Pages Replaced by Supplement #69TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Officials of the Village ....................................... iii
Preface..................................................... v
Adopting Ordinance ......................................... vii
Readopting Ordinance ....................................... x.i
Checklist of Up -to -Date Pages ............................... [1]
Supplement History Table ................................... SH:1
PART I
CHARTER
Charter.................................................... 1
Art. I. Corporate Name ............................. 3
Art. I.A. Vision Statement .......................... 3
Art. II. Territorial Boundaries ....................... 5
Art. III. Legislative ................................. 10.5
Art. IV Administrative ............................. 15
Art. V. Qualifications and Elections .................. 17
Art. VI. Transition Schedule ........................ 18
Charter Comparative Table .................................. 65
PART II
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter
1. General Provisions ...................................... 77
2. Administration ..........................................
133
Art. I. In General ..................................
134.3
Art. II.
Council ....................................
138.7
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
138.7
Div.
2. Rules of Procedure ......................
138.8
Art. III.
Administrative Code .......................
138.9
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
138.9
Div.
2. Audit Committee ........................
139
Div.
3. Department of Finance ..................
140
Div.
4. Department of Records ..................
141
Div.
5. Police Department .......................
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Div.
6. Fire Rescue Department .................
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7. Department of Public Works .............
142.1
Div.
8. Department of Library ...................
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Div.
9. Department of Country Club .............
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Div.
10. Department of Recreation...............
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Div.
11. Department of Community Development.
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Art. IV.
Manager ...................................
144
Art. V.
Pensions and Retirement Systems............
144
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
144
Div.
2. Social Security ..........................
144
Div.
3. Pension and Certain Other Benefits for
Div.
2. Canals ..................................
General Employees ......................
145
Div.
4. Pension and Certain Other Benefits for
Div.
4. Docks and Piers .........................
Fire and Police Employees ...............
152.3
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5. Length of Service Award Plan for Volunteer
Art. IV.
Marine Sanctuaries .........................
Firefighters .............................
164
Div.
6. ICMA Defined Contribution Pension Plan.
164.1
Art. VI.
Code Enforcement ..........................
164.2
Art. VII.
Alternate Method of Code Enforcement .....
169
3. Alcoholic Beverages .....................................
211
4. Animals and
Fowl .......................................
263
Art. I. In General ..................................
265
Art. II.
Dogs and Cats ..............................
267
Art. III.
Rabies Control .............................
269
Boats, Docks
and Waterways .............................
319
Art. I. In General ..................................
321
Art. II.
Boat Launching Area .....................
326
Art. III.
Construction Requirements .................
326.1
Div.
1. Generally ...............................
326.1
Div.
2. Canals ..................................
326.1
Div.
3. Bulkheads and Seawalls .................
327
Div.
4. Docks and Piers .........................
328
Div.
5. Erosion Control Structures ...............
333
Art. IV.
Marine Sanctuaries .........................
333
Art. V. Waterways Board ...........................
334
6. Buildings and Building Regulations ......................
381
Art. I. In General ..................................
383
Art. II. Minimum Construction Standards ...........
383
Art. III. Appearance Code ..........................
386
Div. 1. Generally ...............................
386
Div. 2. Reserved ................................
387
Div. 3. Certificate of Appropriateness............
387
Art. IV. Abatement of Unsafe or Unsanitary Buildings
388
Art. V. Signs and Outdoor Displays ..................
392.1
Art. VI. Reserved ..................................
401
Art. VII. Reserved ..................................
401
7. Bulkhead Lines .........................................
453
Art. I. In General ..................................
455
Art. II. Filling Permit ..............................
455
8. Emergency Management .................................
507
Art. I. In General........... ....................
509
Art. II. Civil Disorders and Disturbances ............
510
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Date
Adopted
Included/
Omitted
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2015-15
9-24-15
Omitted
63
2015-16
9-24-15
Omitted
63
2015-17
1-14-16
Omitted
63
2015-18
9-24-15
Omitted
63
2015-19
11-12-15
Included
63
2015-20
11-12-15
Included
63
2015-21
12-10-15
Omitted
63
2015-22
12-10-15
Included
63
2016-02
1-14-16
Omitted
63
2016-03
1-14-16
Omitted
63
2016-01
4-28-16
Omitted
64
2016-04
1-28-16
Omitted
64
2016-05
3-24-16
Omitted
64
2016-06
5-12-16
Included
64
2016-25(Res.)
5-12-16
Omitted
64
2016-07
9- 8-16
Included
65
2016-08
9-22-16
Omitted
65
2016-09
9-22-16
Omitted
65
2016-10
11-10-16
Omitted
65
2016-11
12- 8-16
Omitted
65
2017-01
1-12-17
Omitted
65
2017-02
1-12-17
Included
65
2017-03
1-26-17
Included
65
2017-04
2- 9-17
Omitted
65
2017-05
2- 9-17
Omitted
65
2017-08
5-25-17
Omitted
66
2017-10
7-27-17
Omitted
66
2017-11
8-24-17
Included
66
2017-12
9-28-17
Omitted
66
2017-13
9-28-17
Included
66
2017-14
9-28-17
Omitted
66
2017-15
9-28-17
Omitted
66
2017-16
10-12-17
Omitted
67
2017-17
10-12-17
Omitted
67
2017-18
10-12-17
Included
67
2017-19
11- 9-17
Omitted
67
2017-20
11- 9-17
Omitted
67
2017-21
12-14-17
Included
67
2017-22
12-14-17
Included
67
2017-23
12-14-17
Included
67
2017-24
12-14-17
Included
67
2017-25
12-14-17
Omitted
67
2018-01
1-11-18
Included
68
2018-03
4-12-18
Omitted
68
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Chapter 5
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS*
Article I. In General
Sec. 5-1. Definitions.
Sec. 5-2. Speed limit; wakes.
Sec. 5-3. Swimming in restricted waters.
Sec. 5-4. Exhibition boats exempted from certain restrictions.
Sec. 5-5. Water skiing.
Sec. 5-6. Disturbing other boats.
Sec. 5-7. Use of searchlights.
Sec. 5-8. Abandoned boats.
Sec. 5-9. Mooring at private or public docks without permission.
Sec. 5-10. Observance of village health and conduct rules.
Sec. 5-11. Cleanliness of docks.
Sec. 5-12. Refuse disposal.
Sec. 5-13. Pollution of waterways.
Sec. 5-14. Hours for running engines in residential districts.
Sec. 5-15. Living aboard boats restricted.
Sec. 5-16. Mooring limitations in lagoons (private docks).
Sec. 5-17. Authority of village to board boats violating chapter.
Sec. 5-18. Prohibition of floating structures.
Sec. 5-19. Unlawfully anchored or moored vessels -Department of law
enforcement to impound.
Sec. 5-20. Same -Owner to be notified upon impoundment.
Sec. 5-21. Same -Procedure in event owner cannot be found.
Sec. 5-22. Same -Unclaimed vessel to be sold; certification of sale.
Sec. 5-23. Same Claiming of vessel of floating structure by owner; pay-
ment of costs.
Sec. 5-24. Same -Reclamation of owner after sale.
Sec. 5-25. Occupancy of live aboard boats, floating structure or vessels in
village waterways.
Sec. 5-26. Reserved.
Secs. 5-27-5-32. Reserved.
Article II. Boat Launching Area
Sec. 5-33. Designated; use restricted.
Sec. 5-34. Repairs prohibited.
Sec. 5-35. Vehicle/trailer parking in designated areas; permits required.
Sec. 5-36. Abandoned boats and equipment -Disposition.
Sec. 5-37. Same -Recovery.
Sec. 5-38. Violation; penalty.
Secs. 5-39-5-48. Reserved.
Article III. Construction Requirements
Division 1. Generally
Secs. 5-49-5-55. Reserved.
*Cross references -Bulkhead lines, Ch. 7; parks, playgrounds and recreation, Ch. 20.
State law references -Beautification and improvement of waterways, F.S. § 342.03; Florida Vessel Registration and Safety
Law, F.S. ch. 327.
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Division 2. Canals
Sec. 5-56. Compliance with division required.
Sec. 5-57. General requirements.
Sec. 5-58. Navigation canals.
Sec. 5-59. Drainage canals.
Sec. 5-60. Canal crossings.
Sec. 5-61. Surety bond prerequisite to issuance of building permit in
certain cases.
Secs. 5-62-5-68. Reserved.
Division 3. Bulkheads and Seawalls
Sec. 5-69.
Compliance with division required.
Sec. 5-70.
Submission of plans and specifications.
Sec. 5-71.
Specifications.
Sec. 5-72.
Reserved.
Sec. 5-73.
Inspection required.
Secs. 5-74-5-80. Reserved.
Division 4. Docks and Piers
Sec. 5-81. Definitions.
Sec. 5-82. Generally.
Sec. 5-83. Minimum design requirements.
