§ 12-222. Applicability.

(a) A citation may be issued for violation of any city code or ordinance. For the purpose of enforcing codes and ordinances pursuant to the provisions of this division, any such violation shall constitute a civil infraction.

(b) A citation may be issued for commencing any work or conducting any occupation within the incorporated area for which a permit or license is required without first obtaining such permit or license except as provided in subsection (d). For the purpose of enforcing codes and ordinances pursuant to the provisions of this division, any such violation shall constitute a civil infraction.

(c) A citation may be issued at the direction of the city manager for violation of any city code or ordinance not specifically authorized by this section when, in the opinion of the city manager, implementation of the code enforcement citation system is the most effective means of eliminating a serious threat to the public health, safety or welfare. For the purposes of enforcing codes and ordinances pursuant to the provisions of this division, any such violation shall constitute a civil infraction.

(d) The provisions of this division shall not apply to building codes adopted pursuant to F.S. § 553.73, as they apply to construction.

(Ord. No. 95-13, § 1, 4-18-95; Ord. No. 2017-12, § 3, 7-18-2017)