Yes, you may make minor vehicle repairs such as changing the spark plugs, tires or oil. You cannot do major repairs such as dropping the transmission or engine or removing body parts unless it is done inside a fully enclosed garage or structure.
No. Signs may not be placed in the right of way, medians or on utility poles. That is a violation of state laws and of the City ordinance. They cause a distraction to drivers. They also are a danger for citizens when placing them in high traffic areas and endanger code officers who must remove them.
They may obtain a Home Occupation Business Tax Receipt for certain types of businesses being run from a residence. However, this space is to be used as a home office and needs to be transparent to the neighborhood. No signage or commercial vehicles are permitted at a home business. The license is applied for and issued by Finance, their phone number is (386) 424-2400 ext. 1305.
No. Junk, indoor furniture, trash, totes, boxes, car parts, dismantled machinery, etc. may not be stored outside on any residential and/or most commercial properties. You cannot run a “scrapping” business out of your residence.
You may have one vehicle that is inoperable or unlicensed inside a fully enclosed structure such as a garage so that it is not visible to public view. All other vehicles including trailers and boats must have a valid tag on them and be fully operable to remain on any property in the city.
Overgrowth of grass, weeds and uncultivated vegetation over a discernible portion of the property in excess of twelve inches (12”) is considered a violation.
You may sell your vehicle only on the property that is listed on the vehicle’s registration or at a fully licensed car lot. This is to keep the street corners and parking lots from becoming an eyesore with a multitude of vehicles for sale.
Yes, the trash container must not be placed at the curb earlier than 4 p.m. the evening before trash pickup. It must be brought back to the side or rear of the house by 11 p.m. the day of trash pickup. This does not include bulk waste placed at the curb for removal.
Code Enforcement work with the property owner and not renters. Contact will be made with the property owner to notify the owner of the violation. Depending on the violation, a copy of the notice is also mailed to the renter’s address. Voluntary registration of rental properties will assist code officers with the contact information for the owner.
Once a violation has been observed, it is the intent of Code Enforcement to have the resident/property owner come into voluntary compliance. To accomplish this, the resident/property owner normally is given 5-10 days to take whatever action is requested to correct the problem. The inspector does have the choice of requesting correction in fewer days. An example of a quicker correction period would be a vehicle parking on and blocking the public sidewalk. There may be a request to correct the violation within 24 hours.
