§ 17-31. Maintenance requirements and remedies.

(a)

Abandoned properties subject to this article shall be maintained in accordance with the City Code and in a secure manner, including but not limited to the following sections:

(1)

Section 9-1, Nuisance.

(2)

Section 9-31(a)(1), Debris.

(3)

Section 9-31(a)(3), Overgrown grass.

(4)

Section 9-31(b)(1), Building or structure shall be structurally sound.

(5)

Section 9-36(c)(5), Graffiti.

(6)

Section 17-12(12)a., Pool water sanitary.

(7)

Section 17-12(12)d., Maintenance of safety barriers.

(8)

Section 16-191(c)(1), Hedge height.

(9)

Section 16-191(d)(7), Fence maintenance.

(10)

Section 17-12(3), Weathertight and rodent proof.

(b)

Failure of the foreclosing mortgagee to properly maintain the abandoned property may result in the city utilizing one (1) or more of the following remedies: a violation of the City Code and issuance of a citation or notice of violation/notice of hearing by a city enforcement officer; abatement of nuisances on property in accordance with Chapter 9 of the City's Code, in an action of the unsafe structures board pursuant to the City's Code and the South Florida Building Code, and in the application of any other remedy or legal proceeding available to the city. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the city's special magistrate, the city may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.

(c)

In any instance where the city takes action, the city shall provide the registered foreclosing mortgagee with the same notice as the property owner. Failure to comply with the requirements of the notice shall be unlawful and shall be subject to penalty as provided in section 1-15, Chapters 2 and 9 of the Code, F.S. Ch. 162, and the Florida Building Code.

(Ord. No. 532, § 2, 1-25-11; Ord. No. 532-12-A, § 8, 5-22-12)