AB Code Supplement 16SUPPLEMENT NO. 16
September 1995
CODE OF ORDINANCES
City of
ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA
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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. IV. The City Clerk 10
Art. V. The City Attorney 10
Art. VI. Department of Public Safety 11
Art. VII. Budget 11
Art. VIII. Department of Finance 11
Art. IX. Elections 12
Art. X. Initiative and Referendum 15
Art. XI. Recall Elections 17
Art. XII. Franchises 18
Art. XIII. Tax Administration 18
Art. XIV. Zoning 18
Art. XV. Municipal Borrowing 18
Art. XVI. Suits Against the City 23
Art. XVII. General and Miscellaneous Provisions 23
Art. XVIII. When Act Takes Place 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
Div. 3. Fire Department 163
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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. VL 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 187
Div. 1. Generally 187
Div. 2. Purchasing 188
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. II. Building Code 405
A,t TTT '1 a;r i °Cd? 411
Art. W. Plumbing Code 415
Art. V. Mechanical Code 416.1
Art. VI. Swimming Pool Code 415
Art. VII. Numbering of Buildings 416
Art. VIII. Housing Code 418
Art. IX. Gas Code 419
Art. X. Amusement Device Code 419
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
10. Mobile Homes and Recreational Vehicles 631
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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 and Recycling 943
17. Signs and Advertising Structures 995
Art. I. In General 995
Art. II. Permit 1003
18. Solicitations 1055
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 1176
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 1278
Art. III. Wastewater System 1284
Div. 1. Generally 1284
Div. 2. Use of Public Sewers Required 1286
Div. 3. Private Wastewater Disposal 1287
Div. 4. Building Sewers and Connections 1288.1
Div. 5. Use of Public Sewers 1290
Div. 6. Powers and Authority of Inspectors 1294
Div. 7. Sewer User Rates and Charges 1294.1
Div. 8. Sewer System Extensions 1299
Art. IV. Stormwater Management 1301
Div. 1. Generally 1301
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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
Art. III. Zoning Regulations 1420
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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Code Comparative Table—Ordinances 1987
Code Comparative Table—Laws of Florida 2043
Statutory Reference Table 2053
Charter Index 2081
Code Index 2101
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ADMINISTRATION § 2-279
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 of
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. The
five (5) years of credited service shall not apply to police officers and firefighters disabled (as
defined herein) in the line of duty. The minimum benefit for any police officer or firefighter
disabled in the line of duty shall be forty-two (42) percent of the final average salary, regardless
of years of credited service.
(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)
(2)
Excessive and habitual use by the employee of drugs, intoxicants, or narcotics;
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 termi-
nated.
(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.
(f) 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
disability prior to his normal retirement date, the last payment will be the payment due next
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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; Ord. No. 58-93-19A, § 1, 10-25-93; Ord. No. 58-95-20, § 1, 6-12-95)
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
physically 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 three (3) percent of the retiring member's final average
compensation.
(b) Benefit group police. Subject to section 2-285, the amount of level straight life pension
shall be equal to the retiring member's benefit group police credited service multiplied by three
(3) 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 eighty-five hundredths (2.85) 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; Ord. No. 58-93-19A, § 1, 10-25-93)
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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ADMINISTRATION § 2-335
notice shall include a brief description of the services or supplies and shall state where bidding
information may be secured and the time and place of opening bids.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 2, 13-84)
Sec. 2-333. Same—Deposits or bonds.
Bid deposits or bid bonds shall be required on all public works construction contracts with
the dollar amount in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) except for mainte-
nance contracts. Bid deposits or bid bonds may be required on all other contracts or purchase
orders. When bid bonds or bid deposits are required, the requirement shall be prescribed in the
public notices inviting bids. Unsuccessful bidders shall be entitled to return of surety pursuant
to the requirements set forth in the public notice inviting bids. Further a successful bidder may
be required to forfeit any surety or bid deposit required by the city upon failure on the bidders
part to enter a contract within ten (10) days after the award of a contract or as is otherwise
required in the bidding documents.
(Ord. No. 5-85-12, § 2, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 5-86-16, § 1, 5-27-86)
Sec. 2-334. Same—Opening procedure.
Bids shall be submitted sealed to the city manager and shall be identified as bids on the
envelope. Bids shall be opened in public at the time and place stated in the public notice.
Tabulation of all bids received shall be available for public inspection and shall be furnished
to all bidders upon request.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 2, 2-13-84)
Sec. 2-335. Same—Award of contract.
(a) Lowest responsible bidder. Contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
In determining the lowest responsible bidder, in addition to price, the city commission shall
consider:
(1) The ability, capacity and skill of the bidder to perform the contract or provide the
service required;
(2) Whether the bidder can perform the contract or provide the service promptly, or
within the time specified, without delay or interference;
(3) The character, integrity, reputation, judgment, experience and efficiency of the bidder;
(4) The quality of performance of previous contract or services;
(5) The previous and existing compliance by the bidder with laws and ordinances relating
to the contract or service;
(6) The sufficiency of the financial resources and ability of the bidder to perform the
contract or provide the service;
(7) The quality, availability and adaptability of the supplies or contractual services to the
particular use required;
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(8) The ability of the bidder to provide future maintenance and service for the use of the
subject of the contract.
(b) Tie bids. If all bids received are for the same total amount or unit price, quality and
service being equal, then the contract shall be awarded to one of the bidders by drawing lots
in public.
(c) Performance and labor and material payment bonds The city manager shall require a
performance bond and a labor and material payment bond before entering a contract for a
public improvement as required by Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 2, 2-13-84)
Sec. 2-336. Same—Exceptions.
The formal bid procedure as defined in this division is not required in the following cases:
(1) When the city commission, by a vote of the majority of those members present, waives
a formal bid procedure;
(2) When the goods or services to be procured are procurable from only one source, such
as contracts for telephone service, electrical energy and other public utility services;
books, pamphlets, periodicals, specifically designed business and research equipment
and related supplies;
(3) Where the services required are for professional, artistic skills or insurance, pursuant
to a written contract;
(4) In emergencies involving public health, safety or where immediate expenditure is
neresc ry for rpnairs to city property in order to protect against further loss of or
damage to the city property to prevent or minimize serious destruction of city services;
(5) Contracts for the maintenance or servicing of equipment which are made with the
manufacturer or authorized service agent of equipment when the maintenance or
servicing can best be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service agent
where such a contract would otherwise be advantageous to the city;
(6) When the goods or services are procured from other governmental agencies or their
contracts;
(7) Purchase and contracts for the use or purchase of data processing equipment or data
processing systems software and reproduction equipment.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 2, 2-13-84)
Sec. 2-337. Open market procedures.
All purchases of supplies and contractual services of less than the estimated value of two
thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) may be made in the open market without newspaper
advertisement and without observing the procedure prescribed by section 2-331 et seq. for the
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award of formal contracts. The city manager shall keep a record of all open market orders and
orders for the purchase of supplies and services in accordance with the Public Records Act of
the state and generally accepted accounting internal control procedures.
(Ord. No. 5-83-12, § 3, 2-13-84)
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES § 3-8
(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 measured 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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§ 3-9 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
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.
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properties 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.
(b) The city manager may, for special events, grant permits for the consumption of beer
and wine and the possession of open containers of beer and wine upon public properties within
the city, provided:
(1) No alcohol shall be consumed out of doors in public or park areas, except [that] for up
to four (4) festivals in any one (1) calendar year, beer and wine may be consumed out
of doors.
(2) All public consumption of beer and wine upon city properties, as permitted hereunder,
shall end no later than 11:00 p.m.
(3) The applicant agrees to comply with any reasonable conditions deemed necessary by
the city manager to protect the best interests of the city and its residents.
