AB Code Supplement 13SUPPLEMENT NO. 13
June 1993
CODE OF ORDINANCES
City of
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
Looseleaf Supplement
This Supplement contains all ordinances deemed advisable to be included at
this time through:
Ordinance No. 57-93-19, enacted February 8, 1993.
See the Code Comparative Table for further information.
Included in the Charter is:
Ordinance No. 28-92-4, adopted August 24, 1992.
See the Charter Comparative Table for further information.
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OFFICIALS
of the
CITY OF
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
AT THE TIME OF THIS CODIFICATION
William I. Gulliford, Jr.
Mayor
Glenn A. Edwards
Lyman T. Fletcher
Adelaide R. Tucker
J. Dezmond Waters, III
City Commission
Alan C. Jensen
City Attorney
Kim D. Leinbach
City Manager
Maureen King
City Clerk
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Officials of the City at Time of Codification iii
Preface v
Adopting Ordinance vii
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PART I
CHARTER
Charter 1
Art. I. Incorporation; Form of Government; Powers 1
Art. II. The Commission 5
Art. III. The City Manager 9
Art. 1V. City Comptroller, City Clerk, City Treasurer and
City Tax Assessor 10
Art. V. Department of Public Safety 11
Art. VI. Budget 11
Art. VII. Department of Finance 11
Art. VIII. Department of Personnel 11
Art. IX. Elections 12
Art. X. Initiative and Referendum 15
Art. XL Recall 17
Art. XII. Franchises 18
Art. XIII. Tax Administration 18
Art. XIV. Zoning 18
Art. XV. Issuance of Bonds 18
Art. XVI. Municipal Court and Department of Law 18
Art. XVII. Suits Against the City 23
Art. XVIII. General and Miscellaneous Provisions 23
Art. XIX. When Act Takes Effect 28
Charter Comparative Table—Special Acts 79
Charter Comparative Table—Ordinances 91
PART II
CODE OF ORDINANCES
Chapter
1. General Provisions 103
2. Administration 155
Art. I. In General 155
Art. II. City Commission 157
Art. III. City Manager 162
Art. IV. Departments 162
Div. 1. Generally 162
Div. 2. Police Department 163
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Div. 3. Fire Department 163
Div. 4. Department of Finance 165
Div. 5. Department of Public Works 166
Art. V. Boards and Commissions 166
Div. 1. Generally 166
Div. 2. Code Enforcement Board 167
Div. 3. Public Nuisance Control Board 171
Art. VI. Employee Benefits 172.1
Div. 1. Generally 172.1
Div. 2. Old -Age and Survivors Insurance 172.2
Div. 3. Retirement System 174
Art. VII. Finance 188
Div. 1. Generally 188
Div. 2. Purchasing 188.2
Div. 3. Uniform Travel Policy and Procedure 191
Div. 4. Service and User Charges 195
3. Alcoholic Beverages 245
4. Animals 299
Art. I. In General 299
Art. II. Dogs and Cats 301
5. Beaches and Parks 353
Art. I. In General 353
Art. II. Beach Safety Zone 354
Art. III. Public Parks 355
6. Buildings and Building Regulations 405
Art. I. In General 405
Art. 11. Building Code 405
Art. III. Electrical Code 411
Art. IV. Plumbing Code 415
Art. V. Mechanical Code 416
Art. VI. Swimming Pool Code 418
Art. VII. Numbering of Buildings 419
Art. VIII. Housing Code 421
Art. IX. Gas Code 421
Art. X. Amusement Device Code 422
7. Fire Prevention and Protection 469
Art. I. In General 469
Art. II. Fire Prevention Code 469
8. Flood Hazard Areas 521
Art. I. In General 521
Art. II. Administration 526
Art. III. Flood Hazard Reduction Standards 530
9. Human Relations 577
Art. I. In General 577
Art. II. Fair Housing 577
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10. Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles 631
11. Noise 683
12. Nuisances 735
13. Offenses 787
Art. I. In General 787
Art. II. Minors on Streets and in Public Places 791
14. Planning/Zoning/Appeals 839
Art. I. In General 839
Art. II. Community Development Board 839
15. Police 891
Art. I. In General 891
Art. II. Disposition of Confiscated or Lost Property 891
16. Solid Waste 943
17. Signs and Advertising Structures 995
Art. I. In General 995
Art. II. Permit 1003
18. Solicitors 1055
Art. I. In General 1055
Art. II. Permit 1056
19. Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places 1107
20. Taxation 1157
Art. I. In General 1157
Art. II. Public Service Tax 1157
Div. 1. Generally 1157
Div. 2. Telephone Service 1159
Art. III. Occupational License Tax 1160
Art. IV. Insurance Premium Taxes 1182
21. Traffic and Motor Vehicles 1221
Art. I. In General 1221
Art. II. Stopping, Standing and Parking 1222
Div. 1. Generally 1222
Div. 2. Enforcement 1229
Art. III. Wrecker Service 1231
22. Utilities 1277
Art. I. In General 1277
Art. II. Waterworks System 1277
Art. III. Wastewater System 1284.5
Div. 1. Generally 1284.5
Div. 2. Use of Public Sewers Required 1286
Div. 3. Private Wastewater Disposal
Div. 4. Building Sewers and Connections 1288
Div. 5. Use of Public Sewers 1290
Div. 6. Powers and Authority of Inspectors 1294
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Div. 7. Sewer User Rates and Charges 1294.1
Div. 8. Sewer System Extensions 1299
Art. W. Stormwater Management 1301
Div. 1. Generally 1301
Div. 2. Rates and Charges 1305
23. Vegetation 1351
Art. I. In General 1351
Art. II. Tree Protection 1351
.Art. III. Accumulation of Weeds 1357
24. Zoning and Subdivision Regulations 1403
Art. I. In General 1403
Art. II. Language and Definitions 1404
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Div. 1. Generally 1420
Div. 2. Administration 1420
Div. 3. Application Procedures 1424
Div. 4. General Provisions and Exceptions 1430
Div. 5. Establishment of Districts 1433
Div. 6. Planned Unit Development (PUD) 1446.1
Div. 7. Supplementary Regulations 1452
Art. IV. Subdivision Regulations 1464
Div. 1. Generally 1464
Div. 2. Application Procedure 1466
Div. 3. Required Improvements 1473
Div. 4. Assurance for Completion and Maintenance of
Improvements 1474
Div. 5. Design and Construction Standards 1477
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Statutory Reference Table 2053
Charter Index 2081
Code Index 2101
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CHARTER § 6
(20) To regulate building and density of population, and the nature, height, size and use
of buildings and other structures, for the purpose of promoting the health, safety,
morals or general welfare of its residents;
(21) To make local improvements, and to impose and enforce liens for the payment of the
same in accordance with the general statutes of the state;
(22) To provide a pension or retirement plan for its officers and employees;
(23) To advertise and promote the interest of the municipality and its residents through
legitimate and recognized means for the accomplishment of such purposes;
(24) To borrow money for a period not longer than the remainder of the fiscal year in which
the loan is made, and this power shall be in addition to the other powers to borrow
money set forth in this Charter, or granted by the general laws of this state;
(25) To control the development and use of natural or artificial streams or bodies of water
inside its corporate limits;
(26) To dispose of seized, abandoned or captured property.
Editor's note—Most of the powers in this section are covered by F.S. Ch. 166; the Mu-
nicipal Home Rule Powers Act. Exceptions to the above are any extraterritorial powers and
any powers necessary to grant the city an exemption from antitrust liability.
State law reference—Home rule powers generally, F.S. § 166.021.
ARTICLE II. THE COMMISSION
Sec. 5. Number; selection; term.
Anyone elected or appointed to the position of mayor -commissioner of the Atlantic Beach
City Commission shall not serve more than four (4) consecutive two-year terms. Anyone
elected or appointed to the position of city commissioner of the Atlantic Beach City Commis-
sion shall not serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms. Serving any part of a term
shall be considered a full term. However, nothing contained herein shall prevent anyone who
has served as a city commissioner from being appointed or elected to the position of mayor -
commissioner and then serving in that capacity four (4) consecutive two-year terms.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 61-1862; Ord. No. 28-91-1, § 1, 10-28-91; Ord. No. 28-92-4, § 1, 8-24-92)
Sec. 6. Qualifications and disqualifications.
Members of the city commission shall have been residents of the city for one year, shall
have qualifications of electors in the city, and shall be freeholders* within the limits of the
city. Members of the city commission shall not hold any other elective public office. Any
member of the city commission ceasing to possess the foregoing qualifications or who shall
have been convicted or who shall be convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, shall
*Editor's note—The freeholder requirement is of doubtful constitutionality. See Harper
v. Virginia Board of Elections, 383 U.S. 663 and Fair v. Fair, 317 F. Supp. 859(1970).
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forfeit his office. Absence from four consecutive regular meetings of the city commission shall
operate to vacate the seat of a member unless such absence is executed by the city commission
by resolution setting forth the fact of such excuse duly entered upon the minutes.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 61-1861) •
Sec. 7. Salary.
Editor's note—This section was converted to an ordinance by F.S. § 166.021(5) and
subsequently amended by ordinance, and thus transferred to Code of Ordinances § 2-20.
(Ord. No. 5-75-3, § 3, 12-22-75; Ord. No. 5-83-9, § 1, 11-14-83)
Sec. 8. Presiding officer: Mayor.
The commissioner elected as mayor -commissioner shall preside at all meetings of the city
commission and shall be recognized as head of the city government for all ceremonial purposes
and by the governor for purposes of military law, shall, when directed to do so by the city
commission, execute all instruments to which the city is a party, unless otherwise provided by
this Charter or by ordinance, but shall have no regular administrative duties except as au-
thorized in this Charter. In the temporary absence or disability of the mayor -commissioner, his
duties shall be performed by the mayor pro tem who shall be appointed by the commission from
its own members.
Sec. 9. Powers.
Except as otherwise provided in this Charter, all powers of the city, and the determination
of all matters of policy shall be vested in the city commission. Without limitation of the
foregoing, the city commission shall have power to:
(1) Be the judge of the election and qualifications of its own members;
(2) Adopt a budget;
(3) Authorize the issuance of bonds, revenue certificates, and other evidences of indebt-
edness;
(4) Appoint members of official boards of advisory groups;
(5) Adopt and modify the official map of the city;
(6) Regulate and restrict the height, number of stories, and size of buildings and other
structures, the percentage of a lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts, and
other open spaces, the density of population, and the location and use of buildings,
structures, and land and water for trade, industry, residence, or other purposes;
(7) Create a housing authority;
(8) Provide for an independent audit;
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(9) Remit fines or other penalties imposed by the municipal court;*
(10) Pass ordinances and laws for the preservation of the public peace and order, and
imposed penalties for the violation thereof; provided, that the maximum penalty to be
imposed shall be a fine of not more than one thousand dollars and imprisonment for
a period of time not longer than ninety days;
(11) Lease golf courses, hospitals, airports and parks, or any portion thereof, after the city
commission has passed an ordinance in which is stated the terms of the leases;
(12) Sell golf courses, hospitals, airports, parks and the public utility systems, or any
portion thereof, now owned by the city or hereafter acquired by it after the city
commission has passed an ordinance in which there is a finding that public welfare no
longer required the operation of any such facility and in which are stated the terms
of sale, and after such ordinance has been submitted to the qualified voters of said city
at an election called for that purpose, which election shall be called and held as is
herein prescribed for bond elections;
(13) Provide rules and regulations for all purchases and sales made for and in behalf of the
city;
(14) Appoint, remove and fix the compensation of the city manager, city attorney, munic-
ipal judge, city prosecutor, city comptroller, city clerk, city tax assessor and city
treasurer; and all other officers and employees appointed by the city commission;
(15) Appoint advisory boards;
*Editor's note—The municipal court was abolished pursuant to Fla. Const. Art. V, §
20(d)(4).
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ORDINANCES
This table shows the location of ordinances amending the Charter.
Ordinance Adoption Section
Number Date Section this Charter
5-75-3 12-22-75 3 7
33-77-4 6-13-77 I 79
II 80
III 81
IV 85
40-79-8 6-11-79 A 109
5-82-8 4-26-82 1 32
2 34
5-83-9 11-14-83 1 7
5-83-12 2-13-84 1 Art. VII(note)
4-86-3 1-26-87 1 Art. XIV(note)
28-91-1 10-28-91 1 5
28-92-4 8-24-92 1 5
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GENERAL PROVISIONS § 1-11
Sec. 1-10. Supplementation of Code.
(a) By contract or by city personnel, supplements to this Code shall be prepared and
printed whenever authorized or directed by the city commission. A supplement to the Code
shall include all substantive permanent and general parts of ordinances passed by the city
commission or adopted by initiative and referendum during the period covered by the supple-
ment and all changes made thereby in the Code, and shall also include all amendments to the
Charter during that period. The pages of a supplement shall be so numbered that they will fit
properly into the Code and will, where necessary, replace pages which have become obsolete
or partially obsolete, and the new pages shall be so prepared that, when they have been
inserted, the Code will be current through the date of the adoption of the latest ordinance
included in the supplement.
(b) In preparing a supplement to this Code, all portions of the Code which have been
repealed shall be excluded from the Code by the omission thereof from reprinted pages.
(c) When preparing a supplement to this Code, the codifier (meaning the person, agency
or organization authorized to prepare the supplement) may make formal, nonsubstantive
changes in ordinances and parts of ordinances included in the supplement, insofar as it is
necessary to do so to embody them into a unified code. For example, the codifier may:
(1) Organize the ordinance material into appropriate subdivisions;
(2) Provide appropriate catchlines, headings and titles for sections and other subdivisions
of the Code printed in the supplement, and make changes in such catchlines, headings
and titles;
(3) Assign appropriate numbers to sections and other subdivisions to be inserted in the
Code and, where necessary to accommodate new material, change existing section or
other subdivision numbers;
(4) Change the words "this ordinance" or words of the same meaning to "this chapter,"
"this article," "this division," etc., as the case may be, or to "sections to
(inserting section numbers to indicate the sections of the Code which em-
body the substantive sections of the ordinance incorporated into the Code); and
(5) Make other nonsubstantive changes necessary to preserve the original meaning of
ordinance sections inserted into the Code; but in no case shall the codifier make any
change in the meaning or effect of ordinance material included in the supplement or
already embodied in the Code.
Sec. 1-11. General penalty; continuing violations.
(a) Whenever in this Code or in any ordinance or resolution of the city or in any rule,
regulation or order promulgated by any officer or agency of the city under authority duly
vested in him or if any act is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or an offense or
a misdemeanor, or the doing of any act is required or the failure to do any act is declared to
be unlawful or an offense or a misdemeanor, where no specific penalty is provided therefor, the
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violation of any such provision of this Code or any other ordinance or resolution of the city or
such rule, regulation or order shall be punished by a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars
($500.00), or imprisonment for a term not exceeding sixty (60) days, or by both fine and
imprisonment.
(b) Except where otherwise provided, every day any violation of the Code or any other
ordinance or resolution of the city or such rule, regulation or order shall continue shall
constitute a separate offense.
(Code 1970, § 1-6)
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limits of the city, and to execute all papers and process of the city or its authorities relating
thereto, and to perform such other duties as may be lawfully required of him. Subject to the
authority and instruction of the city commission and under the supervision of the director of
public safety, the fire chief shall have and exercise control over the fire department.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 57-1126, § 40; Ord. No. 57-78-7, § G, 9-25-78; Ord. No. 57-83-9, § 1, 2-28-83)
Sec. 2-63. Life guard division.
The life guard division shall be under the supervision of the life guard captain, who shall
be responsible to the fire chief. The functions of the division shall be as follows:
(1) Protect the safety and welfare of all persons using the beaches.
(2) Regulate all rules governing beaches for safety purposes.
(3) Give artificial respiration and other medical aid for minor purposes.
(4) Prepare reports on the conditions of approaches and beaches, and submit depart-
mental resumes of monthly information to the director of public safety.
(5) Perform such other duties as may be assigned by the director of public safety.
(Ord. No. 57-78-7, § H, 9-25-78; Ord. No. 57-83-9, § 1, 2-28-83; Ord. No. 57-93-19, § 1, 2-8-93)
Secs. 2-64-2-70. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE*
Sec. 2-71. Director of finance—Appointment.
The city manager may, at his discretion, appoint a director of finance and other employees
as may be required to administer the financial affairs of the city.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 2, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2.72. Created.
The department of finance is hereby created. The department shall be an administrative
department of the city.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 1, 2, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2-73. Same—Investment of funds.
The director of finance shall invest funds of the city not required for immediate disburse-
ment. Such investments shall be at the discretion of the finance director within constraints
established by City Charter, ordinance and state and federal statutes.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 5, 1-11-82)
*Cross reference—Finance generally, § 2-311 et seq.'
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Sec. 2-74. Same—Duties generally.
The finance director shall be responsible for the preaudit of all purchase orders, receipts,
and disbursements, prepare payrolls, prepare and issue all checks, maintain and supervise
cost accounts, prepare all invoices, and maintain inventory records of all municipal property.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 6, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2-75. Same—Financial information.
The director of finance shall be responsible for the rendering of an account to the city
commission showing the financial condition of the city at the date of such account, and to
prepare and present other such financial information as may be required by the city commis-
sion.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 7, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2.76. Same—Assisting in preparation of budget; accepting other responsibilities.
The director of finance shall assist the city manager in the preparation of the annual
budget and shall perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as may be assigned by
the city manager.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 8, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2-77. Functions.
Accounting, finance and treasury functions of the city shall be combined in a single
finance department. The city manager shall be responsible for the department and he shall
perform the duties of each function in the absence of a director of finance.
(Ord. No. 5-81-7, § 3, 1-11-82)
Sec. 2-'i8. Duties.
The department of finance shall have the following duties; the custodian of all monies of
the city; receive all monies belonging to the city; and to disburse same; keep proper books in
such a manner that they may be readily understood and audited. Such books shall contain a
separate account of each fund or appropriation, and debits and credits thereto belonging, and
in general an accurate accounting of all monies received, from whom received, and to whom
disbursed, into what account received and disbursed. The accounting shall be consistent with
the uniform accounting system, local units of government, state, and generally accepted ac-
counting principles and practices.
(Ord. No. 5.81-7, § 4, 1-11-82)
DIVISION 5. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Sec. 2-79. Created.
There is hereby created and established a department of public works. The department
shall be an administrative department of the city responsible to the city manager.
(Ord. No. 5-86-14, § 1, 1-27-86)
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(1) Benefit group fire: Five (5) years;
(2) Benefit group police: Five (5) years;
(3) Benefit group general: Five (5) years.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 18, 12-22-75; Ord. No. 58-87-10, § 1, 11-23-87)
Sec. 2.279. Disability retirement -General conditions for eligibility.
(a) A member having five (5) or more continuous years of credited service and having
contributed to the retirement system for five (5) years or more may retire from the service the
city under the plan if, prior to his normal retirement date, he becomes totally and permanently
disabled as defined in subsection (b) by reason of any cause other than a cause set out in
subsection (c) on or after the effective date of the plan. Such retirement shall herein be referred
to as "disability retirement." The provisions for disability other than line -of -duty disability
shall not apply to a member who has reached early or normal retirement age.
(b) A member will be considered totally disabled if, in the opinion of the board of trustees,
he is wholly prevented from rendering useful and efficient service as a city employee, and a
member of the retirement system will be considered permanently disabled if, in the opinion of
the board of trustees, he is likely to remain so disabled continuously and permanently from a
cause other than as specified in subsection (c).
(c) A member will not be entitled to receive any disability retirement income if disability
is as a result of:
(1) Excessive and habitual use by the employee of drugs, intoxicants, or narcotics;
(2) Injury or disease sustained by the employee while willfully and illegally participating
in fights, riots, or civil insurrections or while committing a crime;
(3) Injury or disease sustained by the employee while serving in any armed forces; or
(4) Injury or disease sustained by the employee after his/her employment has terminated.
