The mission of the 代码合规 Section is to seek compliance with those sections of the Charlotte County Code of Laws & 条例 assigned to it. The most preferred method is voluntary compliance and efforts are are focused in that direction. The section has the ability to issue citations and present violation cases to the Code Enforcement Special Magistrate (CESM). The CESM hears cases in a “quasi-judicial” proceeding and determines if a violation exists. The CESM can also assess fines and order liens to be placed based on the these determinations.
代码合规 deals with all aspects of residential and commercial zoning compliance as well as the adopted International Property Maintenance Code and certain permitting aspects of the Florida Building Code. Most of our work is derived from violations on private property. Some zoning ordinance issues addressed are; junk-like conditions, abandoned motor vehicles, abandoned water craft, 高草, setback requirements, permitting requirements, 栅栏检查, landscape inspections (commercial and residential), 检查标志, commercial changes of occupancy, verification of home occupations, 还有更多.
代码合规 must adhere to Florida Statutes which require “due process”. Time delays occur while certified mail is being delivered or, in the event of an “absent” property owner, properties are posted with a notice of a CESM hearing. During these delays, it is possible that nothing will occur at the location of the violation. It may appear that 代码合规 is taking no action and that would not be the case. 代码合规 minimizes this perception by staying in touch with the complainant whenever requested and keeping the office staff current on the progress of cases. Feel free to call the office or use our website to check the status of an existing code compliance case.
Due to Florida legislative changes in 2021, a code inspector may not initiate an investigation of a potential code violation based on an anonymous complaint. The only exceptions are if a violation pertains to an imminent threat to public health, 安全, or welfare or imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources. If your complaint pertains to one of these categories, and you want to file anonymously, call 941.743.1201.