(Code 1970, 3-8; Ord. No. 10-85-16, § 1, 9-23-85; Ord. No. 10-94-19, § 1, 12-12-94)
Note—See editor's note to § 3-10.
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five -eighths -inch deformed reinforcing rods for two-story buildings. Reinforcing rods shall
be placed in the lower one-third of the footings, properly placed and fastened on metal
saddles with wire. Footings shall be six (6) inches wider on each side than the wall above,
shall be at least eight (8) inches thick and shall rest on firm soil at least twelve (12) inches
below undisturbed soil."
Section 1302.5(g) is hereby added as follows:
"Foundation walls shall be continuous and piers shall not be permitted to support
exterior bearing walls. All frame superstructure above the foundation wall shall be
provided with approved termite protection."
Section 1404.2(c) is hereby amended by striking therefrom the figure "(6)," where the same
appears in line 2 of such subsection, and substituting in lieu thereof the figure "(8)," and
further by adding at the end of such section the following:
"The uppermost eight (8) inches of any hollow concrete masonry wall, and the
uppermost eight (8) inches of the wall of each story height, shall be reinforced concrete
spandrel beam, or lintel block filled with 3,000# concrete. Two (2) one-half inch steel
deformed reinforcing rods shall be used as minimum reinforcing. Reinforcing shall be
increased at openings to provide necessary strength. All masonry shall be finished to
provide a true and even surface for wooden structural members. Such structural members
except floor joists shall be securely fastened to the concrete bearing surface with bolts
(galvanized) not less than one-half inch in diameter, securely embedded in the concrete,
and spaced not more than four (4) feet apart. Compliance with section 1408.2 of the code
is intended; and in addition thereto, the wood plate or beam (bolted to the masonry lintel
or spandrel beam) shall be fastened with hurricane clips to each joist, rafter or roof truss
at every point of bearing."
Section 1701.3 is hereby amended by adding the following additional subsections thereto:
"(a) Foundation wall vents. Space under first floor joists except in such space as is
occupied by a basement or cellar, shall be provided with openings to insure ventilation.
Such ventilating openings shall be proportioned on the basis of not less than one and
one-half (1112) square feet net opening for each fifteen (15) lineal feet or major fraction
thereof of exterior wall. Vents shall be so placed as to provide ventilation at all points and
prevent dead air pockets; they need not be placed in the front of the building. Such
openings shall be screened with galvanized hardware cloth having an opening or mesh no
greater than one-fourth inch square.
"(b) Clearance. There shall be clearance of not less than eighteen (18) inches between
the bottom of untreated wood framing and the ground beneath.
"(c) Foundation sills. All masonry shall be finished to provide a true and even bearing
surface for wooden structural members. Such structural members shall be securely
fastened to the masonry or concrete bearing surface. All foundation sills shall be bolted
with not less than one-half inch diameter bolts securely embedded in the masonry spaced
not more than six (6) feet apart.
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"All wood foundation sills which are less than eighteen (18) inches above exposed
unprotected ground under the building shall be a heartwood grade of a durable species, or
shall be pressure treated with an approved preservative. All foundation sills shall be
separated from contact with foundations of unit masonry by not less than twenty-eight
(28) gauge. Galvanized iron or other approved corrosion -resistant metal, or by slate or may
be bedded in 1:3 cement mortar.
"All sleepers imbedded in or on concrete on ground shall be pressure treated lumber
or heart grade Redwood, Cedar or Tidewater Cypress."
Section 1701.4 is hereby deleted.
Section 1703.1 is hereby added as follows:
"Pest control companies shall list all products and product amounts used in pretreatment
for termite protection and shall post said information on the building permit card at the
construction site at the time of treatment."
Section 1707.1(i) is hereby added as follows:
"(i) Each rafter, trussed rafter or roof joist shall be fastened with a hurricane clip at
every point of contact to its supporting wall plate or ceiling joist."
Chapter XXIII, "Signs and Outdoor Displays," is hereby deleted.
Section 2706.1 is added as follows:
"Section 2706.1 Glass and plastic requirements.
"(a) Windows in either wood or metal sash, having sill thirty (30) or more inches
above the floor shall be glazed within the following minimum requirements:
"(1) Area not over nine (9) square feet, double strength, common or sheet glass.
"(2) Area over nine (9) square feet but less than eighteen (18) square feet, c/16 -inch
plate glass.
"(3) Area over eighteen (18) square feet but not over twenty-seven (27) square feet,
one-fourth inch plate glass.
"(4) Area over twenty-seven (27) square feet but not over eighty-two (82) square feet,
one-half inch plate glass.
"(b) Windows of which sill is at or near floor level, glass doors and adjacent glass
panels, which with sliding glass door constitute a glass door assembly, shall be of one of the
following types:
"(1) Approved laminated -safety glass, as used in auto windshields.
"(2) Approved full tempered glass not less than one-fourth inch thickness.
"And where glass one-fourth inch thick of this type is used a horizontal metal mullion
about waist height, must be permanently attached thereto and made part thereof.
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"(3) Approved one-quarter inch thick, or heavier, wired glass in which wire diameter
is not less than 0.02 inch and area enclosed by wire strands is not over one and
one-half (1P12) square inches.
"(c) Shower enclosures, if of glass, shall be of the quality and characteristics specified
in subsection (b) above.
"(d) Shower and shower bath doors, other than sliding doors, shall open outward.
"(e) Plastic used in fabrication of shower and shower bath enclosures, or assemblies,
shall be of one of the following types:
"(1) Fiberglass reinforced panels of a weight not less than eight (8) pounds per square
foot.
"(2) Acrylic resin thermoplastic, not less than one-eighth inch thickness.
"(3) High impact styrene, not less than one-eighth inch thickness.
"(4) Any plastic material not specifically mentioned herein which. may have been, or
may be at a future date, specifically approved for such use by the Southern
Building Code Congress; such approval having been duly published in a regular
compliance report of such congress."
(Code 1970, § 6-10; Ord. No. 25-95-27, § 1, 7-10-95)
Sec. 6-18. Coastal Construction Code—Title.
The provisions contained herein shall constitute the Coastal Construction Code for
construction within the coastal building zone in Atlantic Beach, Florida, and shall be referred
to as the "coastal code."
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-19. Same—Purpose; generally.
The purpose of the coastal code is to provide minimum standards for the design and
construction of buildings and structures to reduce the harmful effects of hurricanes and other
natural disasters occurring along the coastal areas of Atlantic Beach which front on the
Atlantic Ocean. These standards are intended to specifically address design features which
affect the structural stability of the beach, dunes and topography of adjacent properties. The
coastal code is site specific to the coastal building zone as defined herein, and is not applicable
to other locations. In the event of a conflict between these sections and other chapters of this
Code, the requirements resulting in more restrictive design shall apply. No provisions in these
sections shall be construed to permit any construction in any area prohibited by any other
Atlantic Beach regulation.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-20. Same—Scope; applicability.
The requirements of this coastal code shall apply to the following types of construction in
the coastal building zone in Atlantic Beach:
(a) The new construction of, or improvement to major structures, nonhabitable major
structures, and minor structures as defined herein.
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§ 6-20 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
(b) Construction which would change or alter the character of the shoreline (e.g.
excavation, grading, paving). The coastal code does not apply to minor work in the nature of
normal beach cleaning or debris removal.
(1) Existing structures. The requirements of this section shall not apply to existing
structured structures under construction, or structures for which a valid and
unexpired municipal or county building permit was issued prior to the adoption of the
coastal code.
(2) Multi -zone structures. For structures located partially in the coastal building zone,
the requirements of the coastal code shall apply to the entire structure.
