HomeMy Public PortalAbout09/26/2006 * Case #CE-7-06 * RooneyTOWN OF GULF STREAM
CODE ENFORCEMENT
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
(561) 276 -5116
CASE NO. CE -7 -06 DATE: 9 -26 =06
LOCATION OF VIOLATION:
Dr. Steven Rooney
930 Emerald Row
Gulf Stream, Florida 33483
I, William Thrasher , have personally examined the property described above and
(Town Official/Inspector) 22 -31, Art. II,Para
Find that said property is (NOW) in compliance with Sectiou(s) 4 & 17 of the
Code of the Town of Gulf Stream as of the i gtb day of Ganrombor 20 nF; .
Affiant
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PALM BEACH
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 26th
day of
September 20o6 by William Thrasher Town Official/Inspector,
who is personally known to me or who has produced a Florida driver's license as
identification who did /did not take an oath.
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TOWN OF GULF STREAM
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA
COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. Mayor
JOAN K. ORTHWEIN, Vice Mayor
FRED O. DEVITT III
CHRIS 0. WHEELER
MURIEL J. ANDERSON
September 26, 2006
Dr. Steven Rooney
58519 Morton St.
Marathon, FL 33050 -5723
Dear Dr. Rooney:
Telephone
(561) 2765118
Fex
(561) 737 -0188
Town Manager
VVILUAM H.THRASHER
Town Clerk
RITA LTAYLOR
We are enclosing an Affidavit of Compliance covering code
violations at 930 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, FL. 33483 cited
under Case # CE -7 -06.
At the hearing held on September 19, 2006 you were found in
compliance and the Special Magistrate ordered that future
violations of Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraphs
(4) and (17) may constitute a repeat violation for which there
may be a fine up to $500.00 per day for each day of the violation
beginning on the date the Notice of Violation is issued.
Very truly ours,
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
Encl.
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483
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Telephone
(561) 2765118
Fex
(561) 737 -0188
Town Manager
VVILUAM H.THRASHER
Town Clerk
RITA LTAYLOR
We are enclosing an Affidavit of Compliance covering code
violations at 930 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, FL. 33483 cited
under Case # CE -7 -06.
At the hearing held on September 19, 2006 you were found in
compliance and the Special Magistrate ordered that future
violations of Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraphs
(4) and (17) may constitute a repeat violation for which there
may be a fine up to $500.00 per day for each day of the violation
beginning on the date the Notice of Violation is issued.
Very truly ours,
Rita L. Taylor
Town Clerk
Encl.
100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA 33483
CODE ENFORCEMENT ORDER
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
ORDER FINDING VIOLATION
TOWN OF GULF STREAM,
Petitioner,
V.
STEVEN J. ROONEY,
Respondent.
Case No. 7 -06
Re: Violation of Sections Chapter 22, Article H, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (4), and Chapter 22,
Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (17), of the Code of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream.
Address: 930 EMERALD ROW
Gulf Stream, Florida
Legal Description: PLACE AU SOLEIL LT 57
The Special Magistrate appointed by the Town Council to hear code enforcement
cases for the Town of Gulf Stream, in accordance with Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, has heard
testimony at the Code Enforcement Hearing held on the 19`h day of September, 2006, and based on
the evidence and testimony presented, the following FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF
LAW, and ORDER are hereby entered:
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. The Respondent, STEVEN J. ROONEY, was not present at the hearing,
however, there was a finding of proper notice.
2. The Town Manager, testified to the violation and further testified that the
Respondent brought the property into compliance after the deadline set in the Notice of Violation.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Respondent was, but is no longer, in violation of Sections Chapter 22, Article II,
Section 22 -31, Paragraph (4), and Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (17), of the Code
of Ordinances of the Town of Gulf Stream.
It is the Order of the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate that Respondent,
STEVEN J. ROONEY, shall continue to comply with Sections Chapter 22, Article H, Section 22 -31,
Paragraph (4), and Chapter 22, Article H, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (17), of the Code of Ordinances
of the Town of Gulf Stream.
Future violations of the cited code sections may constitute a repeat violation for which
the Respondent maybe fined up to five- hundred - dollars ($500.00) per day for each day the violation
exists beginning on the date the Notice of Violation is issued.
DONE AND ORDERED this 19'1' day of September, 2006.