Sec. 5-84. Regulations governing construction in waters other than Lake
Worth and Atlantic Ocean.
Sec. 5-85. Regulations governing construction in Lake Worth and Atlantic
Ocean.
Sec. 5-86. Variances.
Secs. 5-87-5-92. Reserved.
Division 5. Erosion Control Structures
Sec. 5-93.
Definition.
Sec. 5-94.
When permitted.
Sec. 5-95.
Construction.
Sec. 5-96.
Control.
Secs. 5-97-5-100.
Reserved.
Article IV. Marine Sanctuaries
Sec. 5-101. Designation of waters as marine sanctuaries.
Article V. Waterways Board
Sec. 5-102.
Created.
Sec. 5-103.
Composition; terms; vacancies.
Sec. 5-104.
Organization.
Sec. 5-105.
Duties.
Sec. 5-106.
Removal.
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ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL Mooring shall mean any appliance used to
secure a vessel or floating structure other than
Sec. 5-1. Definitions. to a pier, dock or bulkhead.
As used in this chapter, unless the context
indicates otherwise, the following terms shall
have the indicated meanings:
Anchor shall mean any appliance used to
secure a vessel or floating structure other than
to a pier, dock or bulkhead which is carried
aboard such vessel as regular equipment when
under way and cast or dropped overboard.
Boat means any watercraft, including seaplanes
when not airborne, in or upon or docked, moored
or upon boat lifts at any place in any waterway
within the boundaries of the village.
Floating structure shall mean a floating entity,
with or without accommodation built thereon,
which is not primarily used as a means of
transportation on water but which serves purposes
or provides services typically associated with a
structure or other improvement on real property.
The term includes, but is not limited to, an entity
used as a residence, place of business or office
with public access, a hotel or motel, a restaurant
or lounge, a clubhouse, a meeting facility, a
storage or parking facility, or similar facility or
entity represented as such. Floating structures
are expressly excluded from the definition of the
term vessel as defined in both F.S. § 327.02 and
this section. Incidental movement upon water or
resting partially or entirely on the bottom does
not, in and of itself, preclude an entity from
being classified as a floating structure nor shall
registration of the entity as a vessel in accordance
with F.S. ch. 327.
Live -aboard boat or vessel means:
(a) Any boat or vessel used solely as a
residence and not for navigation;
(b) Any boat or vessel represented as a place
of business or a professional or other
commercial enterprise; or
(c) Any boat or vessel for which a declara-
tion of domicile has been filed pursuant
to F.S. § 222.17. A commercial fishing
boat is expressly excluded from this defini-
tion.
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Prohibited area shall mean all water bottom
lands within the village not authorized by this
Code for the anchorage or mooring of vessels.
Vessel is synonymous with boat as referenced
in section 1(b), Article VII of the State Constitu-
tion and includes every description of watercraft,
barge and air boat, other than a seaplane on the
water, used or capable of being used as a means
of transportation on water.
Waterway means any waters, waterway, lake,
river, tributary, canal, lagoon or connecting waters
within the boundaries of the village.
(Code 1970, § 11-1; Ord. No. 212-70, § 2; Ord.
No. 12-98, § 1, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 11-99, § 1,
2-11-99; Ord. No. 2010-03, § 2, 1-28-10; Ord. No.
2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Cross reference—Rules of construction and definitions
generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 5-2. Speed limit; wakes.
No person shall operate a boat or any other
vessel, including water sport apparatus or other
physical object capable of transporting human
beings or cargo on water, at a speed in excess of
five (5) miles per hour, in any of the waterways
within the corporate limits of the village, with
the exception of the waters of Lake Worth and
the Intracoastal Waterway, except in cases of fire
or extreme emergency.
In addition to the five -mile -per -hour speed
limit, no person shall operate a boat or any other
vessel, including water sport apparatus, or other
physical object capable of transporting human
beings or cargo on water, which shall cause a
wake in any of the waterways within the corporate
limits of the village, with the exception of the
waters of Lake Worth and the Intracoastal
Waterway, except in cases of fire or extreme
emergency. A "wake" is defined as causing "white
water to be seen breaking off the bow" of the boat
or vessel.
(Code 1970, § 11-43; Ord. No. 212-70, § 6; Ord.
No. 5-87, § 1, 2-26-87)
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Sec. 5-3. Swimming in restricted waters.
No person shall engage in swimming in any
waters lying within one thousand (1,000) feet of
the intersection of the Earman River and the
North Palm Beach Waterway.
(Code 1970, § 11-44)
Sec. 5-4. Exhibition boats exempted from
certain restrictions.
The provisions of this chapter shall not be
construed to prohibit the running of racing or
exhibition boats, muffled or unmuffled, during a
publicly announced and supervised and
adequately patrolled regatta or speed trial or
exhibition.
(Code 1970, § 11-48; Ord. No. 212-70, § 7)
Sec. 5-5. Water skiing.
No person shall water ski in any of the
waterways located within the corporate limits of
the village, nor shall any person operate any
boat for towing a person on water skis in any of
the waterways located within the corporate limits
of the village; provided, however, that, nothing in
this section shall be construed to prohibit water
skiing in the waters of Lake Worth or the
Intracoastal Waterway.
(Code 1970, § 11-50; Ord. No. 212-70, § 10)
Sec. 5-6. Disturbing other boats.
No person shall operate a boat in such a
manner as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy
or frighten or endanger the occupants of any
other boat, or throw up a dangerous wake when
approaching another boat.
(Code 1970, § 11-51; Ord. No. 212-70, § 11)
Sec. 5-7. Use of searchlights.
No person operating a boat shall use
searchlights indiscriminately or in such manner
as to annoy or disturb other persons or boats.
(Code 1970, § 11-52; Ord. No. 212-70, § 12)
Sec. 5-8. Abandoned boats.
Every boat in a waterway which is abandoned
or unseaworthy, or sinks, grounds or becomes
otherwise disabled, is hereby declared to be a
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nuisance and the person in charge thereof shall
abate such nuisance within ten (10) days after
notice from the director of public safety.
(Code 1970, § 11-53; Ord. No. 212-70, § 13)
Sec. 5-9. Mooring at private or public docks
without permission.
No person shall moor a boat at a private or
public seawall or dock or beach if upon private or
public property within the village without the
permission of the owner or public entity thereof.
(Code 1970, § 11-56; Ord. No. 212-70, § 16; Ord.
No. 11-99, § 2, 2-11-99)
Sec. 5-10. Observance of village health and
conduct rules.
No person in charge of or occupying boats
docked at or moored to land, docks, piers or
wharves abutting waterways shall fail to observe
all the health and sanitary regulations of the
village, and all ordinances of the village relating
to the conduct of persons and prohibiting acts
contrary to public health, morals, safety or public
peace.
(Code 1970, § 11-57; Ord. No. 212-70, § 17)
Cross reference—Health and sanitation, Ch. 14.
Sec. 5-11. Cleanliness of docks.
Persons in charge of or occupying boats shall
at all times keep the docks, seawalls and premises
adjacent to such watercraft in a neat and orderly
manner and free from trash, rubbish, repair
parts, machinery, equipment and debris of all
kinds.
(Code 1970, § 11-58; Ord. No. 212-70, § 18)
Sec. 5-12. Refuse disposal.
No person in charge of or occupying a boat
shall dump or throw or permit to be dumped or
thrown garbage, paper, bottles, cans, refuse or
debris into waterways. Persons in charge of
boats moored or docked in the waterways shall
provide garbage cans of sufficient size to hold
garbage and refuse.
(Code 1970, § 11-59; Ord. No. 21.2-70, § 19)
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Sec. 5-13. Pollution of waterways.
No person in charge of any houseboat or other
boat or vessel in motion, anchored or tied up at
any marina or any other waterways within the
village limits shall permit any excreta or refuse
from any toilet or privy on such boat, to be
thrown from, to be ejected from, or to be allowed
to escape from such boat into the waters in which
such boat is in motion, tied up or anchored.
(Code 1970, § 24-56)
Sec. 5-14. Hours for running engines in
residential districts.
No person shall run or operate any boat
engine for the purpose of charging batteries,
running auxiliary equipment or testing between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. in any
residential district.
(Code 1970, § 11-60; Ord. No. 212-70, § 20)
Sec. 5-15. Living aboard boats restricted.
Living aboard boats in commercial wet stor-
age marinas is permitted; provided, further, that,
the following regulations apply to commercial
wet storage marinas where persons live aboard
boats:
(1) Not more than ten (10) percent of the
dock spaces at a commercial wet storage
marina may be occupied by boats where
persons live aboard for more than eight
(8) months out of any twelve-month period.
These dock spaces are for the purpose of
providing security against vandalism and
theft at marinas. All live -aboard boats
must be equipped with a marine sanita-
tion device acceptable under the current
regulations of the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, the U.S. Coast Guard
and the state department of
environmental regulation.
