0846 Mobile Home Standards•
ORDINANCE NO. 846
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 90, ARTICLE III, DISTRICTS AND DISTRICT REGULATIONS,
DIVISION FOUR, PERTAINING TO MOBILE HOME DISTRICT ZONING
REGULATIONS (RMH); CREATING SECTION 90 -167 THROUGH 90 -171
THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY
MOBILE HOME UNITS INCLUDING DESIGN, PLACEMENT,
FOUNDATION, AND APPEARANCE STANDARDS; PROVIDING
LIMITATIONS ON AGE OF UNITS FOR PLACEMENT WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FORA PROCESS OF APPLICATION, REVIEW AND APPEAL
THEREOF; ADOPTING STANDARDS FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CHAPTER 15 OF FLORIDA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODES; PROVIDING FOR PLACEMENT USE AND
OCCUPANCY OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING FOR EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida has permitted the placement of mobile
homes and mobile home parks within the confines of the City pursuant to land
use and zoning classifications in existing codes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida finds that current technology also permits
homeowners to purchase manufactured housing units for placement in the City,
which units and their methods of foundation bear little resemblance to traditional
mobile home construction and placement techniques; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida finds that older mobile home units are
susceptible to disrepair, blight, and effects of the weather to a much greater
degree than traditional single family homes, which tends to reduce adjoining
property values, cause unsightly conditions, endanger residents and neighbors
alike in times of bad weather or natural catastrophe, and generally do not
promote the orderly growth and safety sought by the city in its residential areas;
and
WHEREAS, the County of Okeechobee, Florida has restricted placement and age of
certain mobile homes, manufactured housing and recreational vehicles for a
number of years, which has created a trend for certain residents to remove non-
conforming units from the unincorporated County and obtain permits for
placement of such units within the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, the movement of such non - conforming units into existing mobile home
areas or parks creates urban blight and tends to diminish property values due to
their age; their generally poor structural and aesthetic condition; and lack of
structural integrity, all of which creates not only unsightly, but unsafe residential
housing within the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee determines that the creation of codes similar to
that of the unincorporated County of Okeechobee will create uniform code
requirements, permit uniform code enforcement; improve the value and quality of
life for those similarly situated in mobile home neighborhoods or parks; improve
aesthetics and the safety of residents; and generally promotes the general
welfare of all the citizens of Okeechobee, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, it is ordained before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee,
• Florida, presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority
vote of the City Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as
Chief Presiding Officer for the City, does hereby approve and create sections 90-
167 to 90 -171, by amending Ordinance No. 669, Land Development
Regulations, as follows:
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The land development regulations for Okeechobee County, Florida,
Sections 7.08.00 through 7.08.05 are attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and
its terms incorporated herein by reference.
11. That for purposes of codification, the sections of the County Code are
amended for inclusion into Ordinance 669, Land Development
Regulations, for the City of Okeechobee, as follows:
Section 7.08.00 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -167
Section 7.08.01 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -168
Section 7.08.02 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -169
Section 7.08.03 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -170
Section 7.08.04 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -171
Section 7.08.05 is renumbered to be Sec. 90 -172
III. That for purposes of inclusion into Ordinance No. 669, Land Development
Regulations, each reference in the County Code to "Okeechobee County"
or "County" shall be replaced by the "City of Okeechobee" or the "City ".
IV. That as amended herein, the City Council for the City of Okeechobee
hereby adopts Exhibit "A" herein to amend Ordinance No. 669, Land
Development Regulations, and creating Sections 90 -167 to 90 -171
thereof.
SEVERABILITY.
In the event any portion of this ordinance as amended, should be deemed to be
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder shall remain in
full force and effect.
EFFECTIVE DATE.
This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
INTRODUCED for first reading and public hearing on the 4tr, day. ovember 2003.
ATTEST: -
Lane Gamiotea, City Clerk
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ADOPTED after second reading and second public hearing oe th day of January,
2004.
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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John R. Cook,, City Attorney
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James E. irk, Mayor
ORDINANCE NO. 846 EXHIBIT "A"
90 -167 STANDARDS FOR SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS
This Part sets forth the minimum standards for residential single family dwellings. Townhouses,
• trailers, mobile homes, and manufactured housing as defined in Section 66 -1 Land Development
Regulations shall be subject to this Part. Except as specifically set out in this Code, no mobile
home, manufactured home, trailer, travel trailer, recreational vehicle (RV), park model recreational
vehicle, building, or other structure shall be used for sleeping or dwelling purposes in the City.
90 -168 Dwelling Foundations
Properly designed and constructed foundations are essential for the public safety and welfare.
Regardless of the method of housing construction, securely anchored and installed dwelling units
serve not only to reduce the likelihood of widespread hurricane or storm damage but contribute
to architectural and aesthetic compatibility important to the long term value and viability of
neighborhood communities. The following foundation and onsite installation requirements are
intended to be reasonable, uniformly applied and enforced without distinction as to the type of
dwelling unit.