(3) Construction seaward of mean high water. Structures or construction extending
seaward of the mean high water line which are regulated by Section 161.041, Florida
Statutes (e.g. groins, jetties, moles, breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, beach nour-
ishment, inlet dredging, etc.), are specifically exempt from the provisions of these
sections. In addition, the coastal code does not apply to piers, pipelines, or outfalls
which are regulated pursuant to the provisions of Section 161.053, Florida Statutes.
(4) Applications for permits. Applications for building permits for all construction in the
coastal building zone may be required by the building official to be certified by an
architect or professional engineer registered in the State of Florida. Such certification
shall state that the design plans and specifications for the construction are in
compliance with the criteria established by this coastal code.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86; Ord. No. 25-86-19, § 1, 12-8-86)
Sec. 6-21. Same—Definitions.
The following terra aro defined for general fisc in tie coastal code:
The
(a) Beach means the zone of unconsolidated material that extends landward from the
mean low water line to the place where there is marked change in material or physiographic
form, or to the line of permanent vegetation, usually the effective limit of storm waves. "Beach"
is alternatively termed "shore."
(b) Breakaway wall or frangible wall means a partition independent of supporting
structural members that will withstand design wind forces, but will fail under hydrodynamic
wave, and runup forces associated with the design storm surge. Under such conditions, the
wall shall fail in a manner such that it breaks up into components that will minimize the
potential for damage to life or adjacent property. It shall be a characteristic of a breakaway or
frangible wall that it shall have a horizontal design loading resistance of no less than ten (10)
nor more than twenty (20) pounds per square foot.
(c) Building support structure means any structure which supports floor, wall or column
loads, and transmits then to the foundation. The term shall include beams, grade beams, or
joists, and includes the lowest horizontal structural member exclusive of piles, columns or
footings.
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(d) Coastal barrier islands means geological surface features which are completely
surrounded by marine waters that front upon the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico, Atlantic
Ocean, Florida Bay, or Strait of Florida, and are composed of quartz sands, clays, limestone,
oolites, rock, coral, coquina, sediment, or other material, including soil disposal, which
features lie above the line of mean high water. Mainland areas which were separated from the
mainland by artificial channelization for the purpose of assisting marine commerce shall not
be considered coastal barrier islands.
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(h) Design conditions in general.
(1) Foundations for all major structures shall be designed for the horizontal and vertical
pressures generated by wave forces between the elevation of the design breaking
wave crests or wave uprush superimposed upon the storm surge and the stable soil
elevation of the site.
(2) All major structures, except mobile homes, shall be designed to withstand one
hundred forty (140) mph windspeeds. Horizontal wind velocity pressures shall not be
less than the values given below:
Basic Wind Velocity Design Pressure
(Pounds per Square Foot)
Standard Building Code
Height . Pressure
(ft.) (psf)
0-30 41
31-50 54
51-100 65
101-200 79
201-300 92
301-400 101
401-500 109
501-800 121
801-1000 133
Over 1000 137
Note: The above table is based upon the formula:
P = .00256 x V2 x (H/30)2/7, where: P = pressure in pounds/square foot
V = 140 mph
H = height above grade in feet
(3) Appropriate shape factors shall be applied for resistance against overturning and
uplift as required elsewhere in this Code. Internal pressures on internal walls,
ceilings and floors resulting from damaged windows or doors shall also be considered
in the design unless the specified windows and doors have been tested by an approved
testing agency and have been shown to be capable of withstanding the design
pressures required herein.
(4) Mobile homes shall conform to the Federal Mobile Home Construction and Safety
Standards of the Uniform Standards Code ANSI book A-119.1, pursuant to Section
320.823, Florida Statutes, in addition to the other requirements contained in this
chapter.
(5) All storm shutters shall be designed to conform with Part VI, Chapter 23, of the South
Florida Building Code, 1994 Edition. Copies of such Chapter 23 shall be kept in the
office of the building official and the office of the city clerk.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86; Ord. No. 25-95-27, § 2, 7-10-95)
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§ 6-24 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Sec. 6-24. Same—Nonhabitable major structures.
Nonhabitable major structures need not meet the specific structural requirements of
section 6-23, except that they shall be designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the
beach and dune system and shall comply with the applicable standards of construction found
elsewhere in this code. All sewage treatment and public water supply systems shall be
flood -proofed to prevent infiltration of surface water anticipated under design storm condi-
tions. Underground utilities, excluding pad transformers and vaults, shall be floodproofed to
prevent infiltration of surface water expected under design storm conditions or shall otherwise
be designed to function when submerged under such storm conditions.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-25. Same—Minor structures.
Minor structures need not meet the specific structural requirements of section 6-23 except
they shall be designed to produce the minimum adverse impact on the beach and dune system
and shall comply with the applicable standards of construction found elsewhere in this Code.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-26. Same—Location.
Construction, except for elevated walkways, lifeguard support stands, piers, beach access
ramps, gazebos, and coastal or shore protection structures, shall be located a sufficient
distance landward of the beach to permit natural shoreline fluctuations and to preserve dune
stability. Construction, including excavation, may occur to the extent that the natural storm
buffering and protection capability of the dune is not diminished.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-27. Same—Pii me access.
Where the public has established an accessway through private lands to lands seaward of
mean high tide or water line by prescription, prescriptive easement, or any other legal means,
development or construction shall not interfere with such right of access unless a comparable
alternative accessway is provided. The developer shall have the right to improve, consolidate,
or relocate such public accessways so long as they are:
(1) Of substantially similar quality and convenience to the public;
(2) Approved by the local government; and
(3) Consistent with the coastal management element of the local comprehensive plan
adopted pursuant to Section 163.3178, Florida Statutes.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Sec. 6-28. References.
Assistance in determining the design parameters and methodologies necessary to comply
with the requirements of this article may be obtained from:
(1) Shore Protection Manual, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 4th edition, 1984.
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(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.
Department of the Navy.
(Ord. No. 25-86-17, § 1, 2-24-86)
Secs. 6-29, 6-30. Reserved.
ARTICLE M. ELECTRICAL CODE*
Sec. 6-31. Standards for materials, installations, etc.
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, 1993 edition, as approved by the National Fire Protection Association (N.F.P.A.), and in
the N.F.P.A. 70E Standard for Electrical Requirements for Employee Workplaces, as approved
by the American National Standards Institutes, are hereby adopted as the minimum
standards for all electrical construction within the city.
(Ord. No. 25-92-23, § 1, 11-9-92; Ord. No. 25-95-26, § 1, 2-13-95)
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,
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)
*Cross reference—Electric signs, § 17-12.
State law reference—Electrical code, F.S. § 553.15 et seq.
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§ 6-33 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
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
qualified under the provisions of this article to engage in the trade or business of electrical
construction in the city.
(c) A homeowner who lives on the premises may take a homeowners test through an
accepted testing agency. Upon passing the homeowners test, a permit will be issued for
premises occupied by the homeowner. Accepted testing agencies are the City of Atlantic Beach,
the City of Jacksonville Building and Zoning Department, the City of Jacksonville Beach
Building and Zoning Department, and the Standard Building Code Congress International.
(Code 1970, § 7-7; Ord. No. 25-93-24, § 1, 9-13-93; Ord. No. 25-95-27, § 3, 7-10-95)
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)
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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
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:
Up to 30 amp 1.00
31-100 amp 2.00
Over 100 amp 3.00
(16) Smoke detectors wired into electrical system (except single-family,
multifamily 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
electrical 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
to give such consent, entry shall be made only pursuant to authority granted by a properly
issued search warrant.
(Code 1970, § 7-11)
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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 W. 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
issuance.
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 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)
*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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§ 6-59 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
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.
Plumbing permits shall be issued to master plumbers. A homeowner who lives on the
premises may take a homeowners test through an accepted [testing] agency. Upon passing the
homeowners test, a permit will be issued to the homeowner for premises occupied by the
homeowner.
