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Lake Wales (Current through Ordinance 2023-17, Adopted 7-05-2023) |
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Code of Ordinances |
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Chapter 2. Administration |
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Article II. Boards, Committees, Commissions |
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Division 3. Code Enforcement Board |
| § 2-56. Creation and composition. |
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(a) There is hereby created a board of this city which shall be known as the Lake Wales Code Enforcement Board. (b) The city commission shall appoint seven (7) residents of the City of Lake Wales to serve on this board. Two (2) members shall be initially appointed for a term of one (1) year; three (3) members shall be initially appointed for a term of two (2) years; two (2) members shall be initially appointed for a term of three (3) years. Each appointment thereafter shall be made for a term of three (3) years. Whenever possible, the membership of this board shall include an architect, a business person, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor and a realtor. The board shall elect a chairperson from among its ranks. |
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(Code 1962, § 1-8(a)(1)) |
| § 2-57. Powers. |
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The code enforcement board shall have all powers contained in F.S. ch. 162 as it is amended from time to time. The board shall also conduct its business in accordance with the procedures contained in F.S. ch. 162. |
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(Code 1962, § 1-8(a)(2); Ord. No. 87-3, 2-17-87) |
| § 2-58. Civil action. |
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In addition to the orders and liens promulgated by the Lake Wales Code Enforcement Board, the city commission has the authority to prosecute a civil nuisance or injunctive action against any code violation in any appropriate court of law. |
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(Code 1962, § 1-8(c); Ord. No. 87-3, 2-17-87) |