(d) No member shall be permitted to retire under the provisions of this section until
he/she is examined by a duly qualified physician or surgeon, to be selected by the board of
trustees for that purpose, and is found to be disabled in the degree and in the manner specified
in this section. Any member retiring under this section shall be examined periodically by a
duly qualified physician or surgeon or board of physicians and surgeons to be selected by the
board of trustees for that purpose, to determine if such disability has ceased to exist.
(e) The benefits payable to a member who retires from the service of the city with a total
and permanent disability as a direct result of a disability commencing prior to his normal
retirement date is the monthly income computed according to the applicable subsections of
section 2-281.
(0 The monthly retirement income as computed in section 2-281 to which a member is
entitled in the event of his disability retirement shall be payable on the first day of the first
month after the board of trustees determine such entitlement. If the member recovers from the
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disability prior to his normal retirement date, the last payment will be the payment due next
preceding the date of such recovery. If the member dies without recovering from his disability
or attains his normal retirement date while still disabled, the payment due next preceding his
death.
(g) If the board of trustees finds that a member who is receiving a disability retirement
income is, at any time prior to his normal retirement date, no longer disabled, as provided
herein, the board of trustees shall direct that the disability retirement income be discontinued.
Recovery from disability as used herein means the ability of the member to render useful and
efficient service as an employee of the city.
(h) If the member recovers from disability and reenters the service of the city as an
employee, his service will be deemed to have been continuous, but the period beginning with
the first month for which he received disability retirement income payment and ending with
the date he reentered the city service will not be considered as credited service for the purpose
of the system.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 19, 12-22-75; Ord. No. 58-87-10, § 1, 11-23-87; Ord. No. 58-88-13, § 1,
11-28-88)
Sec. 2-280. Same—Continuation subject to re-examination; return to employment.
(a) The board of trustees may require a disability retirant to undergo periodic medical
examination by or under the direction of the medical director if the disability retirant has not
attained the following applicable age:
(1) Benefit group fire: Age sixty (60) years;
(2) Benefit group police: Age sixty (60) years;
(3) Benefit group general: Age sixty (60) years.
(b) If a disability retirant refuses to submit to a medical examination payment of the
disability pension may be suspended by the board of trustees until withdrawal of the refusal.
Should refusal continue for one (1) year all the disability retirant's rights in and to a disability
pension may be revoked by the board of trustees. A disability retirant shall be restored to
active employment with the city and the disability pension discontinued if following a medical
examination the medical director certifies that the disability retirant is mentally and physi-
cally able and capable of resuming employment with the city, and the board of trustees concurs
in the certification of the medical director. The city shall be allowed reasonable latitude in
placing the returned disability retirant in a position commensurate with the position held at
time of disability retirement.
(c) A disability retirant who has been restored to employment with the city as provided in
subsection (a) shall again become a member of the retirement system. The disability retirant's
credited service at time of retirement shall be restored to full force. Service shall be credited
for the period the disability retirant was being paid a disability pension.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 20, 12-22-75)
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Sec. 2-281. Amount of level straight life pension.
(a) Benefit group fire. Subject to section 2-285, the amount of level straight life pension of
the retirement system member shall be equal to the retiring member's benefit group fire
credited service multiplied by two and four -tenths (2.4) percent of the retiring member's final
average compensation.
(b) Benefit group police. Subject to section 2-285, the amount of level straight pension
shall be equal to the retiring members benefit group police credited service multiplied by two
and four -tenths (2.4) percent of the retiring member's final average compensation.
(c) Benefit group general. Subject to section 2-285, the amount of level straight life pension
shall be equal to the retiring member's benefit group general credited service multiplied by
the sum of two and twenty-five hundredths (2.25) percent of the retiring member's final
average compensation.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 21, 12-22-75; Ord. No. 58-87-8, § 1, 10-26-87; Ord. No. 58-92-18, § 1, 9-28-92)
Sec. 2-282. Optional forms of pension payment.
A member of the retirement system may elect to be paid under one (1) of the following
optional forms of payment in lieu of the level straight life form of payment. The election must
be made in writing and filed with the board of trustees prior to the date retirement is effective.
Payment will be made under the level straight life form of payment if a timely election of an
optional form of payment is not made. The amount of pension under Option A
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and shall be unassignable except as is specifically provided in this division. If a member is
covered under a group insurance or prepayment plan participated in by the city, and should
the member or his/her beneficiary be permitted to and elect to continue the coverage as a
retirant or beneficiary, the member or beneficiary may authorize the board of trustees to
deduct required payments to continue coverage under the group insurance or prepayment
plan. The city shall have the right of setoff for any claim arising from embezzlement by or
fraud of a member, retirant or beneficiary.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 35, 12-22-75) •
Sec. 2-296. Errors.
Should any change in the records result in any member, retirant or beneficiary being paid
from the retirement system more or less than would have been paid had the records been
correct, the board of trustees shall correct the error and, as far as practicable, shall adjust the
payment in such manner that the actuarial equivalent of the benefit to which the member,
retirant or beneficiary was correctly entitled shall be paid.
(Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 36, 12-22-75)
Sec. 2.297. Protection against fraud.
Whoever with intent to deceive shall make any statements and/or reports required under
this division which are untrue, or shall falsify or permit to be falsified any record or records
of the retirement system, or who shall otherwise violate, with intent to deceive, any of the
terms or provisions of this division, shall be guilty of a city offense.
Ord. No. 58-75-4, § 37, 12-22-75)
Sec. 2-298. Member contributions.
(a) Member contributions by benefit group fire and benefit group police shall be no less
than one (1) percent of salary which shall be deducted from the member's pay and paid over
into the retirement system at the same time as city contributions are made.
(b) Member contributions for benefit group general shall be no less than one (1) percent of
salary after same shall have been approved by a majority vote of all members constituting
benefit group general and said contribution shall be deducted from the member's pay and paid
over into the retirement system at the same time as the city contribution is made to the
retirement system.
(c) If an employee leaves the service of the city before accumulating aggregate time of five
(5) years toward retirement and before being eligible to retire under the provisions of this
article he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all of his or her contributions made to the city
pension trust fund, without interest, less any disability benefits paid to him/her. If an em-
ployee who has been in the service of the city for at least five (5) years and has contributed to
the pension trust fund as provided, elects to leave his accrued contributions in the trust fund,
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such employee, upon attaining the age as required in section 2-280, may retire with the
actuarial equivalent of the amount of such retirement income otherwise payable to him/her.
(Ord. No. 58-87-8, § 2, 10-26-87; Ord. No. 58-88-13, § 1, 11-28-88)
Secs. 2-299-2-310. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. FINANCE*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 2-311. Fiscal year.
The fiscal year of the city is hereby established to begin on October first of each year and
end on September thirtieth of the following year.
(Code 1970, § 8-1)
State law reference—Mandate for fiscal year, F.S. §§ 166.241, 218.33.
Sec. 2-312. Allotments, constitute basis of expenditures and are subject to revision.
The city manager shall authorize all expenditures for the offices, departments and agen-
cies to be made from the appropriation on the basis of approved allotments and not otherwise.
An approved allotment may be revised during the budget year in the same manner as the
original allotment was made. If, at any time during the budget year, the city manager shall
ascertain that the available income, plus balances, for the year will be less than the total
appropriations, he shall reconsider the work program and allotments of the several offices,
departments and agencies and revise the allotments so as to forestall the making of expendi-
tllre9 iri PXrP49of g'urh
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 57-1126, § 65)
Sec. 2-313. Transfers of appropriations.
The city manager may at any time transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance, or
portion thereof, between general classifications of expenditures within an office, department
or agency. At the request of the city manager, the city commission by resolution may at any
time transfer any unencumbered appropriation balance, or portion thereof, from one office,
department or agency to another office, department or agency.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 57-1126, § 66; Laws of Fla., Ch. 61-1863)
*Cross references—Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing payment of money for the
city or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of the city or any evidence of the city's indebt-
edness or any contract or any obligation assumed by the city saved from repeal, § 1-5(1); any
annual tax levy, appropriation or budget saved from repeal, § 1-5(2); department of finance, §
2-71 et seq.; taxation generally, Ch. 20.
State law references—Municipal finance and taxation. F.S. § 166.201 et seq.; municipal
borrowing, F.S. § 166.101 et seq.; financial matters pertaining to political subdivisions, F.S.
Ch. 218.
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Sec. 2.314. When contracts and expenditures prohibited.
No officer, department or agency shall, during any budget year, expend or contract to
expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves
the expenditure of money, for any purpose, in excess of the amounts appropriated pursuant to
this Code. Any contract, verbal or written, made in violation of this Code shall be null and
void. Any officer or employee of the city who shall violate this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall cease to hold his office or employment. Nothing
in this section contained, however, shall prevent the making of contracts or the spending of
money for capital improvements to be financed in whole or in part by the issuance of bonds, nor
the making of contracts of lease or for services for a period exceeding the budget year in which
the contract is made, when the contract is permitted by law.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 57-1126, § 67)
Sec. 2-315. Encumbrances.
(a) An appropriation shall be obligated for expenses properly chargeable against it as soon
as the expense, or the liability therefor, is incurred. The director of finance shall establish an
encumbrance system where appropriate, as required by the National Committee on Govern-
mental Accounting, that will accomplish this obligation and shall prescribe methods of docu-
mentation so that an adequate audit trail is available as to the placing, modification and
satisfaction or release of encumbrances. Once encumbered, appropriated funds shall be con-
sidered obligated and unavailable for expenditures (except to satisfy the encumbrance), transfer
or reappropriation, and obligated balances of appropriations remaining undisbursed at the
close of the fiscal year shall be treated as provided in subsection (b). An encumbrance may be
modified either to increase or decrease the amount of funds encumbered by it, but no increase
in an encumbrance shall be larger than the amount of unobligated funds then remaining in
the appropriation account. An encumbrance may be released, in whole or in part, to the extent
that the funds so released are not needed to pay the expense for which they were encumbered,
and the funds thus released shall become unobligated funds in the appropriation account,
except funds released from an encumbrance which is carried over from a prior fiscal year,
which shall be treated as provided in subsection (b).
(b) The encumbered balance of an appropriation account at the end of the fiscal year shall
be carried over to and become a part of the appropriation account for the ensuing fiscal year,
provided that the encumbrances outstanding at year end represent the estimated amount of
the expenditures ultimately to result if unperformed obligations in process at year end are
completed. The carryover of an encumbered balance shall not release or discharge the encum-
brances, but it shall be subject to the provisions of subsection (a) in the ensuing fiscal year,
provided that funds released from an encumbrance which carried over shall become unappro-
priated funds in the beginning fund balance for the ensuing fiscal year. Encumbered balances
carried over to the ensuing fiscal year shall not be reported as expenditures for the previous
fiscal year, but as reservations of fund balance for subsequent fiscal year expenditures.
(Laws of Fla., Ch. 57-1126, § 68; Ord. No. 35-92-7, § 1, 10-12-92)
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Sec. 2-316. Fees shall be paid to city government.
Ali fees received by an officer or employee shall belong to the city government and shall
be paid daily to the city treasury.
(Laws of Fla,, Ch. 57-1126, § 69)
Sec. 2-317. Dishonored checks.
The director of finance shall add a service fee of twenty dollars ($20.00) or five (5) percent
of the face amount of the check, draft or order, whichever is greater, for the collection of a
dishonored check, draft or other order for the payment of any licenses, fees, taxes, utility
charges, commissions or charges of any sort authorized to be made under the laws of the state
and this Code or other ordinances of the city. The service fee shall be in addition to all other
penalties imposed by law.
(Code 1970, § 14-2.1; Ord. No. 5-93-23, § 1, 2-8-93)
Sec. 2-318. Reserve account for fire department revenue.
The finance director is directed to set up, each fiscal year, a reserve account within the city
budget for revenue from CPR classes given by the fire department. Any revenue from this
reserve account must be used to fund the CPR program within purchasing rules set by the
commission. All revenue development activities must receive prior approval by the city man-
ager.
(Ord. No. 35-93-8, § 1, 2-8-93)
Secs. 2-319-2-330. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PURCHASING
Sec. 2-331. Bids—When required.
All supplies and contractual services, except for the enterprise funds, or as otherwise
provided in this division, when the estimated cost thereof shall exceed two thousand five
hundred dollars ($2,500.00) shall be purchased by formal, written contract from the lowest
responsible bidder after due notice inviting proposals. For the enterprise funds, all supplies
and contractual services, when the estimated cost thereof shall exceed five thousand dollars
($5,000.00), shall be purchased by formal, written contract from the lowest responsible bidder
after due notice inviting proposals.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 2, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 5-92-22, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 2.332. Same—Notices inviting.
Notice of inviting bids shall be published once in at least one (1) newspaper of general
circulation at least five (5) days preceding the last day set for the receipt of proposals. The
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monthly log of the actual miles traveled and a monthly request for reimbursement. Travel
occurring outside county or travel in conjunction with the authorized traveler receiving re-
imbursement for meals and lodging expense or for travel to and from home shall not be
included in the log.
(Ord. No. 5-83-11, § 8, 1-9-84)
Sec. 2-364. Reimbursable incidental expenses.
An authorized traveler may be reimbursed for incidental travel expenses incurred during
the course of travel. These incidental travel expenses include but are not limited to the
following:
(1) Taxi, ferry and airport limousine fares;
(2) Bridge, road and tunnel tolls;
(3) Storage and parking fees;
(4) Telephone and telegraph charges relating to city business;
(5) Registration, convention or tuition fees not prepaid by the city.
(Ord. No. 5-83-11, § 9, 1-9-84)
Sec. 2-365. Auditing.
A travel expense report or voucher as developed by the city manager shall be submitted
to the director of finance within thirty (30) days after the travel expense. Each approved travel
expense report will be audited by the director of finance when received.
(Ord. No. 5-83-11, § 10, 1-9-84)
Sec. 2-366. Fraudulent claims.
Claims submitted pursuant to this division shall be signed by the authorized traveler and
shall be verified by a written declaration that it is true and correct as to every material matter.
Any individual who makes or aides in the making of a false or fraudulent claim shall be guilty
of a violation against the city and upon conviction thereof shall be punished as provided by
section 1-11 or in the city's personnel rules and regulations. In addition, any person who
received a travel allowance, advance or reimbursement by means of a false claim shall be
civilly liable for the repayment of the amount into the public fund from which the claim was
paid.
(Ord. No. 5-83-11, § 11, 1-9-84)
DIVISION 4. SERVICE AND USER CHARGES
Sec. 2-367. Authorization.
The City of Atlantic Beach hereby authorizes the establishment of service charges and
user fees for services provided by the city not otherwise paid for by ad valorem taxes and as set
and approved from time to time by the city commission.
(Ord. No. 5-85-15, § 1, 1-13-86)
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Sec. 2.368. Fees and charges.
In accordance with the provisions of section 2-367 herein, the following fees and charges
are approved:
Accident and other public reports issued by the Atlantic Beach police depart-
ment or fire department (each copy) $ 3.00
Application for rezoning 100.00
Application for rezoning to amend Comprehensive Plan 250.00
On approval of zoning change, an additional 250.00
Application for use -by -exception 100.00
Application for variance 75.00
Zoning pamphlet 15.00
Zoning maps 5.00
City clerk lien letter 5.00
Copy machine, per copy (first two copies free to senior citizens) .10
Backhoe (including travel time), minimum two hours portal to portal, per
hour 50.00
Labor, all departments, actual cost plus 30 percent for fringes
Mud hog, per hour 15.00
Trucks, each (including travel time), per hour 20.00
Ali tractors (including travel time), per hour 35.00
Bush hog, per hour 15.00
Materials, cost plus 10 percent for handling
Bore machine, per connection 60.00
Duplicate audio tape 15.00
Occupational license listing 10.00
Advertising in city newsletter, 1/8 page 50.00
(Ord. No. 5-85-15, § 1, 1-13-86; Ord. No. 5-86-18, § 1, 1-12-87; Ord. No. 5-87-19, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord.
No. 5-93-23, § 2, 2-8-93)
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Chapter 3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES*
Sec. 3.1. Definitions.
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section.
Alcoholic beverage license shall mean that license issued to a person or location by the
state division of alcoholic beverages and tobacco of the department of business regulations.
All other words used in this chapter shall be as defined in The Beverage Law (F.S. Chs.
561-568).
(Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-1, 4-28-80)
Cross reference—Definitions and rules of construction generally, § 1-2.
Sec. 3-2. Hours of sale.
(a) It shall be unlawful for any person licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the city to
sell, offer for sale, serve, give away, dispense or dispose of alcoholic beverages or permit the
same to be consumed upon his premises during the days and times listed below:
(1) Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. on Christmas Day and 7:00 a.m. on the day following
Christmas Day;
(2) Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. on Sundays and 1:00 p.m. on Sundays, except that a
restaurant holding a valid and current beverage license may, beginning at 10:00 a.m.
on Sundays, serve for consumption on premises only, champagne or beer, provided
that champagne or beer may only be served with a meal, this being commonly known
as a champagne brunch; and
(3) Between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on all other days.
(b) The premises in which any of the alcoholic beverages are kept, except such premises
as are primarily used and conducted as grocery stores, markets or primarily for the sale and
serving of prepared foods for consumption thereon shall be securely closed during such hours,
and no person shall be permitted therein during such hours for any purpose whatsoever, except
to clean up the premises, to perform necessary functions for closing the establishment, or to
perform necessary maintenance.
(Code 1970, § 3-1; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-2, 4-28-80; Ord. No. 10-83-15, § 1, 2-14-83; Ord. No.
10-93-17, § 1, 2-8-93)
State law reference—Authority to regulate hours of sale, F.S. §§ 562.14(1), 562.45(2).
Sec. 3-3. Persons not holding licenses to sell.
It shall be unlawful for any person operating for profit, but not licensed to sell alcoholic
beverages in the city, to serve, give away or dispense alcoholic beverages or permit the same
*State law reference—Liquors and beverages, F.S. § 561.01 et seq.
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to be consumed upon his premises between the hours of 2:00 a.m. on Christmas Day and 7:00
a.m. on the day following Christmas Day, and between the hours of 2:00 a.m. on Sundays and
1:00 p.m. on Sundays, and between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on all other days.
(Code 1970, § 3-2; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-3, 4-28-80)
Sec. 3-4. Premises where sales permitted.
Sales of alcoholic beverages are permitted on the following premises:
(1) The premises commonly known as Le Chateau;
(2) The clubhouse site and pro shop site of the Selva Marina Country Club;
(3) The premises commonly known as the Sea Turtle;
(4) The premises located and fronting on Atlantic Boulevard from a point two hundred
(200) feet east of the center line of a street designated Sylvan Drive, west to the city
limits;
(5) All premises located and fronting on the Mayport Road and in compliance with chapter
24;
(6) The premises commonly known as Letizia's Italian Restaurant so long as the sale for
consumption on premises of alcoholic beverages is incidental to the sale of food.
(Code 1970, § 3-3; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-4, 4-28-80)
State law reference—Authority to regulate location of alcoholic beverage establish-
ments, F.S. § 562.45(2).
Sec. 3-5. Locations where on -premises sales prohibited.
No vendor of alcoholic beverages containing alcohol of not more than fourteen (14) percent
by weight and wines, regardless of alcoholic content, for consumption on premises, shall be
permitted to conduct his place of business in the CC zone east of a line two hundred (200) feet
east and parallel to the center line of a street designated as Sylvan Drive, unless such place
of business is a restaurant or delicatessen and the sale of beer and wine is incidental to the sale
of food.
(Code 1970, § 3-4; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-5, 4-28-80)
State law reference—Authority to regulate location of alcoholic beverage establish-
ments, F.S. § 562.45(2).
