Ordinance 1580S • •
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CITY AF MIAI�II BEACH, FLORIDA
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MININiUP�i HOUSIN� STAi�tDARDS ORDINt�NCE
�,iV O�Dii.�i��d�� i0 �E �i�O�J�ft�T �S 'Ti�iE �ITY OF MIk�'II Bi.�C��9
FLO;tID�, �IIIVIMUM �QtT�I1�1G ST,�I�II�,��::� O�.BIi��:i��� 9
�'IZOVIDING t�CITATI0tV5 OF L�GI���IVE AU`Tx�OniT�Y y
PROVII�ItvG �I�DiZT TITZE 9 M�4►KI1�dG �G:�S�:TIVE F�i�ii�I1�G�
��iVD D�CZA�IVG L�GIS�4TIVE I1TT�1�1T 9 PROVI�Ii�G Ffl�Z
C4i�TST��UCTIOiV A1�1D �PPiLIC�.Bi�.ITY �F Ot�DIiV�1�C� 9
� P�ES�t'�VI�i�TG E�I�TING �MEDIE� � P�:OVID`�NG D�Fr1�IgloNs ;
E ST�BLIS�iING MIyIMUI�i x-iDiJ�I�iG L�i�IF4�C�i�tE�IT OFF����
�.ND� P�ti::;CkIBII�TG HI,��' 1�1UTIE� 9 P;�OVIllI1vG F0�
IDEiVT IF IC�T IOi�T OF ��€OUS IL�G OFF I� IA1,S 9 P�L� �C�IB I�V�
PROC�DU���S FO�. ii�15���TIONS, NOTZC� OF VI��TIOi��
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�:COR�� 9 PitOVlDiidG �:i�.EDi�S FOR ENFO�.C�.M�I�r 9
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�'KES�t�IBIIVG MI1vIi�UM �{�U�Is�1� ST�'1vB�.i:D� A� `TO ��.�I�
� �f�Ui�'MENT, F�CI�ITI�S, LIG��iT Ai�T� VEI�ITIL�TION,
SAF�:TY �i�� SAi�IIT�i�Y I�i�;ASU�S, �►�'AC�, iJ�E �1V%
LQC�.TiON �.Et�UI�tENIEi�TS 9 �i�I� ���'Oi'��I�I�ITIE� OF
Oj�'1V�,�.� �xi�U O�CUP�,i�'T;� r P�E��KIBIN� i�IIi�IMUM �T�i�Dk�.ZDS
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3tTI,I�IAL RLVI�;v�; I'�aVIZ�Ii�1G �EV�iZABILITY CZ,�xU��,
1�EP'���i� CL�Uu� , Ii�iCL��U:�IOi� �i� CODL , A.i� �FF�CTIVE
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CITY QF MIAMI BEACH
MINI�tUM i-iOUSIivG �TANDAR�S O�DIIVAN�E
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ARTICLE I
Section 1.01
Section 1.02
Section 1.03
Section 1.04
Section 1.05
Section 1.06
Section 1.Q7
Section 1.08
Section 1.09
Section 1.10
Section 1.11
Sect3.on 1,12
Section 1.13
Section 1.14
Section 1.i5
Section I.lb
Section 1.17
I�1DEX TO 4�tUI1�1AIVCE
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Short Title 1
Legisldti.ve Findings 1
Legislative Intent 2
Constr�xction dnd �,pplicability 2-3
Existing �emedies Preserved 3-4
Definitions 4-7
t��iini.mum k�o�sing Enforcement
Of f icer 7-�
Duties and Powers of i�inimum
�Iousing Enforcement Off�.cer �S-9
Identific�.tion of M3.nimum
�Ious�.ng Enforcement Off3.cer 9-10
Inspection of l�wellings 14-11
Not3.ce of Violations 11-12
Final Order 12
Records dnd Searches 12
Remedies for Enforcement 12-13
Power ta Act in Emergencies 13
Appe�ls from Actions or
Decisions of Minimum ��ousing
Enf vrcement Of f i.cer 13-14
Minimum �Iousing Appe�ls Bo�.rd 14-17
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' ARTICLE II
I Sectian 2.01
Section 2.02
Section 2.03
Section 2.04
Section 2.45
Section 2,�O�i
Section 2.07
Se�ction 2.0$
ARTICLE III
Section 3.41
Section 3.42
Section 3.Q3
Section 3.04
Pa es
t�inimum Stdnddreis for B�.sic
Equipment dnd Fa�cilities 17-18
t�.nimum St�nd�rds for Light
and Ventildtion 19-20
�equirements Reldting to the
Safe and Sanit�ry lKaintenance
of Dwellings �cnd Dwelling Units 21-22
Minim�,un Space, Use and
Loca�tion �equirements 22--23
Responsibilities of Owners
and Occupdnts 23-24
Requirements Rel�ting to the
Safe �nd Sanitary i�tainten�nce
of Non-Dwelling Structures
�nd Fences 25
Minimum St�nd�rds for Hotels
and i�ooming �Iouses 25-27
Designation of Unfit Dwellings,
i�ote 1 s and Rooming f-�ouse s, dnd
Procedures for Condemn�tion �s
Unfit for �3uman Habitation 28-29
Judicidl �eview 29
Sever�bility Cla�use 30
�tepeal Cl�use 30
Effective Ddte 30
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
MININiUM ►�iOUSI �G STAlvDA1�D S ORDIivA�TCE
BE IT ORDAINED 8Y T��E CITY COUN�IL OF THE CITY OF M?.�vil BEACH,
FLORIDA:
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Section 1.01 SHORT TITLE. This ord3,n�nce shall be
known �nd m�y be cited a�s the "City of Miami Be�.ch �Iinimum Housing
Stand�rds ordinance�' .
