Fire & Rescue

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. It shall be unlawful for a commercial vehicle, commercial trailer, semi tractors, tractor trailers, step vans, cargo vans, box trucks, busses, or concession vehicles, with a greater than one-ton rated capacity to be parked on any property whose primary use is residential.  No commercial vehicles may be parked on city streets or the right of way unless they are on a professional job. No semi-tractors or trailers may be parked or stored on any residential property.

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.