Accepted testing agencies are the City of Atlantic Beach, the City of Jacksonville Building and
Zoning Department, the City of Jacksonville Beach Building and Zoning Department, and the
Standard Building Code Congress International.
(Code 1970, § 17-13; Ord. No. 25-93-24, § 2, 9-13-93; Ord. No. 25-95-27, § 3, 7-10-95)
Sec. 6-61. Water conservation regulations.
(a) All new construction and all remodeling or repair involving replacement of fixtures in
residential, hotel, motel, industry or commercial use shall utilize fixtures conforming to the
following schedule of maximum water usage based on water pressures at the fixture of forty
(40) to fifty (50) pounds per square inch (psi):
Maximum Flow Rate
Fixture Type (gallons)
Water closets
Tank type 2 per flush
Flushometer or flushvalve type 2 per flush
Wall mount 3.5 per flush
Urinals 1 per flush
Shower heads 2.5 per minute
Lavatory faucets 2 per minute
Sink faucets 2.5 per minute
(b) No urinal or water closet that operates on a continuous flow or continuous flush shall
be permitted unless fitted with time controls adjusted for periods of use.
(c) The use of standard flush toilets may be allowed when, in the opinion of the building
official, the configuration of the building drainage system requires a greater quantity of water
to adequately flush the system.
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(d) Any person desiring to install any device or appliance as set out shall be required to
submit to the building official a manufacturer's data sheet defining the water use character-
istics of the plumbing devices or appliances prior to final inspection.
(e) If a particular fixture listed above is not available from at least two (2) suppliers, the
building official may accept a signed, notarized certification of nonavailability from the
plumbing contractor and allow a standard plumbing fixture to be used. The notarized
certification of nonavailability shall be signed by the fixture suppliers.
(Ord. No. 25-93-25, § 1, 12-13-93)
Secs. 6-62-6-75. Reserved.
ARTICLE V. 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 installa-
tion):
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Chapter 16
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING*
Sec. 16-1. Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Commercial A unit shall mean any business establishment required to have a commercial
noncompacting dumpster. Within this classification are, by way of example, stores, shops,
grocery stores, food stores, amusement houses, drug and sundry stores, dry goods and hard
goods stores, package stores, filling stations, shopping centers and restaurants.
Commercial B unit shall mean any business, profession or occupation generating four (4)
or less garbage containers. (Amounts in excess of four (4) containers shall require a commercial
dumpster.)
Franchisee shall mean the individual, partnership, or corporation who or which is
awarded a franchise by the commission to perform the work or service, or to furnish materials
or equipment or both, as set forth in this chapter.
Garbage shall mean every refuse accumulated from cooking, cleaning and housekeeping.
Garbage container shall mean a metal or plastic container of the type commonly sold as a
garbage container in good condition with a tight seal. A plastic bag at least one and three (1.3)
millimeters thick which is tightly sealed shall also be considered a garbage container.
Garden trash or yard trash or trash shall mean all the organic refuse accumulated from
the care of lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees.
Recyclable items shall include but not be limited to metal cans, glass bottles and jars, and
plastic (including soft drink, milk, water, juice and detergent) bottles and jugs, newspapers,
magazines, telephone books, corrugated cardboard, metal coathangers and any other materi-
als which are designated by the director of public works.
Residence A unit shall mean a residence occupied by and the place of abode of a single
family where one (1) kitchen only is provided and maintained.
Residence B unit shall mean duplex residences under a single roof, or apartments
consisting of two (2) and not more than ten (10) housekeeping units under a single roof, or a
primary and secondary dwelling on the same lot.
*Editor's note—Ordinance No. 55-95-29, § 1, adopted May 8, 1995, amended Ch. 16 in its
entirety to read as set out herein. Prior to such amendment, Ch. 16 consisted of §§ 16-1-16-15,
which pertained to solid waste and derived from Ord. No. 55-92-26, § 1, adopted April 13, 1992;
Ord. No. 80-92-49, §§ 1, 2, adopted Sept. 28, 1992; and Ord. No. 55-92-27, § 1, adopted Jan. 11,
1993)
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Residence C unit shall mean a group of more than ten (10) housekeeping units where it is
not feasible to have garbage picked up from each individual residence and where a noncompacting
dumpster is required for central pickup of garbage and trash.
Residential/commercial mechanical compacting dumpster shall mean any residence or
commercial establishment where it is not feasible to pick up garbage, trash or recyclable items
with a noncompacting dumpster. REL refers to rear end loaded container.
Roll -off container shall mean a container of varying bulk nature, either open top or
compacting type, picked up and transported by truck.
Solid waste shall mean the solid portion of the waste stream including, but not limited to,
garbage, refuse, rubbish, recyclable items and garden trash.
White goods shall mean appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, stoves, ovens, washing
machines, dryers, water heaters, air conditioners, compressor units, microwave ovens,
television sets and the like.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-2. Solid waste collection.
All solid waste accumulated in the city shall be collected, transported and disposed by the
city or a contractor designated by the city manager. No person shall collect, transport through
the streets or alleys of the city, or dump, incinerate, or in any other manner dispose of solid
waste originating in the city except through written agreement with the city manager. Each
residence and commercial unit shall separate the solid waste it generates into garbage, yard
trash and recyclables for collection. All garbage containers shall be emptied and the contents
thereof shall be disposed of at least twice each week in residential districts. Dumpsters in
residential districts and in the business districts shall be collected as designated by the city
manager. All yard trash shall be picked up and disposed of at least once each week. All
containers for recyclable items shall be emptied at least once each week. The number of days
per week of solid waste collection shall be set by resolution of the city commission.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-3. Garbage and trash containers.
(a) Containers. No garbage shall be collected unless it is placed in a closed garbage
container. Such container shall be waterproof and shall in no event exceed the dimensions of
a standard thirty -two -gallon garbage can or bag. Nothing shall be picked up, collected or
removed by the franchisee unless it is within a garbage container as defined herein. Household
items normally set out with garbage, such as curtain rods and plumbing fixtures, can be placed
next to garbage containers. Any items exceeding five (5) feet in length shall be folded or cut to
meet the length requirement, when possible.
(b) Set out and storage. No person shall place a container in front of a residential unit in
which he does not reside. Garbage containers set out for garbage collection shall be placed at
the curb of the street from which garbage service is rendered except as otherwise provided
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herein. Garbage containers shall be set out no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day prior to collection
and shall be returned to their regular place of storage no later than 12:00 midnight on the day
of collection. Garbage container blinds, which are in architectural harmony with the building,
or underground containers, may be placed anywhere between the building and the street from
which garbage service is rendered, but in no case shall they be located on public property. If
garbage is stored underground or behind a garbage container blind which is not located at the
curb, the garbage container must be moved to the curb for pickup. Any residence or commercial
unit to which this section creates a hardship to either the resident of the property or the
franchisee for placement of containers for garbage service shall apply to the director of public
works or his designee, who shall thereupon determine the location at which garbage containers
shall be placed. Garbage containers located other than as described in this section shall not be
emptied. In cases where lots run from street to street, the provisions of this section applicable
to front yards shall also apply to rear yards.
(c) Inspection and approval. All garbage and trash containers shall be subject to
inspection 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. Requests from Commercial A and Residential C type units for
mechanical compacting dumpsters will be approved by the director of public works. Dumpsters
shall not be filled past the maximum fill line. Rates for these services will be negotiated by the
city manager.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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 forty (40) pounds or a cumulative amount of five (5) cubic yards
weekly.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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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. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
State law reference—Florida Litter Law, F.S. § 403.413
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 franchisee, and for the service of solid waste
removal shall pay the city the sums shown below for each type of service:
(1) Recsidcntiai franchise:
a. Residence A unit. For each residence A unit there shall be a charge of thirteen
dollars and sixty cents ($13.60) per month, payable to the City of Atlantic Beach.
b. Residence B unit. For each housekeeping unit in a residence B unit there shall be
a charge of thirteen dollars and sixty cents ($13.60) per month, payable to the
City of Atlantic Beach, for each such housekeeping unit.