Section 1.02 LEGISLATIVE FINDIi�iGS. The City Council
hereby finds and decl�res tn�t there presentl� exist in Mi�mi
Beach, Florida, structures used for human habitation, which are, or
m�y became in the future, subst�.ndard with respect to structure,
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equipment or maintenance. Further that such conditions, together
w ith inadequate provision for light �nd �ir, insufficient protection
against fire hazard�, lack of proper ventilation for heating and
c ooling, insanit�ry conditions, �nd overcrowding, constitute a
menace to the hea.lth, safety, morals, welfare, and reasonable
comfort of the citizens and vf sitors of this rnetropolit�n �rea.
It is further found and declared thdt the existence of such '
c onditions, factors, or char�cteristics, if nat remedied, will
create slum dre�s requiring l�rge scale cle�rance, dnd further
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that, in the absence of corrective me�sures, such are�.s wi11
' experience a� deterior�.tion of social v�lues, a curta�ilment of
investment �nd tax revenues, dnd imp�ix�nent of econemic values.
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' mdintenance of minimum housing standards a�re essential to the
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prevention of blight and decay, and the s�feguarding �f public
health, sdfety, mor�.ls and welfare.
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Section 1,03 LEGISLATIVE IVTENT. The 3.ntent �nd
purpose of this ordinance is to protect the public hea.lth, s�fety,
m orals and welfdre of all the people of Miami Beach, Florid3, by
estdblishing minimum standards governing the condition, occupancy,
a nd maintenance of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses,
rooming units �cnd premises estdblishing minimum stdndards governing
utilities, facilities, and other physical components �nd conditions
essential to make dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming
units, and premises s�fe, sanitary, and fit for human habitation;
fixing certdin responsibilities and duties of owners, operators,
agents, �nd occupants of dwellings, �nd dwelling units, rooming
houses, and rooma.ng units; authorizing �nd est�.blishing procedures
for the inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses,
�.nd rooming units, and the condemn�tion �nd v�cation of those
dwelli.ngs, d��teiling units, rooming houses, �nd rooming units unfit
for human habitation; �nd fix�.ng penalties for the violations of
the provisfons of this ordinance. This ordinance is hereb�
declared to be remedial and essen�i�l to the public in�erest, dnd
it is intended that this ordinance be liber�.11y coastrued to effec-
tuate the purpo�es �.s stdted above.
Section 1.04 C41�STRUCTION AI�D APPLICABILITY . The
provisions of this ordin�nce sh�ll be applica�ble as � minimum
stdnd�rd in Miami Beach, Floric�a. Every portion of � building or
p remises used or intended to be used for dn� dwelling purpose,
except tempor�.ry housing in times of local emergency, disaster or
necessity, shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance,
irrespect3.ve of when such bui.lding shall have been constructed,
�ltered or repaired; �nd irrespective of �ny permits or licenses
which sh�Il ha�ve been �.ssued for �he use or occup�ncy of the
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buildLng or premises, for the construction or repair of the
building, or for the inst�.11�tion ar repdir of equfpment or
facilities, prior to the effective ddte of this ordinance. This
This ordinance is intended �nd shall be construed �.s est�blishing
minimura stand�rds for the initi�.l �nd continued occupancy of �11
buildings. It is not intended to repl�ce, modify, supersede or
d iminish the standards est�blished for the construction, repair,
dlter�tion or use of buildings, equipment or fa�cilities by the
South Florida Bu.ilding Code. In any case where any pro�ision of
this ordin�nce is found to b e in conflict with �. materidl and
controlling prov3.sion of Zoning regul�txons, the South Florida
Building Code, or any other municipal ordiaan�e, code or reguldtion, �
or any rules or regulations of the Florida State Board of Health,
the provision which establishes the highest standard shall prevdil.
All municigal departments, offici�ls �xnd employees �ho h�ve the
duty, responsibility or �►uthorit�r to issue perm3.ts or licenses in
r egard to the use dnd occupancy of dwellings, dwelling units,
rooming houses, or rooming units, or simil�r fa�cilities, sh�ll
conform to the provf sfons of this ardina�nce, ds d minimuin st�ndard.
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It shall be the duty �.nd responsibility of municipal dep�rtments,
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offici�ls and employees to eniorce the minimutn standa�rds prescribed
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by the provisions of this ord�n�nce. � �
Section 1.05 E�ISTING REl'�EDIES PI�ESEI�VED. Tvothing i�
tnis ordinance s�all be deemed to abolisc� or imp�ir �ny existing
remedies relating to tine removdl or demolition of �ny buildings
wi�ic�i a�re deemed to be dangerous, uns�fe or insanitary. This
ordindnce shall not affect viold��.ons of �ny otiner municip�al
ordindnce, code or regulations existing prior to t�e effective d�te
of tc�is ozdinance, and suct� viol�tions s��all be governed �nd sfiall
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continue to be punished to t�ie full extent of the ldw under t�ze
provisions of those ardinances, cades or regulations in effect
at the time t��ie violation was committed.
SECTIOi�t 1.Q6 DEFIi�tITIONS. In constru.ing t��e provisions
of this ordinance, wnere the context will per�nit and no definition
is provided herein, ��Ze definitions provided in C:Zapter 4 of tiie
South Florida Building Code s�all dpply. The following words
and p�:ra.ses when used in tnis ordindnce shall h�.ve the meanings
ascribed to them in this section:
1. APPROVED shall medn �pproved by the he�d of t�e enforce-
ment dgency or his �utihorized representatives.
2. CELLA�t: Th�t portion of a building between floor and
ceiling which is wholly or partly below gr�de dnd so located that
the vertical distance from gr�tde to floor below is equal to or
; greater t�an the vertical distdnce from grade �Co ceiling.
3. DWELLII�IG, i�IULTIPLE-FAMILY: A dwelling designed for
occup�ncy otherwise tnan as d one-family d�elling, or a two-f�mily
dwelling. Ti1e term "Multiple Dwelling" snall be understood to
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include �partment �ouses, bung�low courts, �nd all ot�er fa�mily
dwellings vf similar cndracter, but no� to include hotels or
apa�rtment hotels.
