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FL Stat § 161.73 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 161 - Beach and Shore Preservation|Part IV - Oceans and Coastal Resources Act (Ss. 161.70-161.76)|161.73 - Composition.

161.73 Composition.—The Florida Oceans and Coastal Council is created within the Department of Environmental Protection and shall consist of 18 members. The secretary, the executive director, and the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or their designees, shall serve as ex officio members of the council. The council shall be jointly chaired by the secretary and the executive director. The 15 voting members of the council shall be appointed, within 60 days after this act becomes law, in the following manner:(1) Five members shall be appointed by the secretary of the Department of Environmental Protection which will be comprised of one scientist specializing in each of the following fields: wetlands and watersheds; nearshore waters or estuaries; offshore waters or open oceans; hydrology and aquatic systems; and coastal geology or coastal erosion and shorelines.(2) Five members shall be appointed by the executive director of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission which will be comprised of one scientist specializing in each of the following fields: resource management; wildlife habitat management; fishery habitat management; coastal and pelagic birdlife; and marine biotechnology.(3) Five members shall be appointed by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. These appointments shall be selected from a list of at least eight individuals submitted to the commissioner by the Florida Ocean Alliance. The individuals selected by the Florida Ocean Alliance shall be chosen from the following disciplines or groups: sportfishing; ports; cruise industry; energy industry; ecotourism; private marine research institutes; universities; aquaculture; maritime law; commercial fisheries; socioeconomics; marine science education; and environmental groups.(4) Appointments made by the secretary and executive director shall be to terms of 4 years each. Appointments made by the commissioner of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall be to terms of 2 years. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner of the original appointment for the remainder of the term that is vacated.(5) Members shall serve without compensation, but are entitled to reimbursement of travel and per diem expenses pursuant to s. 112.061, relating to completing their duties and responsibilities.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.
FL Stat § 161.76 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 161 - Beach and Shore Preservation|Part IV - Oceans and Coastal Resources Act (Ss. 161.70-161.76)|161.76 - Preservation of authority.

161.76 Preservation of authority.—This part does not restrict or limit the authority otherwise granted to the commission, or other state agencies by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 2005-166.
FL Stat § 162.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.01 - Short title.

162.01 Short title.—Sections 162.01-162.13 may be cited as the “Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 72, ch. 81-259; s. 1, ch. 82-37.Note.—Former s. 166.051.
FL Stat § 162.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.02 - Intent.

162.02 Intent.—It is the intent of this part to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the counties and municipalities of this state by authorizing the creation of administrative boards with authority to impose administrative fines and other noncriminal penalties to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective, and inexpensive method of enforcing any codes and ordinances in force in counties and municipalities, where a pending or repeated violation continues to exist.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 2, ch. 82-37; s. 1, ch. 85-150; s. 1, ch. 86-201; s. 1, ch. 89-268.Note.—Former s. 166.052.
FL Stat § 162.03 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.03 - Applicability.

162.03 Applicability.—(1) Each county or municipality may, at its option, create or abolish by ordinance local government code enforcement boards as provided herein.(2) A charter county, a noncharter county, or a municipality may, by ordinance, adopt an alternate code enforcement system that gives code enforcement boards or special magistrates designated by the local governing body, or both, the authority to hold hearings and assess fines against violators of the respective county or municipal codes and ordinances. A special magistrate shall have the same status as an enforcement board under this chapter. References in this chapter to an enforcement board, except in s. 162.05, shall include a special magistrate if the context permits.History.—ss. 1, 2, ch. 80-300; s. 3, ch. 82-37; s. 2, ch. 86-201; s. 1, ch. 87-129; s. 2, ch. 89-268; s. 2, ch. 99-360; s. 63, ch. 2004-11.Note.—Former s. 166.053.
FL Stat § 162.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.04 - Definitions.