(2) Commercial franchise:
a. Commercial A/residence C unit. Commercial A and Residence C units shall be
charged in accordance with the following rate chart (prices are in dollars per
month):
Service
Frequency
(per week)
2
3
Container Size (cubic yards)
2CY 4CY 6CY 8CY 10CY
112 165 219 273 345
168 244 324 403 517
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Frequency
(per week)
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Container Size (cubic yards)
2CY 4CY 6CY 8CY 10CY
4 223 322 428 533 689
5 279 400 532 664 862
6 335 478 636 794 1034
Note: Charge includes dumpster maintenance and replacement.
b. Commercial B unit. All businesses, professions and occupations generating four
(4) or less garbage containers [shall be defined as Commercial B units]. (Amounts
in excess of four (4) garbage containers shall require a commercial dumpster.)
There shall be a charge of thirteen dollars and sixty cents ($13.60) per month,
payable to the City of Atlantic Beach, for each Commercial B unit, unless a
dumpster is required at which time the charge will be in accordance with
applicable commercial dumpster rates.
c. Commercial Compacted (REL). [The charge for an REL shall be] at a rate of seven
dollars and fifty-two cents ($7.52) per cubic yard per month.
d. Commercial recycling. [Charges for commercial recycling shall be as follows:]
1. Eight -cubic -yard container: One time [per] week at a rate of thirty-two
dollars and fifty-six cents ($32.56) per month.
2. Compacted: At a rate of five dollars and sixty-four cents ($5.64) per cubic yard
per month.
e. Roll -off containers. [Charges for roll -off containers shall be as follows:]
1. Open -top: At a rate of two hundred forty-seven dollars and fifty cents
($247.50) per container per pull.
2. Compacted: At a rate of two hundred fifty-three dollars ($253.00) per
container per pull.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-9. Existing contracts with other than city franchisee.
Since embarkation by the city into commercial solid waste franchising is a new event, the
city will allow business locations and property owners currently under contract with vendors
other than city service for solid waste removal to complete their current contracts. Each
business owner or property owner requiring commercial pickup of solid waste within the city
shall be required to furnish the city with copies of expiration dates of current contracts. Upon
completion of such contracts, each business or property owner requiring such service will be
required to contract exclusively with the city franchisee. Only contracts in effect prior to
approval of this chapter will be considered "existing contracts."
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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Sec. 16-10. Annual review of fees.
A review of residential and commercial solid waste rates shall be conducted annually by
the director of finance and may be adjusted as franchise rates are negotiated between the city
and franchisee in accordance with contractual requirements and any unforeseen future
disposal fees.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-11. Noncompliance.
The franchisee shall not be required to collect any garbage, recyclable items or garden
trash which does not comply with this chapter.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-12. Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease.
Trash and debris caused from the operation of lot cleaning, tree removal or trimmings in
excess of the amounts specified in this chapter, or lot 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 franchisee.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-13. Prima facie evidence of production of garbage; duty of city to inspect
premises.
Any place of abode or any place of business occupied or in operation shall be prima facie
evidence that garbage is being produced and accumulated on the premises. It shall be the duty
of the proper representatives of the city to inspect and supervise the premises and remove aii
refuse and garbage found on the premises, provided the required fees as required by this
chapter have been paid by the resident or occupant, or to notify the proper persons if the
removal is not the duty of the city.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-14. White goods, procedure and fees for removal.
All residents, occupants and owners of residential premises in the city who have not
arranged for private disposal of white goods shall have such white goods removed and disposed
of by the franchisee of the city by placing such white goods curbside on pickup day.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
Sec. 16-15. Enforcement.
This chapter shall be enforced by the city police department, the city public works
department, the city commission, the city manager or his designee, the building official and the
code enforcement officer. All parties herein referred to are hereby authorized to sign
complaints for violation of this chapter.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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Sec. 16-16. Violations and penalties.
The violation of any provision of this chapter 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.
(Ord. No. 55-95-29, § 1, 5-8-95)
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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)
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 uopon the request of the
consuner, 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 transfer fee
shall be charged.
(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; Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 2, 2-27-95)
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§ 22-21 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
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/s by 3/4 $ 25.00
1 and 1112 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 will 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 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; Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 2, 2-27-95)
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, or 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 some person designated by him, shall have the authority to
determine what type of service shall be rendered by the city to each consumer.
(Code 1970, § 27-10; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 2, 11-23-92)
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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 vvault installed by the city shall remain the property of the
city. It shall be unlawful for anyone to tamper with any city appurtenances of water services.
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
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.
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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)
Sec. 22-27.1. Utility deposits.
A deposit representing two (2) months' average charges for utility services, i.e., water,
sewer and garbage, will be required for all new utility accounts. Upon termination of utility
services, the customer's deposit will first be applied to any balances owed on their account. Any
balance remaining will be refunded to the customer or transferred to another account upon
request of the customer.
(Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 2, 2-27-95)
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. rtsiuliur ivrt at ge.
Installation Charge
Size of Meter from
(inches) Main to Meter
3/4 $ 525.00
1 560.00
11/2 1,090.00
2 1,150.00
Over 2, actual cost, mini- 1,150.00
mum
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
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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).
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
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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
improvements, 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 formm the city
commission, 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
rendering 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. 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; Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 2, 2-27-95)
Sec. 22-30. Private fire protection service.
Fire protection service charges shall be billed annually in advance. Fire protection service,
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)
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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
combining 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. 22-73. Constructing privies, septic tanks, cesspools.
Except as provided in this article, it shall be unlawful to construct or maintain any privy,
privy vault, septic tank, cesspool, or other facility intended or used for the disposal of
wastewater.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. II, § 3), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-74. Installation of toilet facilities required; connection of facilities to public
sewer.
The owners of all houses, buildings, or properties used for human occupancy, employment,
recreation, or other purposes, situated within the city and abutting on any street, alley, or
right-of-way in which there is now located a public sanitary sewer of the city, is hereby
required at the owner's expense to install suitable toilet facilities therein, and to connect the
facilities directly with the proper public sewer in accordance with the provisions of this article
within ninety (90) days after date of official notice to do so, provided the public sewer is within
one hundred (100) feet or thirty and five -tenths (30.5) meters of the property line. The
requirement to hook up to the city's sewer system will not be required of property owners who
began paying an assessment for sewer lines before February 1, 1995, unless their septic
systems fail.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. II, § 4), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-94-53, § 1, 11-28-94)
Secs. 22-75-22-85. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. PRIVATE WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
Sec. 22-86. Construction of division.
No statement contained in this division shall be construed to interfere with any additional
requirements that may be imposed by the public health and environmental authorities.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, § 7), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-87. Where required.
Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of section 22-74, the
building sewer shall be connected to a private wastewater disposal system complying with the
provisions of this article.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, § 1), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-88. Permits.
(a) Obtaining permit. Before commencement of construction of a private wastewater
disposal system, the owner shall first obtain a written permit signed by the City of Jacksonville
Health, Welfare, and Bioenvironmental Services Division.
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(b) Application. The application for permit shall be made on a form furnished by the
division, which the applicant shall supplement by any plans, specifications, and other
information as are deemed necessary by the division.
(c) Effective date. A permit for private wastewater disposal system shall not become
effective until the installation is completed to the satisfaction of the division and the city
manager.