Sec. 3-6. Restrictions on location of establishments.
(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of this chapter, no location shall be approved for an
alcoholic beverage license, whether for on or off -premises consumption, unless the location is
not less than:
(1) One thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from any other location where there exists a
current alcoholic beverage license; or
(2) One thousand five hundred (1,500) feet from any established school or church.
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(b) The foregoing provisions of this section shall not apply to any restaurant ("restaurant"
is defined for purpose of this section as being an enterprise involved solely in the preparation,
and serving of food within the physical confines of that establishment) which derives not less
than fifty (50) percent of gross income from the sale of food prepared, and served on the
premises, provided that such a restaurant with a beverage license permitting consumption on
the premises of alcoholic beverages including liquor (hard liquor) shall have a seating capacity
of not less than one hundred fifty (150) seats and overall floor area of not less than three
thousand (3,000) square feet; nor shall the foregoing provisions of this section apply to grocery
stores or drugstores licensed to sell alcoholic beverages for off -premises consumption only.
(Ord. No. 90-82-73, § 1, 7-28-82; Ord. No. 10-82-14, § 1, 1-24-83)
State law reference—Authority to regulate location of alcoholic beverage establish-
ments, F.S. § 562.45(2).
Sec. 3-7. Measurement of distances.
All distances provided in this chapter shall be measured as follows:
(1) With respect to the distance between a location for which an alcoholic beverage
license is proposed and a location where such a license exists, the distance shall be
measured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the building or portion
of a building which is the proposed license premises to the nearest point of the
building or portion of a building which is the existing licensed premises.
(2) With respect to the distance between a location for which an alcoholic beverage
license is proposed and an established church or school, the distance shall be mea-
sured by following a straight line from the nearest point of the building or portion of
a building to be used as a part of the proposed location to the nearest point of the
grounds contiguous to and a part of the church or school facilities.
(Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-7, 4-28-80)
Sec. 3-8. Conditions of existing establishments.
(a) Establishments in locations presently open for business and where a current valid
alcoholic beverage license existed on April 28, 1980, shall not in any manner be affected by
this chapter, nor shall any right of renewal of such licenses be altered or changed by the
distance limitations or any other provision of this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding the limitations of this chapter, any location shall be approved for an
alcoholic beverage license if in compliance with the zoning code and the license is being
transferred or moved from a location where a current valid license existed prior to April 28,
1980 nor shall the number of times the license may be transferred or moved be limited so long
as each new location meets the requirements of this chapter with respect to locations of
churches, schools or existing alcoholic beverage licenses.
(Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-8, 4-28-80)
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Sec. 3-9. Lighting requirements on premises.
Each vendor licensed to sell alcoholic beverages in the city, during all times his premises
are open for business or in which members of the public are admitted, shall maintain not less
than five (5) footcandles of light in all parts of his premises to which members of the public are
admitted and where the sale of the beverages is made or the beverages dispensed or consumed.
It shall be unlawful for any such vendor to sell, offer for sale, serve or dispense or permit to be
consumed any alcoholic beverages upon part of his premises unless the same is then and there
lighted with not less than five (5) footcandles of light.
(Code 1970, § 3-5; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-9, 4-28-80)
Sec. 3-10. Consumption on vendor's premises.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume any alcoholic beverages on the premises of
any licensed vendor except within:
(1) The building which is the address of the licensed vendor; or
(2) Within a recreation area contiguous to the building, and maintained and controlled
by the licensed vendor exclusively for recreational purposes including but not limited
to golf facilities, tennis facilities, swimming facilities, or other recreational purposes.
(Code 1970, § 3-7; Ord. No. 10-80-13, § 3-11, 4-28-80; Ord. No. 10-85-16, § 1, 9-23-85)
Editor's note—Ord. No. 10-85-16, § 1, adopted September 23, 1985, repealed former § 3-10
and renumbered §§ 3-11, 3-12 as §§ 3-10, 3-11. Former § 3-10 was concerned with the use of
sound -producing equipment outdoors, and derived from Code of 1970, § 3-6, and Ord. No.
10-80-13, § 3-10, adopted April 28, 1980.
Sec. 3-11. Consumption, possession of open container upon public property.
It shall be unlawful for any person to consume alcoholic beverages upon the puhlic prop-
erties within the city, or for any person to be in possession of an open container of an alcoholic
beverage upon the public properties within the city. Such public property shall include, but not
be limited to, roads, streets, highways, parks and the ocean beach.
(Code 1970, 3-8; Ord. No. 10-85-16, § 1, 9-23-85)
Note—See editor's note to § 3-10.
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Chapter 6
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS*
Art. I. In General, §§ 6.1-6-15
Art. II. Building Code, §§ 6-16-6-30
Art. III. Electrical Code, §§ 6.31-6.55
Art. W. Plumbing Code, §§ 6-56-6-75
Art. V. Mechanical Code, §§ 6-76-6-90
Art. VI. Swimming Pool Code, §§ 6-91-6-105
Art. VII. Numbering of Buildings, §§ 6-106-6.119
Art. VIII. Housing Code, §§ 6-120-6-140
Art. IX. Gas Code, §§ 6-141-6-160
Art. X. Amusement Device Code, § 6-161
Secs. 6-1-6-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
ARTICLE II. BUILDING CODEt
Sec. 6-16. Adoption.
There are hereby adopted, subject to the modifications, changes and amendments set forth
in this article, for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the construction,
alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of
buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, that certain building code known as
the Standard Building Code, 1991 edition with revisions, published by the Southern Building
Code Congress International, Inc., and the whole thereof, including Appendix K, Recom-
mended Schedule of Permit Fees, and the Standard Existing Building Code, 1991 edition with
revisions, except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by this article, of which not
less than three (3) copies have been and are now filed in the office of the city clerk, and the
same are adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this article, and the
provisions thereof shall be controlling in the construction of all buildings and other structures
within the city.
(Code 1970, § 6-8; Ord. No. 25-89-22, § 1, 6-12-89; Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Editor's note—Ordinance No. 25-92-23, § 1, adopted November 9, 1992, amended § 6-16
of the Code. Such new amended provisions, however, not only pertained to § 6-16, but to other
sections as well; therefore, § 1 of said ordinance was treated as also amending §§ 6-31, 6-56,
6-76, 6-91, 6-120, 6-141, 6-161, and 7-16(a).
*Cross references—Fire prevention and protection, Ch. 7; flood hazard areas, Ch. 8;
mobile homes and recreation vehicles, Ch. 10; building operations at night, § 11-6; planning/
zoning/appeals, Ch. 14; signs and advertising structures, Ch. 17; streets, sidewalks and other
public places, Ch. 19; occupational license taxes for contractors, § 20-59; utilities, Ch. 22;
zoning and subdivision regulations, Ch. 24.
State law references—Building construction standards, F.S. Ch. 553; contracting, F.S.
'State law reference—State minimum building codes, F.S. § 553.70 et seq.
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Sec. 6.17. Amendments.
The building code adopted by section 6-16 is amended and changed in the following
respects:
Sections 102.1(b), 102.2 and 102.3 are hereby deleted.
Section 107.41 is added to read:
"10741. No fees shall be charged for permits and inspections for construction, repair
or alteration of any building work done on any property which is owned and used exclu-
sively for religious, scientific, municipal, educational, literary or charitable purposes, and
which property is exempt from taxes by the Constitution and laws of the State of Florida."
Section 111.1 is amended to read:
"111. 1. There is hereby established in the city a board to be called the board of
adjustments and appeals, which shall consist of five (5) members and who shall be ap-
pointed by the city commission."
Section 114 is hereby deleted.
Section 301.1 is amended by adding the following:
The fire district shall include all that certain territory of the city embraced within
commercial CL, CG, CI and ILW districts, as the same are now or may hereafter be
established by chapter 24 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida.
Section 705.1(a)—(e) is hereby deleted.
Section 705.1(f) is hereby added to read:
"705.1(i) In combustible roof construction, where ceilings or concealed spaces occur,
such spaces shall be divided into horizontal areas of not more than the living or business
unit therein with tight partitions of noncombustible material or of approved wood con-
struction consisting of one inch nominal lumber with joints broken. The concealed space
partition shall be perpendicular and in line with the division partition of all units within
the building."
Section 706.7 is hereby amended to add the following:
"Roofs shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. All
roofs shall have a suitable metal eave drip. All nails and exterior metal shall be galva-
nized or otherwise suitably corrosive resistant."
Section 1302.1 is hereby amended by striking the following words:
"One and two-family dwellings may not be required to have reinforced concrete foot-
ings or grillage of steel."
Section 1302.3 is hereby amended by adding the following:
"Footings shall be continuous monolithic concrete under exterior walls, reinforced
with two (2) five -eighths -inch deformed reinforcing rods for one-story buildings and
three (3)
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(1) Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 4th edition, 1984.
(2) U.S. Department of the Army, Coastal Engineering Research Center's Technical
Papers and Reports.
(3) Florida Department of Natural Resources, Division of Beaches and Shores Technical
and Design Memoranda.
(4) Naval Facilities Engineering Command Design Manual, NAVFAC DM -26, U.S. De-
partment of the Navy.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Secs. 6-29, 6-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. ELECTRICAL CODE*
Sec. 6.31. Standards for materials, installations, etc.
(a) All electrical construction and all materials and appliances used in connection with
the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for
light, heat or power within the city shall conform to such rules and regulations as may be
embodied in this chapter or as may be adopted in this article and shall conform with approved
methods of construction for safety to life or property. The regulations set out in the National
Electrical Code, 1990 edition, as approved by the National Fire Protection Association, and in
the National Electrical Safety Code, 1984 edition, as approved by the American National
Standards Institutes, and other installations and safety regulations approved by the American
National Standards Institute, shall be prima facie evidence of the approved methods.
(b) The National Electrical Code, as referred to in this section, is hereby adopted as the
minimum requirements for all electrical construction and all materials and appliances used in
connection with the installation, maintenance and operation of electrical wiring, apparatus or
equipment for light, heat or power within the city.
(Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
Sec. 6.32. Certificate of competency.
(a) Every master or journeyman electrician, before carrying on his trade or business in
this city, shall present to the city clerk a certificate as to his competency issued by the state
or the board of examiners of electricians of the City of Jacksonville or the City of Jacksonville
Beach.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, not a certified electrician in accordance with the
provisions of this section, to do any electrical construction or make any repairs, alterations,
*Cross reference—Electric signs, § 17-12.
State law reference—Electrical code, F.S. § 553.15 et seq.
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additions or changes to any existing system of electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment for
light, heat or power within the city.
(Code 1970, § 7-4)
Sec. 6-33. Improper use of name of licensed master electricians.
No licensed master electrician shall allow his name to be improperly used by any person,
directly or indirectly, either for the purpose of obtaining a permit or to do any work under his
license. When the master electrician is permanently employed, he shall not allow his name to
be used for the aforesaid purposes or either of them by any person whatsoever, other than his
regular employer.
(Code 1970, § 7-5)
Sec. 6.34. Employing only certified electricians by master electricians; exception.
No master electrician shall employ any person on any job in the capacity of an electrician
without that person being in possession of a certificate of competency as provided for in section
6-32; provided, that nothing in this article shall be construed to prohibit the working of helpers
or apprentices on any job of electrical construction when the work of the helpers or apprentices
is performed under the personal supervision of a certified electrician.
(Code 1970, § 7-6)
Sec. 6-35. Electrical permits required; to whom issued.
(a) A permit is required to do any electrical construction of any character, install any
electrical wiring, apparatus or equipment or make any extensions or changes to existing
systems of wiring of light, heat or power within the city, except the repairing of damaged or
broken fixtures, apparatus or equipment and the ordinary work necessary for the proper
maintenance of same.
(b) Permits to do electrical work will be issued to master electricians who are duly qual-
ified under the provisions of this article to engage in the trade or business of electrical con-
struction in the city.
(Code 1970, § 7-7)
Sec. 6-36. Electrical inspections—By electrical inspector.
All electrical inspections in this city shall be made by the building official of this city or
his designated agent, referred to in this article as the city electrical inspector.
(Code 1970, § 7-8)
Sec. 6-37. Same—Fees.
No permit shall be granted for any electrical installation within the limits of the city until
after inspection fees have been paid. Such inspection fees are hereby fixed in the following
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schedule. For all electrical construction requiring a permit there shall be paid by the party
obtaining a permit therefor the following inspection fees to be collected by the city clerk:
(1) For issuing each permit $ 10.00
(2) New single-family residential occupancy:
0-100 amp service 25.00
101-150 amp service 30.00
151-200 amp service 35.00
For each additional 50 amp or fractional part thereof 5.00
(3) Multifamily per dwelling unit 25.00
(4) Service change:
0-100 amp service 15.00
101-150 amp service 25.00
151-200 amp service 25.00
For each additional 50 amp or fractional part thereof 10.00
(5) New commercial services:
0-100 amp service 25.00
101-150 amp service 30.00
151-200 amp service 35.00
For each additional 50 amp or fractional part thereof 5.00
(6) Temporary services 10.00
(7) Signs 10.00
(8) Switch and receptacle outlets (except new single-family, multifamily and
room additions):
Up to 30 amp, each 0.30
31-100 amp, each 1.00
101-200 amp, each 2.00
(9) Lighting outlets, including fixtures, each 0.30
(10) Primary service 25.00
(11) Transformers, per 20 KVA or fractional part thereof 2.00
(12) Heat:
0-10 kw 1.00
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10.1-15 kw 2.00
15.1-24 kw 3.00
Over 24 kw 4,00
(13) Air conditioning circuits:
0-60 amp 2.50
61-100 amp 5.00
(14) Motors:
0-5 hp 2.00
Plus $2.00 for each additional 5 hp or fractional part thereof
(15) Appliances, fixed or stationary:
Upto30amp 1.00
31-100 amp 2.00
Over 100 amp 3.00
(16) Smoke detectors wired into electrical system (except single-family, mul-
tifamily and room additions), each 1.00
(17) Fire alarm and signaling systems, each 0.00
(18) Minimum fee 10.00
(19) Swimming pools 20.00
(20) Repairs and miscellaneous .. 10,00
(21) Reinspection 10.00
(Ord. No. 34-82-1, § 1, 7-28-82)
Sec. 6-38. Same—Permit prerequisite to inspection.
No inspection shall be made by the city electrical inspector until after a permit for elec-
trical construction or alterations has been obtained by the master electrician from the building
official of this city.
(Code 1970, § 7-10)
Sec. 6-39. Same—Right of entry of electrical inspector.
The city electrical inspector or his duly authorized assistants shall have the right, during
reasonable hours, with the consent of the owner or occupant, to enter any building or premises
in the discharge of his official duty or for the purpose of making any inspection or test of the
electrical wiring, apparatus or fixtures contained therein. If the owner or occupant shall refuse
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to give such consent, entry shall be made only pursuant to authority granted by a properly
issued search warrant.
(Code 1970, § 7-11)
Sec. 6-40. Same—Interference with electrical inspector.
It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder or interfere with the city electrical inspector
or with any assistant city electrical inspector in the discharge of his duties under this article.
(Code 1970, § 7-12)
Secs. 6.41-6.55. Reserved.
ARTICLE N. PLUMBING CODE*
Sec. 6-56. Adoption.
There is hereby adopted the Standard Plumbing Code, 1991 edition, with revisions, as
published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., for the purpose of
establishing rules and regulations for the construction, maintenance and repairs on plumbing,
including permits and penalties.
(Code 1970, § 17-1; Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
Sec. 6-57. Certificate of competency.
(a) Every master or journeyman plumber before carrying on his trade or business in this
city, shall present to the city clerk a certificate as to his competency issued by the state or the
board of examiners of plumbers of the City of Jacksonville, or an existing certificate previously
issued by the city.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person, not a certified plumber in accordance with the
provisions of this section, to do any plumbing construction or to make any repairs, alterations,
additions or changes to an existing system, within the city.
(Code 1970, § 17-4)
Sec. 6-58. Permits -Determination of ownership of secondhand fixtures prior to issu-
ance.
Before the issuance of any plumbing permit, the plumbing inspector shall ascertain whether
new or secondhand fixtures are to be used in the work. Whenever secondhand fixtures are
*Cross references—Waterworks system, § 22-16 et seq.; wastewater system, § 22-56 et
seq.
State law references—Plumbing control act, F.S. § 553.01 et seq.; plumbers, F.S. Ch.
469.
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proposed, the plumbing inspector shall require of the applicant satisfactory evidence in writing
of the ownership of such fixtures and keep a record of the same.
(Code 1970, § 17-11)
Sec. 6-59. Same—Fee.
A fee of three dollars and fifty cents ($3.50) per fixture, including washing machines,
water heaters and dishwashers, shall be paid to the city when a plumbing permit is issued. The
minimum charge for any permit shall be ten dollars ($10.00) in addition to the rate per fixture.
The charge for reinspection shall be ten dollars ($10.00) per inspection.
(Code 1970, § 17-12; Ord. No. 36-82-1, § 1, 7-26-82)
Sec. 6.60. Same—To whom issued.
Permits to do plumbing work shall be issued to master plumbers only.
(Code 1970, § 17-13)
Secs. 6-61-6-75. Reserved.
ARTICLE 17. MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 6-76. Adoption.
There is hereby adopted by the city for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations
for mechanical construction, maintenance, and repair, including permits and penalties that
certain code known as the Standard Mechanical Code, 1991 edition, with revisions, published
by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., including changes and amend-
ments, for the purpose of establishing a comprehensive performance code for the minimum
design and installation requirements for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in
all buildings. Terms and conditions set forth within the booklet are hereby adopted and
incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this article and the provisions contained therein
shall control within the limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 25-82-1, § 1, 7-26-82; Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
Sec. 6.77. Inspection fees.
No permit shall be granted for any mechanical installation within the limits of the city
until after inspection fees shall have been paid; such inspection fees are hereby fixed as
follows:
(1) Mechanical permit fees:
a. For issuing each permit $ 10.00
b. Air conditioning and refrigeration (total capacity in single
installation):
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For each ton or fractional part thereof:
Air conditioning from 1 ton to 10 tons total capacity in single in-
stallation, for each town or fraction thereof for each apartment
or business will be considered a separate system 4.00
For each ton of air conditioning over 10 tons or fractional part thereof
up to 25 tons 2.00
For each ton of air conditioning over 25 tons or fractional part thereof 1.00
c. Furnaces and heating equipment (total capacity in single installa-
tion):
For the first 200,000 BTU per hour capacity or fractional part thereof
in single installation for each apartment or business 10.00
For each additional 50,000 BTU per hour of fuel used or fractional
part thereof 2.00
Any burner (not in heatingsystem), each 6.00
d. Boilers, including heating element:
For the first 500,000 BTU per hour input of fuel 15.00
For each additional 100,000 BTU per hour input of fuel or fractional part
thereof 3.00
e. Air duct systems:
For the first 2,000 cubic feet per minute capacity of air handled in
duct system 10.00
For each 1,000 cubic feet per minute over 2,000 cubic feet per minute
or fractional part thereof up to 10,000 cubic feet per minute 4.00
For each additional 1,000 cubic feet per minute or fractional part
thereof 2.00
f. Pumps 2.00
g. Wells 10.00
h. Tanks, all types, gasoline or liquefied petroleum:
0-600 gallons 10.00
Over 600 to 10,000 gallons capacity or fractional part thereof 50.00
For each additional 1,000 gallons or fractional part thereof 2.00
i. Service station automobile lifts 5.00
j. Elevators, escalators, manliffs, hoists for the first 4 floors 50.00
k. Fire sprinkler systems:
For the first 40 sprinkler heads or fractional part thereof
For each additional 10 sprinkler heads or fractional part thereof .
