno time should the rights-ot:way be utilized ror storage or parking or
customer, employee or company vehicles parking, nor shall any item(s) be placed, abandoned or allowed
to remain in any right-of-way.
SECTION SEVENTEEN SIXTEEN: CERTIFICATE REQUIRED FOR BOARDING BUILDING
I. A certificaie of boarding is required for all buildings tbat are boarded. The ree for
certificate of boarding shall be set by rcsolution of the Board of County Commissioners.
2. No person shall erect, install, place, or maintain boards over the doors, windows, or other
openings of any building Of structure or Olherwise secure slh.:ll openings by' a means other than the
conventional method used in the original construction and design of the building or structure without first
applying for and, within 30 days of application. completing all of the steps necessary for the issuance ofa
boarding certificate. and thereafter having a valid and current boarding certificate issued by the county.
3. The Code Enforcement Dcpalimcnt shall issue a boarding certificate upon the submission
of a written application by the owner of the property or his authorized representative or contractor; upon
the payment of the requircd fee; and upon the confirmation, through inspection by a Code Enforcement
Investigator, that the boarding or other method or securing the building or structure has been done in
compliance \vith this ordinance.
4. The boarding certificate issued pursuant to this section shall authorize the boarding or
other securing of a building or structure for a period of no greater than six months from the date of the
issuance. Renewal of the boarding cenitIcale may bc grantcd by Code Enforccment Director or designee
after the initial six-month period for an additional six months. A property owner' or his representative or
contractor seeking renewal oflhe boarding certitkate must tile written request with the Code
Enforcement Department no later than ten business days prior to the expiration Mthe original certitIcate.
The issuance of a renewal boarding celtificate shall be subject to all of the following conditions:
a. The boarding or other method of securing the building or structure has been done
in compliance with this Ordinance. as confirmed by' a Code Enforcement lnvestigator after
inspection of the building or structure by the investigator.
b. The owner or his authorized representative or contractor has submitted to Code
Enforcement, 10 days prior to the expiration of the original certificate, a detailed plan for
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correction, repair, or rehabilitation of vioi"tions of state or local building and housing standards
and for the securing of the doors, windows. and other openings by the conventional method used
in the original constmction and design of the building or stmcture or, alternatively, a detailed plan
for sale ofthc property to another person or entity with provision in the sale of correction, repair,
or rehabilitation
c. The owner or his authorized representative or contractor has submitted to Code
Enforcement, prior to the hearing. a time line for applying for all appropriate pernlits for such
work and for completing such work prior to the expirntion of the renewal certificate or,
alternatively, a time line for the sale of the property
d. The renewal certificate may be revoked by the Code Enforcement Board or
Special Ma5teF Magistratc if the owner fails to comply with the plan for such work or fails to
adhcre to the submitted time line. Notice of hearing for thc revocation of a renewal certificate
shall be done in accordance with this Ordinance.
5. A boarding certificate may not bc extended beyond the rencwal period except upon
demonstration that good cause for the rcnewal exists. Good cause shall require a showing by the owner
that the certificate renewal is made necessary by conditions or evcnts beyond the owner's control, such as
inability to obtain financing for repair or rehabilitation. unanticipated delays in constmction or
rehabilitation, or unanticipatcd damage to the property. In addition, wherc appropriatc, good cause shall
also require a showing by the owner that the owner has cxcrcised reasonable and due diligence in
attempting to complete the needed corrcction, repair, or rehabilitation, or is attempting to sell the
property. If the Code Enforcement Board or Special Ma5teF Magistrale determines that there exists good
cause to renew the certificate, the certificate may be renewed by the Code Enforcement Board or the
Special Ma5teF Magistrate for a period of up to, but not more than, an additional six months, subject to all
of the same conditions imposed on the original renewal certificate.
6. No occupied building shall be permitted to be hoarded for a period greater than 60 days.
SECTION EICHTEEN SEVENTEEN:
NUISANCES SPECIFIED
It is declared unlawful and a public nuisance for any owner of any property in the County to
allow any vacant and unoccupied building that has doors, windows, or other openings broken or missing,
allowing access to the interior, on his property which is not secured in compliance with this Ordinance.