162.04 Definitions.—As used in ss. 162.01-162.13, the term:(1) “Local governing body” means the governing body of the county or municipality, however designated.(2) “Code inspector” means any authorized agent or employee of the county or municipality whose duty it is to assure code compliance.(3) “Local governing body attorney” means the legal counselor for the county or municipality.(4) “Enforcement board” means a local government code enforcement board.(5) “Repeat violation” means a violation of a provision of a code or ordinance by a person who has been previously found through a code enforcement board or any other quasi-judicial or judicial process, to have violated or who has admitted violating the same provision within 5 years prior to the violation, notwithstanding the violations occur at different locations.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 4, ch. 82-37; s. 10, ch. 83-216; s. 3, ch. 86-201; s. 3, ch. 89-268; s. 3, ch. 99-360; s. 22, ch. 2001-60.Note.—Former s. 166.054.
FL Stat § 162.08 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.08 - Powers of enforcement boards.

162.08 Powers of enforcement boards.—Each enforcement board shall have the power to:(1) Adopt rules for the conduct of its hearings.(2) Subpoena alleged violators and witnesses to its hearings. Subpoenas may be served by the sheriff of the county or police department of the municipality.(3) Subpoena evidence to its hearings.(4) Take testimony under oath.(5) Issue orders having the force of law to command whatever steps are necessary to bring a violation into compliance.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 7, ch. 82-37; s. 7, ch. 86-201; s. 7, ch. 89-268.Note.—Former s. 166.058.
FL Stat § 162.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.10 - Duration of lien.

162.10 Duration of lien.—No lien provided under the Local Government Code Enforcement Boards Act shall continue for a period longer than 20 years after the certified copy of an order imposing a fine has been recorded, unless within that time an action is commenced pursuant to s. 162.09(3) in a court of competent jurisdiction. In an action to foreclose on a lien or for a money judgment, the prevailing party is entitled to recover all costs, including a reasonable attorney’s fee, that it incurs in the action. The local governing body shall be entitled to collect all costs incurred in recording and satisfying a valid lien. The continuation of the lien effected by the commencement of the action shall not be good against creditors or subsequent purchasers for valuable consideration without notice, unless a notice of lis pendens is recorded.History.—s. 9, ch. 82-37; s. 9, ch. 86-201; s. 9, ch. 89-268; s. 5, ch. 94-291; s. 2, ch. 2000-125.
FL Stat § 162.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.11 - Appeals.

162.11 Appeals.—An aggrieved party, including the local governing body, may appeal a final administrative order of an enforcement board to the circuit court. Such an appeal shall not be a hearing de novo but shall be limited to appellate review of the record created before the enforcement board. An appeal shall be filed within 30 days of the execution of the order to be appealed.History.—s. 1, ch. 80-300; s. 10, ch. 82-37; s. 3, ch. 85-150; s. 10, ch. 86-201.Note.—Former s. 166.061.
FL Stat § 162.125 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.125 - Actions for money judgments under this chapter; limitation.

162.125 Actions for money judgments under this chapter; limitation.—Actions for money judgments under this chapter may be pursued only on fines levied after October 1, 2000.History.—s. 4, ch. 2000-125.
FL Stat § 162.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part I - Local Government Code Enforcement Boards (Ss. 162.01-162.13)|162.13 - Provisions of act supplemental.

162.13 Provisions of act supplemental.—It is the legislative intent of ss. 162.01-162.12 to provide an additional or supplemental means of obtaining compliance with local codes. Except as provided in s. 162.06(1)(b), nothing contained in ss. 162.01-162.12 shall prohibit a local governing body from enforcing its codes by any other means.History.—s. 11, ch. 82-37; s. 3, ch. 2021-167.
FL Stat § 162.22 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part II - Supplemental County or Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures (Ss. 162.21-162.30)|162.22 - Designation of enforcement methods and penalties for violation of municipal ordinances.