15.00
2.00
1. Fire standpipes, each 3.00
m. Fire hose cabinets, each 3.00
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n. Prefabricated fireplaces, each 15.00
o. Alteration or repair of boiler or on fired pressure vessel 15.00
p. Solar collector system 15.00
q. Commercial hood installation 15.00
r. Heat exchanger or coil in ducts 5.00
s. Minimum fee for any mechanical permit 10.00
t. Reinspection fee 10.00
u. For mechanical fee not listed in this section, fee shall be based on
$4.00 per thousand dollars.
(2) Gas piping permit fees. Consumers' gas piping and appliances at one
location:
a. For issuing each permit 10.00
b. For 1 to 4 outlets 5.00
For each additional outlet
c. For conversion burners, floor furnaces, incinerators, boilers, central
heat and air conditioning units
For each additional unit
1.00
5.00
1.00
d. Vented wall furnaces and water heaters, each unit 2.50
e. Reinspection fee 10.00
(Ord. No. 25-82-1, § 2, 7-26-82)
Secs. 6.78-6.90, Reserved.
ARTICLE VI. SWIMMING POOL CODE*
Sec. 6-91. Adoption.
There is hereby adopted the Standard Swimming Pool Code, 1991 edition, with revisions,
as published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc., for the purpose of
prescribing minimum standards for the design, construction or installation, repair or alter-
ations of swimming pools.
(Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note -See editor's note, § 6-16.
Sec. 6-92. Enclosed or roofed pools to comply with building code and zoning regula-
tions.
Where an enclosure or roof is provided over a pool, it shall comply with the building code
and accessory building requirements of chapter 24.
(Code 1970, § 24-4)
*Cross reference—Zoning regulation of swimming pools, § 24-164.
State law references—Regulations of department of health and rehabilitative services,
F.S. § 381.031(03; public bathhouses and swimming or bathing places, F.S. Ch. 514.
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Secs. 6.93-6.105. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII. NUMBERING OF BUILDINGS
§ 6-110
Sec. 6.106. Required.
Every building, place of residence or place of business in the city which fronts on any
public street shall have a number according to the system set forth in this article.
(Code 1970, § 6-12)
Sec. 6-107. Attachment of numbers to buildings.
The number assigned to any building shall be permanently attached in a suitable manner,
as determined by the building official, and shall be attached to the outside of the building in
a conspicuous place easily discernible from the street upon which the building faces.
(Code 1970, § 6-13)
Sec. 6-108. Duties of building official.
It shall be the duty of the building official to assign each building a number, to attach or
to have attached the assigned number or numbers, and to do all things necessary and practical
to carry into effect the intent and provisions of this article.
(Code 1970, § 6-14)
Sec. 6-109. Street numbering districts designated.
The city is hereby divided into street numbering districts as follows:
(1) First district. All that part of the city lying east and south and including both sides of
the following streets: Sherry Drive between Atlantic Boulevard and Twelfth Street;
Twelfth Street between Sherry Drive and East Coast Drive; East Coast Drive between
Twelfth Street and Sixteenth Street.
(2) Second district. All that part of the city lying in the subdivision known as Saltair,
except Sherry Drive (in the first district) and The Plaza (in the third district).
(3) Third district. All that part of the city not within the first and second districts.
(Code 1970, § 6-15)
Sec. 6-110. System of numbering.
The building official shall assign street numbers within the street numbering districts as
follows:
(1) In the first district according to the system of numbering as follows:
a. On streets running from south to north and more northerly than easterly or
westerly, only odd numbers (not evenly divided by 2) shall be assigned to build -
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ings on the easterly side and only even numbers (evenly divided by 2) shall be
assigned to buildings on the westerly side.
b. On streets running from east to west and more westerly than northerly or south-
erly, only odd numbers shall be assigned to buildings on the northerly side and
only even numbers shall be assigned to buildings on the southerly side.
c. Atlantic Boulevard on the south and the ocean beach (at the concrete seawall) on
the east are hereby declared and determined to be the zero coordinates or axis of
this numbering system. Numbers shall run from zero on the south to the north
and from zero on the east to west.
d. On every street, one hundred (100) numbers shall be assigned per block (fifty (50)
numbers on each side), except on streets running from south to north, where
named streets (instead of "numbered" streets) intersect and cross the streets
running from south to north and, in that case, one hundred (100) numbers shall
be assigned to several blocks in a manner that the number of the hundred block
(example: the 1200 block) shall be equal to the number of the "numbered" street
immediately south thereof and except on streets running from south to north
where "numbered" streets, if extended easterly, would intersect the streets run-
ning from south to north and, in such case, the number of the hundred block shall
cease and the next number of the hundred block shall commence, as if the
"numbered" street had extended easterly.
e. Each street number on each side of a street shall be measured one from the other
(in quotient feet) by dividing the length (in feet) of the street (for which one
hundred (100) numbers were assigned) by the numeral fifty (50). Any given
building shall be assigned the number or numbers (within the one hundred (100)
numbers assigned to the part of block, or several blocks in which the given
building is situated) by dividing the distance (in feet) of one n„mher from the
other (assigned or unassigned), and the number or numbers having the closest
nonfractional value for that side of the street shall be the number assigned.
(2) In the second district, according to the system of numbering as follows:
a. According to subsection (1)a of this section.
b. According to subsection (1)b of this section.
c. Atlantic Boulevard on the south and Saltair Boulevard through the district are
hereby declared and determined to be the zero coordinates or axis of this num-
bering system. Numbers shall run from zero on the south to the north, and from
zero at Saltair Boulevard to the east and to the west.
d. On every street, one hundred (100) numbers shall be assigned per block (fifty (50)
numbers on each side).
e. According to subsection (1)e of this section.
(3) In the third district, according to the system of numbering as follows:
a. According to subsection (1)a of this section.
b. According to subsection (1)b of this section.
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c. Atlantic Boulevard on the south and the first and second districts on the east are
hereby declared and determined to be the zero coordinates or axis of this num-
bering system, except where the street is a continuation of a street in the first or
second districts, and in that case, the coordinates or axis shall be that of the first
or second district, whichever is the case.
d. On every street, one hundred (100) numbers shall be assigned for every five
hundred (500) feet, except where streets intersect less than one thousand (1,000)
feet apart, in which case one hundred (100) numbers shall be assigned according
to subsection (2)d of this section.
e. According to subsection (1)e of this section.
(Code 1970, § 6-16)
Sec. 6-111. Removing or defacing.
No person shall remove or deface or attempt to remove or deface any numbers attached to
buildings under the provisions of this article.
(Code 1970, § 6-17)
State law reference—Criminal mischief, F.S. § 806.13.
Secs. 6-112-6-119. Reserved.
ARTICLE VIII. HOUSING CODE
Sec. 6-120. Adoption.
There is hereby adopted, basic minimum housing standards deemed essential for safe,
healthful living, that certain code known as the Standard Housing Code, 1991 edition, with
revisions, published by the Southern Building Code Congress International, Inc.
(Ord. No. 25-89-21, § 1, 6-12-89; Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
Secs. 6-121-6-140. Reserved.
ARTICLE IX. GAS CODE
Sec. 6-141. Adopted.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the
construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and
maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the Standard Gas
Code, 1991 edition, with revisions.
(Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
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Secs. 6-142-6-160. Reserved.
ARTICLE X. AMUSEMENT DEVICE CODE
Sec. 6-161. Adopted.
There is hereby adopted for the purpose of establishing rules and regulations for the
construction, alteration, removal, demolition, equipment, use and occupancy, location and
maintenance of buildings and structures, including permits and penalties, the Standard Amuse-
ment Device Code, 1985 edition.
(Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92)
Note—See editor's note, § 6-16.
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SOLID WASTE § 16-7
(c) Inspection and approval. All garbage and trash containers shall be subject to inspec-
tion and approval or condemnation by the director of public works. Appeals of his decisions
may be made to the city manager.
(d) Dumpsters required. All commercial A and residence C type units shall be required to
have a commercial dumpster for disposal of garbage and trash. It shall be the duty of the
director of public works to determine the size dumpster required. Appeals of his decisions may
be made to the city manager.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-4. Alternate disposal of recyclable items.
Any person may donate or sell their own recyclable items referred to herein to any person,
partnership or corporation, whether operating for profit or not for profit.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-5. Leaves and grass clippings; tree trunks.
Leaves and grass clippings shall be placed for collection at the curb in either a receptacle
meeting the standard for garbage collection or a disposable plastic or waterproof paper bag
securely fastened at the opening. Tree trunks, stumps, limbs, trimmings or waste -building
materials shall be collected; these items shall not exceed five (5) feet in length nor shall any
single item exceed a weight of fifty (50) pounds.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-6. Burial of solid waste.
No solid waste shall be buried upon the premises of the person by whom the solid waste
is accumulated. No solid waste shall be buried elsewhere in the city except upon written
permission of the city manager. Composting shall not be considered burial or disposal.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-7. Depositing on vacant lots, streets, parks, etc., prohibited; compost piles.
(a) It shall be unlawful to deposit garbage, trash, recyclable items or any other solid waste
including old furniture, appliances, bedsprings, tires, building materials or auto parts upon
any vacant or unoccupied premises of the city, or upon any street, alley or park.
(b) It shall be unlawful for any person to deposit garden trash upon any adjoining lot or
premises, whether vacant or improved, occupied or unoccupied, or upon any other lot or
premises, or a street, plaza, alley or park, or in any canal, waterway, lake or pool within the
city. Garden trash containing no combustible matter or matter which will, during decay, give
off offensive odors, may be accumulated by the owner as a mulch or compost pile in the rear
of the premises upon which accumulated.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
State law reference—Florida Litter Law, F.S. § 403.413
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Sec. 16-8. Fees for collection.
All residents, occupants and owners of premises in the city shall have accumulations of
solid waste removed and disposed of by the sanitation division of the city, and for the service
of solid waste removal shall pay the city the sums shown below for each type of service:
(1) Residence A unit. For each residence A unit there shall be a charge of sixteen dollars
($16.00) per month, payable to the city for each residence A unit.
(2) Residence B unit. For each housekeeping unit in a residence B unit there shall be a
charge of sixteen dollars ($16.00) per month, payable to the city for each such house-
keeping unit.
(3) Residence C unit. A container or dumpster will be furnished and maintained by the
city and there shall be a charge of fifty-five dollars and eighty-three cents ($55.83) per
cubic yard per month for each container or dumpster.
(4) Commercial A unit. For each commercial A unit, there shall be a charge of fifty-five
dollars and eighty-three cents ($55.83) per cubic yard per month for each dumpster.
Note: Charge includes dumpster maintenance and replacement.
(5) Commercial B unit. All businesses, professions and occupations not required to have
a commercial dumpster. There shall be a charge of sixteen dollars ($16.00) per month,
payable to the city for each commercial B unit.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92; Ord. No. 80-92-49, §§ 1, 2, 9-28-92; Ord. No. 55-92-27, § 1,
1-11-93)
Sec. 16-9. Annual review of fees.
A review of residential and commercial solid waste rates shall be conducted annually by
the director of finance and completed by August 31 of each year.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-10. Noncompliance.
The city shall not be required to collect any garbage, recyclable items or garden trash
which does not comply with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
Sec. 16-11. Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease.
Trash and debris caused from the operation of lot cleaning or clearing and contractors'
debris caused from building, rebuilding or otherwise altering of buildings or structures shall
be removed by the owner or contractor performing the work. Spent oils or greases accumulated
at garages, filling stations or similar establishments will not be removed by the city.
(Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, 4-13-92)
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Chapter 19
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES*
Sec. 19-1. Obstructing free passage prohibited; exception.
No person shall obstruct the free passage of persons or vehicles over any street, sidewalk
or other public way by any means whatsoever, except pursuant to a permit issued by the city
manager, and only in accordance with the terms of the permit and any conditions attached
thereto.
(Code 1970, § 22-1)
Cross reference—Loitering in, obstructing, etc., streets, public places, etc., § 13-2.
State law reference—Obstruction of public streets, highways and roads, F.S. § 316.2045.
Sec. 19-2. Digging up streets prohibited; exception as to public utilities; permit re-
quired of public utilities.
No person shall dig into, remove, tear up, deface or damage in any manner whatsoever,
except for purposes of city authorized repair, either the surfacing or shoulders on or of any
street, avenue, way, driveway, roadway or pathway on any public property of and in the city,
or on any property over or upon which the city may now or hereafter be possessed of any
easement for any type of public transportation, travel or service; provided, this section shall
not be construed to apply to any public utility such as electric, gas, water, etc., system which
may desire to lay, remove, repair or replace pipes, wiring, or cables, place poles, conduits or
meters or install any other necessary equipment requisite to the proper and efficient use of the
public utility. A public utility desiring to do any such work shall first procure from the city
manager a permit for such operations.
(Code 1970, § 22-4)
Sec. 19-3. Closing of streets for various events.
The city manager is authorized to close streets for various events. The city manager will
discuss any such closing of streets with the police chief and notify the city commission before
*Cross references—Any ordinance naming, renaming, opening, accepting, or vacating
streets or alleys in the city saved from repeal, § 1-5(8); beaches and parks, Ch. 5; buildings and
building regulations, Ch. 6; mobile homes and recreational vehicles, Ch. 10; loitering in,
obstructing, etc., streets, public places, etc., prohibited, § 13-2; planning/zoning/appeals, Ch.
14; signs, posters, etc., prohibited on sidewalks, § 17-8; traffic and motor vehicles, Ch. 21;
utilities, Ch. 22; vegetation, Ch. 23; zoning and subdivision regulations, Ch. 24.
State law references—Supplemental and alternative method of making local municipal
improvements, F.S. Ch. 170; municipal public works, F.8. Ch. 180; minimum construction
standards for the design, construction and maintenance of all public streets, roads, highways,
bridges, sidewalks, curbs and curb ramps, crosswalks, where feasible, bicycle trails, under-
passes, and overpasses used by the public for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, F.S. § 335.075.
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authorization is given. An organization desiring to close a street for an event shall first
procure from the city manager a permit for such an event.
(Ord. No. 65-93-22, § 1, 1-25-93)
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Chapter 22
UTILITIES*
Art. I. In General, §§ 22-1-22-13
Art. II. Waterworks System, §§ 22-14-22-55
Art. III. Wastewater System, §§ 22-56-22-300
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 22-56-22-70
Div. 2. Use of Public Sewers Required, §§ 22-71-22-85
Div. 3. Private Wastewater Disposal, §§ 22-86-22-100
Div. 4. Building Sewers and Connections, §§ 22-101-22-125
Div. 5. Use of Public Sewers, §§ 22-126-22-150
Div. 6. Powers and Authority of Inspectors, §§ 22-151-22-165
Div. 7. Sewer User Rates and Charges, §§ 22-166-22-190
Div. 8. Sewer System Extensions, §§ 22-191-22-300
Art. IV. Stormwater Management, §§ 22-301-22-337
Div. 1. Generally, §§ 22-301-22-330
Div. 2. Rates and Charges, §§ 22-331-22-337
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Secs. 22-1-22-13. Reserved.
ARTICLE II. WATERWORKS SYSTEMt
Sec. 22-14. Application for water service.
It shall be unlawful for any person to use city water without first making application in
writing to the city for service at least forty-eight (48) hours before the service is desired and
paying all charges incident to the application. The applications shall be made on forms fur-
nished by the city and shall constitute an agreement by the consumer with the city to abide
by the rules of the city in regard to its service of water. Applications for service requested by
firms, partnerships, associations and corporations shall be tendered only by their duly autho-
rized agents, and the official title of the agent shall be shown on the application.
(Code 1970, § 27-1; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
*Cross references—Administration, Ch. 2; buildings and building regulations, Ch 6;
mobile homes and recreational vehicles, Ch. 10; planning/zoning/appeals, Ch. 14; refuse and
garbage, Ch. 16; signs, posters, etc., prohibited on sidewalks, utility poles, etc., § 17-8; streets,
sidewalks and other public places, Ch. 19; public service tax, § 20-10 et seq.; zoning regulation
for utility structures, § 24-170.
State law references—Water and sewer systems, F.S. ch. 367; supervision and control of
systems of water supply, sewerage, refuse and sewage treatment by the department of health
and rehabilitative services, F.S. § 381.261.
Wross reference—Plumbing code, § 6-56 et seq.
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Sec. 22-15. Tapping of mains, etc., restricted to city employees.
No person shall tap the city water mains or make any other connection to pipes on the
supply side of any meter except those persons duly employed by the city for such purposes.
(Code 1970, § 27-2; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-16. Connection charges; initial payment of minimum water rental.
(a) Upon the application of the owner or consumer for water service, the connection
charge shall be the actual cost of meter, meter box, valves, fittings, pipe, tubing and labor.
Connection charges will be established by the city commission from time to time.
(b) The minimum water rental for the period from the date of installation to the following
minimum water billing date shall be collected at the time payment is made for the connection
charge.
(c) For the purposes of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section, fixture units are
established as the measurement of water demand for each water fixture installed and con-
nected to the city water system. Fixture units are assigned by the city plumbing code. The
water supply charge is hereby fixed at twenty dollars ($20.00) per fixture unit connected to the
city water system after enactment of this subsection and subsection (d) of this section.
(d) The director of finance is directed to receive the connection charge and cause same to
be invested in interest-bearing securities that are most advantageous to the city's interest. The
securities shall be entitled "City of Atlantic Beach, Water Fund." The water fund shall be used
solely for capital improvements to the water plant and supply system.
(e) Payment of connection fees and impact fees shall be due and payable prior to the
porn -lit. .,.. A' • 1 . Line • r
zecitiunCC. of a building For new and �2iiSLYi� buildings UT` SI,I UI:LU'�S, C:lt,y manager
may allow payment of fees on an extended payment plan for up to fifteen (15) years or the
remaining life of an existing mortgage, whichever is less, if the owner has demonstrated to the
satisfaction of the city manager that the lump sum payment will constitute a hardship to the
applicant. A lien for the amount due shall be executed in recordable form reflecting the
payment schedule, and recorded at the applicant's expense. Upon all payments being made in
full, the lien shall be released of record.
(Code 1970, § 27-3; Ord. No. 80-88-39, § 1, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 80-92-48, § 1, 7-27-92; Ord. No.
80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-17. Temporary service.
Temporary service, such as service for circuses, fairs, carnivals, construction work and the
like, shall be provided upon written application accompanied by a deposit sufficient to cover
the city's estimate of the proper charge for water to be consumed, materials, labor and other
expense incurred by the city in providing the service. Upon termination of this service, any
balance of the deposit shall be refunded to the consumer.
(Code 1970, § 27-4; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
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Sec. 22-18. Granting necessary easements by consumer.
The consumer shall grant or cause to be granted to the city, without cost, all rights,
easements, permits and privileges which are necessary for providing service.
(Code 1970, § 27-5; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.19. Right of access by city employees.
Duly authorized employees of the city shall have access at all reasonable hours to the
premises of the consumer for the purpose of reading meters, installing or removing any of its
property, examining pipes or fixtures or for any purpose incidental to providing service.
(Code 1970, § 27-5; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 1, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.20. Fee to re-establish service after cutoff or transfer.
If water service is turned off, either because of delinquency or upon the request of the
consumer, a cut -on fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00) shall be charged and paid prior to restoring
water service. If water service is transferred to another residence, a fifteen -dollar service
charge shall be paid prior to service being turned on.
(Code 1970, § 27-6; Ord. No. 80-85-25, § 1, 3-11-85; Ord. No. 5-85-15, § 2, 1-13-86; Ord. No.
80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-21. Testing of meters; liability for cost of testing; adjustment of bills.
