§ 9.04.01. Public nuisances.

Nuisances which tend to depreciate property values, injure public health or are deemed inconsistent with community standards often have a deleterious affect on a neighborhood. Therefore, public nuisances in the town shall be the same as described in F.S. Chapter 823 and those described below. The following regulations shall apply:

1.

Dilapidated buildings and structures. The town may remove or compel the removal or demolition of any building which has for any cause become a nuisance. Pursuant to such action, the structure must be found in a dilapidated state and in violation of the Southern Standard Building Code. If special dangers or appearance deficiencies arising from the condition of the building can be eliminated by lawful repair and alterations, then improvement rather than demolition shall be ordered by the town.

2.

Non-conforming structures. Structures not in conformance with the character and appearance of residential districts shall be prohibited in residential districts except in cases where special exceptions have or may be granted by the town council.

3.

Abandonment, vehicles and vessels. It shall be unlawful to abandon, discard or hold for resale, or store for more than ten days on the premises any vessel or vehicle visible to the public, but not in use by the owner and/or is not currently licensed by the state. A place of business authorized to maintain and operate a repair garage and/or deal in the sale or exchange of secondhand vehicles or vessels is not affected by this restriction.

4.

Commercial vehicles. All commercial vehicles larger than one and one-half tons shall not be allowed to park in residential districts except for the purpose of delivering materials or providing a service that is temporary in nature. It shall be unlawful for vehicles containing hazardous materials such as fuels, explosives, chemicals or gases to be parked unattended in residential districts at any time.

5.

Cleaning lots and premises. It shall be unlawful to permit rubbish, trash, debris, dead trees, inoperable motor vehicles, or other unsightly or unsanitary matters to accumulate on any lot, tract, or parcel of land within the Town which may reasonably become infested, inhabited by, or a breeding place for rodents, vermin, reptiles or wild animals which threaten or endanger the public health, safety and welfare. Provisions set forth in the Code of Ordinances relating to land clearance, are applicable and are incorporated by reference.

(LDC Ord. of 1-9-2014)