162.22 Designation of enforcement methods and penalties for violation of municipal ordinances.—The governing body of a municipality may designate the enforcement methods and penalties to be imposed for the violation of ordinances adopted by the municipality. These enforcement methods may include, but are not limited to, the issuance of a citation, a summons, or a notice to appear in county court or arrest for violation of municipal ordinances as provided for in chapter 901. Unless otherwise specifically authorized and provided for by law, a person convicted of violating a municipal ordinance may be sentenced to pay a fine, not to exceed $500, and may be sentenced to a definite term of imprisonment, not to exceed 60 days, in a municipal detention facility or other facility as authorized by law.History.—s. 1, ch. 94-255.
FL Stat § 162.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part II - Supplemental County or Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures (Ss. 162.21-162.30)|162.23 - Notice to appear.

162.23 Notice to appear.—(1) Notwithstanding s. 34.07, a code enforcement officer, designated pursuant to s. 162.21(1) and (2), may issue a notice to appear at any hearing conducted by a county court if the officer, based upon personal investigation, has reasonable cause to believe that the person has violated a code or ordinance. A notice to appear means a written order issued by a code enforcement officer in lieu of physical arrest requiring a person accused of violating the law to appear in a designated court or governmental office at a specified date and time. If a person issued a notice to appear under this section refuses to sign such notice, the code enforcement officer has no authority to arrest such person.(2) Prior to issuing a notice to appear, a code enforcement officer shall provide written notice to the person that the person has committed a violation of a code or ordinance and shall establish a reasonable time period within which the person must correct the violation. Such time period shall be no fewer than 5 days and no more than 30 days. If, upon personal investigation, a code enforcement officer finds that the person has not corrected the violation within the prescribed time period, a code enforcement officer may issue a notice to appear to the person who has committed the violation. A code enforcement officer is not required to provide the person with a reasonable time period to correct the violation prior to issuing a notice to appear and may immediately issue a notice to appear if a repeat violation is found, or if the code enforcement officer has reason to believe that the violation presents a serious threat to the public health, safety, or welfare or that the violator is engaged in violations of an itinerant or transient nature, as defined by local code or ordinance within the jurisdiction, or if the violation is irreparable or irreversible.History.—s. 1, ch. 96-385; s. 7, ch. 99-360.
FL Stat § 162.30 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 162 - County or Municipal Code Enforcement|Part II - Supplemental County or Municipal Code or Ordinance Enforcement Procedures (Ss. 162.21-162.30)|162.30 - Civil actions to enforce county and municipal ordinances.

162.30 Civil actions to enforce county and municipal ordinances.—In addition to other provisions of law authorizing the enforcement of county and municipal codes and ordinances, a county or municipality may enforce any violation of a county or municipal code or ordinance by filing a civil action in the same manner as instituting a civil action. The action shall be brought in county or circuit court, whichever is appropriate depending upon the relief sought. Counties and municipalities are authorized and required to pay any counsel appointed by the court to represent a private party in such action if the provision of counsel at public expense is required by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Florida and if the party is indigent as established pursuant to s. 27.52. The county or municipality shall bear all court fees and costs of any such action, and may, if it prevails, recover the court fees and costs and expense of the court-appointed counsel as part of its judgment. The state shall bear no expense of actions brought under this section except those that it would bear in an ordinary civil action between private parties in county court.History.—s. 87, ch. 2003-402.
FL Stat § 163.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 163 - Intergovernmental Programs|Part I - Miscellaneous Programs (Ss. 163.01-163.211)|163.02 - Councils of local public officials.