TOWN OF GULF STREAM
CODE ENFORCEMENT
BY:
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Building Planning and Ph. (561) 276 -5116
Zoning Department Fax (561) 737 -0188
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE
TOWN OF GULF STREAM, FLORIDA
CASENO: CE 7 -06
September 6, 2006
STATEMENT OF VIOLATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Pursuant to section 2 -75 of the Town of Gulf Stream Code of Ordinance, the undersigned hereby gives
notice of uncorrected violation(s) of the Town of Gulf Stream Code(s) more particular described
herein, and requests a PUBLIC HEARING before the CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE of the Town.
1. Location/Address where violation(s) exist(s): 930 Emerald Row, Gulf Stream FL 33483
2. Legal Description: Lot 57 Place Au Soleil Subdivision
3. Name and address of owner /person in charge where violation(s) exist(s): Steven J. Rooney
58519 Morton St., Marathon, Florida 33050 -5723
4. Violation of Town Code Section(s) and description(s):Lawn in poor condition with brown
patches; Sec. 22 -31, Article II, Para. (4): fire hazard with dead palm fronds against
house; Sec. 22 -31, Article II, Para. (17): Dead limbs in fruit tree; Sec. 22 -31,
Article II, Para. (4).
(SEE ATTACHED "EXHIBITS OF VIOLATION ")
5. Date of First Inspection: June 29, 2006
6. Date owner first notified of violation(s): August 1, 2006
7. Date on/by, which violations are to be corrected: August 31. 2006
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** *IMPORTANT NOTICE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * **
Unless the violator corrects the violation(s) described herein by the date set forth above AND
CONTACTS THE UNDERSIGNED CODE INSPECTOR AT 561- 276 -5116 to verify
COMPLIANCE with the Town Code(s) cited herein, NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC
HEARING WILL BE CONDUCTED for the above referenced property before the Town of Gulf
Stream Code Enforcement Special Magistrate on Sept . 19 , 2006at 10 A.M. or as soon thereafter
as the case can be heard in the Town Hall Commission Chamber located at 100 Sea Road, Gulf
Stream, Florida.
YOU ARE REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE at that time to
answer allegations that you have violated the above cited sections of the Code of Ordinances of the
Town of Gulf Stream. IF YOU FAIL TO ATTEND, the Special Magistrate may base his/her findings
solely upon presentation by the Town Code Inspector
William H. Thrasher, Town anager
Town of Gulf Stream
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YOU MUST NOTIFY THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM AT (561) 276 -5116 ON OR BEFORE
Rai temhar 15, 9006, THAT THE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY YOU AND
DESCRIBED IN THIS NOTICE IS NO LONGER IN VIOLATION OF TOWN CODES AND THAT
YOU ARE REQUESTING A REINSPECTION.
IF THE VIOLATIONS) IS /ARE NOT CORRECTED IN THE TIME SPECIFIED FOR
CORRECTION, OR IF THE VIOLATIONS) IS /ARE CORRECTED AND THEN RECUR(S), THE
CASE MAY BE PRESENTED TO THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE EVEN IF THE VIOLATION(S)
HAVE BEEN CORRECTED PRIOR TO THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING.
IF YOU FAIL TO NOTIFY THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM, IT WILL BE PRESUMED BY THE
CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL MAGISTRATE THAT THE PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY
DESCRIBED HEREIN AND OWNED BY YOU CONTINUES TO BE IN VIOLATION.
If the Special Magistrate finds that you have committed a violation, he/she may order IMMEDIATE
COMPLIANCE with the Code and if you fail to comply with such order within the time period set
forth therein, he/she can IMPOSE A FINE OF UP TO $250.00 PER DAY for each violation remaining
in non - compliance.
If the Town is successful in prosecuting your case before the Special Magistrate, FINES WILL BE
IMPOSED BY THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE. SUCH FINES SHALL CONSTITUTE A LIEN ON
ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY OWNED BY YOU. FAILURE TO PAY SUCH FINES
CAN RESULT IN FORECLOSURE AND COLLECTION ACTION BY THE TOWN.
If you disagree with a decision of the Special Magistrate, you may appeal to the CIRCUIT COURT OF
PALM BEACH COUNTY within 30 DAYS after the Special Magistrate's Order is entered.
