§ 2-63. Jurisdiction.

(a)

The code enforcement special master shall have the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide alleged violations of the codes and ordinances of the city including, but not limited to, the following which is not intended to be an exhaustive list:

Chapter/Section	Code Title/Description
Chapter 3	Alcoholic beverages
Chapter 4	Animal regulations
Chapter 5	Buildings and building regulations
Chapter 6	Fire prevention and protection
Chapter 9	Licenses and business regulations
Chapter 10	Marine activities, structures and waterways
Chapter 12	Nuisances
Chapter 14	Solid waste
Chapter 15	Streets, sidewalks and other public places and public solicitation
Chapter 21	Unified land development code
Ordinance 10-15	Minimum property maintenance standards

 

(b)

The special master shall have the jurisdiction and authority to hear and decide any other code enforcement matters the city commission shall determine is appropriate.

(c)

The special master shall have the jurisdiction and authority to affirm or modify penalties imposed by the code enforcement board whose jurisdiction was repealed effective May 24, 2004, by Ordinance No. O-04-13.

(d)

The special master shall have the jurisdiction and authority to determine the amount of reasonable expenses incurred by the city as a result of orders issued pursuant to the authority granted herein.

(e)

The jurisdiction of the code enforcement special master shall not be exclusive. Any alleged violation of any code and ordinance may be pursued by appropriate remedy in court at the option of the administrative official whose responsibility it is to enforce that respective code or ordinance and nothing shall prevent the city from taking such other lawful action, including, but not limited to, resorting to equitable action, as is necessary to enforce the provisions of respective city codes or ordinances.

(Ord. No. O-04-13, § 1(Exh. A), 5-24-04; Ord. No. O-07-28, § 1, 3-12-07; Ord. No. O-11-04, § 4, 7-25-11; Ord. No. O-14-03, § 1, 1-27-14; Ord. No. O-16-05 , § 3, 9-26-16)