Upon written request of a consumer, the meter will be tested by the city. The city will
require a deposit to defray cost of testing. Such deposit shall be as follows:
Meter Size
(inches)
Fee
5/8 by 3/4 $25.00
1 and 11/2 25.00
2 25.00
Above 2 Actual cost
If the meter, when tested, is found to be not more than two (2) percent fast, the deposit shall
be forfeited to the city as a service charge for conducting the test; otherwise, the expense of the
test WI be borne by the city and billing adjustments for a period not to exceed twelve (12)
months will be made.
(Code 1970, § 27-7; Ord. No. 80-86-33, § 1, 11-24-86; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.22. Fee established for re -read of meters.
Upon written request of a consumer, the meter will be re -read by the city. A fee of five
dollars ($5.00) will be charged for all customer -requested re -reads. At the discretion of the city
manager, or his designee, the city may perform a re -read at no cost to the consumer.
(Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
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Sec. 22-23. Liability of consumer for charges; no allowance to be made for vacant
houses unless water shut off.
Liability for service shall begin on the day the consumer is connected to the city water
main and shall continue thereafter until the service is disconnected for nonpayment or for
other cause, after written notice is given the city by the consumer of his desire to terminate the
service. No allowance will be made for vacant houses unless a request in writing to have the
water shut off is received by the city, nor will any allowance be made for any shut-off period
less than thirty (30) days.
(Code 1970, § 27-8; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.24. Basis for billing if meter fails to register.
If any meter on a consumer's premises is destroyed by fire or other causes or fails to
register, the consumer will be billed for the period involved on a basis of previous consumption.
(Code 1970, § 27-9; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-25. Determination of classification of service for each consumer.
The city manager, or his designee, shall have the authority to determine what classifica-
tion of service shall be rendered by the city to each consumer.
(Code 1970, § 27-10; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-26. Property owner responsible to city for water charges.
The city will install and properly maintain at its own expense, such meters and associated
piping as may be necessary to measure the water service used by the consumer. All meters and
associated piping and meter box or vault installed by the city shall remain the property of the
city. it shall he i n1awflil for anyone to tamper with any city appurtenances of iter servicc. .
The consumer shall protect the city's meter and appurtenances. In the event of any loss or
damage to the property of the city caused by or arising out of carelessness, neglect or misuse
by the customer, the cost of replacing or repairing such damaged property shall be paid by the
customer or property owner.
(Code 1970, § 27-11; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-27. Charges for water service.
The reasonable rates, rentals, fees and other charges for the use of the services and
facilities of the city waterworks system are hereby found and determined to be and are hereby
fixed and established as follows:
(1) Customers within city:
a. Single units. The minimum bill for a single unit shall be four dollars and twenty-
four cents ($4.24) per month for up to three thousand (3,000) gallons of water.
During each quarterly period, one (1) monthly bill shall also include an additional
charge of one dollar and eight cents ($1.08) per one thousand (1,000) gallons of
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water used in excess of nine thousand (9,000) gallons during the previous three (3)
months. Gallons used shall be determined by quarterly meter readings.
The effective rates will be amended for all billings, beginning January 1 of each
year in accordance with the schedule in Appendix A.
b. Multiple units. For multiple units served through the same meter, the rates and
minimum charges shall be in accordance with the following scale. All multiple
units will be billed at seventy-five (75) percent of the single -unit rate for each
unit, regardless of occupancy:
Minimum bill
Units Gallons per month
2 4,500 $ 6.36
3 6,750 9.54
4 9,000 12.72
5 11,250 15.90
6 13,500 19.08
7 15,750 22.26
For each additional unit over 7 there will be a minimum charge of $3.18 for 2,250
gallons per unit.
Excess gallonage shall be calculated based on the consumption level for the
previous three (3) months, less than the gallonage allotted to the minimum bills
for the quarter. All excess gallonage shall be charged at the same rate per one
thousand (1,000) gallons as provided for single units above. As stated above, rates
will be amended each January 1 as shown in Appendix A.
(2) Customers outside the city: The rates applicable to customers outside the city shall be
one and one quarter (1.25) times the above rate applicable to customers inside the city.
(Code 1970, § 27-12; Ord. No. 80-81-20, 9-28-81; Ord. No. 80-85-27, § 1, 4-8-85; Ord. No.
80-91-45, § 1, 12-16-91; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
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Sec. 22-28. Water impact fees, installation charges, etc.
The following schedule of rates and installation charges for water connections, facilities,
service and water provided or furnished by the city through its waterworks system, is hereby
adopted and established:
(1) Water connection charges.
a. Installation charge.
Installation Charge
Size of Meter from
(inches) Main to Meter
3/4
1
11/2
2
Over 2, actual cost, minimum
$ 525.00
560.00
1,090.00
1,150.00
1,150.00
Approved utility contractors may construct larger services at their own expense,
but will be subject to a two -hundred -dollar inspection fee.
All new construction, rehabilitation and/or remodeling will require cross -
connection control devices and shall be assessed an inspection fee as follows:
Two-inch and under $35.00
Over two-inch 200.00
Reinspection visit 35.00
b. Meter charge. All meters will be furnished by the city and the cost is included in
the established installation charge.
c. Change in service size. Whenever a user requests a change in the size of a service
previously installed, such user shall accompany such request with payment of the
same charges per schedule a. above, together with any meter cost involved, as are
applicable to the new service requested. The user shall also be required to pay
any and all increases in capital improvement charges from the old size to the one
requested, whether or not the old service was required to pay any fees, utilizing
the rates in effect at time of request.
d. Change in service location. Whenever a user requests a change in location of a
service connection previously installed, such user shall accompany such request
with payment of the same charges, per schedule a, for installation.
e. Capital improvement charge.
Single-family residences: For each house, three hundred twenty-five dollars
($325.00), three -quarter -inch service only.
Multiple family and condominium living units, including all related facilities: A
minimum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the first two (2) units, plus
ninety dollars ($90.00) per unit for each additional unit over two (2).
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Motels, including all related facilities: A minimum of one thousand one hundred
fifty dollars ($1,150.00) for the first ten (10) units, plus fifty-five dollars ($55.00)
per unit for each additional unit over ten (10).
Nursing and convalescent homes, including all related facilities: A minimum of
one thousand fifty dollars ($1,050.00) for the first ten (10) beds, plus forty-five
dollars ($45.00) per bed for each additional bed over ten (10).
All others: A minimum of three hundred twenty-five dollars ($325.00).
Size of Meter
(inches) Charge
3/4 $ 325.00
1 550.00
11/2 1,075.00
2 1,725.00
3 3,250.00
4 5,425.00
6 10,800.00
8 15,000.00
Disposition, use of revenues. All revenues collected by the city for water capital
improvement charges shall be deposited and held in a special fund to be known as and
hereby designated "the water capital improvement fund". The monies deposited and
held in said fund and all interest accrued thereto shall be used only for the improve-
ments, expansion and/or replacement of the water system of the city.
(2) Water service for fire protection purposed. A special rate of sixty-two dollars ($62.00)
per annum payable in monthly installments shall apply to any water service provided
exclusively for sprinkling systems or other fire protection systems in buildings only
provided the expense of all connections to and extensions from the city water mains
shall be borne by the user. No taps will be allowed which may be used for other than
fire protection purposes, and, unless pursuant to special permit from the city com-
mission, there shall be no connection with any other source of water except in case a
storage tank or fire pump is installed as a secondary supply for such fire protection
purposes.
(Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.29. Due dates and late fees.
Bills for minimum and excess water will be rendered at regular intervals, but the ren-
dering of bills is not an obligation on the part of the city, and failure of the consumer to receive
the bill shall not release or diminish the obligation of the consumer with respect to payment
thereof, or relieve the consumer of any obligation under this chapter. The bills for service shall
be due and payable on the date of billing and shall become delinquent fifteen (15) days
thereafter. A late fee of the greater of one -and -one-half (1.5) percent of the amount due or five
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dollars ($5.00) will be charged if an account is not paid within fifteen (15) days of the billing
date. If the bill is not paid within five (5) additional days (or twenty (20) days from the billing
date), service will be discontinued. A fifteen -dollar reconnect fee will be required to be paid,
along with the full amount of the bill, prior to service being restored.
(Code 1970, § 27-13; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.30. Private fire protection service.
Fire protection service charges shall be billed annually in advance. Fire protection ser-
vice, either private hydrants or sprinkler systems, shall be installed from the main inward at
the expense of the consumer. All such installations shall be made in strict accordance with the
rules of the American Insurance Association in force at the date of installation and with such
requirements as may be prescribed by the city manager. Fire protection services shall not be
metered, and no charge shall be made by the city for water used through such services;
however, no use of the services shall be made except for testing the equipment or fighting fire.
(Code 1970, § 27-14)
Sec. 22-31. Leaks on consumer's side of meter.
No allowance or adjustment of any water bill shall be made for leaks of any nature
occurring on the consumer's side of the meter.
(Code 1970, § 27-15)
Sec. 22-32. Connection of private water systems to city system prohibited.
No person shall interconnect a privately owned water system to the city's water system.
(Code 1970, § 27-16)
Sec. 22-33. Prohibited acts.
No person shall connect or turn on any water service or tap or make any alteration to any
main or distribution pipe of the city's water system or in any way interfere with or molest any
of the wells, reservoirs, basins or water in the same, or permit any connection or tapping to be
made to the city's water system on his premises or the premises occupied by him or knowingly
use city water from unauthorized connections.
(Code 1970, § 27-17)
Sec. 22-34. Service to more than one property through same meter.
Properties owned or operated by different owners or operators shall not be supplied with
water through one (1) meter unless existing facilities make it impractical, as determined by
the city commission as an exception, to establish separate meters for each property. In each
case excepted by the city commission, the yearly minimum rate will be determined by com-
bining the rates for each property, and likewise the minimum quarterly allowance for each
property will be combined.
(Code 1970, § 27-18)
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Sec. 22-35. Approved of plumbing prior to connection with water system.
No water service shall be connected until the plumbing and connections incident thereto
shall have been inspected and approved by the plumbing inspector.
(Code 1970, § 27-19)
Sec. 22-36. City not liable for interruptions in service; right of city to restrict use of
water.
The city shall not be liable for any damage resulting from bursting of any main, service
pipe or cock, or by shutting off of water for repairs, extensions or connections, or from the
accidental failure of the water supply from any cause whatsoever. In cases of emergency, the
city shall have the right to restrict the use of water in any reasonable manner for the protec-
tion of the city and its water supply.
(Code 1970, § 27-20)
Sec. 22-37. Application for water service in new subdivisions; costs of pipes, etc., in
subdivisions to be paid by developer; exception.
(a) Any person subdividing or resubdividing any plot or tract of land shall apply to the
city for water service.
(b) Upon approval of the application by the city commission, the applicant shall agree to
deposit with the city the cost of the lines, mains, pipes, fire hydrants, valves, meters, engi-
neering, etc., and the city shall cause to be prepared the necessary plans and specifications for
the construction of the water lines, etc.
(c) When the estimated cost of the water lines has been determined, the applicant shall
forthwith deposit with the city a sum of money equal to the estimate, or he may elect to install
the water lines himself according to the plans and specifications and under the supervision of
the city. He shall pay the cost of the engineering and shall provide the surety as the city
commission may require. If the actual cost is more than the estimated cost, the developer shall
pay to the city the additional cost. If the actual cost is less than the estimated cost, the
difference shall be refunded to the developer.
(d) If the future development of the area beyond the limits of the proposed development
requires the installation of a water main larger than the main required for domestic and fire
service within the proposed development, the city shall agree to pay the difference in the cost
of materials only between the main capable of providing domestic and fire service within the
proposed development and the main necessary to serve the area beyond the development. The
method of payment of this cost by the city shall be negotiated between the developer and the
city.
(Code 1970, § 27-21)
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Sec. 22.38. Extensions of water mains of more than one hundred feet in existing streets.
Any application for water service on a street right-of-way or easement existing or dedi-
cated prior to January 1, 1961, requiring an extension in excess of one hundred (100) feet, shall
be approved by the city commission. If the city commission finds that it is not economically
feasible to construct the water line and the applicant provides the necessary funds to construct
the line, the city and the applicant shall agree by written contract to the refunding to the
applicant of the funds. The method and amount .of refunding shall be negotiated between the
applicant and the city.
(Code 1970, § 27-22)
Sec. 22-39. Water shortages.
(a) Prohibition or curtailment of certain nonessential uses generally. The prohibition or
curtailment of certain nonessential uses of water shall be restricted or curtailed as set forth by
this section and shall be effective only during a water shortage as declared to exist by the St.
Johns River Water Management District.
(b) Irrigation of lawns generally; exception. Irrigation of lawns is prohibited between 9:00
a.m. and 6:00 p.m., unless by discharge from heat pump air conditioning units.
(1) Anyone watering a lawn by heat pump which does not have a secondary discharge
source shall present proof of this situation and obtain a permit from the city manag-
er's office identifying the situation;
(2) The city manager shall devise a system to identify owners of heat pump air condi-
tioning unit watering systems and the city clerk is authorized to charge a reasonable
administrative fee to defray any expenses incurred.
(c) Irrigation of ferns, ornamentals, flowers, etc., for those utilizing water for irrigation in
the growing of ferns, ornamentals, flowers, foliage, and turf grass (including cemeteries and
golf courses), the following water conservation practices shall be required:
(1) Irrigation is prohibited during the hours between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m., unless
extreme weather conditions exist to warrant the use of water for freeze protection
during these hours;
(2) Irrigation with the use of sewage effluent shall be exempt from the provisions of this
section.
(d) Lawn watering schedule. Immediately upon determining that the city water system
has exceeded any limitation imposed by the St. Johns River Water Management District the
city manager shall implement and publicly announce the following additional water conser-
vation measures. Lawn watering by city water or private wells shall be permitted only by this
schedule:
(1) North of Plaza Road, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, between the hours of 6:00
p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following day;
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(2) South of Plaza Road, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, between the hours of 6:00
p.m. and 9:00 a.m. the following day;
(3) No water to be permitted on Sundays after 9:00 a.m.
(e) Additional conservation measures. Should the additional conservation measures listed
in paragraph (c) fail to achieve compliance with the limitations imposed by the St. Johns River
Water Management District, the city manager shall implement the following further water
conservation measures:
(1) The washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, and all
other hard -surfaced areas by hosing or by use of water directly from faucets or other
outlets, is prohibited except it shall not be unlawful to wash such areas from water
contained in a bucket or container not exceeding three -gallon capacity;
(2) The washing of motor vehicles, trailers, or boats by hosing or by use of water directly
from faucets or other outlets, is prohibited except:
a. It shall not be unlawful to wash such motor vehicles, trailers, or boats from water
contained in a bucket or container not exceeding three -gallon capacity; and
b. This subsection shall not be applicable to the washing of motor vehicles, trailers,
or boats at commercial vehicle washing facilities operated at fixed locations;
(3) Swimming pools will not be filled or refilled using city water;
(4) No water will be permitted to be used from fire hydrants for any construction work or
fire drills.
(Ord. No. 80-82-21, § 5, 4-26-82)
Sec. 22.40. Wells—Permit required.
Any person, firm, corporation, individual or other entity wishing to dig a water well for
any purpose within the corporate limits of the City of Atlantic Beach must first obtain,
therefore, a permit at a cost of ten dollars ($10.00) from the building department of the city of
Atlantic Beach, Florida.
(Ord. No. 80-85-29, § 1, 12-9-85)
Sec. 22-41. Same—Bacteriological tests for potable water.
Any person, individual, corporation or other entity receiving a permit as provided in
section 22.40 herein, and who plans to use water from the permitted well for drinking pur-
poses, must first obtain a bacteriological test report from the State of Florida health depart-
ment, furnishing a certified copy thereof to the building department of the City of Atlantic
Beach, Florida.
(Ord. No. 80-85-29, § 1, 12-9-85)
Sec. 22-42. Definitions.
Cross connection means any physical arrangement whereby a public water supply is
connected, directly or indirectly, with any other water supply system, sewer, drain, lawn
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sprinkler, conduit, pool, storage reservoir, plumbing fixtures, appliances, or other devices
which contain or may contain contaminated water, sewage or other waste or liquid of unknown
or unsafe quality which may be capable of imparting contamination to the public water supply
as the result of backflow. Bypass arrangements, jumper connections, removable sections,
swivel or changeable devices and other temporary or permanent devices through which or
because of which backflow could occur are considered to be cross connections.
(Ord. No. 80-92-50, § 1, 10-12-92)
Sec. 22-43. Cross connections; backflow devices.
(a) No consumer of water from the city water system shall have a cross connection or
potential cross connection either inside or outside of any building or buildings without a
backflow prevention device being installed to prevent any and all backflow.
(b) Only the following are considered to be backflow prevention devices and shall be
installed in agreement with and under supervision of the supplier of water or his designated
representative:
(1) Air gap separation. A physical separation between the free-flowing discharge end of a
potable water supply pipeline and an open or nonpressure receiving vessel. This gap
must be at least double the diameter of the supply pipe measuresd vertically above
the rim of the vessel and in no case less than one (1) inch.
(2) Reduced pressure backflow preventer. A device containing within its structure a min-
imum of two (2) independently acting, approved check valves, with an automatically
operating pressure differential relief valve located between the two (2) check valves
that will discharge to the atmosphere if the check valves should fail. This unit shall
include tightly closed shut-off valves located at each end of the device and each device
sriaii be fitted with properly located test cocks.
(3) Atmospheric vacuum breaker. This device is operated by atmospheric pressure in
combination with the force of gravity. The unit is designed to work on a vertical plane
only. The one moving part consists of a poppet valve which must be carefully sized to
the slide in a guided chamber and effectively shut off the reverse flow of water when
there is a negative pressure.
(4) Pressure vacuum breaker. This device is similar to an atmospheric vacuum breaker,
except that the checking unit "poppet valve" is activated by a spring and does not
require a negative pressure to react.
(5) Double check -valve assembly. An assembly composed of two (2) single, independently
acting drip -tight check valves, including tightly closing shut-off valves at each end
and suitable connections for testing the water tightness of each check valve.
(c) The city or its representatives with proper identification may enter at any time inside
or outside of any building or buildings for the purpose of checking for cross connections. If a
cross connection or potential cross connection is found, the city shall have the right to discon-
tinue water services until the problem has been corrected by elimination or until a proper
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backflow prevention device has been installed. All backflow prevention devices will be checked
periodically by a city representative to insure proper operation.
(d) These provisions relative to a cross connection have been established for the protection
of all the inhabitants of the city and to comply with Chapter 17-22.107(4), Florida Adminis-
trative Code.
(e) All water services and plumbing fixtures shall conform to the latest edition of the City
of Atlantic Beach Cross Connection Control Policy Manual.
(Ord. No. 80-92-50, § 1, 10-12-92)
Secs. 22-44-22.55. Reserved.
ARTICLE III. WASTEWATER SYSTEM*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 22-56. Definitions.
For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
ascribed to them by this section:
Biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) shall mean the quantity of oxygen utilized in the
biochemical oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory procedure in five (5) days
at twenty (20) degrees Celsius expressed in milligrams per liter.
Building drain shall mean that part of the lowest horizontal piping of a drainage system
which receives the discharge from soil, waste, and other drainage pipes inside the walls of the
building and conveys it to the building sewer, and shall terminate five (5) feet or one and
five -tenths (1.5) meters outside the outer face of the building wall.
Building sewer shall mean the extension from the building drain to the public sewer or
other place of disposal, and shall commence five (5) feet or one and five -tenths (1.5) outside the
outer wall of the building.
City manager shall mean the city manager of the city or his authorized deputy agency, or
representative, such as the city engineer, public works superintendent, superintendent of
wastewater facilities, etc.
Combined sewer shall mean a sewer intended to receive both wastewater and storm or
surface water. Such combined sewer shall be prohibited.
Easement shall mean an acquired legal right for the specific use of land owned by others.