(2) Marinas where persons may live aboard
overnight shall be equipped with potable
water and sanitary sewage facilities,
including showers, rest rooms and bath-
houses located within the marina area
available for use by all persons who live
aboard boats overnight. In addition, all
such marinas shall provide adequate
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electrical and potable water service, dock-
side, to each boat. Sewage service may be
provided to each boat where persons are
permitted to live aboard overnight, but
in no event may holding tanks or sewage
facilities aboard any boat be flushed within
the marina area so as to cause any
pollution, damage or debris to any waters.
(3) A dockmaster or person shall be in charge
of each marina and shall maintain a log
which shall include a current list of
persons registered to live aboard boats in
that marina, the register number of all
boats docked in the marina, and a descrip-
tion of the marine sanitation devices
installed in each boat, available at all
time for use and inspection by the village
community development department. This
requirement is to aid in the protection of
life and property at marinas and to deter
unauthorized persons from being in the
marina areas.
(4) The administrative, enforcement and
appeal procedures of the village housing
code shall apply to this section.
(Ord. No. 14-76, § 2, 7-8-76; Ord. No. 2006-24,
§ 2.13, 11-9-06)
Cross reference—Housing code adopted by reference,
§ 15-1.
Sec. 5-16. Mooring limitations in lagoons
(private docks).
Excluding lagoon end situations, for proper-
ties fronting lagoons, no vessel that is moored
shall extend more than thirty (30) percent of the
lagoon width from the face of the bulkhead nor
extend beyond the side property lines extended.
(Ord. No. 2006-01, § 1, 1-26-06)
Sec. 5.17. Authority of village to board boats
violating chapter.
Any member of the police department shall
have authority to board any boat in violation of
this chapter, or which becomes a menace to
navigation, and move or cause it to be moved to
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another location and he or she shall have the
right to hold such boat for the payment of costs
incurred in its removal or storage.
(Code 1970, § 11-54; Ord. No. 212-70, § 14; Ord.
No. 2006-01, § 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2011-21, § 7,
11-10-11)
Sec. 5-18. Prohibition of floating structures.
(a) No floating structure shall be anchored or
moored in the waters lying within the jurisdic-
tion of the village or on any property owned by
the village, including any submerged lands.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing in this
section shall prohibit a floating structure from
anchoring or mooring at a public or private
marina within a berth or slip, at a public or
private pier or dock with permission from the
property owner or on privately owned property,
including submerged lands.
(b) Floating structures also meeting the defini-
tion of live -aboard boats or vessels shall comply
with the provisions of section 5-15.
(c) The provisions of this section may be
enforced through all means available for enforce-
ment of the village code, including but not
limited to, the initiation of code enforcement
proceedings pursuant to chapter 2 of this code,
impoundment pursuant to the provisions of this
article, and the initiation of appropriate legal
action in a court of competent jurisdiction. Each
day a violation of this section occurs shall
constitute a separate offense and be punishable
as such.
(Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Editor's note -Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, adopted November
12, 2015, set out provisions for use herein as § 5-18. Prior to
the adoption of those provisions § 5-18 was repealed by Ord.
No. 2010-03, § 3, adopted January 28, 2010. Former § 5-18
pertained to "Limitation on anchoring and mooring in
prohibited area; mooring permit required," and was derived
from Ord. No. 12-98, § 2, adopted April 23, 1998 and Ord.
No. 2006-01, §§ 2, 3, adopted January 26, 2006.
Sec. 5-19. Unlawfully anchored or moored
vessels -Department of law
enforcement to impound.
The police department of the village is
authorized and directed to take into custody and
impound any vessel or floating structure unlaw-
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fully anchored or moored and any such vessel or
floating structure taken into custody and
impounded under the authority of the police
department shall not be released therefrom until
the charges for towing such vessel or floating
structure and storage charges have been paid.
The charge for towing or removal of any such
vessel or floating structure and storage charges
shall be the customary charges prevailing in the
village for such services.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 3, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2011-21, § 7, 11-10-11;
Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Sec. 5-20. Same -Owner to be notified upon
impoundment.
Whenever any vessel or floating structure is
taken into custody and impounded by the author-
ity of the police department as authorized herein,
and the name and address of the owner of such
vessel or floating structure can be ascertained by
the police department, it shall within forty-eight
(48) hours give in writing or cause to be given
notice in writing to such owner of the fact of such
removal and the reason therefor and the place to
which such vessel or floating structure has been
removed.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 4, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2011-21, § 7, 11-10-11;
Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Sec. 5-21. Same -Procedure in event owner
cannot be found.
Whenever the police department authorizes
the removal of such vessel or floating structure
as authorized herein and the police department
does not know and is not reasonably able to
ascertain the name and address of the owner of
such vessel or floating structure or for any
reason is unable to give the notice to the owner,
and in the event the vessel or floating structure
is not returned to the owner within a period of
three (3) days after same has been taken into
custody and impounded, the police department
shall immediately send or cause to be sent a
written notice of such impoundment by mail to
the division of marine resources of the depart-
ment of natural resources, and shall file a copy of
such notice with the person who has been
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authorized to have custody of the impounded
vessel or floating structure for the purpose of
storage. Such notice shall include a complete
description of the vessel or floating structure,
the date, time and place from which it was
removed, the reason for such removal, and the
name of the storage facility or place where the
vessel or floating structure is stored.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 5, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2011-21, § 7, 11-10-11;
Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Sec. 5-22. Same—Unclaimed vessel to be
sold; certification of sale.
(a) If the owner fails to claim the vessel or
floating structure within twenty-one (21) days
after the police department has sent its notice to
the division of marine resources, such vessel or
floating structure shall be sold to the highest
bidder at public auction by the police depart-
ment at some place within the village; but, prior
to the sale, a notice shall be published once a
week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a local
newspaper published in the county and circulated
in the village. Publication shall be at least ten
(10) days prior the date of sale. Such notice shall
give the time and place of sale and describe the
vessel or floating structure to be sold. A copy of
such notice shall be mailed to the owner if his or
her name and address be known at least ten (10)
days before the date of such sale. The village
shall not guarantee title to such vessel or float-
ing structure or to deliver a title of ownership;
but shall furnish the purchaser a certificate in
substantially the following form:
Certificate Number:
CERTIFICATE OF SALE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, FLORIDA
Certificate Number:
CERTIFICATE OF SALE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
POLICE DEPARTMENT
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that the following
described vessel/floating structure was
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§ 5-24
impounded and placed in the custody of the
Police Department , where it was held for
twenty-five (25) days, after which time the
Police Department made every reasonable effort
to find the owner of the same or if found, such
owner failed to repossess same, this vessel/
floating structure was sold to the highest
bidder at public auction after legal advertise-
ment.
This Certificate of Sale is therefor issued
to: residing at
Description of vessel:
Dated at Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida, this day of
, 20
Name and Title of Officer
(b) This form shall be in duplicate. The original
shall be given to the purchaser and the duplicate
bound in a book of record for the purposes
intended.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 6, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2011-21, § 7, 11-10-11;
Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Sec. 5.23. Same—Claiming of vessel of float-
ing structure by owner; payment
of costs.
The owner of such impounded vessel or float-
ing structure may take possession of such vessel
or floating structure at any time prior to the time
of sale provided herein, but such owner shall
reimburse the village for all reasonable expenses
for removal, storage, advertising and other
expenses incurred as a result of the impound-
ment of such vessel or floating structure.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 7, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Editor's note—Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, adopted November
12, 2015, amended § 5-23 to read as set out herein. Previ-
ously § 5-23 was titled "Same—Claiming of vessel by owner;
payment of costs."
Sec. 5-24. Same—Reclamation of owner
after sale.
The proceeds from the sale of any impounded
vessel or floating structure shall not be expended
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or disbursed for ninety (90) days after the date of
such sale. At any time during such period, the
owner, upon providing proof of such ownership of
such vessel or floating structure, evidenced by
documentary written evidence, may recover back
the proceeds of the sale, less all of the expenses
incurred in regard to removal, storage, advertis-
ing and a commission of five (5) percent on the
gross sales price of such vessel or floating structure
for the cost of making such sale. If the owner
fails to provide proof of ownership and recover
back the proceeds of the sale in the time frame
set forth herein, the proceeds of sale shall be
forfeited to the village.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 8, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Sec. 5-25. Occupancy of live aboard boats,
floating structure or vessels in
village waterways.
It shall be unlawful of any person to occupy a
live aboard boat, floating structure or vessel in
any waterway except as specifically authorized
by this article.
(Ord. No. 12-98, § 9, 4-23-98; Ord. No. 2006-01,
§ 3, 1-26-06; Ord. No. 2010-03, § 4, 1-28-10; Ord.
No. 2015-19, § 1, 11-12-15)
Editor's note -Ord. No. 2015-19, § 1, adopted November
12, 2015, amended § 5-25 to read as set out herein. Previ-
ously § 5-25 was titled "Occupancy of live aboard boats or
vessels in village waterways."