4. D��ELLIi�iG , TT6ti10-F�NIILY : A detached bu�.lding, divided
horizonta.],ly or vertic�Ily �nd designed for or occupied by two
j single-facmily tiousekeeping units; contdined entirely under one
roof and �Zdving or�e dividing partition common to each unit or
having t�e ceiling structure of the lower unit ttle floor structure
of tne unit dbove.
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5. DWELLI1dG, SIi�GL�E�-FAMILY: A detacized bu3.Iding designed
for or occupied exclusively b� one f�mily.
6, EIVFOKCI�TG AGEIVCY sha�11 medn t�ie Chief Building Inspector
of the City of Miami Bedch, Florida.
7. E1�IF'ORCI1vG OFFICE�. s�iall mean any eaYployee of the enforcing
agency char�ed wit� tne responsibility of m�king inspections of
buildings dnd premises a�nd �.ssuing violdtion notices w�ien necessdry.
The term shall be synonymous witn Inspecting t3fficer.
�. GA�BAGE s�all medn t�ie dnim�l a�nd vegetable wdste
resultin� from the hdndling, prep�rdtion, cooking dnd consumption
of food.
rooms.
9. HABITABLE AREA st�a�ll mean two (2) or more ildbitdble
10. HABITABLE RQOM siial]. medn d room or enclosed f loor
space used or fntended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking,
or eating purposes, excluding bathrooms, shower rooms, wdter
closet compartments, Idundries, pantries, foyers, connecting
corridors, closets dnd stor�ge sp�ces.
11. icIEAD �F Ei�IFC1I�CEMEi�T AGE�ICY s��ll mean the Chief Building
Inspector of the City of Mfami Bedch, Florida.
12. �IOTEL: A building or premises where lodg�.ng a�ccongnoda-
tions of more than five (5} rooms are provided. Mo�els shall be
included in �his category.
13. :iOTEL UiYIT si�all atean an�r room or group of hotel rooms
forming a single hdbitable unit used or intended Co be used for
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Mote1 wnits s�iall be included in this category.
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14. IIYFESTATIOiV s�i�ll mean tne presence of any insects,
rodents, vermin, or otner pests.
I5. INSPEGTIi�iG �FFICEK sh�ll be synonymous witn the term
Enforcing Officer as previously defined.
16. OCCUPAT�IT shall medn dny person over one (1} yedr of dge
living, sleeping, cooking, edting in, or having actu�.l possession
of a dwelling, dwelling unit, hotel unit, or rooming unit. c
17. OPERATOR slnall mean �ny person who nds charge, care, or
control of a building, or pa�rt thereof, in w�ic;� dwelling units,
hotel units, rooming units, or motel units �re let.
18. O�TT�IER shall mean any person, f irra, corporation or
other legal entity, who individually or j ointly or severdlly witn
others, holds the leg�l or beneficial title to any dwelling,
� dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, fdcilities, equipment
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io r premises subje�t to the provisions of tlnis ordinance. The
ter� shall include the owner's duly �uthorized agent, a purchaser,
devisee, fiduci�ry, property hoider or any other person, firna,
corporation or �,egdl entit� having a� vested or contingent interest,
or in t�e case of leased premises the legal i�ol.der of the le�►se,
or his legal representative. It is intended that tizis term shall
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be construed �►s dpplic�►ble to t�e person, firm, corporation or
Iega�l entity responsible for the construction, maintendnce dnd
operation of the building, facilities or premises involved.
19. PREMISES s�iall me3n dny occupied or unoc�upied building,
accessory structure, lot, parcel of 1and, or �ny pdr
used or intended to be used for residential purposes
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I 20. ROQMING �iOUSE OR IADGINGH�USE s�zall meon any bu�.lding
containing less than ten (10) rooms intended or designed to be used
or which �re used, rented or �ired out or whic�� are occupied for
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� sleeping purposes by two or more pdying guests.
21. ROOMII�TG UI�TIT sha�ll mean any room or group of rooms,
forming a single habitable unit, used or intended to be used for
living dnd s leep ing. -- � __ _ - _ _
22. RtJBBIS�i shall mean dll combustible and non-combustible
wdste mdterials except g�rb�ge. T�i1e term shdll include residue
from ��e burning of wood, coal, coke, ��nd other cambustible
mdteridl.s, pdper, r�gs, cdrtons, boxes, wood, excelsior, rubber,
leather, tree brdnches, y�rd tri�aings, tin cans, metdl, mineral �
matter, glass and crockery,
23. SU�'PLIED s�,all me�n p��.d for, furnisried, or provided by
or under control of the owner or operator.
24. TE�iPORARY i�OiTSING sindll mean dny tent, trailer, or a
other structure used for �uman shelter which is designed to be
tr�nsportable and whic� is not �ttdc�ed to the ground, to another
structure, or in a permanen� ina�nner to dny utilities system. �
25. MEAVII�G 4F CERTAIi� WORDS - k�henever the words 41dwelling" ,
"dwelling unit", "hotel°', "hotel unit", '�rooming house�', "rooming
unit°o and °1premises" are used �.n this ordinance, they shall be
construed �s though they were followed by the words ¢'or dny part
thereof" .
Section 1.07 MIi�1I� Ht}USIi�G Ei�1FOkCENiEiVT OFFICER, The
office and position of Minfmum ��ousing Enforcement afficer is
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hereby designated to be the Chief Building Inspector. The City
Mandger shall appoint suc� assistants to the Chief Building
Inspector as may be necessary i� order thdt ?�is duties may be
properiy performed, subject to budget limitdtions. The organi-
zation and adminis�rative operating procedures of suc�z city office
and its relationship �nd coordination with ot�er ddministrdti.ve
departments, agencies, officials and ennp�.oyees of the City
Governtnent shall be establis�ied and placed in effect, from time
to time, by adminis tr�tive order of the City Mandger.