If you wish to have the Special Magistrate RECONSIDER your case for any reason or if your case was
in fine and is now in compliance and you wish to request a REDUCTION IN FINE, an
APPLICATION AND THE APPROPRIATE FEE MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE TOWN OF
GULF STREAM FOR ANY SUCH REQUESTS. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCH REQUEST
MUST BE MET FOR THE SPECIAL MAGISTRATE TO RECONSIDER YOUR CASE.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Special Magistrate with respect to any matters
considered at subject meeting, they will need a record of the proceedings, and for such - purpose, they
may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, upon which record includes
testimony and evidence upon which appeal is to be based.
(FS 286.0105).
PLEASE GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY.
By: Rita L. Taylor, Town C rk
Town of Gulf Stream
100 Sea Road
Gulf Stream, FL 33483
(561) 276 -5116
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Telephone
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Fax
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Town Manager
WILLIAM H. THRASHER
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RITA LTAYLOR
BEFORE ME THIS DAY PERSONALLY APPEARED Rita L . Taylor, WHO BEING
DULY SWORN, DEPOSES AND SAYS THAT THE ACCOMPANYING "NOTICE OF VIOLATION"
ADDRESSED TO STEVEN J. ROONEY HAS BEEN POSTED ON THE NOTICE BOARD AT
THE GULF STREAM TOWN HALL, 100 SEA ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA, AND HAS
ALSO BEEN POSTED ON THE FRONT LAWN AT 930 EMERALD ROW, GULF STREAM,
FLORIDA, THAT BEING THE PROPERTY BY MR. ROONEY, ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2006.
FURTHER AFFIANT SAYETH NOT.
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SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED BEFORE ME THIS 7th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2006.
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COMMISSIONERS
WILLIAM F. KOCH, JR. Mayor
JOAN K. ORTHWEIN, Vice Mayor
FRED B. DEYR'T III
CHRIS 0. WHEELER
MURIEL J. ANDERSON
August 1, 2006
Steven J. Rooney
58519 Morton St.
Marathon, FL 33050 -5723
Re: 930 Emerald Row
Dear Mr. Rooney:
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(581) 278 -6118
Fax
(551) 737.0188
Town Manager
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Town Clerk
RITA LTAYLOR
NOTICE OF VIOLATION
CERTIFIED MAIL
RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
It has come to our attention that the property that you own at
930 Emerald Row in Gulf Stream is in violation of Ordinance No.
04/4. A large portion of the lawn is in such poor condition (brown
and dry) that it may need to be replaced. If the irrigation system
is not working and causing this condition, it will also be necessary
to repair or replace it as well. This is in voilation of Ordinance
No. 04/4, Article II, Section 22 -31, Para. (4). The palm trees
against the house with a number of dead fronds constitutes a fire
hazard which is in violation-of Ordinance No. 04/4, Article II, Section
22 -31, Para. (17). There are dead limbs in the large fruit tree
on the property that should be trimmed away. The property in general
is showing signs of neglect.
This is to be considered official notice to correct these violations
within 30 days. Failing to comply with this order shall result in an
appearance before the Special Magistrate and further action as provided
in Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2 of the Code of Ordinances.
Copies of the Code references above are enclosed for your reference.
Very truly yours,
William H. Thrasher
Town Manager
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Property Information
Location Address: 930 EMERALD ROW
Municipality: GULF STREAM
Parcel Control Number: 20- 43- 46- 04 -22- 000 -0570
Subdivision: PLACE AU SOLEEL
Official Records Book: 06068 Page: 1754 Sale Date: May -1989
Legal Description: PLACE AU SOLEIL LT 57
Owner Information
Name: ROONEY STEVEN J&
Mailing Address: 58519 MORTON ST
MARATHON FL 33050 5723
- JgICS 1111 V1 lllq ll Vll
Sales Date Book /Page Price Sale Type Owner
May -1989 06068/1754 $339,000 WARRANTY DEED ROONEY STEVEN J &
- txemptions
Exemption Information Unavailable.
Tax Year:
Improvement Value:
Land Value:
Total Market Value:
2005
2004
2003
$182,660
129 997
$63,329
$600,000
$600,000
$396,000
$782,660
$729,9971
-459-329
Use Code: 0100 Description: RESIDENTIAL
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AI I Owners
Tax Year 2005
Number of Units: 1
*Total Square Feet: 2948
* in residential properties may indicate living area.
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Total Tax:
2005
2004
1 2003
$782,66
729 997
$250,565
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$25,000
$782,660
$729,9971
225 565
2005
2004
1 2003
$14,481
$13,8631
$4,411
$104
104
104
$14,585
$13,9671
$4,515
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CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING TO BE HELD BY THE CODE ENFORCEMENT SPECIAL
MAGISTRATE OF THE TOWN OF GULF STREAM ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2006
AT 10:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS OF THE TOWN HALL, 100 SEA
ROAD, GULF STREAM, FLORIDA.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order.