SECTION NINETEEN EIGHTEEN: STANDARDS FOR SECURING BUILDING
1. Compliance with county .\peCifiCalions. The boarding of the doors, windows, or other openings
of any building or structure, or any means of securing such openings, other than by the conventional
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method used in the original construction and design cfthe building or structure, shall comply with the
specifications as required by this Ordinance.
2. Additional requirements. [n connection with the boarding ofthe doots, windows, or other
openings of any building or struclure, or any meallS ()f securing such openings, other than by the
conventional method used in the original construction and design of the building or structurel the owner
shall also comply with all of the following requirements:
a. All electtical service to the buiiding or slructure shall be shut off for safety precautions.
Compliance wilh this subsection may be waived in writing by the Building Official or designee as
to the electric utility service if electricity is needed to power exterior security lighting, an alarm
system, or equipment to be used in connection with the rehabilitation of the building or structure
for which there is an active and current building penni!.
b. The sewer shall be capped in a manner approved by the County so as to prevent the
accumulation of methane gas in the building or structure.
e. The interior of the building or structure shall be cleaned of all trash, junk, garbage,
debris, and solid waste, and personal possessions shall be removed from the interior of the
building or structure, so as to eliminate any fire or health hazard and to prevent hindrance to
firefighting equipment or personnel in the event of a fire.
SECTION TWENTY NINETEEN:
EXCEPTIONS TO BOARDING REQUIREMENTS
A boarding certificate shall not be required in the following circumstances:
I, Temporary emergency situations, including, but not limited to, an activation of a Local
State or Federal response plan, hurricane preparation and damage caused by local weather.
2. Property that is under the jurisdiction of the Code Enforcement Board (CEB), pursuant to
an ordcr rendered by thc CEB.
3. County-initiated boarding and securing,
SECTION TWEN'ALQNE TWENTY:
OF LIEN
COSTS INCURRED BY COUNTY; ASSESSMENT
All costs incurred by the Coonty for actions taken by the County to cure violations of this Ordinance shall
be charged and billed to the person in violation of this Ordinance Unless payment is made within 30 days
of such billing, the Board OI'COUflt) Commissioners me:,. .,))' the adoption ofa resolution le.,.:,.ing sHeR
charges and administrati', e f-ees the Code Enforcement Board or Special Magistrate shall assess against
thc property a lien in the amount of the charges outstanding. Assessment liens levied in this manner shall
be tiled with the Clerk of Courts and in the public records of tbe County as a lien against Jhe property and
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shall be prior in dignity to all other liens against the property, save and except a lien for taxes. Such
assessments shall bear interest at the legal rate and such liens may be foreclosed in the same manner in
which mortgage liens are foreclosed.
SECTION TWENTY TWO TWENTY-ONE: _NOTICE OF HEARING FOR REVOCATION OF
BOARDING RENEW AL CERTIFICATE
1. The Secretary to the Code Enforcement Board or Special Master Magistrate shall send out a
Notice of Hearing to the owner or his authorized representative by either certified mail, return receipt
requested, hand delivery upon a party, posting on the property and at the courthouse, or in any manner
authorized as provided by the Ordinance establishing the Code Enforcement Board or Special MilStef
Magistrate, as appropriate. The Secretary to the Board shall provide Notice to the owner as herein
provided at least ten (l 0) days prior to the hearing at which the revocation consideration will be
presented. A copy of said Notice shall be sent to thc supervisor of the Code Enforcement Investigator
involved, the Code Enforcement Investigator involved and if applicable, the attorney for the Board.
2. Thc Notice of Hearing shall infOlm the property owner that he or she is permitted to provide
an evidentiary packet of information to the Secretary to the Board or Special Master Magistrate for
distribution prior to the Hearing. In order to have the infonnation provided to the reviewing body prior to
the Hearing, the property owner should submit fifteen (i 5) copies of his or her information to the
Secretary to the Board five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing. The Secretary to the Board shall
distribute the evidentiary packet to the reviewing body. [fthe Code Enforcement Investigator intends to
provide an evidentiary packet prior to the Hearing. the evidentiary packet must be delivered to the
property owner along with the Notice of Hearing. The Secretary to the Board shall not deliver his or her
evidentiary packet to the reviewing body until he or she receives the owner's evidentiary packet or until
the dcadline by which the owner's packet of information must be received by the Secretary has passed. [I'
the owner timely delivers his or her evidentiary packet, the Secretary to the Board shall deliver all
preliminary evidentiary packets together.