Section 1.08 DUTiES AiVD P4WE�2S �F MI��TIMUM �IaUSING
ENFORCEMENT OFFICEk. The duties, functions, powers and responsi-
bilities of trie Mini.mum �3ousing Enforcement Officer shall include
the f o 11oWing :
1. The enforcement of t�ne provisions of this ordina�nce
dnd rules and regulations promulg��ed ��ereunder, dnd all city
ordinances, codes, rules �nd �egul�tions pertdining to housing dnd
the use �nd occupancy of dwel.lings, and �11 rules and regula�tions
of the Florida State Bo�rd of Health �nd the Florid�. Hotel and
Restaurant Commission, in cooperation raith suc� s��.te agencies.
2. Investig�te complaints, make a continuing study of all
housing facilities in the ci�y; institute actions necessdry to
abate violations of �11 city �nd st�te regul�tions governing the
use and occupancy of housing f�cilities, and prosecute proceed�.ngs
! for violations of this ordinance.
3. Make dppropri�te surveys �nd inspections to determine
wnet�er the provisions of this ordindnce are being complied witn,
and whether minimwm nousing st�nd�ards dre being m�intdined.
4. Make inspections of housing pxemises, f�.cilities and
equipment in �ecordance w3.th procedures prescribed by this
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ardinanCe to determine whettler the provisions of this ordinance
are being complied with, and make recommenddtions for methods by
whic�i minimum housing stdnddrds m�y be more effectively mdintdined.
5. Render dll possible dssist�nce dnd tectlnic�i advice to
persons operating dnd m�intdining housing facilities, premises
and equipment .
6. Establish, operate and maintdin a continuous program for
monitoring a�nd inspection of housing facilities in the Ci.ty of � ���
Miami Beach, Floridd, designed to provide accurdte data and
inforaaation �s to whetner the mini�nwn standards established by �
this ordinance �re bei.ng complied wi�h and whether the level of
adequa�e housing facilities is increasing or decreasing in the
City of iKi�mi Be�ch, Florida�.
7. Publish and disseminate information to the public
concerning all matters relating to minimum housing stdndards dnd
the advdnta�ges of ddequate housing f�.cilities.
8. Render all possible assistance and cooperation to
Federal, St�te dnd local a encies dnd officials in the dccom lishment �
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of effective minimura housing standdrds and controls.
9. M�ke periodic reports concerning tne st�.tus o� minimum
housing standards and the enforcement of the provisions of this
ordinance, and recom�nenddtions concerning the irnprovement of
minimum housing stand�rds �nd controls.
10. Perform such other administrative duties as mdy be
assigned by the City Mandger.
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Section 1.09 IDENTIFICATION OF MI1�IMtTTM HOUSING EiV�ORCEMEIVT
OFFICER, The Minimum �Iousing Enforcement Officer �nd all �ssistdnts
shdll be furnished with official identification c�rds signed by '
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the Chief Build3,ng � inspec�torx-- w��,ch ijder�t3.ficat�+on ca�ds shall
cont�in the name of tne of f icer, 3his photograph, and pertinent
descriptive identifying infornaat3.on, dnd such other mdtters
designed to fdcil�.t�►te recog,nition by t�e public of the stdtus
of such official. �Ipon �request, the Minimuni Housing Enforcement
Officer and dssistdnts shall exhibit such identifica�tion when
entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, ro�ni.ng house, rooming unit,
or prem�.ses. The requirements af this section shal.l not in dnywise
be construed as relievi.ng the �ini�num Hous�.ng Enforcement Officer
or assistants fram camplidnce with the procedures prescribed in
this ordf,n�nce f or mak�.ng inspections .
Section 1.1� IIVSPECTIOI�1 OF DWELLINGS. The enfoxcing agency
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is �ereby duthorized and directed to ma�e inspections after
writ�en notice by the Chief Building Inspector, setting forth the
time and date inspection is to be made to determine the condition
of dwellings, dwelling units, hotels„ room�.ng hauses, and premises.
For the purpose o� making sucl� inspect�ons the inspecting officers
of �he enforcing a�ency are hereby duthorized to enter, exdmine,
and survey between the hours of 9:00 A.M. �nd 5:00 P.M. all
dwellingsa dwell,ing units, hotels, hate�. units, rooming houses,
rooming units or any other structure or p remi5es. The owner,
operator or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling uni�, hotel �nd
rooming house, or the p erson in charge thereof, shall give the
inspecting officer free access at ai�. reasonable times for the
pur.pose of such inspec�ion, examin�.tion and survey, and shdll
supply 3s correctly �nd promptZy �s possib�.e aIl inform�ti.on
requested by the inspecting officer.
Every vccupant of a dwell�.ng, dwelling unit, hotel, unit and
raoming una.t shall g�.ve the owner thereof , or h�.� a.gent or
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employee, dccess to a.ny part of such build3.n.g or its premises at
all reasonable times for the pnrpose of making such repairs or
alterations ds are necess�ry to effect compli�nce with the provisions
of this Ordinance or with any rule, regul�tion, or
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l�wful order issued pursuant to the provisions of this Ordinance. :
Failure to permit dn inspectian to be made in campliance with the
provisions of this section shall constitute a violation of this
ordinance dnd sh�all subject the violator to the penalties
prescribed herein.