(d) Inspections. The division and the city manager shall be allowed to inspect the work at
any stage of construction. The applicant for the permit shall notify the division when the work
is ready for final inspection, and before any underground portions are covered.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, §§ 2, 3), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-89. Compliance regarding type, capacities, location and layout.
The type, capacities, location, and layout of a private wastewater disposal system shall
comply with all recommendations of the City of Jacksonville Health, Welfare, and
Bioenvironmental Services Division.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, § 4), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-90. Connection to public sewers; failure of system; cleaning and filling.
(a) At such time as a public sewer becomes available to a property served by a private
wastewater disposal system (onsite sewage disposal system [or OSDS] ), as provided in section
22-89, or when a failure of such OSDS occurs, the property owner shall be notified by the city
that a direct connection shall be made to the public sewer within ninety (90) days in
lif,1LXrlc'with this artYCV. 4u\JfUY1Yu .cp as tanks, =spools, priv to Rxiaatn-
water disposal facilities shall be cleaned of sludge and filled with suitable material. The
requirement to hook up to the city's sewer system will not be required of property owners who
began paying an assessment for sewer lines before February 1, 1995, unless their OSDS fails.
Property already served by the city sewer system shall remain on the city sewer system.
(b) "Failure" is defined as a condition existing within an OSDS which prohibits the system
from functioning in a sanitary manner. Failure may result in the discharge of untreated or
partially treated wastewater onto ground surface, into surface water, or into groundwater.
Failure may cause building plumbing to discharge improperly.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, § 5), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-94-53, § 2, 11-28-94)
Sec. 22-91. Maintenance.
The owner shall operate and maintain the private wastewater disposal facilities in a
sanitary manner at all times, at no expense to the city. Any and all maintenance or repair to
a private OSDS [onsite sewage disposal system] must be permitted and inspected by the city
building department.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. III, § 6), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-94-53, § 3, 11-28-94)
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Sec. 22-92. Written report required for failed private system.
At such time as a private OSDS [onsite sewage disposal system] fails, as defined in section
22-90 of this article, a written report shall be made by the owner of such OSDS to the city
within seven (7) days of such failure.
(Ord. No. 80-94-53, § 4, 11-28-94)
Secs. 22-93-22-100. Reserved.
DIVISION 4. BUILDING SEWERS AND CONNECTIONS
Sec. 22-101. Costs and expenses; indemnification of city against loss, etc.
All costs and expenses incidental to the installation and connection of the building sewer
shall be borne by the owner. The owner shall indemnify the city from any loss or damage that
may directly or indirectly be occasioned by the installation of the building sewer.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. IV, § 3), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-102. Permits—Required.
No unauthorized person shall uncover, make any connections with or opening into, use,
alter, or disturb any public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written
permit from the city manager.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. IV, § 1), 6-27-83)
Sec. 22-103. Same—Classification; application.
There shall be two (2) classes of building sewer permits:
(1) For residential and commercial service; and
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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
discharge 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 personal
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
credentials 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 wastewa-
ter 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:
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 -inch water meter.
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ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
The monthly base charge is levied as follows:
Single-family residential and single-
family individual -metered mo-
bile homes
Multifamily residential
Master -metered mobile homes
Travel trailers
Hotel/motel
With kitchen
Master -metered commercial
Restaurants, laundries, and car wash
connections
All other commercial customers
$8.36 per account
0.75 x $8.36 per unit
0.75 x $8.36 per unit
0.60 x $8.36 per site
0.50 x $8.36 per unit
0.60 x $8.36 per unit
$8.36 per unit
$8.36 x ERU factor
$8.36 x ERU factor
where the ERU factor for the commercial classification is based upon meter size as
follows:
Meter Size
(in inches)
5/8 X 3/4
1
1'/z
2
3
4
ERU Factor
$1.00
1.28
2.08
2.88
5.60
10.00
20.1,0
(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 as 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
District in accordance with the following:
Usage Classification ERU Factor
Single-family residential and single- $1.00 per account
family individual -metered mo-
bile homes
Multifamily residential
Master -metered mobile homes
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0.75 per unit
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Usage Classification ERU Factor
Travel trailer site 0.60 per site
Hotel/motel 0.50 per unit
With kitchen 0.60 per unit
Master -metered commercial, more 1.00 per unit
than one unit on one meter
Commercial 1.84 x ERU Factor
Restaurants, laundries, and car wash 1.84 x ERU Factor
connections as provided in (a) above.
(Ord. No. 80-83-23, § I(Art. VIII, § 1), 6-27-83; Ord. No. 80-85-28, § 1, 11-11-85; Ord. No.
80-86-30, § 1, 3-24-86; Ord. No. 80-86-31, § 1, 6-23-86; Ord. No. 80-87-34, § 1, 6-22-87; Ord. No.
80-91-45, § 2, 12-16-91; Ord. No. 80-92-51, § 3, 11-23-92; Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 3, 2-27-95)
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 and single-family individual -metered mobile homes, $2.46
per 1,000 gallons of actual residential water consumption in excess of 9,000 gallons
per quarter up to a maximum of 40,000 gallons per quarter.
(2) Restaurants, laundries and all other classifications, $2.46 per 1,000 gallons of actual
water consumption in excess of 9,000 gallons per quarter.
(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; Ord.
No. 80-95-55, § 3, 2-27-95)
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 475.00
(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)
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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
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. Bills 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 5:00 p.m. on 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; Ord. No. 80-95-55, § 3, 2-27-95)
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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signs; and relation to all safeguards for all property surrounding the street. If it is proposed
that development will progress in stages, the plan shall include the stages and timing of
development.
(d) General conditions which may be attached. In reviewing the proposed site plan, the
administrative official may condition approval on specified changes in the proposal. Where
conditions are attached, approval will be withheld except upon written agreement by the
applicant to conform to such conditions. In particular, where the site plan indicates potential
adverse effects on neighboring property, the administrative official may require rearrangement
of the plan, increased yard width, fences, hedges or walls.
(e) Walls. When a lot in any nonresidential district abuts another lot, either to a side or
to the rear, in a residential district, there shall be a louvered or solid masonry wall, or wood
fence or shrubbery as approved by the administrative official, a minimum of five (5) feet in
height, built and maintained along the line of abutment, constructed in such a manner that
there is no visibility through the wall on a horizontal plane. The wall shall run the entire
length of the line of abutment; except that a wall running along a side line shall be constructed
three (3) feet in height from the setback point of the abutting residential district to the street
or end of the line of abutment. The wall shall be constructed on the nonresidential property,
and the height of the wall shall be measured from the final ground level of the nonresidential
property, whether filled or not.
(f) Lot requirements. The lot area, width and depth shall be sufficient to permit the
construction of the principal and accessory buildings and paved parking areas in a design that
does not interfere with the use of adjacent properties and which encourages safe and efficient
vehicular ingress and egress to the adjacent street system while complying with the maximum
lot coverage and parking requirements.
(Ord. No. 90-82-74, § 2(I11, H, 15), 7-26-82)
Sec. 24-168. Temporary construction offices.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, a mobile home may be used as a
temporary field office outside of a mobile home park after obtaining a permit for a period of
time not to exceed six (6) months, at which time the permit may be renewed. A mobile home
may be placed on public property within the city for the purpose of protecting such property,
when approved by the city commission during a regular meeting, and providing that all other
sections of this chapter are met when applicable to the location.
(Ord. No. 90-82-74, § 2(II1, H, 16), 7-26-82)
Sec. 24-169. Tree removal or damage.
The removal or damage of a tree shall be governed by article II of chapter 23.
(Ord. No. 90-82-74, § 2(1II, H, 17), 7-26-82)
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§ 24-170 ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Sec. 24-170. Utility structures.
