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ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 4- 1 p AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION 212-4 C (4) OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE A CANVAS MATERIAL OR SIMILAR MATERIAL TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF AN INSTALLATION OF A CHAIN--LINK FENCE; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City has determined that the deplorable condition of the vacant lots have a negative impact on the value of surrounding properties; WHEREAS, Chapter 212-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City Code") provides for property maintenance standards for building structures, walls, fences, signs landscaping and paved surfaces located within the City; WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend Section 212-4 of the Code to clarify that canvas covering or covering with similar material is required for chain-link fences. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part by this Ordinance upon adoption hereof. Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 212-4 of the City Code is amended to read as follows: §212-4. Property Maintenance. C. The owners of all vacant property, including clearer property, shall maintain said property in accordance with the following requirements: (1) All vacant property shall be kept free from an accumulation of construction debris, garbage, trash or litter. (2) Any vegetation shall be maintained to minimize property damage and public safety hazards, including removal of dead plant material removal of low-hanging branches, and trimming or removal of plant material obstructing sidewalks, street lighting and safe sight distance triangles. Words added underlined words stricken deleted(ed) Page I of 3