II. Case No. 6 -06; Anthony S. Turner, 2900 Avenue Au Soleil, Gulf
Stream, Florida. (Postponed on August 29, 2006 at owners request)
1. Installed a dock without first obtaining a building permit
in Violation of Sections 42.26 through 42.28 of the Town of
Gulf Stream Code of Ordinances which adopted by reference
the Building Codes of Palm Beach County, now superceeded
by Florida Building Code Sec. 104.
III. Case No. 7 -06; Steven J. Rooney, owner of property at 930
Emerald Row, Gulf Stream, Florida.
1. Lawn in poor condition with brown patches in Violation
of Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (4)
2. Dead limbs in fruit tree in Violation of Chapter 22,
Article II, Section 22 -31, Paragraph (4).
3. Dead palm fronds against the house causing fire hazard
in Violation of Chapter 22, Article II, Section 22 -31,
Paragraph (17).
SHOULD ANY INTERESTED PARTY SEEK TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE TOWN
OF GULF STREAM SPECIAL MAGISTRATE WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED
AT THIS HEARING, SAID PARTY WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND FOR
SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO INSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS
IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. F.S.S. 286.0105.
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A R T I C L E I . I N G E N E R A L
S e c . 2 2 - 1 . L i t t e r .
( a ) I t s h a l l b e u n l a w f u l f o r a n y p e r s o n t o t h r o w
o r d i s c a r d f r o m a n y a u t o m o b i l e o r v e h i c l e , o r
o t h e r w i s e t o d i s c a r d , t h r o w o r d e p o s i t a n y r e f u s e ,
r u b b i s h , t r a s h , p a p e r , b o t t l e s , c a n s , b o x e s o r o t h e r
c o n t a i n e r s , o r a n y o t h e r t h i n g o r s u b s t a n c e w h a t -
e v e r , o n a s t r e e t , r o a d o r h i g h w a y i n t h e t o w n o r
o n t h e p r o p e r t y a d j o i n i n g s u c h s t r e e t , r o a d o r
h i g h w a y .
( b ) I t s h a l l b e u n l a w f u l f o r a n y p e r s o n t o t h r o w
o r d i s c a r d a n y f i l t h , d i r t , g a r b a g e , s h e l l s , t r a s h o r
r e f u s e o r o t h e r t h i n g i n t h e w a t e r s o f t h e
I n t r a c o a s t a l W a t e r w a y ( I C W W ) , i n a n y c a n a l , o r
t h e A t l a n t i c O c e a n , o r i n w a t e r s w i t h i n t h e t o w n
l i m i t s o r a d j a c e n t t o t h e t o w n l i m i t s . T h i s s e c t i o n
s h a l l a p p l y t o r e s i d e n t s o f t h e t o w n , v i s i t o r s o r
b o a t e r s .
( c ) T h i s s e c t i o n s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o p e r s o n s o r
p r o p e r t y o w n e r s r e s i d i n g i n t h e t o w n w h e n d e p o s -
i t i n g t r a s h o r r u b b i s h i n a p r o p e r p l a c e f o r c o l l e c -
t i o n .
( C o d e 1 9 7 8 , � 8 - 5 ; O r d . N o . 9 1 - 1 0 , � 1 , 1 - 2 1 - 9 1 )
S t a t e l a w r e f e r e n c e L i t t e r i n g , F . S . � 4 0 3 . 4 1 3 .
S e c . 2 2 - 2 . G a r a g e s a l e s .
( a ) D e f i n i t i o n . F o r t h e p u r p o s e s o f t h i s s e c t i o n ,
t h e t e r m " g a r a g e s a l e s " s h a l l m e a n a n y s a l e o r
o f f e r i n g f o r s a l e o f p e r s o n a l p r o p e r t y b y a p e r s o n ,
f a m i l y o r o t h e r h o u s e h o l d u n i t , s u c h p e r s o n a l
p r o p e r t y h a v i n g b e e n a c q u i r e d , p o s s e s s e d a n d
u s e d b y t h e f a m i l y o r h o u s e h o l d f o r p e r s o n a l a s
o p p o s e d t o b u s i n e s s o r c o m m e r c i a l u s e , w h e n
s u c h s a l e i s t o b e o r i s c o n d u c t e d a t t h e p r e s e n t
r e s i d e n c e o f s u c h f a m i l y o r h o u s e h o l d . " G a r a g e
s a l e s " s h a l l i n c l u d e s a l e s c o m m o n l y r e f e r r e d t o a s
p a t i o s a l e s , d r i v e w a y s a l e s , y a r d s a l e s a n d o t h e r
s u c h s a l e s .