Sec. 5-26. Reserved.
Editor's note -Ord. No. 2013-02, § 2, adopted Feb. 14,
2013, deleted § 5-26 which pertained to fueling of marine
craft and derived from Ord. No. 14-2002, § 1, 5-9-02; Ord.
No. 2006-01, § 3, adopted 1-26-06.
Secs. 5-27-5-32. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. BOAT LAUNCHING AREA
Sec. 5-33. Designated; use restricted.
No person shall bring into, launch or operate
any vessel (as defined in F.S. § 327.02) upon any
park property, including designated swimming
areas, except as such places as are or may be
designated for such use or purposes by the North
Palm Beach Village Council. Such operation or
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use shall be in accordance with such rules and
regulations as are now or may hereafter be
adopted by the village council. All vehicles using
the boat ramps of Anchorage Park or parking
with a trailer at Anchorage Park must have a
village launch ramp sticker permanently affixed
to the vehicle, visible from behind the vehicle.
(Code 1970, § 11-11; Ord. No. 2006-08, § 1,
6-8-06)
Sec. 5-34. Repairs prohibited.
No repair work upon boats, boat trailers or
other boating equipment shall be permitted at
the village boat launching area with the excep-
tion of minor repairs or adjustments essentially
necessary to make such boat, trailer or equip-
ment operable or transportable to a professional
facility devoted to such repair service.
(Code 1970, § 11-12)
Sec. 5-35. Vehicle/trailer parking in
designated areas; permits
required.
(a) No person shall park a vehicle on park
property at any place other than in the regularly
designated facilities provided for that particular
type of vehicle unless otherwise directed by a law
enforcement officer or village employee or by
official signs or markings.
(b) No boats or boat trailers shall be allowed
to remain more than twenty-four (24) hours at
the village boat launching area unless a written
permit therefore has been secured from the
village manager or his designee. Such permits
shall be issued upon such reasonable regulations
and upon such cost as shall be determined, from
time to time, by the village council.
(Code 1970, § 11-13; Ord. No. 2006-08, § 2,
6-8-06)
Sec. 5-36. Abandoned boats and equip-
ment -Disposition.
(a) It shall be presumed that the owner of
each boat, each boat trailer, and each piece of
boat equipment found on the village boat launch-
ing area as to which there is not then outstand-
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS
ing a currently effective permit issued under
section 5-35 of this chapter, has abandoned such
boat, boat trailer or piece of boat equipment.
(b) Thereupon, it shall be lawful for the vil-
lage, through its officers or employees, to remove
such abandoned material from such area, destroy-
ing that which is junk and disposing of all other
material for the best price, and upon the best
terms available. The net proceeds of any such
sale shall be deposited in the general fund of the
village.
(Code 1970, § 11-14)
Sec. 5-37. Same—Recovery.
At any time within ninety (90) days after the
disposition of any boat, boat trailer or equipment
under section 5-36 of this chapter, the owner, or
any person having any alleged interest in such
disposed of property, may, upon making proof of
such ownership or interest, recover back from
the village the proceeds of the sale, less all the
expenses of caring for, moving, advertising and
making such sale.
(Code 1970, § 11-15)
Sec. 5-38. Violation; penalty.
Violation of any provision of section 5-33,
Designated; use restricted or section 5-35, Vehicle/
trailer parking in designated areas; permits
required, shall result in a civil fine of fifty dollars
($50.00) for a first offense and one hundred
dollars ($100.00) for any subsequent violation.
(Ord. No. 2006-08, § 3, 6-8-06)
Secs. 5-39-5-48. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Secs. 5-49-5-55. Reserved.
*Cross references—Buildings and building regulations,
Ch. 6; coastal construction code, § 6-151 et seq.
§ 5-58
DIVISION 2. CANALS
Sec. 5.56. Compliance with division
required.
All canals for navigation and/or drainage
purposes to be dug or constructed within the
corporate limits of the village, either in whole or
in part, whether or not such canal is dedicated to
the public, shall be subject to the requirements
set forth in this division.
(Code 1970, § 11-21)
Sec. 5.57. General requirements.
(a) All canals shall be provided with reinforced
or prestressed concrete bulkheads which shall
meet the requirements of the village building
code and the village ordinances concerning zoning
as they are concerned with bulkheads.
(b) All canals to be constructed in areas
proposed to be platted shall meet the require-
ments of the subdivision ordinance of the village,
as set out in Appendix B of this volume, and
amendments thereto, and must be approved as
part of the plan of development of the proposed
platted area.
(c) Canals to be constructed in unplatted areas
shall meet the requirements of the village build-
ing code and all ordinances of the village relating
to zoning, and plans for the construction of any
canal must be approved by the engineers of the
village prior to the issuance of a building permit
for such canal.
(Code 1970, § 11-24)
Cross reference—Zoning, App. C.
Sec. 5.58. Navigation canals.
Canals which may be used for navigation shall
have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet face to
face of bulkheads constructed on the sides thereof,
with the exception of the bottom profile require-
ments dictated by the bulkhead design. All such
canals shall have a minimum bottom elevation of
minus eight (-8) feet mean sea level.
(Code 1970, § 11-22)
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Sec. 5-59. Drainage canals.
Canals which are constructed or dug for drain-
age purposes only and which may be used for
drainage purposes only shall be of the width
required to provide sufficient cross section for
drainage requirements and shall have a minimum
bottom elevation of minus eight (-8) feet mean
sea level. The determination of whether or not
the intended use of a canal is for drainage
purposes only shall be set forth on the dedication
of a plat if such canal is included in a platted
area, and such determination for canals in unplat-
ted areas shall be made by the village building
inspector. The village building inspector shall
determine that a canal has been constructed for
drainage
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purposes only if the canal cannot be used for
navigational purposes by virtue of its width, other
construction features or by virtue of inability of
boats to travel thereon continuously to open wa-
ter.
(Code 1970, § 11-23)
Sec. 5-60. Canal crossings.
All roadway crossings for all proposed canals
for navigation purposes or for navigation and
drainage purposes shall have a minimum vertical
clearance of sixteen (16) feet above mean high
water and a minimum horizontal clearance of
twenty (20) feet face to face of piling or bulkhead.
Plans for all crossings of navigation canals or
navigation and drainage canals shall be submit-
ted to the village engineers and must be approved
by them in writing prior to being constructed.
(Code 1970, § 11-25)
Sec. 5-61. Surety bond prerequisite to issu-
ance of building permit in certain
cases.
(a) Before a building permit is issued for the
digging or construction of a canal in an unplatted
area or in an area where such canal is not to be
dedicated to the public, the applicant for such
permit shall furnish a surety company bond sat-
isfactory to the village council, guaranteeing that
within twelve (12) months from the date of the
permit the construction of the canal, together
with the bulkhead or seawall requirements set
forth herein, shall be entirely completed in full
accordance with the approved plans submitted
under this chapter, and copies of these regula-
tions shall be attached to and constitute a part of
the bond agreement.
(b) No permit shall be issued for the construc-
tion or digging of any such canal without such
bond.
(c) Extensions of the bond required herein or
waiver of such bond may be made by the village
council where it is determined by the council that
the financial resources and the integrity and
reliability of the applicant for a permit is satisfac-
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§ 5-71
tory and acceptable to the village council and such
bond is not necessary for the performance of the
terms of this chapter.
(Code 1970, § 11-31)
Secs. 5-62-5768. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. BULKHEADS AND SEAWALLS*
Sec. 5.69. Compliance with division re-
quired.
All bulkheads or seawalls to be constructed
within the corporate limits of the village shall
meet the requirements set forth in this division.
(Code 1970, § 11-26)
Sec. 5-70. Submission of plans and specifi-
cations.
Plans and specifications for any bulkhead or
seawall to be constructed within the corporate
limits of the village shall be submitted by an
engineer registered in the state and shall bear his
certification and seal on the face thereof.
(Code 1970, § 11-27)
Sec. 5-71. Specifications.
All bulkheads and seawalls to be henceforth
constructed shall be of reinforced or prestressed
concrete construction and shall be. subject to the
following minimum requirements:
(1) All materials and construction methods
utilized in the construction shall conform
to the applicable portion of the latest state
department of transportation standard
specifications.
(2) Bulkheads and seawalls may be of either
the king pile -and -slab type or of the tongue -
and -groove -concrete -sheet -pile type or of
any other type which contains compara-
ble or better qualities for the purposes of
bulkheads or seawalls, depending upon
the recommendation of the designing en-
gineer. All bulkheads and seawalls shall
be capped with a continuous reinforced
concrete cap a minimum often (10) inches
*Cross reference—Bulkhead lines generally, Ch. 7.