Floatable oil shall mean oil, fat, or grease in a physical state such that it will separate by
gravity from wastewater by treatment in an approved pretreatment facility. Wastewater
*Cross reference—Plumbing code, § 6-56 et seq.
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testing pertinent to discharge to the community system in accordance with the provisions of
this article. The city shall have the right to suspend service if permission is denied.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VII, § 1), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-152. Information concerning industrial processes.
The city manager or other duly authorized employees are authorized to obtain information
concerning industrial processes which have a direct bearing on the kind and source of dis-
charge to the wastewater collection system. The industry must establish that the revelation to
the public of the information in question might result in an advantage to its competitors.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VII, § 2), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-153. Observing safety rules; indemnification and liability.
While performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in section 22-151,
the manager or duly authorized employees of the city shall observe all safety rules applicable
to the premises established by the company, and the company shall be held harmless for injury
or death to the city employees, and the city shall indemnify the company against loss or
damage to its property by city employees and against liability claims and demands for per-
sonal injury or property damage asserted against the company and growing out of the gauging
and sampling operation, except as such may be caused by negligence or failure of the company
to maintain safe conditions as required in section 22-134.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VII, § 3), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-154. Easements.
The city manager and other duly authorized employees of the city bearing proper creden-
tials and identification shall be permitted to enter all private properties through which the
city holds a duly negotiated easement for the purposes of, but not limited to, inspection,
observation, measurement, sampling, repair, and maintenance of any portion of the waste-
water facilities lying within the easement. All entry and subsequent work, if any, on the
easement, shall be done in full accordance with the terms of the duly negotiated easement
pertaining to the private property involved.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VII, § 4), 6-27-83)
Secs. 22-155-22-165. Reserved.
DIVISION 7. SEWER USER RATES AND CHARGES
Sec. 22-166. Establishment of a monthly base charge.
User charges will be levied monthly as follows:
(a) Monthly base charge. A monthly base charge of eight dollars and thirty-six cents
($8.36) per equivalent residential unit will be levied upon each connection in accordance with
the following:
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An equivalent residential unit (ERU) is defined as a wastewater connection that delivers
three hundred (300) gallons per day (gpd) of typically domestic wastewater flow to the waste
stream, or equivalent to a residence serviced by a three-fourths (3/4) inch water meter.
The monthly base charge is levied as follows:
Single-family residential $8.36 per account
Multifamily residential 0.75 x $8.36 per unit
Mobile home 0.75 x $8.36 per unit
Travel trailers 0.60 x $8.36 per site
Hotel/motel 0.50 x $8.36 per unit
with kitchen 0.60 x $8.36 per unit
Master -metered commercial $8.36 per unit
Restaurants, laundries, and car wash connections $8.36 x ERU factor
All other commercial customers $8.36 x ERU factor
where the ERU factor for the commercial classification is based upon meter size as
follows:
Meter Size
(in inches) ERU Factor
3/4 X 3/4 $ 1.00
1 1.28
11/2 2.08
2 2.88
3 5.60
4 10.00
6 20.00
(b) The rates applicable to customers outside of the city shall be one and one quarter (1.25)
times the rates above.
(c) A monthly base surcharge for revenue generation system required by the Federal
Environmental Protection Agency and the State Department of Environmental Regulation is
as follows:
A surcharge of one dollar and eighty-four cents ($1.84) per equivalent residential unit
shall be levied upon each connection except in the Buccaneer Water and Sewer Dis-
trict in accordance with the following:
Usage Classification ERU Factor
Single-family residential
Multifamily residential
Mobile home
Travel trailer site
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0.75 per unit
0.75 per unit
0.60 per site
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Usage Classification
Hotel/motel
with kitchen
Master -metered commercial, more
than one unit on one meter
Commercial
Restaurants, laundries, and car wash
connections
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 1), 6-27-83; Ord. No.
80-86-30, § 1, 3-24-86; Ord. No. 80-86-31, § 1, 6-23-86; Ord.
80-91-45, § 2, 12-16-91; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
ERU Factor
0.50 per unit
0.60 per unit
1.00 per unit
1.84 x ERU Factor
1.84 x ERU Factor,
as provided in (a) above
80-85-28, § 1, 11-11-85; Ord. No.
No. 80-87-34, § 1, 6-22-87; Ord. No.
Sec. 22.167. Schedule of wastewater volume charges.
(a) There is hereby established a uniform volume charge per one thousand (1,000) gallons
of water as follows:
(1) Single-family residential $2.46 per 1,000 gallons of actual residential water consump-
tion in excess of 9,000 gallons per quarter up to a maximum of 50,000 gallons per
quarter.
(2) Restaurants, laundries, $2.46 per 1,000 gallons of actual water consumption in excess
of 9,000 gallons per quarter, multiplied by the factor established in section 22-166(a),
per unit billed.
(3) All other classifications $2.46 per 1,000 gallons of actual water consumption in excess
of 9,000 gallons per quarter, multiplied by the factor established in section 22-166(a),
per unit billed.
(b) The rates applicable to customers outside of the city shall be one and one-quarter (1.25)
times the rates above. The effective rates will be amended for all billings, beginning January
1 of each year in accordance with the schedule in Appendix B.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 2), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-83-24, § 1, 9-12-83; Ord. No. 80-85-28,
§ 2, 11-11-85; Ord. No. 80-86-31, § 2, 6-23-86; Ord. No. 80-88-38, § 1, 3-14-88; Ord. No. 80-88-40,
§ 1, 6-13-88; Ord. No. 80-91-45, § 3, 12-16-91; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-168. Review and changes of rates.
The uniform rates and charges established by this division may be reviewed annually, or
as directed by the city commission, and any change of rates and charges shall be established
by ordinance of the city commission after due public notification. Any rates and charges
established as provided in this division shall be binding with the same force and effect as if
incorporated in this section.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 3), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
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Sec. 22.169. Connection fees.
Charges for providing and approving connections to the sewer system with installation
performed by the city are as follows, and shall be in addition to impact fees:
All units: Cost for labor and materials as provided in section 2-368 of the City Code.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23 § I(Art. VIII, § 4), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-87-35, § 1, 9-28-87; Ord. No. 80-92-51,
§ 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-170. Impact fees.
The fee for providing facilities for new connections and capacity increases for growth shall
be as follows:
Residences, per unit $ 1,250.00
Commercial:
Office buildings, per 100 square feet ..... 40.00
Groceries, per 100 square feet 20.00
Retail shops, per restroom 1,260.00
Theatres, per seat 16.00
Restaurants, per seat 160.00
Service stations, per restroom 3,150.00
Car wash, self-service, per stall 1,850.00
Car wash, roll-over 11,850.00
Car wash tunnel 17,750.00
Beauty shops/barber shops, per chair 630.00
Laundromats, per machine 790.00
Hotels/motels, per restroom ..: :................................. 175.00
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § 1(Art. VIII, § 5), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-89-42, § 1, 9-11-89; Ord. No.
80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-171. Payment of connection fees and impact fees.
Payment of connection fees shall be due and payable prior to the issuance of a building
permit. For new and existing buildings or structures, the city manager may allow payment of
fees on an extended payment plan for up to fifteen (15) years if the owner has demonstrated to
the satisfaction of the city manager that the lump sum payment will constitute a hardship to
the applicant. A lien for the amount due shall be executed in recordable form reflecting the
payment schedule. Upon all payments being made in full, a release of lien shall be recorded.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 6), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-92-46, § 1, 6-22-92; Ord. No. 80-92-51,
§ 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-172. Disposition of impact fees.
All revenues collected by the city through sewer impact fees shall be held in a special
account to be known as the wastewater system capital improvement account. The money
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deposited and held in said account and all interests accrued thereto shall be used only for the
improvement, expansion, and/or replacement of the wastewater collection, treatment, and
disposal system of the city.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 7), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-173. Billing.
The sewer charges prescribed by this division shall be on the same bill for the city water
charges and garbage collection charges, but each charge shall be shown as a separate item on
the bill. No user so charged for water, sewer, and garbage services may pay either of the
charges without simultaneously paying the charges for the other. Bilis for sewer charges
where water and/or garbage service is furnished other than through the city shall be computed
as provided in section 22-167 and rendered at the same time as city water bills.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 8), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22-174. Delinquent bills.
If any bill for monthly sewer, water or garbage service shall remain due and unpaid on
and after the fifteenth day from the billing date, dated on the bill, a penalty of ten (10) percent
of the amount due shall be imposed and added to the bill. If the bill remains unpaid for a period
of five (5) additional days, then all services shall be discontinued and shall not be reconnected
until all past due charges have been fully paid together with a reconnect charge of fifteen
dollars ($15.00). If, after discontinuation of services, the bill remains unpaid, the city may
acquire a lien on the property being serviced which may be foreclosed within thirty (30) days
by the city unless the bill and the penalties thereon are paid and the lien satisfied.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 9), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 5-85-15, § 2, 1-13-76; Ord. No. 80-92-51,
§ 3, 11-23-92)
Sec. 22.175. Sewer charges applicable if sewer available.
The rates and charges established by this division shall apply to all users whether owner,
tenant, or occupier of the city water and sanitary sewer systems, or either of them, where city
sewer is available for use, whether or not the connection has been made to the sewer. These
charges shall not apply to any nonconnected user, until ninety (90) days after the sewer
becomes available. Where notice of availability of sewer has heretofore been given to owner.
tenant, or occupier, the provisions of this section shall be applicable within ninety (90) days
from the date of the notice, and the city may commence billing procedures upon the expiration
date of the notice.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 10), 6-27-83)
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Ordinance Section
Number Date Section this Code
90-87-118 3-23-87 1 24-63(3)
90-87-119 4-27-87 1 24-161(i)
80-87-34 6-22-87 1 22-166(b)
80-87-35 9-28-87 1 22-169
5-87-19 9-28-87 1 2-368
90-87-124 10-12-87 1 24-164(2)(a)
58-87-8 10-26-87 1 2-281
2 2-298
58-87-10 11-23-87 1 2-273
2-276(b)
2-277(d)
2-278(b)
2-279(b)
2-283
2-284(a)
90-87-127 1-11-88 1 24-188(c)
90-88-128 1-25-88 1 24-86
80-88-38 3-14-88 1 22-167
80-88-39 3-14-88 1 22-18(c)
95-88-34 3-14-88 1, 2 2-1
95-88-33 4-25-88 1 4-6, 4-7
2 4-22
3 4-23
4 4-25
5 4-26
80-88-40 6-13-88 1 22-167(b)
90-88-132 7-25-88 1 24-109
58-88-12 8- 8-88 1 2-285
90-88-134 8- 8-88 1 24-110
75-88-7 9-12-88 1 21-24(a)
95-88-35 9-26-88 1 5-31
90-88-136 10-24-88 1 24-188(c)
55-88-22 11-28-88 1 16-7(1)—(3)
58-88-13 11-28-88 1 2-262
2-279
2-283
2-285
2-298(c)
5-88-20 12-12-88 1 2-19(7)
60-88-5 1-11-89 1 17-1(6), (11)
57-89-13 2-13-89 1 13-8, 13-9
57-89-14 2-27-89 1-7 13-151-
13-158
90-88-138 3-27-89 1 24-159
57-89-15 4-24-89 1 7-16
90-89-141 4-24-89 1 24-157(a)
25-89-21 6-12-89 1 6-120
25-89-22 6-12-89 1 6-16
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Ordinance Section
Number Date Section this Code
95-89-40 6-12-89 1-9 2-161-2-169
90-89-146 8-28-89 1 24-159
80-89-42 9-11-89 1 22-170
95-89-42 9-11-89 1 13-10
95-89-43 1- 8-90 1 12-1(b)(9)
95-89-44 1- 8-90 1 23-16-23-27
75-90-8 2-26-90 1 21-17(7)
57-90-16 5-29-90 1 2-51
95-90-46 5-29-90 1 8-1, 8-2(4)
2 18-21(6)
45-90-8 6-25-90 1 20-52
20-52,1
20-54(a)
20-59
90-90-151 6-25-90 1 24-17
90-90-153 8-28-90 1 24-82(b)
55-90-23 10-22-90 1 16-1
2 Added 16-11
95-90-48 12-13-90 1 14-1(a)
45-91-9 1-28-91 1 20-59
80-90-43 4- 8-91 1.0-5.0 22-301-22-310
59-91-14 4- 8-91 1 2-276(a)(2), (c)
58-91-15 4-22-91 1 2-262
2-270(5)
2-272
80-90-44 4-22-91 1.0-5.0 22-331-22-337
95-91-49 6-10-91 1 4-6
90-91-155 7-22-91 1 24-17
57-9147 9-2C-91 1 Added 15-22
95-91-50 10-28-91 1 Added 2-2
55-91-24 11-25-91 1, 2 16-7(4), (5)
80-91-45 12-16-91 1 22-28
2, 3 22-166, 22-167
55-92-25 1-10-92 1 16-7(4)
58-92-17 1-27-92 1 2-90(c)(2)
95-92-51 2-10-92 1 4-23, 4-24
75-92-9 2-24-92 1 21-22
2 Added 21-27
5-92-22 4-13-92 1 2-331
45-92-10 4-13-92 1 20-59
55-92-26 4-13-92 1 16-1-16-15
57-92-18 4-13-92 1-5 Added 21-50-21-54
90-92-157 5-26-92 1 24-17
95-92-52 5-26-92 1 Added 13-11
80-92-46 6-22-92 1 22-171
80-92-48 7-27-92 1 22-18(e)
58-92-18 9-28-92 1 2-281(c)
80-92-49 9-28-92 1 6-18(1), (2)
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CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
Ordinance Section
Number Date Section this Code
2 6-18(3), (4)
35-92-7 10-12-92 1 2-315
80-92-50 10-12-92 1 22-42, 22-43
25-92-23 11- 9-92 1 6-16
6-31
6-56
6-76
6-91
6-120
6-141
6-161
7-16(a)
80-92-51 11-23-92 1 Rnbd 22-16-22-21
As 22-14-22-19
2 22-20-22-29
3 22-166-22-174
55-92-27 1-11-93 1 16-8
65-93-22 1-25-93 1 19-3
5-93-23 2- 8-93 1 2-317
2 2-368
10-93-17 2- 8-93 1 3-2
35-93-8 2- 8-93 1 2-318
57-93-19 2- 8-93 1 2-63
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Supp. No. 13 1997
CODE INDEX
A Section
ABANDONMENT
Nuisances enumerated
Abandoned wells, basements, refrigerators, etc. 12-1(b)(6)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
Open storage of abandoned motor vehicles, refrigerators,
etc. 12-1(b)(7)
Parking of abandoned property, vehicles, etc. 21-24 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
ACCESS
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Access to public streets 24-252(c)
Lots, street access 24-255(d)
Zoning regulations 24-135(e) et seq.
See: ZONING
ADVERTISING
Confiscated or lost property, disposition of
Advertising sales of 15-18
Fair housing provisions
Prohibited conduct, provisions re advertisement 9-17
Noise provisions
Loudspeakers for advertising purposes 11-8
Regulations for signs and advertising structures 17-1 et seq.
See: SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
AIR RIFLES, AIR PISTOLS, ETC.
Discharging prohibited 13-3
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
Conditions of existing establishments 3-8
Consumption on vendor's premises 3-10
Consumption, possession of open containers upon public prop-
erty 3-11
Definitions 3-1
Distances, measurement of 3-7
Existing establishments, conditions of 3-8
Exposure of private parts in establishments serving alco-
holic beverages 13-17
Hours of sale 3-2
Licenses
Persons not holding license to sell 3-3
Lighting requirements on premises 3-9
Location of establishments, restrictions on 3-6
Locations where on -premises sales prohibited 3-5
Persons not holding license to sell 3-3
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES—Cont'd. Section
Premises where sales permitted 3-4
Restrictions on location of establishments 3-6
Sales permitted
Premises where sales permitted 3-4
Sales prohibited
Locations where on -premises sales prohibited 3-5
ALLEYS
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended upon alley 21-25(a)(4), (5)
Dogs and cats running at large 4-24
Garbage, trash, etc.
Depositing in alleys 16-7
Nuisances enumerated
Throwing, discharging, etc., garbage, filth, etc., into alleys 12-1(b)(2)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
AMENDMENTS TO CODE
Provisions re 1-9
AMUSEMENTS AND AMUSEMENT PLACES
Amusement device code adopted 6-161
ANIMALS AND FOWL
Animal control officer
Appointment
4-1
Interfering with officers 4-2
Animal shelter
Breaking open fences, gates, etc.; letting loose animals;
etc. 4-3
Beaches
Use of vehicles and riding of animals prohibited 5-17
Bird sanctuary
City designated; shooting, molesting, etc., birds 4-4
Cats. See herein: Dogs and Cats
Citations; penalties 4-30
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Cruelty to animals 4-5
Dead animals, removal and disposal of 4-8
Dogs and cats
Damaging property 4-26
Definitions 4-21
Disturbing the peace 4-27
Impoundment 4-23
Leashing dogs 4-25
Muzzles
Dogs to be muzzled 4-25, 4-28
Rabies
Dogs or cats suspected of having rabies 4-29
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ANIMALS AND FOWL—Cont'd. Section
Registration and tagging required 4-22
Impoundment of unregistered dogs or cats 4-23
Registration and tagging
Impoundment of unregistered dogs or cats 4-23
Required 4-22
Running at large 4-24
Vicious dogs 4-28
Vicious dogs 4-28
Zoning regulations for doghouses, pens, etc.
Accessory uses by zoning district 24-151(b)(1)
Hogs, keeping 4-7
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BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—Cont'd. Section
Trees regulated
Authority regarding supervision of work, under permits 23-17
Jurisdiction and supervision of building official 23-16
Building permits
Coastal construction 6-20
Zoning regulations
Administrative official's powers and responsibilities 24-47(7)
Provisions generally 24-65
Building sewers and connections 22-101 et seq.
See: WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Coastal construction code 6-18 et seq.
See: COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Community development board 14-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
Electrical code 6-31 et seq.
See: ELECTRICAL CODE
Fire prevention and protection 7-1 et seq.
See: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Flood hazard districts 8-1 et seq.
See: FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS
Garbage and trash provisions
Removal of debris caused from building, rebuilding, etc16-11
Housing code
Adoption 6-120
Loitering, sleeping, etc., in public buildings 13-2
Mechanical code 6-76, 6-77
Noise provisions
Building operation at night 11-6
Nuisances. See also that subject
Abandoned building rubbish, material, etc. 12-1(b)(7)
Permitting buildings to become dangerous, unsafe, etc12-1(b)(8)
Structurally unsound structures, etc 12-1(b)(6)
Numbering of buildings
Attachment of numbers to buildings 6-107
Building official
Duties 6-108
Removing or defacing 6-111
Required 6-106
Street numbering districts designated 6-109
Subdivision regulations, design and construction stan-
dards
Street names and house numbers 24-252(j)
System of numbering 6-110
Permits. See herein: Building Permits
Plumbing code 6-56 et seq.
See: PLUMBING CODE
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BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—Cont'd. Section
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards, lots
Building setback lines 24-255(f)
Swimming pool code 6-91, 6-92
Temporary construction trailers, structures, etc.
Zoning regulations 25-66 et seq.
See: ZONING
Zoning regulations 24-31 et seq.
See: ZONING
Wastewater system
Sewer system extensions, construction 22-192, 22-195
Water service
Temporary service for construction work 22-17
Water shortages
Permitting water to be used from fire hydrants for con-
struction work 22-39(e)(4)
BURIAL OF GARBAGE
Solid waste provisions 16-6
BUSES
Stopping, standing or parking buses or commercial vehicles 21-22
Zoning regulations
Temporary residence 24-82(h)
BUSINESS TRUSTS
Definition of "person" to include business trusts 1-2
c
CAMPERS. See: RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
CANALS. See: WATERCOURSES, WATERWAYS
CARNIVALS
Water service, temporary
22-17
CARPORTS
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district 24-151(b)(1)
CATS
Regulated 4-21 et seq.
