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ORDINANCE NO. 2017- 47 7 <br /> AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY <br /> OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING SECTION <br /> 253-6 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE CANVAS <br /> COVERING FOR CHAIN-LINK FENCE FOR CERTAIN <br /> VACANT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; <br /> PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR <br /> INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING FOR AN <br /> EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS, the City has determined that the deplorable condition of the vacant lots have <br /> a negative impact on the value of surrounding properties; <br /> WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to amend the Vacant Property Ordinance to <br /> enhance the appearance of vacant lots that may not be developed for years; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City wishes to amend Section 253-6 of the Code to clarify that canvas <br /> covering or similar material is required for chain-link fences. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE <br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified <br /> and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part by this Ordinance <br /> upon adoption hereof. <br /> Section 2. Amendment. Chapter 253-6 of the City Code is amended to read as.follows: <br /> §253-6. Maintenance standards. <br /> A. Vacant lot. The owner protects and maintains the lot as follows: <br /> (5) The owner will maintain plants and landscaping on the lot in accordance with this <br /> chapter. The lots shall be trimmed and mowed, with the height of grass and weeds <br /> being no more thanl0 inches. <br /> (6) For vacant properties on Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard without an <br /> active building permit, no other material shall be used to construct a fence on the <br /> front property line, except for black picket aluminum fence with a minimum of five- <br /> foot landscape buffer in the front. <br /> (7) For vacant properties on Collins Avenue and Sunny Isles Boulevard without an <br /> active building permit, no other material shall be used to construct a fence on the <br /> Words added underlined.words stdsken deleted(ed) Paye 1 of 3 <br />