Structures or uses required for public utilities such as gas, water, electric, sewage or
telephone can be located within any district upon recommendation of the planning agency and
approval of the city commission.
(Ord. No. 90-82-74, § 2(III, H, 18), 7-26-82)
Cross reference—Utilities generally, Ch. 22.
Secs. 24-171-24-185. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV. SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS*
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 24-186. Purpose and intent.
The public health, safety, comfort and welfare require the harmonious, orderly and
progressive development of land. The subdivision of land is a vital step in the urbanization
process and the progress of the community's development. Once land has been shaped into lots,
blocks and streets, correction of defects is costly and difficult. Substantial public responsibility
is created by each new subdivision, involving the maintenance of streets, drainage, utilities
and other health facilities and the provision of additional public services. As the general
welfare, health, safety and convenience of the community are thereby directly affected by the
use of land as a subdivision, it is in the interest of the public that subdivisions be designed and
developed in accordance with sound rules and proper minimum standards. The purpose and
intent of this article is as follows:
(1) To establish reasonable and equitable standards of subdivision design and procedures
for the subdivision of land that will encourage stable communities and the creation of
iiieai Jiy living enviromneui,s which preserve dile flaw eauiy anti Lupugtapuy alit'
ensure appropriate development with regard to these natural features;
(2) To ensure that public facilities and utilities are available and will have a sufficient
capability and capacity to service land developments and their occupants;
(3) To present traffic hazards and to require the provision of safe and convenient
vehicular and pedestrian traffic circulation in land developments, having particular
regard to the avoidance of congestion in the streets and highways, and the pedestrian
traffic movements appropriate to the various uses of land and buildings, and to
provide for the proper location widths and design of streets;
(4) To coordinate the furnishing and establishment of streets, drainage and utilities in an
orderly planned manner to ensure protection of the environment and promotion of the
general welfare;
(5) To increase safety from fire, flood and other danger;
(6) To provide for adequate light, air privacy, and to prevent overcrowding of the land and
undue congestion of the population;
*State law reference—Platting, F.S. § 177.011 et seq.
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CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
Ordinance Adoption 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
95-93-55 3- 8-93 1, 2 18-18, 18-19
33-93-5 3-22-93 1 2-21
95-93-57 6-28-93 1 4-7(b)
95-93-58 6-28-93 1 18-1-18-9
70-93-11 7-26-93 1 20-51
25-93-24 9-13-93 1 6-35(c)
2 6-60
58-93-19 9-27-93 1 2-271
80-93-52 9-27-93 1 22-1, 22-2
5-93-24 10-25-93 1 2-368
58-93-19A 10-25-93 1 2-276(b)
2-279(a)
2-281
2-298(a), (b)
25-93-25 12-13-93 1 6-61
5-94-25 1-24-94 1 2-226
45-94-11 6-27-94 1 20-51
2 20-59
60-94-8 7-25-94 1 Added 17-1
Rnbd 17-1
As 17-1.1
95-94-61 9-12-94 1 18-1-18-9
80-94-53 11-28-94 1 22-74
2, 3 22-90, 22-91
4 Added 22-92
Supp. No. 16 1997
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Ordinance Adoption Section
Number Date Section this Code
10-94-19 12-12-94 1 3-11
25-95-26 2-13-95 1 6-31
80-95-55 2-27-95 2 22-20
22-22
Added 22-27.1
3 22-166,22-167
22-174
55-95-29 5- 8-95 1 16-1-16-16
58-95-20 6-12-95 1 2-279(a)
25-95-27 7-10-95 1 6-17
2 Added 6-23(h)(5)
3 6-35(c)
6-60
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Supp. No. 16 1998
CODE INDEX
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—Cont'd.
Trees regulated
Authority regarding supervision of work, under permits
Jurisdiction and supervision of building official
Building permits
Coastal construction
Zoning regulations
Administrative official's powers and responsibilities
Provisions generally
Building sewers and connections
See: WASTEWATER SYSTEM
Code enforcement board's jurisdiction re
See: CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD
Coastal construction code
See: COASTAL CONSTRUCTION CODE
Community development board
See: PLANNING
Electrical code
See: ELECTRICAL CODE
Fire prevention and protection
See: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
Flood hazard districts
See: FLOOD HAZARD DISTRICTS
Garbage and trash provisions
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease
Housing code
Adoption
Loitering, sleeping, etc., in public buildings
Mechanical code
Noise provisions
Building operation at night
Nuisances. See also that subject
Abandoned building rubbish, material, etc
Permitting buildings to become dangerous, unsafe, etc
Structurally unsound structures, etc.
Numbering of buildings
Attachment of numbers to buildings
Building official
Duties
Removing or defacing
Required
Street numbering districts designated
Subdivision regulations, design and construction stan-
dards
Street names and house numbers
System of number
Permits. See herein: Building Permits
Plumbing code
See: PLUMBING CODE
Section
23-17
23-16
6-20
24-47(7)
24-65
22-101 et seq.
Supp. No. 16 2109
2-146
6-18 et seq.
14-16 et seq.
6-31 et seq.
7-1 et seq.
8-1 et seq.
16-12
6-120
13-2
6-76, 6-77
11-6
12-1(b)(7)
12-1(b)(8)
12-1(b)(6)
6-107
6-108
6-111
6-106
6-109
24-252(j)
6-110
6-56 et seq.
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS—Cont'd.
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. Sce: UvCREATIONC a.�
AT VEE!CT S
•.. Y +V 3ta'af
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
Supp. No. 16 2110
CODE INDEX
Section
CODE ENFORCEMENT BOARD—Cont'd.
Jurisdiction 2-146
Lien, penalties 2-149
Duration of lien 2-150
Meetings 2-143
Power of board to adopt rules for conduct of meetings 2-148
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, filing 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
Severability of parts of code 1-8
Supplementation of code 1-10
Violations
General penalty; continuing violations 1-11
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
Stopping, standing or parking buses or commercial vehicles 21-22
Zoning regulations
Storage and parking of vehicles in residential districts 24-163
COMMISSION. See: CITY COMMISSION
COMMISSIONS. See: DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER AGEN-
CIES OF CITY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Provisions re 14-16 et seq.
See: PLANNING
*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. 16 2113
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
Zoning regulations, planned unit development (PUD) 24-136
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Provisions re 14-1
CONDEMNATION
Garbage and trash containers inspection 16-3(c)
CONFISCATED PROPERTY
Disposition of 15-16 et seq.
See: POLICE DEPARTMENT
CONSERVATION
Tree protection regulations generally 23-16 et seq.
See: TREES AND SHRUBBERY
Waterworks system
Water shortages, conservation 22-39
CONSTRUCTION
Buildings and building regulations. See that subject
Subdivision regulations 24-204(e)
et seq.
See: SUBDIVISIONS
Tree protection regulations generally 23-16 et seq.
See: TREES AND SHRUBBERY
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Garbage and trash provisions
Existing contracts with other than city franchisee 16-9
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease 16-12
Sola waste ste llectio 16-2
Solid vvao�o �.ciiaa:a. i�aVlt When contracts and expenditures prohibited 2-314
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. See: DRUGS
CORPORATIONS
Definition of "person" to include corporation
COUNTY. See: DUVAL COUNTY
1-2
COURTS
Confiscated or lost property
Provisions re county court 15-16 et seq.
Noise
Interfering with court 11-10
Police training
Additional court costs assessed for 15-1
COWS, CATTLE
Maintaining stable 4-7
CROSSWALKS
Abandoned, wrecked, junked, etc., vehicles
Leaving unattended on crosswalk 21-25(a)(1)
Supp. No. 16 2114
CODE INDEX
Section
CROSSWALKS—Cont'd.