See: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CEMETERIES
Definition of "public place" to include cemeteries 1-2
CERTIFICATES
Electricians, certificates of competency 6-32
Plumbers, certificates of competency 6-57
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CERTIFICATES—Cont'd.
Subdivisions
Assurance for completion and maintenance of improve-
ments
Issuance of certificate of completion
CESSPOOLS
Constructing
CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
City funds use for prohibited
CHARTER
Defined
CHICKENS. See also: ANIMALS AND FOWL
Keeping chickens or poultry
CHIEF OF FIRE DEPARTMENT. See: FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHIEF OF POLICE. See: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CHILD CARE CENTERS
Zoning regulations
CHILDREN. See: MINORS
Section
24-235
22-73
2-2
1-2
4-7
24-152
CHILDREN PLAYHOUSES
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district 24-151(b)(1)
CHIMNEYS
Zoning regulations
Height limitations 24-156(b)
CHURCH SPIRES
Zoning regulations
Height limitations 24-156(b)
CHURCHES
Alcoholic beverage establishments, location of 3-6
Noise provisions
Interfering with churches 11-10
Zoning regulations 24-153
CIRCUSES
Water service, temporary 22-17
CITY ATTORNEY
Code enforcement board
City attorney shall be counsel to board, etc.
CITY COMMISSION
Community development board
Certification of plans and recommendations to commission
Duties re commission
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2-145
14-21
14-20
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
CITY COMMISSION—Cont'd. Section
Defined 1-2
Members appointed by 14-17
Mayor -commissioner
Old -age and survivors insurance
Execution of agreements by mayor -commissioner 2-242
Meetings
Rules of conduct and procedure at 2-19
Special meetings, calling 2-17
Time and place of regular meetings 2-16
Quorum 2-18
Salary 2-20
Zoning regulations, responsibility of commission 24-46
CITY EMPLOYEES. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
Defined 1-2
CLOTHING
Beaches. See also that subject
Undressing or changing clothes
5-2
COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Definitions 6-21
Location 6-26
Public access 6-27
Purpose 6-19
References 6-28
Scope; applicability 6-20
Structural requirements
Gellei.all piUVisiuu1S 6-22
Major structures 6-23
Minor structures 6-25
Nonhabitable major structures 6-24
Title 6-18
COCAINE. See: DRUGS
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Appeals 2-151
City attorney
Counsel to board, etc. 2-145
Clerical and administrative personnel 2-144
Compensation of members 2-141
Created, composition 2-141
Hearings 2-147
Minutes of hearings 2-144
Power of board re hearings 2-148
Jurisdiction 2-146
Lien, penalties 2-149
Duration of lien 2-150
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CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD—Cont'd. Section
Meetings 2-143
Power of board to adopt rules for conduct of meetings2-148
Membership 2-141
Minutes of hearings 2-144
Officers, election of 2-143
Penalties; lien 2-149
Duration of lien 2-150
Powers 2-148
Procedure; hearings 2-147
Quorum 2-143
Removal, filling vacancies 2-142
Terms of members 2-141
Vacancies, filling 2-142
CODE OF ORDINANCES*
Amendments to code 1-9
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Definitions and rules of construction 1-2
Effect of code on prior acts or rights 1-6
Effect of repeal of ordinances 1-7
General penalty; continuing violations 1-11
Headings and catchlines 1-3
History notes and references 1-4
How code designated and cited 1-1
Repeal
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Effect of repeal 1-7
*Note—The adoption, amendment, repeal, omissions, effective date, expla-
nation of numbering system and other matters pertaining to the use, construc-
tion and interpretation of this Code are contained in the adopting ordinance
and preface which are to be found in the preliminary pages of this volume.
Supp. No. 13
2112.1
CODE INDEX
DRIVEWAYS—Cont'd. Section
Building sewers and connections
Foundation drains, surface runoff, etc. 22-108
Digging up driveways, streets, etc 19-2
Public sewers, use of
Discharging storm water, etc., into storm sewers or nat-
ural outlets 22-128
Discharging subsurface drainage, groundwater, etc., into
sanitary sewers 22-127
Stopping, standing and parking vehicles in driveways 21-17(2)
Subdivisions, design and construction standards 24-251
Easements; drainage, watercourses 24-253
Water shortages
Washing of driveways 22-39(e)
DRUGS (Cocaine, marijuana, hashish, controlled substances,
etc.)
Drug paraphernalia
Definitions 13-4
Sale, display, etc., of paraphernalia 13-5
DUVAL COUNTY
Definition of "county" 1-2
E
EARTHQUAKES
Community development board
Duties of board re replanning, reconstruction, etc., of areas
damaged by earthquakes
14-20(12)
EASEMENTS
Subdivisions, design and construction standards 24-253
Wastewater system, powers and authority of inspectors
Provisions re easements 22-154
Waterworks system
Granting necessary easements by consumer 22-18
ELECTRIC HOISTS
Noise provisions
Building operations at night
11-6
ELECTRICAL CODE
Certificates of competency 6-32
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Electrical inspections
Fees 6-37
Inspections by electrical inspector 6-36
Interference with electrical inspector 6-40
Permit prerequisite to inspection 6-38
Right of entry of electrical inspector 6-39
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ELECTRICAL CODE—Cont'd. Section
Electrical permits
Fees 6-37
Permit prerequisite to inspection 6-38
Required, to whom issued 6-35
Signs and advertising structures 17-12
Employing only certified electricians by master electricians;
exception 6-34
Improper use of name of licensed master electricians 6-33
Inspections. See herein: Electrical Inspections
Mobile home parks and recreation vehicle parks
Electric wiring to comply with electrical code 10-2(4)
Permits. See herein: Electrical Permits
Signs and advertising structures
Compliance with electrical code 17-12
Electrical permits 17-12
Installation of electrical wiring, etc., by licensed electri-
cian 17-13
Proximity to electrical conductors 17-15
Static electricity 17-14
Standards for materials, installations, etc 6-31
ELECTRICITY
Public service tax on electricity 20-16 et seq.
See: TAXATION
EMERGENCIES
Beaches, closing during emergencies
Noise provisions
Building operations at night in case of emergency
Stopping, standing or parking of vehicles for emergency re-
pairs
Waterworks system
Right of city to restrict use of water in cases of emergency
Water shortages
5-1
11-6
21-21(2)
22-36
22-39
EMPLOYEES OF CITY. See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
ENCLOSURES. See: FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND EN-
CLOSURES
ENGINES
Muffling of blowers, power fans and engines 11-7
ENTERTAINMENT
Zoning regulations
Establishments offering dancing or live entertainment
24-155
ESTATES
Definition of "person" to include estate 1-2
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EXCAVATIONS Section
Abandoned wells, excavations, etc.
Nuisance provisions 12-1(b)(6)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended alongside or opposite street excava-
tions 21-25(a)(1)
Building sewers and connections
Barricading, restoring excavations 22-111
Excavations, conformance with building and plumbing
codes 22-106
Stopping, standing or parking vehicle alongside or opposite
any street excavation 21-17(7)
Streets, digging up prohibited 19-2
EXPLOSIVE LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, ETC.
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges 22-129
F
FAIR HOUSING (Discrimination because of race, color, sex,
religion, national origin, etc.)
Complaints 9-20
Definitions 9-16
Educational activities 9-19
Enforcement by civil action 9-24
Exemptions 9-23
Financing of houses, discrimination in 9-22
Interference, coercion or intimidation 9-24
Multiple listing services 9-18
Prohibited conduct 9-17
Remedies
Use of remedies of provisions, other remedies 9-21
Violations 9-25
Complaints 9-20
Enforcement by civil action 9-24
Use of remedies 9-21
FAIRS
Water service, temporary 22-17
FALLOUT SHELTERS
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses and structures 24-151(b)(1)
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND ENCLOSURES
Animal shelter
Breaking open fences, gates or enclosures of animal shelter 4-3
Nuisances enumerated
Structurally unsound fences 12-1(b)(6)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
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2119
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND ENCLOSURES—Cont'd. Section
Signs and advertising structures
Signs, posters, etc., prohibited on gates, fences, walls, etc. 17-8
Swimming pools
Enclosure to comply with building code and zoning regu-
lations 6-92
Zoning regulations 24-135(b) et seq.
See: ZONING
FIDUCIARIES
Definition of "person" to include fiduciaries 1-2
FILLING STATIONS
Removal of spent oils or greases accumulated at
Zoning regulations
Supplementary regulations for service stations
FILTH
Nuisances enumerated
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
16-11
24-165
12-1
FINANCES
Allotments constitute basis of expenditures and are subject
to revision 2-312
Appropriations
Allotments constitute basis of expenditures and subject to
revision 2-312
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Lapse of appropriations 2-315
Transfer of appropriations 2-313
When contracts and expenditures prohibited 2-314
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Charitable contributions prohibited 2-2
Contracts and agreements. See also that subject
When contracts and expenditures prohibited 2-314
Department of finance
Created 2-72
Director of finance
Appointment 2-71
Assisting in preparation of budget; accepting other re-
sponsibilities 2-76
Duties generally 2-74
Financial information 2-75
Investment of funds 2-73
Duties 2-78
Functions 2-77
Director of finance. See herein: Department of Finance
Dishonored checks 2-317
Encumbrances 2-315
Fees paid to city government 2-316
Fiscal year 2-311
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FINANCES—Cont'd.
Purchasing
See: PURCHASES, PURCHASING
Reserve account for fire department revenue
Service and user charges
Authorization
Fees and charges
Taxation
See: TAXATION
Transfers of appropriations
Uniform travel policy and procedure
See: TRAVEL
User charges. See herein: Service and User Charges
FINANCING OF HOUSING
Discrimination in
See also: FAIR HOUSING
FINES, FORFEITURES AND PENALTIES. See also specific
subjects
General penalty; continuing violations
Ordinances saved from repeal, other provisions not included
herein. See the preliminary pages and the adopting or-
dinance of this code
FINGERPRINTING
Solicitors
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Chief of fire department
Appointment
Compensation
Duties and authority
Fire prevention code
Appeals from actions of chief
Enforcement of code by chief
Modifications of code by chief
Director of public safety
Supervision of fire department
Fire chief. See herein: Chief of Fire Department
Life guard division
Reserve account for fire department revenue
FIRE ESCAPES
Signs obstructing
FIRE HYDRANTS
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended within fifteen feet of hydrant
Stopping, standing or parking vehicle within fifteen feet of
hydrant
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Section
2-331 et seq.
2-318
2-367
2-368
20-16 et seq.
2-313
2-356 et seq.
9-22
18-17
2-61
2-61
2-62
7-19
7-17
7-18
2-41
2-63
2-318
17-6
21-25(a)(1)
21-17(4)
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
FIRE HYDRANTS—Cont'd. Section
Water shortages
Permitting water to be used from fire hydrants 22-39(e)(4)
FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Arsonists
Reward for information leading to conviction of 7-1
Code. See herein: Fire Prevention Code
Fire prevention code
Adoption 7-16
Appeals from actions of chief of fire department 7-19
Enforcement 7-17
Modifications 7-18
Violations
Penalty; separate offenses; removal of prohibited condi-
tions 7-20
Reward for information leading to conviction of arsonists 7-1
Water service charges
Private fire protection service 22-30
Zoning regulations
Planned unit development (PUD)
Access for fire -fighting equipment 24-136(c)
FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Discharging firearms, air guns, etc. 13-3
Disposal of confiscated or lot firearms 15-22
Hunting, shooting, etc., birds or wild fowl 4-4
Replica firearms
Definitions 13-8
Possession and use regulated 13-9
FIRES
Community development board
Duties re board for redevelopment, reconstruction, etc., of
areas damaged by fires, floods, etc 14-20(12)
Nuisances
Permitting buildings to become unsafe, dangerous, etc.,
because of fire 12-1(b)(8)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
Signs and advertising structures
Signs creating fire hazards 17-4
Water service, provisions re meters destroyed by fire
Basis for billing if meter fails to register 22-24
FIRMS
Definition of "person" to include firms 1-2
FLAMMABLE OR EXPLOSIVE LIQUIDS, SOLIDS, ETC.
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges 22-129
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FLEA MARKETS Section
Defined; prohibited 13-11
FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
Abrogation and greater restrictions 8-9
Areas of special flood hazard, basis for establishing 8-7
Community development board 14-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
Compliance 8-8
Definitions 8-5
Development permit
Application procedures 8-24
Established 8-23
Findings of fact 8-2
Flood hazard reduction standards
Areas of shallow flooding (AO Zones) 8-35
Generally 8-31
Specifically 8-32
Streams without established base flood elevations and/or
floodways 8-33
Subdivision proposals 8-34
Interpretation 8-10
Lands to which this chapter applies 8-6
Objectives 8-4
Planning and development director
Designated 8-21
Duties and responsibilities 8-22
Purpose 8-3
Statutory authorization 8-1
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Soil and flood hazards 24-251(3)
Variance procedures 8-25
Violations and penalties 8-12
Warning and disclaimer of liability 8-11
FLOODLIGHTS
Signs and advertising structures
Use of spotlights and floodlights
17-10
FLOODS
Community development board
Duties of board re reconstruction, replanning, etc., of areas
damaged by flood 14-20(12)
FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Alcoholic beverage sales in restaurants, etc. 3-2 et seq.
Loitering in restaurants, luncheonettes, etc. 13-2
Uniform travel policy and procedure for city employees
Schedule for meal allowance 2-360
Subsistence 2-361
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FOWL. See: ANIMALS AND FOWL Section
FRANCHISES
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
FRAUD
City employees retirement system
Protection against fraud 2-297
Uniform travel policy and procedure
Fraudulent claims 2-366
G
GARAGE SALES
Flea markets by definition re; prohibited 13-11
GARAGES
Removal of spent oils or greases accumulated at 16-11
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses and structures 24-151(b)(1)
GARBAGE AND REFUSE
Beaches, littering 5-4
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Nuisances. See also that subject
Abandoned building material, building rubbish, etc. 12-1(b)(7)
Abandoned debris, etc. 12-1(b)(6)
Depositing garbage, etc 12-1(b)(2)
Depositing rubbish 12-1(b)(3)
Public sewers, use of
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities 22-130
Prohibited discharges of unground garbage. etc. 22-129(4)
Recyclable materials
Alternate disposal of items re 16-4
Removal prohibited 13-10
Solid waste provisions
Alternate disposal of recyclable items 16-4
Annual review of fees 16-9
Burial of solid waste 16-6
Collection 16-2
Compost piles 16-7
Containers 16-3
Definitions 16-1
Depositing on vacant lots, streets, parks, etc., prohibited;
compost piles 16-7
Enforcement 16-14
Fees for collection 16-8
Inspection of premises, duty of city 16-12
Leaves and grass clippings; tree trunks 16-5
Lot clearing, contractors' debris, removal of 16-11
Noncompliance 16-10
Oil and grease 16-11
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GARBAGE AND REFUSE—Cont'd. Section
Prima facie evidence of production of garbage 16-12
Violations and penalties 16-15
White goods; procedure and fees for removal 16-13
Zoning regulations
Planned unit development (PUD)
Refuse collection, access for 24-136
GARDEN TRASH
Provisions re disposition of 16-5
GARDENS
Waterworks system
Water shortages; irrigation of flowers, foliage, etc. 22-39
GAS
Gas code adopted 6-141
Mechanical code
Gas piping permit fee 6-77(2)
Public service tax on gas, electricity, etc. 20-16 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges 22-129
GASOLINE
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges 22-129
GAZEBOS
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district 24-151(b)(1)
GENDER
Defined 1-2
GLASS
Nuisances. See also that subject
Open storage of glass, building material, etc. 12-1(b)(7)
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges of metal, glass, etc. 22-129(4)
GONGS
Noise. See also that subject
Noise in public places generally 11-2
Use of gongs on vehicles 11-4
GRASS CLIPPINGS
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges of grass clippings 22-129(4)
Solid waste disposal 16-5
GREASE. See: OILS, GREASE
GUARDHOUSES
Zoning regulations 24-158
GUNS. See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
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LIGHTS, LIGHTING—Cont'd. Section
Mobile home parks and recreation vehicle parks
Illuminating at night 10-2(2)
Signs and advertising structures
Flashing, revolving or blinker -type outdoor lights 17-10
Zoning regulations
Service stations 24-165(4)
Swimming pools, lighting 24-164(1)
LITTERING
Beaches
5-4
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Zoning regulations 24-155
LOCAL LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION COMMIS-
SION
Community development board designated as 14-22
See: PLANNING
LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
Community development board designated as
See also: PLANNING
LOITERING
Provisions re
LOST PROPERTY
Disposition of by police
See: POLICE DEPARTMENT
14-22
13-2
15-16
LOTS
Depositing garbage, trash, etc., on vacant lots 16-7
Garbage and trash collection and removal
Removal of lot clearing and cleaning debris from lots16-11
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards 24-255
Vacant lots
Dogs and cats running at large 4-24
Zoning regulations 24-82(c) et seq.
See: ZONING
LOUDSPEAKERS
Alcoholic beverage establishments
Playing of musical or noise -producing equipment outside
of buildings
Noise provisions
M
3-10
11-8
MAGAZINES
Obscene matter prohibited 13-6
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MAIL
Definition of "registered mail"
MAPS
Community development board
Recommending proposed changes in official map of city
Subdivision, preliminary plats
Vicinity map
Zoning map
Administrative official's powers and responsibilities
Certain ordinances saved from repeal
MARIJUANA. See: DRUGS
MARQUEE OR AWNING SIGNS
Permitted signs
Additional provisions re signs. See: SIGNS AND ADVER-
TISING STRUCTURES
MAYOR -COMMISSIONER. See: CITY COMMISSION
MECHANICAL CODE
Adoption
Inspection fee
MERCHANDISE
Zoning regulations
Display of used merchandise outside of business
Section
1-2
14-20(3)
24-204
24-47(4), (5)
1-5
17-2(b)(6)
6-76
6-77
24-154
METERS
Water meters 22-19 et seq.
See: WATERWORKS SYSTEM
MILIT A rtY
City employees retirement system
Military service credit
2-275
MINIWAREHOUSES
Zoning regulations 24-160
MINORS
Child care centers
Zoning regulations 24-152
Children playhouses
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district 24-151(b)(1)
Definition of "person" to include children 1-2
Minors on streets and public places
Curfew 13-153
Definitions 13-152
Owners of public places, responsibilities 13-154
Parents' responsibility 13-155
Procedures 13-157
Short title 13-151
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MINORS—Cont'd.
Special functions
Violations; penalties
Nuisances
Abandoned refrigerators, vehicles, etc., proving hazards
for inquisitive minors
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
MISDEMEANORS
State misdemeanors
MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (Mo-
bile homes, campers, travel trailers, boats, etc.)
Coastal construction re
See: COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Definitions
Minimum requirements for parks
Stopping, standing or parking of recreational vehicles
Zoning regulations
Water shortages
Washing of trailers, boats, etc
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district
Parking of recreational vehicles
Storage and parking of vehicles and equipment in residen-
tial districts
Temporary construction offices
Temporary residence, campers and trailers
MONTH
Defined
MONUMENTS
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Required improvements, monuments
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Section
13-156
13-158
12-1(b)(6)
13-1
6-18 et seq.
