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New Rules for Unsafe and Unoccupied Buildings in Seminole County

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 and residents in Seminole County are now subject to updated legal standards regarding the maintenance and safety requirements for vacant or hazardous structures.

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 residents

Residents may see changes in how the county enforces safety and nuisance codes regarding nearby vacant or dangerous properties.

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. These changes specifically address the management and regulation of buildings deemed unoccupied, unsuitable, or dangerous.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 168 of the Seminole County Code regarding nuisances.
The amendments specifically target buildings classified as unoccupied, unsuitable, or dangerous/unsafe.
The ordinance applies countywide.
The legislation includes a codification provision to integrate these changes into the existing County Code.
The legislation includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the ordinance remains in effect if any single part is found invalid by a court.
The ordinance was passed following a public hearing on October 8, 2025.

Why It Matters

Property owners and residents in Seminole County are now subject to updated legal standards regarding the maintenance and safety requirements for vacant or hazardous structures.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It updates the existing county rules (Chapter 168) concerning how the county handles buildings that are vacant or considered unsafe.

Does this affect my property?

If you own a building that is unoccupied or deemed dangerous by county standards, you are subject to the updated regulations outlined in the amended Chapter 168.

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Focus on Vacant Property Management

The county is specifically updating its nuisance code to address the growing or changing challenges associated with unoccupied and dangerous structures.

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

organizationSeminole County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the ordinance.”Map →

personTricia Johnson“Deputy County Manager who introduced the item.”Map →

Sources

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