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<br />ORDINANCE NO. 2008- 30L <br /> <br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY <br />ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE CITY <br />CODE ENTITLED "VACANT PROPERTY REGISTRY MAINTENANCE <br />CODE"; PROVIDING FOR PURPOSE AND INTENT; PROVIDING FOR <br />DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING REGISTRATION OF VACANT LOTS AND <br />BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR VACANT LOT AND BUILDING PLAN; <br />PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR MAINTENANCE OF VACANT LOTS <br />AND BUILDINGS; PROVIDING FOR INSPECTIONS; PROVIDING FOR <br />EXEMPTIONS AND WAIVER; PROVIDING FOR ANNUAL REPORTS; <br />PROVIDING FOR PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING FOR <br />SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR <br />INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, vacant lots and buildings ("vacant properties") that are in a state of disrepair are <br />generally considered public nuisances in they contribute to the decrease in value of surrounding <br />properties; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, vacant properties, especially those which remain unoccupied for more than (6) <br />months, are unsightly and diminish neighboring property values and neighbors' sense of well-being; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, allowing vacant properties to remain indefinitely vacant even in the absence of <br />Code violations is detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare of the community; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that vacant properties require greater Code <br />Enforcement activities by the City that results in a greater financial costs to the City; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the registration of vacant properties and <br />implementation of a maintenance plan will discourage property owners from allowing their properties <br />to remain indefinitely vacant and in a state of disrepair and will thereby provide a basis for the return <br />of vacant properties to active use. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISISON OF THE <br />CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> <br />Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purpose. It is the finding of the City Commission that <br />vacant lots and buildings are unsightly, unsafe, and have a negative effect on the community. <br />Unfortunately, many buildings or lots, once vacant, remain that way for years. The purpose of this <br />Chapter is to establish a program for indentifying and registering vacant lots and buildings, to set <br />forth the responsibilities of owners of vacant properties, and to speed the rehabilitation of vacant <br />properties. <br /> <br />Vacant Property Registration Ore!. <br /> <br />Page lor I 0 <br />