Section 1.11 ivOTICE OF VIDLATIONS. W�ienever the Minimum
Housing Enforcement Offieer finds and determines that there has
been � viola�ion of the minimum housing stand�rds established by
this ordinance, he shall give no�ice of such violation to the
person or persons xesponsible for such violation. Such notice
shall be in writing and in the form approved by the Chief Building
Inspector and shall specify the violation �nd shall provide a
reason�.ble tune for compli�cnce, dnd shall be served upon the person
or persons responsible for the violation. Such natice shall be
deemed to be properiy served and binding upon the person or persons
responsible for the violation �.nd ugon the facilities or premises
iavolved if � copy is served persona�lly or served by certified m�ail,
or if �fter diligent search dnd inquiry the person or persons
responsible for the violation c�nnot be found or ser��d by persona�l
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; serv3.ce or certified mail, � copy of the notice is posted in a '
conspicuous place on the facilities or premises invol�ved. Such
notice shall specify th�t the violation must be corrected or a
building permit for the work requatred to correct the violation
must be obtained �rom the Mi�mi Beach Building �nd Zoning Department
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within the time specified in the notice and th.dt final ccxnpliance
must conform to the requirements of the South Floridd Building Gode,
the Zoning 4rdinance, and any other dpplic�ble ordinances af the
Cit� of Miami Beach, Florida�. Such �notice may contain �n outline
of the remedi�l action which, if taken, will constitute compli�nce
with the requirements of this ordina.nce. Such notice shdl�.
inform the person or persons to whom it is directed of the right
to �pply to the K�,nimum Housing Appea�ls Board for a hedring �nd
review of the matters specified in the notice,
SECTION 1.12 FINAL ORDER. Any notice of violation prov�ded
for in Section 1. �.1 hereof sh�ll dutom�tically becoine a fin�1
order in the event that no dppeal from the notice of violation
is filed with the Minimum Housing Appeals Bo�rd within thirty (30)
days diter the date of service of �he notice of violativn.
Section 1.13 RECQRDS ��'D SEARCHES. All records of the
Minimum Housing Enforcement Officer shall be public. tlpon
request, the Minimum Housi�g Enforcement 4fficer shall be requi.red
to make a search of the records m�..intained under his supervision
ancl control and issue certificates concerning violations and as ta
whether the property involveci has been inspected and whether or
not any vio},ations have been found to exist in respect thereto.
The Minimuai Housing Enforcement pfficer shdll have the power and
authority to chdrge �nd col.lect reasonable fees for making such
searches and certificdtes.
Section 1.14 REMEDIES FOR ENFORCEI�Ei�T . It shall be
unlawful for any person to fail to compiy with the minimum housing
standards established by this ordinance, or to fail ox refuse to
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accord�nce wi.th the provisions of this ordinance. If �ny person
sha�ll kno�aingly fail or refuse to obey or comply �,�ith, or willfully
violates, �ny of the provisions of this ordinance, or dny lawful
final order issued hereunder, such person, upon conviction of such
offense, shall be punished by a� fine not to exceecl Five Hundred
Doll�rs t$500.00), or by imprisonment not to exceed sixty (60) days
in the City Jail, or both in the discretion of the Court. Each
day of continued violation �hall be considered ds a sep�r�te offense.
The provisions of this ordinance �.nd final orders is�ued in
accord�nce with the provisions of this ordin�nce m�y be enforced
by mandatory injunction, or other dppropr�.ate civil �.ction.
Section 1.15 PO4�ER TQ ACT Ii�1 ENiERGEI�CIES . Whenever the
Minimum Housing Enforcement Off3.cer finds that ,� vfolation of the
provisions of this ordin,�nce exists which requir�s immediate action
to ab�te d direct and continuing haz�►rd, or immedi�te ddnger to
the health, sm�f�ty or welfare of the occup�.nts or the public,
such officer with the �.pprova�l af the City Man�ger m�.y, without
prior notice, issue an order citing the viol�.tion and directing
that such action be taken a� m�y be necess�.ry to remove or ���te �
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this ordinance, such emergency oxder shall be e�fective immediately
upon service and shall be compl3.ed with ir�mediatel�r, or as otherwise
provided.
Section l.lb APPEALS FRO�i ACTIO��TS OR DECISI0�15 OF MII�IMUM
HOUSING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. A.ny person dggrieved by any action
or decision of the l�tinimum Housing Enforcement Offi.cer may appe�l
ta the Minimum �tousing Appe�ls Board by filing with the Board,
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� complained of, � written notice of appea�l which sh�ll set forth
conci.sely the action or decision appealed from and the redsons or
grounds for the appeal. The Bodrd sh�ll set such appeal for he�ring
�.t the e�riiest possible date, �nd c�use notice thereof to be
given to the appelldnt a.nr1 the M[inimum tiousing Enforcement {�fficer.
The Board shdll hear and consi.der �11 facts materi�l to the appeal
and render �. decision promptly. The Board raay �ffirm, reverse or
modify the action or decision �.ppedled from, provided thdt the
Board sha.11 not td.ke dny �ction which conflicts or nullifies dny
of �he provisions of this ordin�nce. The decision of the Board
shall be final, �nd no rehedring or reconsideration shall be
considered. Any person dggrieved by any decision of the Board on
an �ppeal shall be entitled to dpply to the Circuit Caurt for a
review thereof by writ of certiora�ri in �ccord,�nce with the
app lic�ble Court Rules.
Section 1.1? MIi�IMtUM HOUSING APPEALS BOARD. The City of
Miami Beach Minimum Housing Appea.ls Bodrd is hereby create� and
established. The Board shall consist of seven t7j members
�ppointed by the City Council.
1.. QUALIFICATIOi�1S OF MEMBERS . Members of the Bo�►rd sha11 be
pernaanent residents �nd freeholder electors o� �iami Beach, Florida,
who possess outstanding reputations for civa.c pride, interest,
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integrity, respansibility, a�nd business or professiondl �bility.
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i e xpe�ience or interest in the f3.eld of building d�d housing. The
composition and representati.v� membership of the Bo�rd shall be �as
follows: an architect, a building contractor, dn �.ttorney �t ldw,
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a real estate appraiser, a mortgage broker, a real estate property
mandger, and a citizen with experience �nd bdckground in the field
vf social problems.
2. TERMS OF OFFICE. In order thdt the terms of office of
a 11 men�bers of the Board sh�ll not expire at the sdrae time, the
initial appointments to the Board sh�ll be as follows: Two nnembers
shall be appointed for the term of one yedr; two members shall be
appointed for the term of t�ao ye�rs; and three members shdll be
�ppointed for the tercn of three ye�rs. Therea�fter ;�11 appointments
shall be for the term of three years. Appointments to fill �ny
vacancy on the Board shall be for the rem�inder of the unexpired
term.