( b ) P r o h i b i t e d . G a r a g e s a l e s a r e p r o h i b i t e d
w i t h i n t h e t o w n l i m i t s .
( C o d e 1 9 7 8 , � 8 - 1 2 )
S e c . 2 2 . 3 . U n l i c e n s e d o r a b a n d o n e d m o t o r
v e h i c l e s .
A n y m o t o r v e h i c l e l o c a t e d o n p r i v a t e p r o p e r t y
w i t h i n t h e t o w n t h a t i s u n l i c e n s e d o r i s i n o p e r a -
b l e o r a b a n d o n e d i s h e r e b y d e c l a r e d t o b e a p u b l i c
n u i s a n c e a f f e c t i n g t h e p u b l i c p e a c e a n d s a f e t y
a n d i s p r o h i b i t e d u n l e s s s u c h v e h i c l e i s s t o r e d
i n s i d e o f a b u i l d i n g .
( O r d . N o . 0 3 - 1 4 , � 1 , 4 - 8 - 0 4 )
S e c . 2 2 - 4 . O b s t a c l e s t o t r a f f i c a n d p a r k i n g .
( a ) I t s h a l l b e u n l a w f u l f o r a n y p e r s o n t o p l a c e
a n d / o r m a i n t a i n a n y o b s t r u c t i o n s w i t h i n t h e p u b -
l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y o f t h e t o w n w i t h o u t f i r s t b e i n g
g i v e n a u t h o r i t y i n w r i t i n g b y t h e t o w n t o p l a c e
s a i d o b s t r u c t i o n s . O b s t r u c t i o n s s h a l l i n c l u d e , b u t
s h a l l n o t b e l i m i t e d t o , h e d g e s , t r e e s , w a l l s , f e n c e s ,
t r a f f i c t r i a n g l e s , o r o t h e r o b s t a c l e s i n t e n d e d t o
i m p e d e t r a f f i c o r p a r k i n g o r s t r u c t u r e s o f a n y
k i n d n o t p r e v i o u s l y a p p r o v e d i n w r i t i n g b y t h e
t o w n .
( b ) A n y o b s t a c l e s p l a c e d i n t h e t o w n r i g h t - o f -
w a y i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h i s s e c t i o n m a y b e i m m e d i -
a t e l y a n d s u m m a r i l y r e m o v e d b y t h e t o w n a n d
s h a l l b e r e m o v e d a t t h e e x p e n s e o f t h e p r o p e r t y
o w n e r .
( c ) A n y p e r s o n f o u n d t o b e i n v i o l a t i o n o f t h i s
s e c t i o n s h a l l b e s u b j e c t t o t h e g e n e r a l p e n a l t y
s e c t i o n o f t h i s c o d e o r , a l t e r n a t i v e l y , s h a l l b e
s u b j e c t t o t h e j u r i s d i c t i o n o f t h e t o w n ' s c o d e
e n f o r c e m e n t p r o c e s s .
( O r d . N o . 0 4 - 4 , � 1 , 1 0 - 8 - 0 4 )
E d i t o r ' s n o t e O r d i n a n c e N o . 0 4 4 , � 1 , a d o p t e d O c t o b e r
8 , 2 0 0 4 , s e t o u t p r o v i s i o n s i n t e n d e d f o r u s e w � 2 2 - 3 . H o w e v e r ,
s u c h s e c t i o n e x i s t s , t h e r e f o r e a t t h e e d i t o r s d i s c r e t i o n t h e s e
p r o v i s i o n s h a v e b e e n i n c l u d e d a s 2 2 4 .
S e c s . 2 2 - 5 - 2 2 . 3 0 . R e s e r v e d .
A R T I C L E I I . U N S I G H T L Y , U N S A F E O R
U N S A N I T A R Y C O N D I T I O N S "
S e c . 2 2 - 3 1 . P r o h i b i t e d .
