Ordinance 08-17: Increasing Fees for Unpermitted Construction Work

Original title: ORDINANCE 08-17, SECOND READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. ARTICLE VI. PERMIT FEES. BY AMENDING SECTION 14-157. FEE FOR JOBS STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT. AND APPENDIX C. PERMIT FEES. IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE FEE AMOUNT FOR WORK STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. AND APPENDIX C. PERMIT FEES. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

Record date · July 13, 2017

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What This Bill Does

The Village of Tequesta is increasing the financial penalty for starting building projects before obtaining the required permits. This ordinance amends the existing building code to adjust the fee structure for work initiated without proper authorization.

Why it matters

Property owners and contractors in Tequesta will face higher costs if they begin construction or renovation projects without first securing the necessary village permits.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Property owners in Tequesta

They are subject to higher fees if they perform construction work without obtaining a permit first.

Directly affected

Construction contractors

They must ensure permits are secured before starting work to avoid the increased penalty fees for their clients or themselves.

Key Facts

Ordinance 08-17 increases the fee amount for building jobs started without a permit.
The ordinance amends Chapter 14, Article VI, Section 14-157 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
The ordinance amends Appendix C regarding permit fees.
All other sections of Chapter 14 and Appendix C not specifically amended remain in full force and effect.

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The ordinance includes a conflicts clause, a severability clause, and authority to codify the changes.
The ordinance establishes an effective date for the new fee structure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It increases the specific fee charged to property owners or contractors who begin construction work before obtaining the required village building permits.

Does this change other building regulations?

No, the ordinance specifies that all other sections of Chapter 14 and Appendix C remain unchanged.

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