3. OR�GAi�IZATIOiV OF THE BOARD. The members of the Board
shall elect � ch�irm�n and such other officers ds may be deemed
necessary or desirdble, who sh�ll serve dt the will ot the Board.
Four members of the Boa�rd s�all constitute a quorum necessary to
hold a meeting or take any action. A majority vote of the entire
membership shall be necessary to overrule dny action or decision
of the �[inimum Housing Enfarcement Officer or to gra�nt an extens3.on
of time for compli�nce with the provisions of this ordinance. A
majority vote of those present dt a duly constaLtuted meeting shall
be sufficient for dn� other actions. i�Iembers shd11 serve without
c omp�nsation, but shall be entitled to be reimbursed for necessary
expenses incurred ia the perform�nce of their official duties,
upon approvaZ by the City Couacil. The ch�irman n�y call meetings
of the Board, and cneetings may be callec! by written notice signed
b y three (3) members of the Board. Minutes sha►11 b� kept of all
meetings of the Board. A.11 meetings shdll be public. The City
Manag�r shall provide adequate dnd competent cleric�l and
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3. Every bathroom, shower room �nd water closet compa�rtment
shall comply with the light and ventilation reqw�.rements for
habitable rooms contai.ned in �ections 2,02 (1) and 2.02 {2), except
that no window or skylight sh�.11 be required in adequ�tely venti-
lated bdthrooms, shower rooms dnd wa.ter closet compartmen�s
equipped with an approved mechanical ventilating system which
automatically becomes opera�tion�l when the bathroom switch is
turned on.
4. Every door, window or other device ogening to outdoor
space and used or intended to be used for ventila�tion shall be
provided with an approved ltype of screen for protection agafnst
mosquitos, flies and other i,nsects.
5. Every opening bene�th d dwelling, including bdsecnent or
cellar windows and crawl sp�ce, sh�l.l be equipped with an �pproved
type of screening or ldttice woxk to keep out large animals.
6, In a�ll areas where electric power service is avdilable,
every h�.bitable room shall contain at least two (2) separate dnd
properly inst�lled wall-type electric outlets or one (1) such
outlet and one (1) properl� installed ceiling-type electric light
fixture. Every bathroom, shower room, water closet compartment
and laundry room shdll contain �.t least one (1) properly installed
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ceiling or wall-��pe electric light fixture. The switches shall
be so located and inst�.11ect as to dvoid the dan,ger of electrical
shock.
7. Every h�.11 and stairw�y loc�ted in � structure used for
human habitatian shall be provided with not less than one �1) foot
candle of natural light throughout or with pro�erly installed
electric lighting fa.cilities which pravide not less than one (1)
foot candle of illumindtion tkucoughout and which are controlldble
by the occupants of the structure and �.vaildble �t a�ll times.
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Sec�ion 2�03 t�E(�UIRENiEl�'TS kELATIiVG TO THE SAF'E AiVD �A1vITARY
MAIi�'TEi�1AT�CE OF DWELLIi�TGS Al� D��ELLING UNITS. No person sh�ll
occupy, or let to another for occupancy, an�r dwelling or dwelling
unit, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking, or eating
therein, �hich does not comply with the following requirements;
1. �All founddtion walls sh�ll be structurally sound,
rea.sonably rodent-proof, and maintained in good rep�ir. Foundation
wa11s shall be considered to be sound if the� �re c�apable of
be�ring i.mposed loads and dre not deterforated.
2. Every dwelling unit shall be reasondbly wedthertight,
watertight and rodentproof. Floors, wdlls, ceilings �nd roofs
shall be capable of affording �dequate shelter aad privacy �nd
shall be kept in gaod rep�i.r, ��indows and exteri.or doors shall be
reasonably wea�thertight, w�tertight and rodentproof, and shd11 be
m aintained in good working condition. All p�rts of the structure
that sho�a evidence of ro�t or other de�.eriordtion sha�ll be repaired
or replaced,
3. Every inside and outside stairw�y, par�h, �nd every
appurten�nce therelto, sh�ll be maintained in d safe condition and
be capable of supporting loads which normal use may impose.
4. Every chimney and smoke pipe, and �.11 flue and vent
dttachments thereto, shall be m�intained in such condition that
there will be no leaka,ge or backing up of smoke dnd noxious gases
into the d�ae lling .
5, All exterior surfaees subject to deterioration shdll be
properly maintdined �nd pro�tec�ed from the elements by pdint or
other approved protective coating �.pplied in a workmanlike f�shion.
6. Every plumbing fixture, wdter pipe, w�►ste pipe and dr�.in
sha�ll be maintained in good sanita�y working conditi�n, free from
defects, ledks and obstructions.
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7. The floor surf�ce of every water closet compart�uent,
bathroom and shower room sha11 be maintaiaed so as ta be redson.�bly
imperv3.ous to w�ter and so as to permit such floor to be e�►sily
kept in a clean and sdnitary condition.
8. Every supplied fdcility, piece of equipment, or utility
required in this ordinance sh�Il be main�ained in a s�fe and
satisfactory working condition. i�o owner or occup�nt shall cause
any service, fdcility, equipment, or utili�y required in this
ord�.nance to be removed from or discon�inued for any occupied
dwelling or dwelling unit except for such tempor�ry interruption
as may be necessdry while actual repairs, replacements, or
�lterdtions �re in pracess.
Section 2.04 MIivIMiJl�i SPACE , USE A�VD LOCATI�iV REQUIREMENTS .
I�To person shall occupy, or let to �nother for occup�ncy, �ny
dwelling or d�relling unit for the purpose of living therein, which
does not comply �ith �he following requ�rements: �
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1. Every/dwelling unit sh�.11 contain � minimum gross floor
�re� of a�t ledst four hundred (40O) square feet.