Stopping, standing or parking vehicle on or within cross-
walks 21-17(5), (6)
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Generally 4-5
CURFEW
Provisions re minors in public places 13-153 et seq.
See: MINORS
D
DANCING
Zoning regulations
Establishments offering dancing or live entertainment 24-155
DEATHS OF CITY EMPLOYEES
Retirement system provisions 2-283, 2-284
See also: OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
DEFACING PROPERTY, ETC.
Building numbers
Removing or defacing 6-111
Public sewers
Defacing, damaging, etc. 22-57
Streets, sidewalks and other public places
Digging into, defacing, etc., streets, avenues, driveways,
etc 19-2
DEMOLITION
Zoning regulations
Construction within the districts
Demolition to comply with building and related codes 24-66(b)
DENSITY OF LOTS, POPULATION, ETC.
Zoning regulations 24-82(d) et seq.
See: ZONING
Supp. No. 16 2114.1
CODE INDEX
Section
EXCAVATIONS
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 22-19
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 shel-
ter
Supp. No. 16 2119
4-3
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES AND ENCLOSURES—Cont'd.
Nuisances enumerated
Structurally unsound fences 12-1(b)(6)
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
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 lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease16-12
Zoning regulations
Supplementary regulations for service stations 24-165
FILTH
Nuisances enumerated
Abatement of nuisances, etc. See: NUISANCES
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
Supp. No. 16 2120
CODE INDEX
Section
FINANCES—Cont'd.
Dishonored checks 2-317
Encumbrances 2-315
Fees paid to city government 2-316
Fiscal year 2-311
Supp. No. 16 2120.1
CODE INDEX
Section
FLEA MARKETS
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
Supp. No. 16 2123
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
FOWL. See: ANIMALS AND FOWL
FRANCHISES
Certain ordinances saved from repeal 1-5
Garbage and trash provisions
Existing contracts with other than city franchisee 16-9
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
GARAGES
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses and structures
13-11
16-12
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)
, .,_
x�eNubxtxxg xuuuxStl 1.2,�-xtu v
Public sewers, use of
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities 22-130
Prohibited discharges of unground garbage, etc 22-129(4)
Recyclable materials. See also herein: Solid Waste Provi-
sions
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 16-10
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 16-15
Existing contracts with other than city franchisee 16-9
Fees for collection 16-8
Supp. No. 16 2124
CODE INDEX
Section
GARBAGE AND REFUSE—Cont'd.
Inspection of premises, duty of city 16-13
Leaves and grass clippings; tree trunks 16-5
Noncompliance 16-11
Prima facie evidence of production of garbage 16-13
Recyclable materials. See also herein that subject
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease 16-12
Violations and penalties 16-15
White goods; procedure and fees for removal 16-14
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
GAZEBOS
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district
GENDER
Defined
GLASS
Nuisances. See also that subject
Open storage of glass, building material, etc.
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges of metal, glass, etc.
GONGS
Noise. See also that subject
Noise in public places generally
Use of gongs on vehicles
GRASS CLIPPINGS
Public sewers, use of
Prohibited discharges of grass clippings
Supp. No. 16 2124.1
22-129
24-151(b)(1)
1-2
12-1(b)(7)
22-129(4)
11-2
11-4
22-129(4)
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
GRASS CLIPPINGS—Cont'd.
Solid waste disposal 16-5
GREASE. See: OILS, GREASE
GUARDHOUSES
Zoning regulations 24-158
GUNS. See: FIREARMS AND WEAPONS
Supp. No. 16 2124.2
CODE INDEX
Section
LIGHTS, LIGHTING—Cont'd.
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 14-22
See also: PLANNING
LOITERING
Provisions re 13-2
LOST PROPERTY
Disposition of by police 15-16
See: POLICE DEPARTMENT
LOTS
Depositing garbage, trash, etc., on vacant lots 16-7
Garbage and trash provisions
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease 16-12
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
MAIL
Definition of "registered mail" 1-2
Supp. No. 16 2129
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
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
METERS
Water meters
See: WATERWORKS SYSTEM
MILITARY
City employees retirement system
Military service credit
MINIWAREHOUSES
Zoning regulations
MINORS
Child care centers
Zoning regulations
Children playhouses
Zoning regulations
Accessory uses by zoning district
Definition of "person" to include children
Minors on streets and public places
Curfew
Definitions
Owners of public places, responsibilities
Parents' responsibility
Procedures
Short title
Supp. No. 16 2130
Section
14-20(3)
24-204
24-47(4), (5)
1-5
17-2(b)(6)
6-76
6-77
24-154
22-19 et seq.
2-275
24-160
24-152
24-151(b)(1)
1-2
13-153
13-152
13-154
13-155
13-157
13-151
CODE INDEX
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES—Cont'd.
Credited service
Loss of credited service
Military service credit
Reinstatement of credited service
Death while in city employment
Automatic pension to spouse and/or children
Elective survivor pension
Deferred retirement upon separation from employment
(vesting)
Definitions
Disability retirement
Continuation subject to re-examination; return to em-
ployment
General conditions for eligibility
Divisions
Errors
Expenses of administering system
Fraud, protection against
Insurance coverage for retirants and beneficiaries
Investment of retirement system assets
Level straight life pension, amount of
Member contributions
Membership generally
Method of making payments
Military service credit
Officers and employed services
Optional forms of pension payment
Reserve for employer contributions; city contribution
Reserve for retired benefit payments
Reserve for undistributed investment income
Subrogation rights
Undistributed investment income, reserve for
Voluntary retirement conditions
Social security
Old -age and survivors insurance. See herein that subject
Travel expenses
Uniform travel policy and procedure
See: TRAVEL
Waterworks system
Right of access by city employees
Tapping of mains, etc., restricted to city employees
OFFICIAL MAP. See: MAPS
Section
2-272
2-273
2-275
2-274
2-283, 2-284
2-284
2-283
2-278
2-262
2-280
2-279
2-291
2-296
2-292
2-297
2-293
2-290
2-281
2-298
2-271
2-294
2-275
2-270
2-282
2-288
2-287
2-289
2-286
2-289
2-276
2-356 et seq.
22-19
22-15
OFF-STREET PARKING
Zoning regulations 24-136 et seq.
See: ZONING
OIL, GREASE, ETC.
Public sewers, use of
Grease, oil and sand interceptors
Supp. No. 16 2135
22-132
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
OIL, GREASE, ETC.—Cont'd.
Limitations on discharge concentrations or quantities 22-130
Prohibited discharges 22-129
Removal of lot clearing, contractors' debris; oil and grease16-12
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..
OWNER
Defined
P
17-10
1-2
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
Supp. No. 16 2136
CODE INDEX
Section
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND RECREATION—Cont'd.
Tennis, basketball, etc., and other private recreation
uses 24-151(b)(1)
PARTNERSHIPS
Definition of "person" to include partnerships 1-2
Supp. No. 16 2136.1
CODE INDEX
Section
WASTEWATER SYSTEM—Cont'd.
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, etc. 16-7
Public sewers, use of
Discharging stormwater, 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
Utility deposits 22-27.1
Supp. No. 16 2161
ATLANTIC BEACH CODE
Section
WATERWORKS SYSTEM—Cont'd.
Due dates 22-29
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
Water service, charges for 22-27
Connections
Approval of plumbing prior to connection with water
system 22-35
When bills become delinquent 22-29
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
Utility deposits 22-27.1
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
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WATERWORKS SYSTEM—Cont'd.
Meters
Access for purpose of reading meters 22-21
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
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
Connection to public sewers; failure of system; cleaning
and filling 22-90
Written report required for failed private system 22-92
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)
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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
WINDOWS. See: DOORS AND WINDOWS
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 1-2
Y
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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