§ 5-71
NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
in depth and fifteen (15) inches in width
and shall be provided with a two-inch
chamfer on the top edges of the cap. All
bulkheads or seawalls shall be of the
anchored type using a suitable tie -back
system. The bulkhead cap shall be placed
at elevation five and five -tenths (5.5) feet
mean sea level, or shall conform to the
elevation of the bulkhead caps in exist-
ence on adjacent property insofar as pos-
sible. Special exceptions to this elevation
requirement may be granted if the instal-
lation is in connection with commercial or
industrial development.
(3) All reinforcing steel shall be provided
with a minimum of two and one-half (21/2)
inches of concrete cover. Exposed steel
and anchors, tie rods, etc., shall be coated
with a protective coating of an approved
type to prevent corrosion.
(4) All exposed concrete shall be troweled or
rubbed smooth prior to setting whether
concrete is cast -in-place or precast con-
struction.
(5) Plans submitted for the construction of
bulkheads and seawalls shall contain a
cross section of the proposed channel on
the canal side of the bulkhead wall.
(Code 1970, § 11-28)
Sec. 5-72. Reserved.
Editor's note Ord. No. 27-2003, § 2, adopted Sept. 9,
2003, repealed § 5-72 in its entirety. Former § 5-72 pertained
to permit fee and derived from Code 1970, § 11-29.
Sec. 5-73. Inspection required.
After issuance of a construction permit and
commencement of construction on any seawall or
bulkhead, the work shall be subject to the follow-
ing inspection requirements by the village build-
ing inspector:
(1) The village building inspector shall be
present during the first installation of
king pile or support sheet and shall in-
spect the site prior to backfilling any
anchors or tie rods and before pouring any
cast -in-place construction and before final
cap pouring.
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(2) All precast prestressed sections shall be
certified by the manufacturer to the effect
that the sections are in conformance with
the plans and specifications accompany-
ing the permit, and copies of the certifica-
tion shall be furnished to the building
inspector.
(Code 1970, § 11-30)
Secs. 5-74-5-80. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. DOCKS AND PIERS
Sec. 5-81. Definitions.
As used in this division, the following terms
shall have the indicated meanings, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise:
Batter pile means pile that is designed and
installed on a slope other than vertical in order to
resist horizontal as well as vertical forces.
Commercial dock means a wharf, dock or pier
facility for tenants of hotels, apartment houses,
condominiums and for commercial uses and shall
be constructed only in zoning districts other than
R-1 and R-2.
Pier means a dock that extends more than five
(5) feet perpendicular to a bulkhead or shoreline.
Private dock, pier, mooring buoy and floating
anchor mean those that shall only be used by the
occupant and his family and shall be constructed
only in R-1 and R-2 Zoning Districts. A private
dock, pier, mooring buoy or floating anchor shall
not be rented or leased.
Wave break means a structure designed only to
break up waves or boat wakes, not to be used for
mooring or docking boats.
(Code 1970, § 11-32; Ord. No. 3-71, § 2; Ord. No.
1-73, § 1; Ord. No. 35-90, § 1, 9-27-90; Ord. No.
13-98, § 1, 5-14-98; Ord. No. 04-2001, § 1, 2-8-01)
Cross reference—Rules of construction and definitions
generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 5-82. Generally.
(a) Docks, piers, mooring buoys and anchors,
boat davits and other boat -lifting devices and
other approved structures shall be owned and
constructed only by the upland landowner.
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS § 5-83
(b) Boat davits and other boat -lifting devices d. All piling are to be set a maximum of
shall require a building permit. ten (10) feet on center for timber
(c) Docks, piers, mooring buoys and anchors deck construction.
and other waterside structures shall require a (2) Stringers and bracing. Stringers and brac-
building permit. ing, if lumber, shall be a minimum two -
(Code 1970, § 11-33; Ord. No. 3-71, § 2; Ord. No. inch by eight -inch.
10-2000, § 1, 4-13-00) (3) Decking. Decking, if lumber, shall be a
Sec. 5-83. Minimum design requirements. minimum two-inch by six-inch.
(a) Coverings. Any sun, wind or weather cov-
ering to be constructed over a dock or pier shall
require a permit and shall be classified as a
canopy and shall meet the building code as such.
(b) Decking elevation. The main deck of a dock
or pier shall be placed at a minimum of three and
five -tenths (3.5) feet above mean sea level. The
steps from the ground or bulkhead cap shall not
exceed seven (7) inches for each step.
(c) Wave break. The bottom wave breaking
stringer shall not extend below mean low water.
(d) Floating docks. Free-standing piling for
floating docks shall be a minimum schedule 40,
six-inch diameter, pea rock concrete filled steel
pipe or six-inch plastic pipe filled with pea rock
concrete and two (2) equally spaced number four
reinforcing bars, suitably tied. Attaching rings
shall be steel or chain. Smaller piling may be
allowed when properly structurally designed.
(e) Construction material. Construction mate-
rial for piers and docks shall meet the following
requirements:
(1) Piling.
a. Minimum bottom penetration is to
be six (6) feet.
b. Concrete piling is to be minimum
eight -inch by eight -inch or eight -
inch diameter reinforced with four
(4) number five (5) rods with number
two (2) hoops eight (8) inches on
center.
C. Wood piling is to be minimum ten -
inch butt diameter and the treat-
ment shall conform to AWPB MPl,
MP2 or MP4. Pile cutoff shall be
treated in accordance with AWPA
M4.
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(4) Fasteners.
a. All bolts, nuts, washers and nails
shall be hot dipped galvanized or
zinc plated or equal.
b. Stringers and braces shall be fas-
tened with minimum one -half-inch
bolts.
(5) Dock lumber. All dock lumber shall be
pressure treated or equal.
(6) Concrete strength. All concrete shall be a
minimum strength of thirty-five hundred
(3,500) psi in twenty-eight (28) days.
(7) Blocks. If dock is to be supported by a
bulkhead, four -inch by four -inch blocks or
equal shall be bolted to bulkhead wall;
stringer shall be bolted to four -inch by
four -inch blocks.
(f) Structural equivalents permitted. Docks and
piers of other design and material may be permit-
ted when structurally equivalent to the above.
(g) Commercial docks and piers. All commer-
cial docks and piers are to be designed by a
Florida registered professional engineer.
(h) Dolphins and tie poles.
(1) Bottom penetration is to be a minimum of
six (6) feet.
(2) Materials and construction are to be the
same as dock and pier pilings.
(i) Commercial marinas. All fixed docks and
piers to be constructed in commercial marinas
shall be concrete or equal.
() Batter piles.
(1) Batter piles are to be designed by a Flor-
ida registered professional engineer.
§ 5-83 NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
(2) Batter piles are to be constructed of pre- dead end of a lagoon, a dock or a pier may
stressed concrete. be placed zero (0) feet from the side prop -
(3) A building permit shall be required prior erty line extended when all the following
to construction for all batter piles. requirements are complied with:
(4) Batter piles shall be installed only under
the following conditions:
a. Obstructions prevent use of stan-
dard tiebacks and anchors to rein-
force bulkheads.
b. Existing bulkhead has failed or is in
danger of failing.
C. Not to be used in the construction of
new bulkheads.
(5) Base of batter pile shall extend a maxi-
mum of five (5) feet from the waterside
face of the bulkhead.
(Code 1970, § 11-34; Ord. No. 4-74, § 1; Ord. No.
35-90, §§ 2-6, 9-27-90; Ord. No. 2008-04, § 2,
1-24-08) (5)
Sec. 5-84. Regulations governing construc-
tion in waters other than Lake
Worth and Atlantic Ocean.
All docks or other approved structures to be
constructed waterside of bulkheads or land in the
lagoons, waterways or other bodies of water in the
village, other than the waters of Lake Worth and
the Atlantic Ocean, shall be constructed in accor-
dance with the following requirements and regu-
lations:
(1) Prior to a permit being issued by the
village, a permit shall be obtained from
such other authority that has a vested
interest in the waterway.
(2) In regard to construction waterside of any
lot having fifty -foot or less frontage on the
water, docks shall not be placed within
five (5) feet of the side property line ex-
tended.
(3) In regard to construction waterside of any
lot having greater than fifty -foot frontage
on the water, docks shall not be placed
within ten (10) feet of the side property
line extended.
(4) Dead end lagoon. In regard to construc-
tion waterside of any platted lot at the
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a. The lot/lots shall be in a R-1 Single
Family Dwelling District.
b. Building permits shall be obtained
as required by section 5-82 of this
chapter.
C. At least one (1) lot shall have less
than seventy-five (75) feet frontage
on the water.
d. A dock or pier, but not both, shall be
constructed at the same time on both
sides of the common property line in
question. The dock or pier on a lot
shall be structurally independent of
the dock or pier on the adjacent lot.
Docks shall extend a maximum of five (5)
feet out from the face of the bulkhead
wall. Notwithstanding the foregoing, float-
ing docks constructed within the North
Palm Beach Waterway may extend a max-
imum of ten (10) feet out from the face of
the bulkhead wall, provided, however, that
the mooring of vessels to such extended
floating docks, for purposes other than
loading or unloading, is prohibited.
