§ 18-100. Purpose and authority.

(a)

The provisions of Chapter 162 Part I, Fla. Stat., regarding the enforcement of the town's Code through the issuance of a notice of violation, are adopted and supplemented as set forth in this chapter, article II, division 1 "notice of violation procedure".

(b)

As an alternative to the enforcement procedures authorized under F.S. ch. 162, pts. I and II, and pursuant to F.S. §§ 162.03(2), 162.13 and 162.22, the town hereby adopts a civil citation procedure as set forth in this chapter, article II, division 2 "civil citation procedure".

(c)

These two methods of enforcing the Code are enacted to promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the town and to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective, and inexpensive method of enforcing the town's Code.

(d)

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the town from enforcing its Code by any other means including, but not limited to, the issuance of a summons or notice to appear in the county court, an arrest, a civil action for injunctive relief, a stop work order, or any other remedy available at law or in equity.

(Ord. No. 386, § 3, 1-28-2014)