SECTION TWE"TY THREE TWENTY-TWO: REPEAL OF COLLIER COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO, 76-70; ORDINANCE NO. 89-06;
ORDINANCE NO, 96-76; AND ORDINANCE NO, 99-58,
Collier County Ordinance No. 76-70 relating to Dangerous or Hazardous Buildings; Ordinance No. 89-06
relating to Minimum Housing Standards and Ordinance Numbers 96-76 and 99-58 relating to Rental
Dwetling Unit Registration Requirements are hereby repealed in their entirety and superseded by this
Ordinance.
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SECTION TWENTY FOUR TWENTY-THREE:
PENALTIES.
If any person, firm or corporation, whether public or private. or other entity fails or refuses to
obey or comply with or violates any of the provisions of this Ordinance, such person, finn, corporation or
other entity, upon conviction of such offense. shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a
tine not to cxcccd Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) or by imprisonment not to exceed Sixty (60) days in
the County Jail, or both, in the discretion of the Court. Each violation or non-compliance shall be
considered a separate and distinct offense, FUliher, each day of continued violation or non-compliance
shall be considered as a separate offense.
Nothing herein contained shall prevent or restrict the County from taking such other lawful action
in any court of competent jurisdiction as is necessary to prevent or remedy any violation or non-
compliance. Such other lawful actions shall include, but shall not be limited to, an equitable action for
injunctive relief or an action at law for damages. Further, nothing in this Section shall be construed to
prohibit the County from prosecuting any violation of this Ordinance by means ofa Code Enforcement
Board or Special Master Ma~istr,,~ established pursuant to the authority of Chapter 162, Florida Statutes,
All rcmedies and penalties provided for in this Section shall be cnmnlative and independently
available to tbe County and the County shall be authorized to pursue any and all remedies set forth
in this Sectinn to the full extent allowcd by law.
SECTION TWENTY FIVE TWENTY-FOUR:
LIBERAL CONSTRUCTION.
This Ordinance shall be liberally construed to efTectuate its public purpose.
SECTION TWENTY SIX TWENTY -FIVE: INCLUSION IN THE CODE OF LAWS AND
ORDINANCES,
The provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-lertered to
accomplish such, and the v.'ords "code'" or "ordinance" may be changed to "section", "a~icle", or any
other appropriate word.
SECTION TWENTY SEYEN TWENTY-SIX: CONFLICT AND SEVERABILITY,
In the event this Ordinance contlicts with any other ordinance of Collier County or other
appiicable law, the more restrictive shall apply, lfany phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held invalid
or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate,
distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion.
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SECTION TWENTY EICHT TWENTY-SEVEN: EFFECTIVE DATE.
This Ordinance shall be effective upon filing with the Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, this ~ day of ,2009.
ATTEST.
DWIGHT BROCK, Clerk
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY:
Maureen Kenyon, Deputy Clerk
BY:
Donna Fiala, Chairman
Approved as to form and legal
Sufficiency:
\
lr
Jeff Wright V
Assistant County Attorney
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COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
16A6
Recommendation to develop and advertise for Board consideration an amendment to
Ordinance No. 2004~58, known as the Property Mamtenance Ordinance, and to bring back
81l amendment in conjunction with removal of rental registration provisions.
12/151:>0099:00'00 AM
Prepared By
Marlene Serrano
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Manager - Code Enforcement Operations
Date
Code Enforcement
121312009 2:40: 13 PM
Approved By
Jeff Klatzkow
County Attorney
Date
Approved By
1213/20093:59 PM
Judy Puig
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Operations Analyst
Date
Community Development &
Environmental Services
12/3/20094:07 PM
Approved By
Joseph K. Schmitt
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Administrator. Community Development
Date
Community Development &
Environmental Services
1213/20097:55 PM
Approved By
Diane B. Flagg
Community Development &
Environmental Services
Director - Code Enforcement
Date
Approved By
Code Enforcement
12/7/2009 1 :01 PM
OMS Coordinator
County Manager's Office
Date
Office of Management & Budget
1217/20093:44 PM
Approved By
Mark Isackson
Office of Management &
Budget
ManagemenUBudget Analyst, Senior
Date
Office of Management & Budget
12/7/2009 5:09 PM