163.02 Councils of local public officials.—(1) The governing bodies of any two or more counties, municipalities, special districts, or other governmental subdivisions of this state, or any of them, herein referred to as member local governments, may, by resolution, enter into an agreement with each other for the establishment of a council of local public officials. Any council established under the authority of this section shall be a corporation not for profit.(2) Representation on the council shall be in the manner provided in the agreement establishing the council. The representative from each member local government shall be the elected chief executive of said local government or, if such government does not have an elected chief executive, a member of its governing body chosen by such body to be its representative. Any member may withdraw from the council upon 60 days’ notice subsequent to formal action by its governing body.(3) The local government council shall have the power to:(a) Study such area governmental problems as it deems appropriate, including but not limited to matters affecting health, safety, welfare, education, economic conditions, and area development;(b) Promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and(c) Make recommendations for review and action to the members and other public agencies that perform local functions and services within the area.(4) The council shall adopt bylaws designating the officers of the council and providing for the conduct of its business. The council may employ a staff, consult and retain experts, and purchase or lease or otherwise provide for such supplies, materials, equipment and facilities as it deems desirable and necessary.(5)(a) The governing bodies of the member governments may appropriate funds to meet the necessary expenses of the council. Services of personnel, use of equipment and office space, and other necessary services may be accepted from members as part of their financial support.(b) The council may accept funds, grants, gifts, and services from the state, from any other governmental unit, whether participating in the council or not, from the Government of the United States, and from private and civic sources.(c) The council shall make an annual public report of its activities to each of the member local governments, and shall have its accounts audited annually.History.—ss. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, ch. 69-69.
FL Stat § 163.04 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 163 - Intergovernmental Programs|Part I - Miscellaneous Programs (Ss. 163.01-163.211)|163.04 - Energy devices based on renewable resources.

163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources.—(1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources is expressly prohibited.(2) A deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or similar binding agreement may not prohibit or have the effect of prohibiting solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources from being installed on buildings erected on the lots or parcels covered by the deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or binding agreement. A property owner may not be denied permission to install solar collectors or other energy devices by any entity granted the power or right in any deed restriction, covenant, declaration, or similar binding agreement to approve, forbid, control, or direct alteration of property with respect to residential dwellings and within the boundaries of a condominium unit. Such entity may determine the specific location where solar collectors may be installed on the roof within an orientation to the south or within 45° east or west of due south if such determination does not impair the effective operation of the solar collectors.(3) In any litigation arising under the provisions of this section, the prevailing party shall be entitled to costs and reasonable attorney’s fees.(4) The legislative intent in enacting these provisions is to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by encouraging the development and use of renewable resources in order to conserve and protect the value of land, buildings, and resources by preventing the adoption of measures which will have the ultimate effect, however unintended, of driving the costs of owning and operating commercial or residential property beyond the capacity of private owners to maintain. This section shall not apply to patio railings in condominiums, cooperatives, or apartments.History.—s. 8, ch. 80-163; s. 1, ch. 92-89; s. 14, ch. 93-249; s. 1, ch. 2008-191; s. 3, ch. 2008-227.
FL Stat § 163.045 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 163 - Intergovernmental Programs|Part I - Miscellaneous Programs (Ss. 163.01-163.211)|163.045 - Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property.

163.045 Tree pruning, trimming, or removal on residential property.—(1) A local government may not require a notice, application, approval, permit, fee, or mitigation for the pruning, trimming, or removal of a tree on residential property if the property owner obtains documentation from an arborist certified by the International Society of Arboriculture or a Florida licensed landscape architect that the tree presents a danger to persons or property.(2) A local government may not require a property owner to replant a tree that was pruned, trimmed, or removed in accordance with this section.(3) This section does not apply to the exercise of specifically delegated authority for mangrove protection pursuant to ss. 403.9321-403.9333.History.—s. 1, ch. 2019-155.
FL Stat § 163.061 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XI - County Organization and Intergovernmental Relations|Chapter 163 - Intergovernmental Programs|Part I - Miscellaneous Programs (Ss. 163.01-163.211)|163.061 - Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts.

163.061 Miami River Commission; unanimous vote required for certain acts.—(1) No item, motion, directive, or policy position that would impact or in any way diminish levels of currently permitted commercial activity on the Miami River or riverfront properties shall be adopted by the Miami River Commission unless passed by a unanimous vote of the appointed members of the commission then in office.(2) No item, motion, directive, or policy position suggesting, proposing, or otherwise promoting additional taxes, fees, charges, or any other financial obligation on owners of riverfront property or shipping companies or operators shall be adopted by the Miami River Commission unless passed by a unanimous vote of all appointed members of the commission then in office.History.—ss. 6, 7, ch. 98-402; s. 1, ch. 2003-123.