(6) a. Piers not exceeding six (6) feet in
width may extend waterside a max-
imum of fifteen (15) feet in lagoons,
twenty (20) feet in the North Palm
Beach Waterway, twenty-five (25) feet
in West Lake and forty (40) feet in
North Lake and not more than twen-
ty-five (25) percent of the waterway
width of the Earman River; pro-
vided, however, that, a pier may ex-
tend waterside a maximum of fifty-
five (55) feet when connected with a
commercial marina operation in a
commercial zoned piece of property
so long as said construction leaves a
minimum clear water distance of forty
(40) feet between the pier and any
opposite bulkhead or water struc-
ture which may be constructed in
accordance with this chapter. Piers
(7)
(8)
(9)
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS
located in the Earman River may be
constructed with "L" heads, "T" heads,
or other configurations that may al-
low for the docking of vessels paral-
lel to the shore provided the maxi-
mum allowable length waterside is
reduced by twelve (12) feet. No pier
shall be located closer to the side
property line extended than its ex-
tension waterside.
b. Piers located on Teal Way in Pros-
perity Harbor may not exceed six (6)
feet in width and shall be a maxi-
mum of forty (40) feet in length.
Piers located per this section shall not be
closer to the side property line extended
than half of its extension waterside of the
bulkhead.
In lagoons, dolphin poles, wave breaks;
mooring posts, mooring buoys or floating
anchors shall be placed a maximum of
twenty (20) feet from the face of the bulk-
head or the shore. Wave breaks shall be
allowed only at lagoon entrances opening
into Lake Worth.
In the North Palm Beach Waterway, dol-
phin poles, mooring posts, mooring buoys
or floating anchors shall be placed a max-
imum of thirty (30) feet from the face of
the bulkhead of the shore.
In the Earman River, dolphin poles, wave
breaks, mooring posts, mooring buoys or
floating anchors shall be placed not more
than twenty-five (25) percent of the wa-
terway width from the bulkhead or the
shore. Wave breaks shall be allowed only
at the entrance to Lake Worth.
(10) In West Lake, and North Lake, and water
front properties along Teal Way, dolphin
poles, mooring posts, mooring buoys or
floating anchors shall be placed a maxi-
mum of fifty (50) feet from the face of the
bulkhead or the shore.
(11) Dolphin or mooring post location shall be
inside the side property line extended and
shall be determined by the building de-
partment.
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331
§ 5-85
(12) In no instance shall any structure extend
more than twenty-five (25) percent of the
width of the water.
(13) For the purposes of this section, the face
of the bulkhead wall shall refer to the
waterfront face of a retaining wall of
approved materials constructed adjacent
to navigable waters and shall not include
the seawall cap, batter piles or king piles.
(Code 1970, § 11-35; Ord. No. 3-71, § 2; Ord. No.
6-73) § 1; Ord. No. 36-95, §§ 1, 2, 12-14-95; Ord.
No. 28-98, §§ 1-3, 12-10-98; Ord. No. 09-2001,
§ 1, 4-12-01; Ord. No. 27-2003, § 1, 9-9-03; Ord.
No. 2011-11, § 2, 6-23-11; Ord. No. 2014-02, § 2,
3-27-14)
Sec. 5-85. Regulations governing construc-
tion in Lake Worth and Atlantic
Ocean.
All residential piers, docks or other approved
structures to be constructed waterside of the
bulkhead line or land of the village in Lake
Worth, or the mean low-water mark of the Atlan-
tic Ocean, shall meet the following regulations
and requirements:
(1) The design of any pier to be constructed
under the provisions of this division shall
be performed by an engineer registered in
the state, and detailed construction draw-
ings shall be submitted bearing the certi-
fication and seal of such engineer.
(2) Prior to a permit being issued by the
village, a permit shall be obtained from
such other authority that has a vested
interest in the waterways. Nothing con-
tained in this division shall be construed
to affect the rights or obligations con-
nected with spoil areas located in Lake
Worth within one hundred (100) feet
lakeward of the bulkhead line referred to
above and the granting of a permit by the
village does not release the applicant from
personally determining what, if any, effect
such spoil areas may have upon any con-
struction done in accordance with this
division.
§ 5-85
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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No pier shall extend beyond a line fifty
(50) feet waterside from and parallel to
the bulkhead line of the village.
The centerline of all piers shall be on a
uniform alignment.
Piers may be constructed with "L" heads
or "T" heads of fifty (50) feet. A finger pier
shall not exceed twenty-two (22) feet in
length and shall be a maximum of six (6)
feet and a minimum of three (3) feet in
width.
No point on any pier shall be closer than
twenty (20) feet to either side property
line projected along a line parallel to the
pier center line or closer than forty (40)
feet to any part of another pier.
All piers and docks shall be constructed
with all major components including pil-
ing, beams, decks, etc., constructed of
reinforced concrete. Piers shall have a
maximum width of ten (10) feet, and a
minimum width of six (6) feet.
(8) Dolphins or mooring posts may be in-
stalled adjacent to piers, with location to
be determined by the building depart-
ment.
(9) In regard to construction waterside of any
lot having fifty (50) feet or less frontage on
the water, docks shall not be placed within
five (5) feet of the side property line ex-
tended.
(10) In regard to construction waterside of any
lot having greater than fifty (50) feet
frontage on the water, docks shall not be
placed within ten (10) feet of the side
property line extended.
(11) Freestanding wave breaks shall not be
permitted.
(12) Mooring buoys and anchors shall be de-
signed and located in such a manner as to
not allow the moored vessel to cross the
side property lines extended. Mooring
buoys and anchors shall be located paral-
lel to the bulkhead no more than one
hundred fifty (150) feet from the bulk-
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head. No live-aboards are allowed. The
upland landowner shall not moor or an-
chor more than one (1) boat.
(Code 1970, § 11-36; Ord. No. 3-71, § 2; Ord. No.
35-90, §§ 7, 8, 9-27-90; Ord. No. 13-98, § 2,
5-14-98; Ord. No. 11-99, § 3, 2-11-99; Ord. No.
10-2000, § 2, 4-13-00; Ord. No. 2008-04, § 2,
1-24-08)
Sec. 5-86. Variances.
The board of adjustment created and described
in section 21-21 of this Code shall have the power
to authorize upon appeal such variance from the
terms of section 5-85(3) as will not be contrary to
the public interest when, owing to special condi-
tions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of
those sections of the village Code as they pertain
to properties located on Lake Worth will result in
unnecessary and undue hardship. In order to
authorize any variance from the terms of those
sections of the village Code, the board of adjust-
ment must find the factors set forth in F.S. section
163.225(3)(a), (b), (c):
"(3) (a) To authorize upon appeal such vari-
ance from the terms of the ordinance as
will not be contrary to the public interest
when, owing to special conditions, a lit-
eral enforcement of the provisions of the
ordinance would result in unnecessary
and undue hardship. In order to authorize
any variance from the terms of the ordi-
nance, the board of adjustment must find:
"1. That special conditions and circum-
stances exist which are peculiar to
the land, structure, or building in-
volved and which are not applicable
to other lands, structures, or build-
ings in the same zoning district;
"2. That the special conditions and cir-
cumstances do not result from the
actions of the applicant;
"3. That granting the variance requested
will not confer on the applicant any
special privilege that is denied by
this ordinance to other lands, build-
ings, or structures in the same zon-
ing district;
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS § 5-86
"4. That literal interpretation of the pro-
visions of the ordinance would de-
prive the applicant of the rights com-
monly enjoyed by other properties in
the same zoning district under the
terms of the ordinance and would
work unnecessary and undue hard-
ship on the applicant;
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BOATS, DOCYS AND WATERWAYS
"5. That the variance granted is the
minimum variance that will make
possible the reasonable use of the
land, building or structures;
"6. That the grant of the variance will
be in harmony with the general in-
tent and purpose of the ordinance
and that such variance will not be
injurious to the area involved or oth-
erwise detrimental to the public wel-
fare.
"(b) In granting any variance, the board of
adjustment may prescribe appropriate con-
ditions and safeguards in conformity with
this part and any ordinance enacted un-
der its authority. Violation of such condi-
tions and safeguards, when made a part
of the terms under which the variance is
granted, shall be deemed a violation of
the ordinance.
"(c) The board of adjustment may prescribe a
reasonable time limit within which the
action for which the variance is required
shall be begun or completed or both."
Public notice of all hearings conducted in ac-
cordance with this section shall be provided as
required by section 21-3 of this Code.
(Ord. No. 1-82, § 1, 1-28-82; Ord. No. 28-98, § 4,
12-10-98; Ord. No. 2009-16, § 3, 11-12-09)
Secs. 5-87-5-92. Reserved.
