West Palm Beach |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 18. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS |
Article VI. VACANT BUILDINGS, VACANT STRUCTURES AND VACANT OR UNIMPROVED LOTS |
Division 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNERS |
§ 18-211. Vacant property maintenance requirements.
(a)
Properties subject to this article shall be maintained in accordance with the city's property maintenance code found in chapter 18, article IV of this Code.
(b)
Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly maintain the property may result in a violation of this Code and issuance of a citation or notice of violation/notice of hearing by a city code compliance officer. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the special magistrate, the city may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.
(Ord. No. 4410-12, § 4, 3-5-2012)