I t s h a l l b e u n l a w f u l a n d s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e a
n u i s a n c e f o r a n y o w n e r o f l a n d w i t h i n t h e t o w n t o
h a v e o r p e r m i t t h e r e o n a n y :
( 1 ) C o n d i t i o n s i n v i o l a t i o n o f a n y o f t h e p r o -
v i s i o n s i n t h i s c h a p t e r .
* E d i t o r ' s n o t e O r d i n a n c e N o . 0 4 - 4 , � 2 , a d o p t e d O c t o b e r
8 , 2 0 0 4 , r e p e a l e d t h e f o r m e r A r t . I I . , � � 2 2 - 3 1 - 2 2 - 3 4 , a n d
e n a c t e d a n e w A r t . I I a s s e t o u t h e r e i n . T h e f o r m e r A r t . I I
p e r t a i n e d t o d e b r i s , r u b b i s h , w e e d s a n d w i l d g r o w t h a n d
d e r i v e d f r o m � � & 8 ( a ) - - ( c ) , 8 - 7 o f t h e 1 9 7 8 C o d e .
C D 2 2 : 3
§ 22.31
GULF STREAM CODE
(2) Rank vegetational growth that exudes
unpleasant or noxious odors, high or rank
vegetational growth that may conceal pools
of water, trash or filth, or any other de-
posits that may be detrimental to health.
(3) Brush, weeds or grass that shall be greater
than eight inches in height above the
ground.
(4) Dead or dying trees, grass, shrubs, stumps,
roots or obnoxious growth.
(5) Sand, soil or other fill material used in
connection with or resulting from construc-
tion projects.
(6) Filth, garbage, trash or debris.
(7) Decayed or decaying buildings or struc-
tures, ruins of any kind or buildings,
docks, walls or other structures in a fail-
ing or dangerous condition.
(8) Any condition which provides harborage
for rats, mice, snakes, or other vermin.
(9) Any building or other structure which is
in such a dilapidated condition that is
unfit for human habitation, or kept in
such an unsanitary condition that it is a
menace to the health of people residing in
the vicinity thereof, or presents a more
than ordinary dangerous fire hazard in
the vicinity where it is located.
(14) Any building, structure, or other place or
location where any activity which is in
violation of local, state, or federal law is
conducted, performed or maintained.
(15) Any accumulation of stagnant water per-
mitted or maintained on any lot or piece of
ground.
(16) Dense smoke, noxious or lethal fumes,
lethal gas, soot, or cinders, in unreason-
able quantities.
(17) Any condition constituting a fire hazard.
(18) Any worn -out, scrapped, partially disman-
tled, nonoperative, unusable, or discarded
materials or objects, such as automobiles
or parts thereof, building materials, ma-
chinery, metal, wastepaper, rags, glass-
ware, tinware, vehicles, boats or parts
thereof, or other items of junk. Failure of
any vehicle, or parts thereof, to have a
valid license plate or other registration
certificate specifically attached to the ve-
hicle or part thereof, shall be prima facie
evidence that such property is worn out,
scrapped, nonoperative, unusable or dis-
carded.
(19) Failure of any person who has cleared
land pursuant to a land clearing permit to
resod, replant or periodically sprinkle the
cleared area to prevent creation of wind-
blown dust or dirt.
(20) A seawall or bulkhead which falls into a
(10) All unnecessary or unauthorized noises state of disrepair or ruin so as to allow
and annoying vibrations, including ani- erosion to land adjacent thereto.
mal noises. (Ord. No. 04-4, § 2, 10 -8 -04)
(11) All disagreeable or obnoxious odors and
stenches, as well as the conditions, sub-
stances, or other causes which give rise to
the emission or generation of such odors
and stenches.
(12) The carcasses of animals or fowl not dis-
posed of within a reasonable time after
death.
(13) The pollution of any public well or cistern,
stream, lake, canal, or body of water by
sewage, dead animals, commercial wastes,
or other substances.
Sec. 22 -32. Foundations, structural mem-
bers and exterior surfaces.
Foundations and structural members located
upon any lot, parcel of land or premises in the
town shall provide a safe, firm and substantial
base and support for the structure, and shall meet
the following conditions, in addition to those set
forth by the town's building code.
(1) No floor, ceiling, roof, beam or essential
horizontal component of a building shall
sag in excess of three and one -half percent
of its span.
CD22:4
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m a y b e f o r e c l o s e d o n r e a l p r o p e r t y w h i c h i s a
h o m e s t e a d u n d e r S e c t i o n 4 , A r t i c l e X o f t h e S t a t e
C o n s t i t u t i o n .