A. Foundation Requirements for Single Family Dwellings in All Zoning
Classifications Except Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
1. Foundation and Elevation Requirement. All dwelling units shall be placed
on a foundation in accordance with the Standard Building Code; or the codes
adopted by Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulations; or for
manufactured homes shall be set up in accordance with the Permanent
Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing issued by the U.S. Department
of Housing and Urban Development (Handbook 4930.3 1989), the provisions
of Chapterl5C -1, F.A.C. Prior to the pouring of any concrete or the
placement of concrete blocks or footings, the area under which concrete or
the unit will be placed shall be cleared of all organic material and shall be
prepared to ensure drainage as required by applicable codes and approval
of the city building official and the technical review committee. Further, any
lot or area where such dwelling unit is intended to be placed and as
permitted by the city, must be filled and /or graded to ensure that the ground
upon which such foundation is to be placed is of an elevation no Tess than
12- inches above the crown of the roadways immediately adjacent to such lot
or area. The City reserves the right to increase this elevation in the event the
installation of septic tank service requires a corresponding increase in overall
height.
2. Compaction under concrete slab. Where a concrete slab is utilized, the
entire area under the concrete slab shall be compacted as follows:
1. Remove any organic topsoil and other deleterious materials to their
horizontal and vertical extremities to 3 -feet beyond concrete slab
lines.
2. Compact the entire area under the concrete slab as needed to
achieve a compaction of at least 95% of ASTM D1557 maximum
density. Place fill as needed in not greater than 12- inches compacted
thickness layers. Minimum compaction density shall be 2,000 psf.
3. Perimeter footer. A perimeter footer, where required by the Standard
Building Code, shall be in accordance with the Standard Building Code.
4. Piers and Blocking. Where piers or blocking are utilized to elevate structure
from the slab, poured concrete runners or finished grade, support and
anchoring /tie -down of the structure shall be in accordance with the standard
building code requirements incorporated by Section 66 -10, Land
Development Regulations; or the Permanent Foundations Guide for
Manufactured Housing issued by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (Handbook 4930.3 1989); or the manufacturer's specifications
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provided they meet or exceed the requirements of the F.A.C. Stabilizing
plates or collars shall be required where auger anchors are used. Where
piers and blocking are utilized, the following shall be required.
a. The site shall be graded to ensure adequate drainage away from the
unit;
b. All piers must have the top course filled with concrete or have a solid
cap block;
c. The maximum proposed pier height and the maximum pier height
beyond which the manufacturer requires or recommends that an
engineer design the foundation shall be indicated on the development
permit application;
d. Where a concrete slab or the interior poured runners are not used,
the development permit application shall indicated the bearing
capacity of the soil and the methodology used to determine that
bearing capacity;
e. The development permit application shall include the calculations
used to determine the sizing and spacing of footers required based on
the soil bearing capacity and based on other criteria of the
manufacturer, such as piers required to support sidewall openings,
heavy appliances or other load bearing points. The relevant pages
from the manufacturer's specifications shall be included with the
application, with the appropriate calculations and guidelines
highlighted. A plot plan or site plan shall indicate the number, location
and construction of proposed piers and footings;
f. The development permit application shall indicate the type and model
of anchor to be used, the gauge and model of the strap to be used,
the soil type, the methodology used to determine the soil type; and
The development permit application shall include all relevant pages
from the manufacturer's specifications and highlight the specific
methods to be used to assemble double -wide or larger units, and to
connect utility systems
g.
5. Crawl space and Closure wall. A crawl space shall be defined as the area
between the slab or finished grade and the floor of any structure elevated
above that slab or finished grade. A closure wall shall be defined as the Toad
bearing or non load bearing wall structurally attached between the floor or
bottom of the structure and the required perimeter footer, perimeter runner
or the ground. Where a slab is used, and where load bearing points are
interior to the perimeter slab, a perimeter footer or concrete runner is not
required, and the closure wall shall be attached to the slab. All dwelling units
installed or constructed with a crawl space of less than 7 -feet in height shall
have a closure wall constructed of one of the following:
a. Brick
b. Concrete block or poured concrete finished by painting or extending
the dwelling siding to the slab or footer. Where the slab or footer is
more than eight inches of the finished grade level.
c. Frame and sheathing finished with either lathe and stucco or by
extending the dwelling siding to the slab or footer. Where the slab is
more than eight inches above the finished grade level, the siding shall
extend to within eight inches of the finished grade level.
d. Framing, lathing and stucco in accordance with Standard Building
Code requirements incorporated by Section 66 -10, Land
Development Regulations.
e. Continuous interlocking vinyl skirting provided that the skirting is
architecturally compatible with the residential dwelling, and provided
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that the following minimum specifications are met: panel thickness
shall be at least .035 inches; top front and top back rail thickness shall
be at least .050 inches; and bottom rail thickness shall be at Ieast.045
inches. A crawl space enclosed by vinyl skirting shall not exceed 28-
inches in height from the finished grade to the floor of the dwelling.
Perforated panels may be used for ventilation, provided that such
panels shall not exceed 30% of the total number of panels per side of
the dwelling. Vinyl skirting shall be attached to the perimeter concrete
footer or runner where a footer or runner exists or is required to exist.
