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Updates to Seminole County Dangerous Building Regulations

Original title: Approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 168, Nuisances, of the Seminole County Code by amending Part 1 related to unoccupied, unsuitable and dangerous or unsafe buildings and structures; Providing for codification in the Seminole County Code; Providing for severability; and providing an effective date. Countywide. (Tricia Johnson, Deputy County Manager)

October 28, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners in Seminole County with vacant or dilapidated structures are now subject to updated legal standards and enforcement procedures regarding the maintenance and safety of their buildings.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners of vacant or unsafe buildings

These owners must comply with updated county standards for the maintenance and safety of their structures.

Seminole County Code Enforcement

This agency is responsible for implementing and enforcing the updated nuisance regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 28, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners has passed an ordinance updating Chapter 168 of the County Code, which governs how the county handles unoccupied, unsuitable, or dangerous buildings. This change modifies existing regulations to clarify the county's authority and procedures regarding unsafe structures.

Why It Matters

Property owners in Seminole County with vacant or dilapidated structures are now subject to updated legal standards and enforcement procedures regarding the maintenance and safety of their buildings.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this ordinance apply to my property?

The ordinance applies countywide to any property identified as unoccupied, unsuitable, or dangerous under the updated Chapter 168 definitions.

What is the purpose of the 'severability' clause?

It is a standard legal provision ensuring that if a court finds one specific section of the ordinance unenforceable, the rest of the ordinance remains in effect.

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Updating Nuisance Definitions

The county is actively refining its legal framework for handling vacant and dangerous structures, likely in response to evolving property conditions.

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

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Sources

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