DIVISION 5. EROSION CONTROL
STRUCTURES*
Sec. 5-93. Definition.
As used in this division, "erosion control struc-
tures" shall mean seawalls and/or groins designed
to control and prevent erosion of existing land
masses which lie outside established bulkhead
lines or property lines in waterways, lakes, rivers,
lagoons or other bodies of water in the village.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
Cross reference—Mules of construction and definitions
generally, § 1-2.
*Cross reference Coastal construction code, § 6-151. et
seq.
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Sec. 5-94. When permitted.
§ 5-101
Erosion control structures shall be permitted
to be constructed in the village only where land
masses exist waterward of any property line or
bulkhead line in the village and within the rights-
of-way of any waterway, lake, river, lagoon or
other body of water in the village other than the
Atlantic Ocean. Erosion control structures shall
be permitted when the village engineer and vil-
lage council determine that such structure is
necessary to prevent a land mass as described
above from eroding into the adjacent body of
water.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
Sec. 5.95. Construction.
Construction plans and location of erosion con-
trol structures shall be prepared by a Florida
registered engineer and be approved by the vil-
lage engineer. Prior to a permit being issued,
permits shall also be obtained from any other
authority having a legal interest in. the waterway,
lake, river, lagoon or other body of water involved.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
Sec. 5.96. Control.
Every erosion control structure shall be owned
and maintained by the village and shall be al-
tered or removed under the authority and deci-
sion of the village council. Erosion control struc-
tures may be constructed by upland landowners
under the supervision of the building official of
the village. All erosion control structures shall
meet the minimum design requirements set forth
in this chapter, including permits, fees, surety
bonds, minimum design requirements and other
regulations.
(Code 1970, § 11-40; Ord. No. 4-74, § 2)
Secs. 5-97-5-100. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. MARINE SANCTUARIES'
Sec. 5-101. Designation of waters as marine
sanctuaries.
(a) Definition. Marine sanctuary is defined as
those areas within the village where the tide ebbs
and flows including, but not limited to, Lake
tEditor's note—Ord. No. 18-79, § 1, adopted Sept. 1.3,
1979, amended the Code by adding § 7-25. However, for
purposes of classification, the new provisions have been redes-
ignated as Ch. 5, Art. IV, § 5-101, at the editor's discretion.
§ .5-101
NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
Worth, the Intracoastal Waterway and other wa-
ter areas throughout the village which under
normal circumstances support vegetation typi-
cally adapted for life in the water and for the
preservation and growth of fish breeding, recre-
ation and aesthetic areas.
(b) Areas designated. The village nominates all
water areas within its corporate limits, and, in
particular, Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Wa-
terway, to be designated as "a marine and wildlife-
sanctuary"
ildlifesanctuary" as provided for under Title III of the
Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act
of 1972. The village clerk is hereby directed to
request the secretary of commerce to so designate
those portions of North Palm Beach to be marine
sanctuaries.
(c) Area to be regulated. The village hereby
declares the waters of Lake Worth and the
Intracoastal Waterway within its municipal bound-
aries to be a marine sanctuary in accordance with
its findings that these waters support substantial
fish breeding and are one of the last known fish
breeding areas in Lake Worth, and contain therein
unique mangrove species, mud flats and other
areas conducive to fish breeding and ecological
conservation of marine life. Further, that such
areas are necessary to be conserved for their
ecological purposes, as well as for the substantial
recreational purposes of fishing and boating which
occur thereon, as well as for the aesthetic value of
the substantial expanse of water, together with
the marine life, mangroves and foliage connected
therewith. Accordingly, the village council hereby
undertakes to regulate water areas, mangrove
areas and other fish breeding and recreation
areas within the village to the extent that such
regulations do not conflict with either state or
federal law, and no disturbance of existing areas
within the village where the tide ebbs and flows
may occur without the specific authorization, per-
mit and license of the village, after due notice and
hearing as to the ecological, conservation, recre-
ation and aesthetic affect upon these areas shall
be had.
(d) Construction of section. The terms of this
section shall be in addition to any other terms set
forth in this Code which are concerned with
applications for dredge and fill permits, applica-
Supp. No. 45 334
tions for building, setback applications, etc., and
shall not be considered to be in lieu of any
requirements contained in the village Code.
(Ord. No. 18-79, § 1, 9-13-79)
Cross reference—Filling permits, §§ 7-16-7-20.
ARTICLE V. WATERWAYS BOARD
Sec. 5-102. Created.
A waterways board (hereinafter referred as the
"board") for the village is hereby created.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
Sec. 5-103. Composition; terms; vacancies.
(a) Composition. The waterways board shall
consist of five (5) members and two (2) alternate
members who shall be village residents.
(b) Terms. At the first appointment of the five
(5) members, one (1) member shall be appointed
for a term of one (1) year; two (2) members shall
be appointed for a term of two (2) years; and two
(2) members shall be appointed for a term of three
(3) years. Thereafter, resident members shall be
appointed for terms of three (3) years. The terms
of all members appointed subsequent to Novem-
ber 1, 2005, that have terms ending in November
shall be shortened to April 30 of the last year of
the appointed term; thereafter, terms of all mem-
bers shall expire on April 30. Alternate members
shall be appointed on the same day that regular
members are appointed and on an annual basis
during April of each year to take effect the follow-
ing May 1 of each year and shall have the duty to
sit for any regular member that is absent. Alter-
nate members shall be appointed as first alter-
nate and second alternate and shall serve in that
order when required. The members shall serve at
the pleasure of the village council.
(c) Vacancies. An appointment to fill any va-
cancy shall be for the remainder of the unexpired
term of office.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04; Ord. No. 2006-09,
§ 1, 6-22-06)
Sec. 5-104. Organization.
At the first organizational meeting of the board,
the members shall elect a chairman and vice
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS
chairman from among its members. Subsequent
to the initial organizational meeting where offic-
ers are elected, the members shall elect the offic-
ers from among its members at the first regular
meeting in may of each year. The presence of
three (3) members shall constitute a quorum, and
motions shall be approved by a majority of mem-
bers present. The members shall serve without
compensation. All meetings of the waterways board
shall be held at Village Hall, 501 U.S. Highway
One, North Palm Beach, Florida, and shall be
open to members of the public.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
Sec. 5-105. Duties.
The waterways board shall have the following
missions and responsibilities:
(1) The mission of the waterways board is to
ensure that the waterways located within
the Village of North Palm Beach and the
marina located at Anchorage Park are
maintained, operated and improved to
provide the safest, most efficient, econom-
ical and environmentally -sound water
transportation route in the village and to
provide sound use of village waterways
that serve business, commercial fisheries
and recreation.
(2) The board shall identify, analyze, address
and publicize issues that affect the village
waterways, village citizens and users.
(3) The board shall endeavor to build a grow-
ing community of support through educa-
tion of its members, prospective members,
community groups and relevant govern-
ment officials.
(4) The board shall make recommendations
to the village council as to recommended
improvements and establishment of poli-
cies.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
Sec. 5-106. Removal.
If a member of the waterways board or a
designated alternate of the board is absent from
three (3) regularly -scheduled meetings of the board
within any twelve (12) consecutive month period
§ 5-106
without such absence being excused by majority
vote of the board, the chairman shall promptly
notify the village council. The council may there-
after declare the member's office vacant and
promptly fill such vacancy for the unexpired term
of office.
(Ord. No. 18-2004, § 1, 7-22-04)
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2014-13
2014-14
2015-03
2015-04
2015-05
2015-07
2015-10
2015-11
2015-12
2015-13
2015-19
2015-20
2015-22
2016-06
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
Adoption
Date
Section
12-11-14
2
12-11-14
2
3-12-15
2
4- 9-15
2
4- 9-15
2
14-30(4)
3
4-23-15
2
6-11-15
2
C.2.
3
4
6-25-15 2
3
4
6-25-15 2
7-23-15 2
3
11-12-15 1
11-12-15 2
12-10-15 2
5-12-16 2
2016-07 9- 8-16 2
3
4
5
2017-02 1-12-17 2
2017-03 1-26-17 2
2017-11
2017-13
2017-18
2017-21
Supp. No. 68
8-24-17 2
3
9-28-17 2
10-12-17 2
12-14-17 2
3
9.61
Section
this Code
Added Ch. 6, Art. IV, §§ 6-
72-6-86
2-4
Added
Ch. 17, Art. VIII,
§§ 17-81-17-94
Added
19-12
2-159(b)
2-163(a)(1)
14-30(4)
App. C, § 45-2
Added
App. C, § 45-32 A.9.,
C.2.
App. C, § 45-32 E.7.
Added
App. C, § 45-32 F.3.
App. C, § 45-35.1
II.A.8.
App. A, § III
App. C, § 45-21(2)b.
Added
App. C, § 45-38
Ch. 2, Art. III, Div.
5 (Tit.)
2-76(b), (c)
Added
App. C, § 45-16.2
21-3(a)
5-1
Added
5-18
5-19-5-25
45-36 N.
