Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 20-52, Public Hearing, An Ordinance of the City of Port St. Lucie repealing and replacing Chapter 150, Building Regulations, Article I, Administration of the City's Code of Ordinances adopting the 2020 edition of the Florida Building Code with certain administrative amendments, establishing a City Construction Board of Adjustments and Appeals, setting forth procedures for declaring structures unsafe, and proposing a reduction in the permit fee schedule.
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Submitted By: Tracy Valure, Support Systems Manager
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of a high-performing city government organization.
Executive Summary (General Business): Chapter 150, Building Regulations, Article I, Administration of the City's Code of Ordinances sets forth the administrative amendments to the Florida Building Code. The proposed ordinance repeals and replaces Ch. 150, Article I to adopt the 2020 edition of the Florida Building Code with certain administrative amendments. Included in these administrative amendments, the proposed ordinance also re-establishes a City Construction Board of Adjustment and Appeals, adopts the nuisance abatement procedures of Ch. 40 for removal of unsafe structures, and modifies the Building Department's fee schedule, providing for a reduction in the permit fees.
Presentation Information: 15 minutes, Joel Dramis, Building Official
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council adopt the proposed ordinance as attached.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend and approve the proposed ordinance.
2. Move that the Council deny the proposed ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Background: The Florida Building Code Act of 1998 directed the Florida Building Commission to establish a statewide uniform building code known as the Florida Building Code. The 7th Edition Florida Building Code will be in effect throughout the S...
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