City of Boynton Beach
 
 
Most Common Code Violations

Common Code violations:
Code of Ordinances, applicable chapter/article/section

Overgrown Vacant Lots
Ch. 10 Garbage, Trash and Offensive Conditions

Art I In General
Any broken or dead tree limbs, dense growth of weeds, grass, etc. must be removed from property and kept maintained.

Storage of Garbage and Recyclable Containers
Ch. 10 Garbage, Trash and Offensive Conditions
Art II Refuse, Garbage and Trash

Property owners must keep land and one half of abutting street, alley or easement free from trash and debris.  All trash and debris must be placed in authorized containers for collection by public works.

Housing
Overcrowding / Unfit and Unsecured Houses
Ch. 20 Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulation
The property owner is responsible for maintaining and keeping their dwellings, dwelling units and premises safe, sanitary and fit for human habitation.  Structures must be kept illuminated, have proper ventilation, have good sanitation, have proper heating and have adequate and safe wiring.  The property owner must take proper care in controlling pests and rodents.

Unregistered/Abandoned/Inoperable Vehicles
Ch. 10 Garbage, Trash and Offensive Conditions
Art III Abandoned Property

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Disabled, unregistered and unlicensed vehicles are not permitted to be stored anywhere on residential property other than an enclosed garage.

Community Appearance
Ch. 15 Offenses-Miscellaneous
Art I In General

The community appearance portion of the code covers a broad range of items.  This code is designed to help generally improve the quality of life by prohibiting all things detrimental to the health, safety, visual aesthetics and welfare of the inhabitants within the city.

Address Identification
Ch. 20 Buildings, Housing, and Construction Regulation
Art I In General
Sec.8 Building Security Code

Property owners shall install and maintain the correctly sized street numbers to be visible and readable from the adjacent street.  Residential numbers must be four inches in height and commercial numbers must be six inches in height.

Alarms
BBCO Part II Code of Ordinances
Ch 2.5 Alarm Systems

A permit is required for the installation of an alarm system.  Once the alarm permit is obtained and you have passed final inspection, you must register your alarm system with the Boynton Beach Police Department.  You will then receive an alarm decal which must be displayed in a conspicuous place.

Boats and RV Storage
Parking Regulation
Ch.  20 Recreational Vehicles, Boats and Boat Trailers
Sec. 20-6 Conditions to Parking on Private Property

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All recreational vehicles, boats and trailers must be parked or stored entirely on the owner's property in a safe and orderly manner.


Rental Properties require Occupational License
Ch 13 Licenses
Art I Occupational Licenses
Sec 13-16 Engaging in Business without a License

All property owners renting out their units must carry an occupational license and pass the required inspections.

Permit Required for Garage Sales
Ch 13 Licenses
Art II Garage Sales

A permit is required in order to hold a garage sale in the Boynton Beach city limits.  Garage sale permits may be obtained in the Building Department.

Oversize Trucks
Ch14 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Sec 14-3 Truck parking; regulated

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Any vehicles greater than one-ton cannot be parked in residential neighborhoods more than fifteen minutes at a time within the city limits.

Unpermitted Signs
Part III LDR Ch. 21 Signs
Art. I In General Sec 5 Permitting

All signs and banners must go through the permitting process and pass the necessary inspections.

Zoning Setbacks
Part III LDR Ch. 2 Zoning

No building shall be constructed or altered unless the premises and building comply with the city's zoning setback requirements.

Environment/Site Maintenance
Part III LDR Ch.4 Site Plan Review
Sec 11 Maintenance

Once a certificate of occupancy has been issued on a property, the site must be maintained in compliance with the approved site plan.

Swimming Pools
Part III LDR Ch. 20 Buildings, Housing and Construction Regulation
Art. IX Swimming Pools and Spas

All swimming pools and spas must have a protective barrier around or over them in order to be permitted and pass inspection.

Unpermitted Construction
Florida Building Code Section 104.1.1

Any owner, authorized agent, or contractor who wishes to construct, alter, demolish, etc. a building or structure is required to obtain a permit prior to commencing work.

Inspections Required
Florida Building Code Section 105.6

Once a permit is obtained, inspections are required in order verify work is being done according to approved plans.

Visual Obstruction
Part III LDR Ch. 2 Zoning
Sec. 4 General Provisions

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There is a maximum height restriction above street level for any fences, signs, plantings, shrubs and walls that are erected in the city limits.


 
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