2. In every dwelling unit of two (2} or more habitable
r ooms, every room occupied far sleeping purpases by one occupant
shall ha�ve �. minimum gross floor are� of �t le�st eighty (�0�
square feet. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes b� more
than one �l� occupant shall h�.ve a� minimum gross f loor a�re�► of �
fifty (50) square feet per occup�nt. Every room used for sleeping
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purposes sh�ll have a minimum width of eight (8) fee�. Kitchens
shall not be used for ��epi.ng p►urposes. Porches shall not be used
as permdnent sleeping �uarters.
3. At least one-hal� (�) of the floor are�. of every h�.bitdble
room shall have �x ceil3.ng height of �t least seven (7) feet.
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sleeping rooms s���ll be so �rrdnged t[ldt access to � bdti�room,
sno�rer room, or water closet comp�rtment intended �ar use by
occupants of more t��an one �lj sleeping room can be had only by
goin� throug� another sleeping room or outside the structure, nor
s��ll room drrangements be suc�n tth�ct �ccess to � sleeping room
can be had only by going throug��z another sleeping room, bdthroom,
shower room, or wdter close� comp�rtment.
5. No cellar or bdsement spdce s��nall be used ds a h�bitdble
room or dwelling unit.
Section Z.45 RESPOIVSIB ILYTIES OF OW'NERS A1VI3 QC�UPANTS .
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No person shall occupy, or 1et to dnot�er for occup�.ncy, any
dwelling, or d�aelling unit for the purpose of livin�; t�ierein, whic�
does nvt comply wi�iz the following re�uirements:
, 1. Every dwelling unit shall be clean, s�nitdry dnd fit for
hutaan n�.bit�tion.
2. Every occupant of d d�elling or dwelling unit sh�ll keep
in a cle�n and sanitdry condition that part of ti�e d�rellf.ng,
dwelling unit �nd premises t�ereof whic� he occu��.es dnd controls,
includi�g y�rds, lawns, courts and drive�aays.
3. Every owner of a building cont�ining three (3) or more
dwelling units shall be responsf,ble for maintaining in a clean �.nd
sanitary condition t�ne sh�red or public �re�s of the dwelling �nd E
premises tlzereof .
4. Exterior premise s sh�ll be kep t f ree fro�n the exce s sive
grow�h of weeds, gr�ss and other flor�c. The term '°excessive''
sh�ll be interpreted ds detrimental to tlne �e�lth, s�fety, or
welfdre of the occupants or the pubiic.
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5. Every occupdnt of a dwelling unit s�ll keep -dll plumbing
fixtures, sanitary fdcilities, �ppliances a�nd equipment therein in
a clean and sanitdry condition and snall exercise re�son�ble care
in the proper use dnd operdtifln tnereof .
6. Every occup�nt of a dwelling ar dwelling unit shall
dispose of rubbish, gdrbage and ot�er waste m�terials in an
approved sanitdry manner. Garbage shdll be placed in the gdrbage
disposal facilities or storage conta►iners rec�uired in Section 2.01(7)
of t�iis ord3.n�cnce.
7. Every occupant of a dwelling containing d single dwelling
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rodents, vermin, or other pests t�ierein or on the premises. Every
occupant of a dwelling unit in d building cont�ining more thdn
one (1) dwelling unit shall be responsible for such extermination
whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested, except thdt
whenever such infest�tion is ca�used by t��e f�ilure of the owner
to c�rry out the provisions of this ordindnce, extermindtfon shdll
be the responsiblity of the owner.
8. Every owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit sha�ll, before
renting or sub-letting to anather occupdnt, provide �pgroved door
�nd window screens whenever such screens are requirecl under the
provisions of this ordina►nce �►nd sh�ll repdir or replace them when
necessary.
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9. Every owner of a dwelling shall gr�de �nd ma�intain the
exterior premises so as to prevent the �ccumulation of stagn�nt
water there�n.
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10. Animals �nd pets sha�ll not be kept in a.ny dwelling or
dwelling unit or on dny prern3.ses in suen � manner a�s to create
ins�►nitary conditions or constitute a nuis�nce.
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Section 2.Ob REt�UIREMEi�TS t�ELATING TO T�-�E SAFE AtVD� SA�IITARY
M�,INTEivAi�ICE OF NON-Dk�ELLIivG STRtJCTURES Ai�1D FEi�CE�. Every accessory
structure used for non-dwelling purposes sucti ds � g�rage, car
port, cdbdnd, sto��ge building, etc., and every fence shdll comply
with the following rec�uirements:
1. Every foundata.on, exterfor dnd interior wd1l, roof,
floor, ceiling, window and exterior door shall be structurally
sound and maintained in good rep�ir.
2. Every a.ccessory structure shdll be kept in a redsonably
clean and sanitary condition free from rodents, insects and
vermin.
3. The roof of every dccessory structure sl��ll be well
drained of r�in water.
4. All exterior suriaces subject to deterior�t3.on slhdll be
� properly maintained �nd protected from the elements by paint or
; other �pproved protective co�ting, dpplied in � workm�nlike f�shion.
5, �very plumbing fixture, water pipe, w�ste p�.pe and dra�in
sh�ll be ma�int�ined in good sanitdry working condition, free frorn
defects, leaks and obstructions.
Section 2.07 i'�ININ[tTM STA%�1DAKDS FOR HOTELS �i�1D R�OMIi�1G �IOUSES .
No person shall ogerdte � hotel or rooming �ouse, or sh�11 occupy
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or let to dnother for occupancy, any �otel unit or rooming unit '
which does not meet with �11 of tize ot;ner standdrds of �h�.s code,
' except as provided by ttne following requirements:
' 1. No person shall operate a hotel or rooming i�ouse unless
he has complied with dll of t�e licensing and permit requirements
of t�,e City of Mia.aii Bedch.
2, Every room used for sleeping purposes by one person
sh�ll contain �t ledst seventy (70) squ�re feet of floor spdce and
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every raom occupi,ed far sleeping purposes by more th�n one (1)
person shall contdin at le3st n3.nety (90) square feet of floor
space for e�.ch oceupa�nt thereof . Every room occupied for sleeping
purposes s;nall have a. minimum wa.dtf� of eight (8) feet �.nd an
average floor to ceiling height of eight (�� feet.
