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Approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 95, Health, Property Maintenance, and Sanitation, of the Seminole County Code of Ordinances by amending Part 1 related to nuisances; Providing for codification in the Seminole County Code; Providing for severability; And providing an effective date. Countywide. (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager)
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Development Services
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Authorized By:
Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager
Contact/Phone Number:
Tricia Johnson/407-665-7247
Background:
At its September 24, 2024 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) directed staff to revise the County’s Code Enforcement program, including the processes and procedures related to Code Enforcement and relevant chapters of the Seminole County Code.
On September 23, 2025, the BCC held a work session to review proposed modifications and recommendations for Chapter 95, Code Enforcement.
Key recommendations incorporated into the draft ordinance include:
• Amending procedures for the removal of nuisances from property;
• Delegating authority to the Code Enforcement Division Manager, or designee, to make determinations regarding nuisance violations and related abatements via a Notice to Remedy;
• Delegating authority to a Special Magistrate to consider and decide challenged nuisance determinations or abatements;
• Implementing conforming changes to the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) previously adopted and incorporated into the County Code; and
• Deleting references to obsolete and duplicative code.
The County Manager’s Office, County Attorney’s Office, and Development Services Department recommend adoption of the ordinance amending Chapter 95 to strengthen the County’s ability to enforce its codes and ordinances.
Notice of Public Hearing was published on the Seminole County public notices website on Friday, October 17, 2025. If approved, the ordinance will take effect upon filing with the Florida Department of State by the Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 95, Health, Property Maintenance, and Sanitation, of the Seminole County Code of Ordinances by amending Part 1 related to nuisances; Providing for codification in the Seminole County Code; Providing for severability; And providing an effective date.