2-146
10-1
10-2
21-22(b)
24-151(b)(1),
24-163
22-39(e)
24-151(b)(1)
24-163
24-168
24-82(h)
1-2
24-256
CODE INDEX
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES—Cont'd. Section
Credited service 2-272
Loss of credited service 2-273
Military service credit 2-275
Reinstatement of credited service 2-274
Death while in city employment 2-283, 2-284
Automatic pension to spouse and/or children 2-284
Elective survivor pension 2-283
Deferred retirement upon separation from employment
(vesting) 2-278
Definitions 2-262
Disability retirement
Continuation subject to re-examination; return to em-
ployment 2-280
General conditions for eligibility 2-279
Divisions 2-291
Errors 2-296
Expenses of administering system 2-292
Fraud, protection against 2-297
Insurance coverage for retirants and beneficiaries 2-293
Investment of retirement system assets 2-290
Level straight life pension, amount of 2-281
Member contributions 2-298
Membership generally 2-271
Method of making payments 2-294
Military service credit 2-275
Officers and employed services 2-270
Optional forms of pension payment 2-282
Reserve for employer contributions; city contribution 2-288
Reserve for retired benefit payments 2-287
Reserve for undistributed investment income 2-289
Subrogation rights 2-286
Undistributed investment income, reserve for 2-289
Voluntary retirement conditions 2-276
Social security
Old -age and survivors insurance. See herein that subject
Travel expenses
Uniform travel policy and procedure 2-356 et seq.
See: TRAVEL
Waterworks system
Right of access by city employees 22-19
Tapping of mains, etc., restricted to city employees 22-15
OFFICIAL MAP. See: MAPS
OFF-STREET PARKING
Zoning regulations 24-136 et seq.
See: ZONING
OIL, GREASE, ETC.
Public sewers, use of
Grease, oil and sand interceptors 22-132
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OIL, GREASE, ETC.—Cont'd. Section
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities 22-130
Prohibited discharges 22-129
Removal of spent oils or greases accumulated at garages,
filling stations, etc. 16-9
ORDINANCES
Code of ordinances 1-1 et seq.
See: CODE OF ORDINANCES
OUTDOOR LIGHTS
Signs and advertising structures
Use of flashing, revolving or blinker -type outdoor lights . 17-10
OWNER
Defined 1-2
D
PARADES AND PROCESSIONS
Permits required for 21-2
PARKING
Residential parking sticker program 21-27
Sailboats, parking of not to obstruct lifeguard activities at
beaches 5-6
Stopping, standing and parking of vehicles 21-16 et seq.
See: TRAFFIC
Zoning regulations 24-136 et seq.
See: ZONING
PARKING LOTS
Loitering in public places, etc. 13-2
Water shortages
Washing of parking, lots 22-39(e)
Zoning regulations 24-162
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION
Alcoholic beverages
Consumption, possession of open containers upon public
property 3-12
Beaches. See also that subject
Definition of "public place" to include parks 1-2
Dogs and cats running at large 4-24
Garbage, trash, bottles, etc.
Depositing in parks 16-7
Howell Park
Use prohibited after dark 5-31
Loitering in parks 13-2
Obstructing passage through parks, etc 13-2
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district
Tennis, basketball, etc., and other private recreation uses 24-151(b)(1)
PARTNERSHIPS
Definition of "person" to include partnerships 1-2
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RADIOACTIVE WASTES OR ISOTOPES Section
Public sewers, use of
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities ... 22430(7)
REAL ESTATE BROKERS
Fair housing 9-16 et seq.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES (Campers, travel trailers, boats,
etc.)
Provisions re 10-1 et seq.
See: MOBILE HOMES AND RECREATIONAL VEHI-
CLES
REFRIGERATORS
Abandoned refrigerators, nuisance provisions 12-1(b)(6), (7)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
REFUSE. See: GARBAGE AND REFUSE
REGISTRATION
Dogs and cats
Solicitors
4-22
18-17
RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
Fair housing 9-16 et seq.
See: FAIR HOUSING
RENTALS
Fair housing 9-16 et seq.
See: FAIR HOUSING
Waterworks system
Initial payment of minimum water rental 22-16
REPEAL OF ORDINANCES. See: CODE OF ORDINANCES
REPLICA FIREARMS
Definitions
Possession and use regulated
RESTAURANTS. See: FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISH-
MENTS
13-8
13-9
RETIREMENT
Retirement system for city employees 2-261 et seq.
See: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
REWARDS
Arsonists
Reward for information leading to conviction of 7-1
RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended upon any street or right-of-way 21-25(a)
Building sewer installations, excavations within public right-
of-way 22-111
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RIGHTS-OF-WAY—Cont'd.
Buses or commercial vehicles
Stopping, standing or parking upon street or right-of-way
Maintenance of signs on state highway rights-of-way
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Section
21-22
17-35
CODE INDEX
STREAMS. See: WATERCOURSES, WATERWAYS Section
STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Left unattended on sidewalks 21-25
Alcoholic beverages
Consumption, possession of open containers upon public
property 3-12
Building sewers and connections
Barricading, restoring excavations in streets, sidewalks,
etc. 22-111
Closing of streets for various events 19-3
Commercial and recreational vehicles
Stopping, standing or parking upon any street 21-22
Community development board 14-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
Definitions 1-2
Digging up streets. See herein: Excavations
Dogs on streets to be leashed, muzzled, etc. 4-25
Dogs or cats running at large on public streets 4-24
Excavations
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended alongside or opposite street excava-
tions 21-25(a)(2)
Digging up streets prohibited; exception as to public util-
ities; etc 19-2
Stopping, standing or parking vehicles alongside or oppo-
site any street excavation 21-17(7)
Garbage, trash, etc.
Depositing on streets, etc. 16-7
Loitering, obstructions, etc., in public places 13-2
Minors on streets and in public places 13-151 et seq.
See: MINORS
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks
Requirement for streets 10-2
Naming, renaming
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Noises. See also that subject
Creating excessive noise on streets adjacent to schools,
churches, etc 11-10
Loudspeakers, use of in public places 11-8
Noises in public places generally 11-2
Playing a musical instrument in public places 11-5
Use of noise -producing instruments outdoors on own pre-
mises
Facing upon public or private streets 11-3
Nuisances. See also that subject
Acts, occurrences and conditions constituting nuisances
and public places 12-1
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STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES—Cont'd. Section
Discharging water from water -source heat pumps onto
public streets 12-1(b)
Storing, depositing, etc., garbage, sewage, etc., in streets 12-1(b)(2)
Numbering of buildings. See also: BUILDINGS AND
BUILDING REGULATIONS
Assigning street numbers 6-110
Street numbering districts designated 6-109
Obstructing passage upon public streets, etc. 13-2
Obstructions to streets
Stopping, standing or parking vehicles alongside or oppo-
site street excavation or obstruction 21-17(7)
Opening, accepting, etc.
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Public place defined 1-2
Signs and advertising structures
Interference with use of streets and sidewalks 17-4
Maximum height above sidewalks 17-9
Obstructing vision or view at street intersection 17-5
Signs, posters, etc., prohibited on streets and sidewalks 17-8
Special events
Closing of streets for various events 19-3
Stopping, standing or parking vehicle alongside or opposite
street excavation 21-17(6)
Stopping, standing or parking vehicle on sidewalks 21-17(1)
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards 24-252
Vacating
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Waterworks system
Extensions of water mains in existing streets 22 38
Zoning regulations
Planned unit development (PUD)
Street design 24-136(e)
SUBDIVISIONS
Adoption; authority 24-1
Amendments 24-4
Application procedure
Completion of improvements prior to recording of plat .. 24-232
Concept plan; submittals and review process
Fees 24-203(c)
Required submittals 24-203(a)
Review process 24-203(b)
Time limit 24-203(d)
Construction plans, specifications and permits
Certification of permanent reference marker location 24-206(e)
City commission action 24-206(d)
Intent 24-206(a)
Issuance of construction permit 24-206(0
Required submittals 24-206(b)
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SUBDIVISIONS—Cont'd. Section
Sewer and water commitment 24-206(c)
Term of construction permit and revocation 24-206(g)
Unlawful to construct without construction permit 24-206(h)
Final plat; submittals and review process
Fees 24-205(c)
Required submittals 24-205(a)
Review process 24-205(b)
Flood hazard reduction standards 8-34
General requirements 24-201
Permits. See within this subheading: Construction Plans,
Specifications and Permits
Plat review procedure 24-202
Preliminary plat; submittals and review process
Construction plan and specification review 24-204(e)
Fees 24-204(c)
Required submittals 24-204(a) .
Review process 24-204(b)
Time limit 24-204(d)
Vacation of plats 24-189
Blocks
Design and construction standards 24-254
Building setback lines
Design and construction standards, lots 24-255(0
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Community development board, duties re subdividing land 14-20
Construction
Commencement of construction 24-231
Design and construction standards. See herein that sub-
ject
Final plat
Construction plans and specifications 24-205(a)(1)
Preliminary plat
Construction plan 24-204(e)
Construction plans
Application procedure. See herein that subject
Definitions 24-17
Design and construction standards
Blocks 24-254
Conformity to city policies 24-251(1)
Construction plans and specifications, general 24-251(5)
Easements
Drainage, watercourses 24-253(b)
Other drainage easements 24-253(c)
No city expense 24-253(e)
Pedestrian and service easements 24-253(d)
Utilities 24-253(a)
General construction methods 24-251(4)
General requirements 24-251
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TREES AND SHRUBBERY—Cont'd. Section
Inspections
Generally 23-22
Tree inspection reports 23-21
Jurisdictional zones 23-19
Maintenance of trees 23-24
Permits
Applications 23-18
Removal of trees 23-23
Tree conservation board 23-17
Tree protection practices which shall be adhered to 23-20
Violations and penalties 23-27
Waterworks system
Water shortages; irrigation of ornamentals, ferns, foliage,
etc. 22-39
Zoning regulations
Tree removal or damage 24-169
TRUCKS
Weight requirements 21-22
TRUSTS
Definition of "person" to include trusts 1-2
U
UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
Subdivisions
Required improvements 24-221
Zoning regulations
Planned unit development (PUD) 24-136(d)
UNDERGROUND WIRING
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks 10-2(4)
UTILITIES
Public service tax 20-16 et seq.
See: TAXATION
Stormwater management 22-301 et seq.
See: STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
Streets, sidewalks and public places
Digging up streets, exceptions as to public utilities 19-2
Permit required of public utilities 19-2
Subdivision regulations
Design and construction standards, easements 24-253
Underground utilities, required improvements 24-221
Wastewater system 22-56 et seq.
See: WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Waterworks system 22-14 et seq.
See: WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Zoning regulations 24-136 et seq.
See: ZONING
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V Section
VACANT HOUSES
Water service
Liability of consumer for charges
Allowance made for vacant houses
22-23
VACANT LOTS
Depositing garbage, trash, etc., on 16-7
Dogs and cats running at large 4-24
VACANT PRIVATE PROPERTY
Loitering on, etc. 13-2
VEGETATION
Collection and disposal (solid waste)
Garden trash, compost piles 16-7
Leaves and grass clippings, etc 16-5
Gardens. See that subject
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Use of natural features 24-251(2)
Trees and shrubbery. See that subject
Water shortages
Irrigation of ferns, flowers, ornamentals, etc. 22-39(c)
Irrigation of lawns generally 22-39(b)
Weeds and brush. See that subject
VEHICLES. See: MOTOR VEHICLES AND OTHER VEHI-
CLES
VERMIN
Nuisances
Permitting buildings to become vermin infested 12-1(b)(8)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
VICIOUS DOGS
Provisions re 4-28
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning districts 24-151(b)(1)
W
WALLS. See: FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND ENCLO-
SURES
WAREHOUSES
Zoning regulations
ILW industrial light and warehousing districts 24-112
Miniwarehouses 24-160
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CODE INDEX
WASTEWATER SYSTEM Section
Bills
Sewer user classification rates and charges. See herein
that subject
Building sewers and connections
Barricading, restoring excavations 22-111
Building and plumbing codes, conformance with 22-106
Connections 22-109
Connection of roof downspouts, foundation drains, sur-
face runoff, etc 22-108
Conformance; making gastight and watertight; devia-
tions 22-109
Inspections; supervision of connections 22-110
Costs and expenses; indemnification of city against loss,
etc. 22-101
Elevation 22-107
Excavations for building sewer installation
Barricading, restoring 22-111
Old building sewers, use of 22-105
Permits
Classification; application 22-103
Inspections 22-110
Required 22-102
Separate building sewer for each building; exception 22-104
Use of old building sewers 22-105
Charges, classification
Sewer user classification rates and charges. See herein
that subject
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Connections
Building sewers and connections. See herein that subject
Connection fees 22-169
Payment of 22-171
Private wastewater disposal
Connection to public sewers 22-90
Use of public sewers required
Toilet facilities, connection to public sewers 22-74
Definitions 22-56
Extensions
Sewer system extensions. See herein that subject
Fees 22-169
Sewer user rates and charges. See herein that subject
Impact fees 22-170
Disposition of 22-172
Payment of 22-171
Inspectors, powers and authority of
Easements 22-154
Information concerning industrial processes 22-152
Observing safety rules; indemnification and liability 22-153
Rights of entry of authorized employees 22-151
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM—Cont'd. Section
Maliciously damaging, etc., facilities 22-57
Private wastewater disposal
Compliance regarding type, capacities, location and layout 22-89
Connection to public sewers; cleaning and filling 22-90
Construction of division 22-86
Maintenance 22-91
Permits 22-88
Where required 22-87
Public sewers
Depositing, discharging, etc., garbage into public sewers . 22-71
Rates
Sewer user rates and charges. See herein that subject
Sewer system extensions
Construction of extension projects ....... e ...... :.... 22-192
Construction standards 22-195
Design standards 22-194
Purpose 22-191
Sewer service without water service. 22-193
Sewer use user rates and charges
Billing 22-173
Delinquent bills 22-174
Connection fees 22-169
Payment of 22-171
Delinquent bills 22-174
Establishment of a monthly base charge 22-166
Impact fees 22-170
Disposition of 22-172
Payment of 22-171
Payment of conneet.ion fees and impart fees 22.171
Revenue generation system
Capital improvement account
Accrued funds, use of 22-178
Annual deposit 22-180
Disposition of revenues for 22-177
Certification 22-179
Established 22-176
Review and changes of rates 11-168
Schedule of wastewater volume charges 22-167
Sewer charges applicable if sewer available 22-175
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Required improvements, sewer and water 24-258
Use of public sewers generally
Construction of provisions 22-126
Discharging storm water, etc., into storm sewers or nat-
ural outlets 22-128
Discharging unpolluted waters into sanitary sewer; excep-
tion 22-127
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WASTEWATER SYSTEM—Cont'd. Section
Grease, oil and sand interceptors 22-132
Information for determination of compliance 22-135
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities 22-130
Options of city manager regarding wastes 22-131
Measurements, tests and analyses determinations 22-136
Observation, sampling and measurement
Structures for 22-134
Pretreatment or flow -equalizing facilities 22-133
Prohibited discharges 22-129
Use of public sewers required
Constructing privies, septic tanks, cesspools 22-73
Depositing human or animal excrement 22-71
Discharging untreated wastewater or polluted waters into
natural outlets, etc. 22-72
Installation of toilet facilities required; connection of facil-
ities to public sewer 22-74
Utility provisions generally. See: UTILITIES
WATERCOURSES, WATERWAYS (Canals, lakes, etc.)
Definition of "public place" to include any lake or stream . 1-2
Discharging untreated wastewater or polluted waters into
natural outlets 22-72
Flood hazard provisions 8-1 et seq.
See: FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
Garden trash deposited in canals, waterways, lakes, etc16-7
Public sewers, use of
Discharging storm water, etc., into natural outlets 22-128
Subdivisions
Design and construction standards
Easements; drainage, watercourses 24-253
WATER -SOURCE HEAT PUMPS
Discharging water from, nuisance provisions 12-1(b)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
WATERWORKS SYSTEM
Access to consumer's premises
Right of access by city employees 22-19
Application for water service 22-14
New subdivisions 22-37
Approval of plumbing prior to connection with water system 22-35
Bills. See herein: Charges, Fees, Bills
Charges, fees, bills
Basis for billing if meter fails to register 22-24
Connection charges; initial payment of minimum water
rental 22-16
Cost of pipes, etc., in subdivisions to be paid by developer 22-37
Deposits
Temporary service 22-17
Due dates 22-29
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WATERWORKS SYSTEM—Cont'd. Section
Fire protection service charge 22-30
Installation charges 22-28
Late fees 22-29
Leaks on consumer's side of meter
.Allowance or adjustment for 22-31
Liability of consumer for charges 22-23
Property owner responsible to city for water charges 22-26
Re-establishing service after cutoff or transfer 22-20
Re -read of meters, fee established for 22-22
Service to more than one property through same meter 22-34
Testing of meters
Liability for cost of testing, adjustment of bills 22-21
Vacant houses
No allowance to be made for unless water shut off 22-23
Water impact fees 22-28
Connections
Approval of plumbing prior to connection with water system 22-35
Connection charges; initial payment of minimum water
rental 22-16
Connection of private water systems to city systems pro-
hibited 22-32
Prohibited acts 22-33
Tapping of mains, etc., restricted to employees 22-15
Conservation of water during water shortages 22-39
Cross connection control
Cross connections; backflow devices 22-43
Definitions 22-42
Deposits
Temporary service 22-17
Determination of type of service for each consumer 22-25
Easements
Granting necessary easements by consumer 22-18
Extensions of water mains 22-38
Fire protection
Private fire protection charge 22-30
Interruptions in service
Liability of city 22-36
Irrigation of lawns, flowers, etc.
Water shortages 22-39
Lawn watering, etc.
Water shortages 22-39
Meters
Access for purpose of reading meters 22-19
Basis for billing if meter fails to register 22-24
Leaks on consumer's side of meter 22-31
Re -read of meters, fee established for 22-22
Service to more than one property through same meter 22-34
Testing of meter; liability for cost of testing 22-21
Adjustment of bills 22-21
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CODE INDEX
WATERWORKS SYSTEM—Cont'd. Section
Mobile home parks and recreational vehicle parks
Requirements for city water 10-2(6)
Private water systems
Connection of to city system prohibited 22-32
Prohibited acts 22-33
Restricting use of water
Right of city 22-36
Subdivisions
Application for water service and new subdivisions 22-37
Cost of pipes, etc., in subdivisions 22-37
Design and construction standards
Required improvements, sewer and water 24-258
Tapping
Prohibited acts 22-33
Tapping of mains, etc., restricted to city employees 21-17
Temporary service 22-17
Utility provisions generally. See: UTILITIES
Water shortages 22-39
Wells
Bacteriological tests for potable water 22-41
Permit required 22-40
WEEDS AND BRUSH
Accumulation of weeds
Action upon noncompliance 23-38
Height of growth 23-36
Notice to cut, destroy, etc 23-37
Payment of charges, special assessment liens 23-40
Removal by city 23-39
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re 2-146
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Nuisances enumerated. See also: NUISANCES
Allowing weeds to grow, etc. 12-1(b)(3)
WEIGHT LIMITS
Recreational vehicles, campers, travel trailers
Stopping, standing or parking; weight limits 21-22(b)
WELLS
Abandoned wells, nuisance provisions 12-1(b)(6)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
Waterworks system
Interfering with or molesting wells, etc. 22-33
WHISTLES
Noise. See also that subject
Noise in public places generally 11-2
Use of whistles on vehicles 11-4
WILD FOWL
Hunting, shooting, etc 4-4
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WINDOWS. See: DOORS AND WINDOWS Section
WITNESSES
Code enforcement board's power to subpoena witnesses 2-148
WRECKER SERVICE
Charges for towing and storage 21-51
Establishment of rotating wrecker call list 21-50
Liability insurance 21-53
Repairing vehicles without authorization 21-54
Wreckers to be equipped at all times 21-52
WRITING
Defined
Y
1-2
YARDS AND OPEN SPACES
Definition of "public place" to include school yards or open
spaces 1-2
Zoning regulations 24-82(e) et seq.
See: ZONING
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