3. Sepdrate facilities consisting of d wdter close�, a
lavatory dnd d bdth or shower shall be provided fvr each notel
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4. 1Vo cell�r or b�.sement spdce snd11 be used ds a habitable
room or as a hotel or room�ng unit.
S. The operator of every hotel or rooming tzouse sh�ll
ch�.nge supplied bed linen and to�wels dt le�st once each week and
prior to the letting of any room to any occup�nt. The operator
shall be responsible for m�intaining all supplied bedding in a
clean and sanit�ry m3gaer.
6. The operator of every hotel or rooming house shall be
responsible for the sanitary mainten�nce of �11 �w�lls, floors,
ceilings a.nd other parts, dnd he shd11 be further responsible for
the sa�nitary maintenance of the ent3.re premises where dll af the
building is under t�e control of such oper�.tor.
7. Every windo�a of every i�otel or raorning unit sha�Il
be supp lied with sh�des, dra.w drdpes, or other devices or
materials which, when properly used, will dfford priv�cy to the
occupant of the hotel or rooming unit. _
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Sectioa 2, Q8 DESIGIVATION 4F UNFIT DLdELLIi'�GS, HOTELS AI�D
ROOMII�G HOUSES, AivD PROCEDURES FQR COiVDEMiVATIOiV AS Ui�1FIT FOR
'rIUMA�T HABITATIDi�. The designdtion of dwellings, dwelling units,
hotels and rooming houses �s unfit for human hdbitation dnd the
procedure for condemnation dnd placdrding �.s u.nfi,t for human
habitation of such unfit dwellings, dwelling units, hotels and
roaming houses shall be carried out in complidnce with the
following requirements:
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, hotel, hotel unit, rooming
house or roaming unit w�iich shall be found to h�ve an� of the
f ollowing defects, sh�ll be design�ted by the Enforcement Officer
�.s unfit for human �abitation and shall be so placarded.
1. One which is so dama�ged, decayed, dildpid�ted,
unsanit�ry, unsafe, or vermin a.nfested that it creates d serious
ha.za�rd to the �edlt�i or s�fety of the occupants or of the public.
2. One which l�cks illumin��ion, ventila�tion or
sanit�tion facilities adequa.te to protect the health or safety of
the occup�.nts or of the gublic.
3. One which because of 3.ts general condition or
location is unsanitdry, or otherwise dangerous tv the health or
safety of the occupants or of the public.
Any dwelling, dwelling unit, hotel, hotel un3.t, rooming
house or rooming unit declared unfit for hum�n habit�.tion by the
Enforcing Agency sh�ll be so designdted b� posting � placard in d
consp3.cuvus place on the structure.
A dwelling, dweliing �nit, hotel, hc�tel unit, rooming
house or rooming unit condemned �nd pldcdrded ds unfit for hum�n
hdbitation shall be v�.cated �ithin thirty (30) ddys as ordered by
the Enforcing ,Agenc� �nd shall. not be used for hu�n habitation
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agdin until written a�pprovdl i.s secured from, a.nd the placdrd
removed by the Enforcfng Agency. The Enforcing Agency shall order
the removal of �he pl�cdrd whenever the defect or defects upon
which the condemndtion dnd plac�.rding actions were based, have
been el�.min�ted.
No person shall deface or remove the placard from a�ny
dwelling, dwelling unit, hotel, hotel unit, rooming %ouse or
rooming unit which has been condemned as unfit for human h�bit�tion
�.nd placarded as such, except as provided in the foregoing
subsection.
An� person whose property has been pldcarded as unfit for
hum�n h�bitation may request and sha.11 be gr�nted � hearing on the
matter before the Minunum Housing Appeals Board of the City of �
I�Iiami Be�ch,
Where the Enforcemen� Offi.cer determines that a building is
an unsa€e building within the provisions of Section 242 of the
South Florida Building Code, he shdil immediat�ly report the matter
t o the Building Of f icial .
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5ectio�i 3.01 JUDICIA� 12�VIE�n�. Any person or persons, `
� �� � ° tion taken or fin�l �
� ointly or severally, aggrieved by any final ac
decision rendered pursuant to tl�e provisions of this ordinance,
mdy seek to have such action or decisions reviewed by the Circuit
Court of D�de County by petition for certiordr� in the mdnner
prescribed by the rules of court, provided such gerson or persons
shdll have first exhdusted the ddministrative remedies provided
f or herein.
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Se�tion 3.U2
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section,
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sub-section, sentence, cl�use or provisions of this ordinance
shall be held invdlid for �ny reason �hdtsoever, such invali.dity
shall not affect the rem�►ini.ng portions of this ordinance, which
shall zemain i.n full force and effect. It is intended dnd declared
tha►t the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed and construed
t o be severable.
Section 3.03. REPEAL CL�iJSE. This ordina�nce is intended
dnd shall be construed as consti�uting minimum standdrds for the
City of Miami Be�ch in respect to miniinum housing standards.
To the extent of the minimum housing sta�ndards herein p�ovided, �11
ordindnces, in conflict with or inconsistent with the mi.nimum
housing st�ndards herein established �re here�b� repe�led and
superseded.
Sectinn 3.04 EFFECTIVE iATE. The �ealth a�nd welf�re of the
City being in peril, �he three reddings of this ordinance sh�ll be
had in one session dnd the City Council finding th�t this ordin�nce
is necessary for the immecii�te protection of its citizens, it shall
therefore go into effe�t immedi�tely upan i�s p�ss�ge.
PASSED AI�D �DOPTED Tt�IS 2nd
Attest:
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C�ty +Clerk
lst reading - March 2, 1966
2nd reading - March 2, 1966
3rd reading - March 2, 1966
POSTED - March 2, 1966
d�y of March , 1966.
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