( O r d . N o . 9 8 - 3 , � 1 , 5 - 1 4 - 9 8 )
S e c . 2 - 7 3 . D u r a t i o n .
N o l i e n p r o v i d e d u n d e r t h i s d i v i s i o n s h a l l c o n -
t i n u e f o r a p e r i o d l o n g e r t h a n 2 0 y e a r s a f t e r t h e
c e r t i f i e d c o p y o f a n o r d e r i m p o s i n g a f i n e h a s b e e n
r e c o r d e d , u n l e s s w i t h i n t h a t t i m e a n a c t i o n t o
f o r e c l o s e o n t h e l i e n i s c o m m e n c e d i n a c o u r t o f
c o m p e t e n t j u r i s d i c t i o n . I n a n a c t i o n t o f o r e c l o s e
o n a l i e n , t h e p r e v a i l i n g p a r t y i s e n t i t l e d t o
r e c o v e r a l l c o s t s , i n c l u d i n g a r e a s o n a b l e a t t o r n e y ' s
f e e , t h a t i t i n c u r s i n t h e f o r e c l o s u r e s . T h e t o w n
s h a l l b e e n t i t l e d t o c o l l e c t a l l c o s t s i n c u r r e d i n
r e c o r d i n g a n d s a t i s f y i n g a v a l i d l i e n . T h e c o n t i n -
u a t i o n o f t h e l i e n e f f e c t e d b y t h e c o m m e n c e m e n t
o f t h e a c t i o n s h a l l n o t b e g o o d a g a i n s t c r e d i t o r s o r
s u b s e q u e n t p u r c h a s e r s f o r v a l u a b l e c o n s i d e r a t i o n
w i t h o u t n o t i c e , u n l e s s a n o t i c e o f l i s p e n d e n s i s
r e c o r d e d .
( O r d . N o . 9 8 - 3 , � 1 , 5 - 1 4 - 9 8 )
S e c . 2 - 7 4 . A p p e a l s .
A n a g g r i e v e d p a r t y , i n c l u d i n g t h e t o w n , m a y
a p p e a l a f i n a l a d m i n i s t r a t i v e o r d e r o f t h e s p e c i a l
m a s t e r t o t h e c i r c u i t c o u r t o f P a l m B e a c h C o u n t y ,
F l o r i d a . S u c h a n a p p e a l s h a l l n o t b e a h e a r i n g d e
n o v a , b u t s h a l l b e l i m i t e d t o a p p e l l a t e r e v i e w o f
t h e r e c o r d c r e a t e d b e f o r e t h e s p e c i a l m a s t e r . T h e
a p p e a l s h a l l b e f i l e d w i t h i n 3 0 d a y s o f t h e e x e c u -
t i o n o f t h e o r d e r t o b e a p p e a l e d .
( O r d . N o . 9 8 - 3 , � 1 , 5 - 1 4 - 9 8 )
S e c . 2 - 7 5 . N o t i c e s .
( a ) A l l n o t i c e s r e q u i r e d b y t h i s s e c t i o n s h a l l b e
p r o v i d e d t o t h e a l l e g e d v i o l a t o r b y c e r t i f i e d m a i l ,
r e t u r n r e c e i p t r e q u e s t e d ; b y h a n d d e l i v e r y b y t h e
s h e r i f f o r o t h e r l a w e n f o r c e m e n t o f f i c e r , c o d e
i n s p e c t o r , o r o t h e r p e r s o n d e s i g n a t e d b y t h e l o c a l
g o v e r n i n g b o d y ; o r b y l e a v i n g t h e n o t i c e a t t h e
v i o l a t o r ' s u s u a l p l a c e o f r e s i d e n c e w i t h a n y p e r s o n
r e s i d i n g t h e r e i n w h o i s a b o v e 1 5 y e a r s o f a g e a n d
i n f o r m i n g s u c h p e r s o n o f t h e c o n t e n t s o f t h e
n o t i c e .
