HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 848
ORDINANCE NO. 848
First Reading September 3, 1985
Second Reading October 1. 1985
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, FLORIDA
ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO THE IN!-
TIATION OF ANY CONSTRUCTION PR~TS WITHIN
THE CITY OF OCOEE; PROVIDING FOR PENALTY AND
APPEAL PROCEDURE FOR NON-COMPLIANCE; PROVI-
DING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EF-
FECTIVE DATE.
.
WHEREAS, the City of Ocoee, Florida is experiencing extremely high growth
rate; and,
WHEREAS, in order to insure quality construction, and thereby quality
growth, it is necessary that all such construction be properly controlled
by the City; and,
WHEREAS, City policy is that no construction shall occur without proper
and prior authority so granted by the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Commission of the City of
Ocoee, Florida, in lawful session:
SECTION 1. Each and every construction project of any type, to include
initial land clearing that is to be performed within the corporate limits
of the City of Ocoee, must be submitted to and approved by the City of Ocoee
Building Department prior to start of construction. This includes utilities
such as, water lines in building construction projects as well as projects
that are within the State road rights-of-way. The term construction is herein
defined to include clearing of land, regardless of whether subsequent struc-
tures will be built or not.
The Building Department will have the responsibility of coordinating
with the insuring approval of all of their agencies within the City that
may be impacted by any type of construction project. This includes working
closely with the City Consulting Engineer and utility departments.
SECTION 2. Any individual or firm who fails to comply with this Ordinanc
shall be brought before the Code Enforcement Board and/or the City Commission
for them to levy appropriate fine or other punishment. Consequently, in keep-
ing with the Code Enforcement Board's duties and rights, there may be a fine
of up to $250.00 per day levied for failure to comply with this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances that conflict herewith
to the extent of such conflicts are hereby repealed. If any phrase, clause,
sentence, paragraph, section or subsection of this Ordinance shall be declared
unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such un-
constitutionality or invalidity shall not affect the remaining phrases, clause,
sentences, paragraphs, sections or subsection of this Ordinance.
,
SECTION 4. Effective date.
upon its adoption.
ENACTED THIS FIRST DAY OF
This Ordinance shall take effect immediately
Florida
ATTEST:
~W~
CITY CLERK