19-99
Rpld
Ch. 24, Art. II, Divs.
1, 2, §§ 24-16-26-
20, 26-28, 26-29
Added
Ch. 24, Art. II,
§§ 24-16-24-27
Added
18-33
18-35
Added
18-35.1
2-173
2-151(a), (b)
Rpld
Ch. 29, §§ 29-1-
29-16
Added
Ch. 29, §§ 29-1-
29-20
Rpld
Ch. 12, Arts. I—III,
§§ 12.5-1-12.5-11,
12.5-21-12.5-24,
12.5-41-12.5-45
Added
Ch. 12.5, Arts.
I—III, §§ 12.5-1-
12.5-8, 12.5-21, 12.5-
31-12.5-37
Added
6-21
Added
Ch. 27, Art. IV,
§§ 27-71-27-84
10-5
45-2
45-38B., C., D.24
NORTH PALM BEACH CODE
Adoption
Ord. No. Date Section
2017-22 12-14-17 2
2017-23 12-14-17 2
2017-24 12-14-17 2
3
2018-01 1-11-18 2
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Added
45-34
45-2
Added
45-24, 45-25
Added
45-36D-3.
12-16(a), (b)
Rpld
15-1,15-2
Added
15-1-15-6
Added
15-21-15-27
2-4(i)
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CODE INDEX
Supp. No. 67 2937
Section
Section
AUDITS (Cont'd.)
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS (Cont'd.)
Organization .........................
2-53
Construction requirements
Removal .............................
2-55
Bulkheads and seawalls
Compliance with provisions required
5-69
B
Inspection required ................
5-73
Permit fee .........................
5-72
BATHING
Specifications .....................
5-71
Diseased persons prohibited from bathing
Submission of plans and specifica-
in public pools, etc .................
19-3
tions.........................
5-70
BICYCLES
Canals
Park regulations ........................
20-6
Canal crossings....................
5-60
Subdivisions, required improvements re
Compliance with provisions required
5-56
bikeways ..........................
36-29.1
Drainage canals...................
5-59
General requirements ..............
5-57
BILLBOARDS. See: SIGNS AND
Navigation canals .................
5-58
BILLBOARDS
Surety bond prerequisite to issuance
of building permit in certain
BIRDS. See: ANIMALS AND FOWL
cases ........................
5-61
BLOCKS
Docks and piers
Subdivision design standards............
36-18
Construction in waters other than
Lake Worth and Atlantic Ocean,
BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND COMMIS-
regulations governing.........
5-84
SIONS. See: DEPARTMENTS AND
Definitions ........................
5-81
OTHER AGENCIES OF VILLAGE
Generally .........................
5-82
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS
Lake Worth and Atlantic Ocean,
Abandoned boats........ ..............
5-8
regulations governing construc-
Abatement of public nuisances on private
tion in .......................
5-85
property ...................:....
14-79 et se q
Minimum design requirements .....
5-83
Anchoring and mooring
a
Variances.........................
5-86
Mooring limitations in lagoons (private
Erosion control structures
docks) ..........................
5-16
Construction ......................
5-95
Unlawfully anchored or moored vessels
Control ...........................
5-96
Claiming of vessel of floating structure
Definitions ........................
5-93
by owner; payment of costs....
5-23.
Permitted, when ...................
5-94
Department of law enforcement to
Piers. See within this subheading: Docks
impound .....................
5-19
and Piers
Owner to be notified upon impound-
Seawalls. See within this subheading:
ment.........................
5-20
Bulkheads and Seawalls
Procedure in event owner cannot be
Definitions .............................
5-1
found ........................
5-21
Disturbing other boats..................
5-6
Reclamation of owner after sale ....
5-24
Exhibition boats exempted from certain
Unclaimed vessel to be sold; certifica-
restrictions ........................
5-4
tion of sale ...................
5-22
Flood damage prevention provisions .....
12.5-1 et seq.
Authority of village to board boats violat-
See: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
ing chapter ........................
5-17
Health and sanitation requirements
Boat launching area
Cleanliness of docks ..................
5-11
Abandoned boats and equipment
Observance of village health and conduct
Disposition ........................
5-36
rules ...........................
5-10
Recovery ..........................
5-37
Pollution of waterways ...............
5-13
Designated; use restricted ............
5-33
Refuse disposal ......................
5-12
Permits required
Live aboard boats
Boats remaining for more that 24
Living aboard boats restricted ........
5-15
hours ........................
5-35
Occupancy of live aboard boats, floating
Repairs prohibited ...................
5-34
structure or vessels in village
Vehicle/trailer parking in designated
waterways ......................
5-25
areas ...........................
5-35
Marine sanctuaries
Violation; penalty ....................
5-38
Designation of waters as marine
Bulkhead lines .........................
7-1 et seq.
sanctuaries
See: BULKHEAD LINES
Area to be regulated ...............
5-101(c)
Code enforcement, applicability re.......
2-173
Areas designated ..................
5-101(b)
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Section
BOATS, DOCKS AND WATERWAYS (Cont'd.)
BUILDINGS (Cont'd.)
Construction of provision ..........
5-101(d)
Appearance code
Definition .........................
5-101(a)
Appeals and review ..................
6-35
Mooring, docking, or beaching of boats on
Appearance plan .....................
6-33
public or private property without
Certificate of appropriateness
permission ........................
5-9
Final hearings.....................
6-57
Noise control
Follow-up by community develop -
Radios or other mechanical sound-
ment department .............
6-60
making devices or instruments in
Planning commission
vessels, operation of .............
19-103
Action of .......................
6-58
Parking
Approval by ....................
6-59
Boats and boat trailers; parking on
Preliminary consideration..........
6-56
residential property restricted in
Definition ...........................
6-31
R-1 and R-2 residential zoning
Intent and purposes ..................
6-32
districts ........................
18-35
Planning commission, powers and duties
Prohibited parking upon right-of-way
re ..............................
6-36
of specific roadways .............
18-34.1
Short title ...........................
6-30
Prohibition of floating structures ........
5-18
Appearance plan (Appendix A). See that
Running engines, hours in residential
subject
districts ...........................
5-14
Code enforcement, applicability re .......
2-173
Searchlights, use of .....................
5-7
Codes
Appearance code. See herein that subject
Speed limits; wakes .....................
5-2
Building code ........................
6-17
Subdivision provisions re waterways.....
36-22 et seq.
Electrical code .................
11-12
See: SUBDIVISIONS (Appendix B)
Fire prevention code .................
code
12-162-16 et seq.
Swimming in restricted waters ..........
5-3
Country club ...........................
9-1 et seq.
Water skiing ...........................
5-5
See: COUNTRY CLUB
Waterways board .......................
5-102 et seq.
Electrical code............. .............
11-11, 11-12
BONDS
Flood damage prevention ...............
12.5-1 et seq.
Administrative code; bonds required of
See: FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
certain officers ....................
2-42
Landscaping ...........................
27-31 et seq.
Canal construction; surety bond
See: LANDSCAPING
prerequisite to issuance of building
Minimum construction standards
permit ............................
5-61
Authority............................
6-16
Communications services
Codes adopted .......................
6-17
Construction bond
29-14
Construction board of adjustment and
...................
Finance director, duties re ..............
2-59(7)
appeals.........................
Appointment......................
6-18
6-18(a)
Village manager ........................
2-117
Membership .......................
6-18(b)
BRUSH. See: WEEDS AND BRUSH
Powers ............................
6-18(f)
Appeals ........................
6-180(1)
BUILDINGS
Variances .......................
6-18(f)(2)
Abatement of unsafe or unsanitary build-
Procedures ........................
6-18(g)
ings
Quorum and voting ................
6-18(d)
Appeal ..............................
6-81
Secretary to the board.............
6-18(e)
Authority to expend funds............
6-85
Terms .............................
6-18(c)
Enforcement and right of entry .......
6-74
Technical amendments to the Florida
Hearing .............................
6-79
Building Code, Residential.......
6-21
Implementation ......................
6-80
Violations and penalty ...............
6-19
Inspection ...........................
6-75
Missiles, throwing ......................
19-83
Lien, imposition of ...................
6-84
Obstructing passageway ................
19-47
Performance of work .................
6-82
Outdoor displays. See herein: Signs and
Placard posting ......................
6-78
Outdoor Displays
Provisions supplemental ..............
6-86
Park and recreation facilities; erecting
Purpose and scope ...................
6-72
buildings or structures.............
20-3
Recovery of costs .....................
6-83
Public land, construction on prohibited ..
6-1
Service of notice of violation ..........
6-77
Signs and outdoors displays .............
6-110 et seq.
Unsafe or unsanitary buildings and
See: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS
structures ......................
6-73
Smoke, dust, odors, liquids, etc..........
19-9
Violations ...........................
6-76
Spitting in public places prohibited......
19-5
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