( b ) I n a d d i t i o n t o p r o v i d i n g n o t i c e a s s e t f o r t h
i n t h i s s e c t i o n , a t t h e o p t i o n o f t h e s p e c i a l m a s t e r ,
n o t i c e m a y a l s o b e s e r v e d b y p u b l i c a t i o n o r p o s t -
i n g , a s f o l l o w s :
( 1 ) S u c h n o t i c e s h a l l b e p u b l i s h e d o n c e d u r -
i n g e a c h w e e k f o r f o u r c o n s e c u t i v e w e e k s
( f o u r p u b l i c a t i o n s b e i n g s u f f i c i e n t ) i n a
n e w s p a p e r o f g e n e r a l c i r c u l a t i o n i n P a l m
C D 2 : 7
� 2 - 7 s
B e a c h C o u n t y , F l o r i d a . T h e n e w s p a p e r
s h a l l m e e t s u c h r e q u i r e m e n t s a s a r e p r e -
s c r i b e d u n d e r F . S . c h . 5 0 f o r l e g a l a n d
o f f i c i a l a d v e r t i s e m e n t s .
( 2 ) P r o o f o f p u b l i c a t i o n s h a l l b e m a d e a s
p r o v i d e d i n F . S . � � 5 0 . 0 4 1 a n d 5 0 . 0 5 1 .
( 3 ) I n l i e u o f p u b l i c a t i o n a s d e s c r i b e d i n t h i s
s e c t i o n , s u c h n o t i c e m a y b e p o s t e d f o r a t
l e a s t t e n d a y s i n a t l e a s t t w o l o c a t i o n s ,
o n e o f w h i c h s h a l l b e t h e p r o p e r t y u p o n
w h i c h t h e v i o l a t i o n i s a l l e g e d t o e x i s t a n d
t h e o t h e r o f w h i c h s h a l l b e a t t o w n h a l l .
( 4 ) P r o o f o f p o s t i n g s h a l l b e b y a f f i d a v i t o f t h e
p e r s o n p o s t i n g t h e n o t i c e , w h i c h a f f i d a v i t
s h a l l i n c l u d e a c o p y o f t h e n o t i c e p o s t e d
a n d t h e d a t e a n d p l a c e s o f i t s p o s t i n g .
( c ) N o t i c e b y p u b l i c a t i o n o r p o s t i n g m a y r u n
c o n c u r r e n t l y w i t h , o r m a y f o l l o w , a n a t t e m p t o r
a t t e m p t s t o p r o v i d e n o t i c e b y h a n d d e l i v e r y o r b y
m a i l a s r e q u i r e d u n d e r t h i s s e c t i o n .
( d ) E v i d e n c e t h a t a n a t t e m p t h a s b e e n m a d e t o
h a n d d e l i v e r o r m a i l n o t i c e a s p r o v i d e d i n t h i s
s e c t i o n , t o g e t h e r w i t h p r o o f o f p u b l i c a t i o n o r p o s t -
i n g a s p r o v i d e d i n t h i s s e c t i o n s h a l l b e s u f f i c i e n t
t o s h o w t h a t t h e n o t i c e r e q u i r e m e n t s o f t h i s
s e c t i o n h a v e b e e n m e t , w i t h o u t r e g a r d t o w h e t h e r
o r n o t t h e a l l e g e d v i o l a t o r a c t u a l l y r e c e i v e d s u c h
n o t i c e .
( O r d . N o . 9 8 - 3 , � 1 , 5 - 1 4 - 9 8 )
S e c . 2 - 7 6 . P r o c e d u r e t o r e q u e s t t h a t a f i n e
o r l i e n i m p o s e d p u r s u a n t t o s e c -
t i o n 2 - 7 2 b e r e d u c e d ; c o n d i t i o n s
a n d c r i t e r i a t h e r e f o r .
( a ) T h e o w n e r o f r e a l p r o p e r t y a g a i n s t w h i c h a
f i n e o r l i e n h a s b e e n i m p o s e d p u r s u a n t t o s e c t i o n
2 - 7 2 m a y a p p l y t o t h e s p e c i a l m a s t e r , t h r o u g h t h e
t o w n a t t o r n e y o r h i s / h e r d e s i g n e e , f o r a s a t i s f a c -
t i o n o f t h e f i n e o r l i e n w i t h l e s s t h a n f u l l p a y m e n t
t h e r e o f . N o s u c h a p p l i c a t i o n s h a l l b e c o n s i d e r e d
b y t h e s p e c i a l m a s t e r u n t i l t h e a p p l i c a n t h a s f i r s t
s h o w n t h a t :
( 1 ) A l l a d v a l o r e m p r o p e r t y t a x e s , s p e c i a l
a s s e s s m e n t s , t o w n u t i l i t y c h a r g e s a n d o t h e r
g o v e r n m e n t - i m p o s e d l i e n s a g a i n s t t h e s u b -
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t o t h e t o w n f o r a n y r e a s o n .
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