The skirting shall be fastened using rust resistant concrete screws no
less than 1/4 -inch in diameter or by rust expansion anchors no less
than 5/16 -inch in diameter. The fasteners shall be spaced no more
than 18- inches apart. Where no perimeter concrete footer or runner
exists, or is required to exist, vinyl skirting shall be attached to the
ground using rust - resistant ground spikes no less than 8- inches in
length, and spaced no more than 18- inches apart.
Any access point in the closure wall shall be fitted with a removable panel or
door and shall be similar in appearance with the remaining wall unless a vent
is used as an access point. No more than a single 3 -foot access point per
side shall be permitted.
Dwelling units to be installed or constructed with a crawl space of 7 -feet or
greater in height shall be submitted to the City Building Official engineering
plans demonstrating compensating design features and that the proposed
dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the
vicinity. The determination of the Building Official may be appealed to the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals as provided in Section 70 -371, Land
Development Regulations.
6. Standard codes. All foundation types shall meet the standard building code
requirements incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulation.
B. Foundation and Elevation Requirements for Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
Zones
1. All dwelling units shall be placed either on a permanent reinforced concrete
slab as described in subsection A of this section, or on poured concrete strip
footers with blocking and tie -down as provided in subparagraph 3 below, or
may be set up according to the manufacturer's specifications, units may be
set up in accordance with Chapter 15C -1, F.A.C.. Prior to the pouring of any
concrete or the placement of concrete blocks or footings, the area under
which concrete or the unit will be placed shall be cleared of all organic
material. Further, any lot or area where such dwelling unit is intended to be
placed and as permitted by the city, must be filled and /or graded to ensure
that the ground upon which such foundation is to be placed is of an elevation
no less than 12- inches above the crown of the roadways immediately
adjacent to such lot or area. The City reserves the right to increase this
elevation in the event the installation of septic tank service requires a
corresponding increase in overall height.
2. Either foundation type shall meet the standard building code requirements
incorporated by Ssection 66 -10 Land Development Regulations.
3. Blocking and tie -down shall be in accordance with provisions of the standard
building code requirements incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land
Development Regulations for conventional construction; chapter 15C- 1.010,
Florida Administrative Code (or the manufacturer's specifications provided
they meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in the Florida
Administrative Code) for manufactured housing. Stabilizing plates or collars
shall be required where auger anchors are used. In addition, the
requirements of 90 -168 (A) (4) (a -g) above must also be met.
4. Where a crawl space exists, the crawl space shall be enclosed by a bearing
or non - bearing perimeter concrete, lathe and stucco, masonry or
architecturally compatible skirting /enclosure. Extending the unit siding to the
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ground as described in Section 90 -169 D shall be permitted
skirting /enclosure provided it is securely fastened to the ground.
C. Foundation Requirements for Mobile Home and Manufactured Home Parks
Regardless of zone, mobile home parks are designed for transitory use by mobile
and manufactured homes. Accordingly, the requirements of subsections A and B
above to the contrary notwithstanding, where a manufactured home or mobile home
is to be located inside a mobile home or manufactured home park as defined in
Section 66 -1 Land Development Regulations, mobile home or manufactured home
blocking and tie -down shall be in accordance with the provisions of chapter 15C-
1.010, Florida Administrative Code (or the manufacturer's specifications provided
they meet or exceed the minimum requirements set forth in the Florida
Administrative Code). All such units shall be fully skirted. Stabilizing plates or collars
shall be required where auger anchors are used. Prior to the poring of any concrete
or the placement of concrete blocks or footings, the area under which concrete will
be placed shall be clear of all organic material. In, addition the requirements of 90-
168 (A) (4) (a -g) above must also be met.
D. Foundation Requirements for Miscellaneous Dwellings
Foundation requirements for dwelling units not classified by subparagraphs A
through C above shall be as described in subparagraph A above regardless of
zone.
90 -169 Appearance and Design Standards
Any single family dwelling located in a RSF -1; RSF -2; RMF; or RMH, zoning district shall comply
with the following Appearance and Design Standards.
A. Minimum Floor Area
The minimum floor area shall be 800 - square feet, including the area of an attached
garage (but excluding carport, screened porch or Florida room) except as provided
in Subsection J herein. To be eligible for calculation as minimum floor area, such
square footage shall be contained under a single integrated roof system. A roof
system designed by the manufacturer to be a single structure shall be considered
an integrated roof system under this subsection even if delivered in more than one
part and assembled on site.
B. Roof Overhang
All main buildings shall have a pitched roof with a 12 -inch roof overhang on two
sides of the dwelling's perimeter walls and a minimum of a 6 -inch roof overhang on
the remaining two sides such that the overhang is architecturally integrated into the
design of the dwelling. Where the design of the dwelling is such that there are more
or less than the four sides, the City Building Official shall determine the overhang
necessary for each side pursuant to Subsection 90 -169 I.
C. Roofing Material
All main buildings and all garages or carports shall have a roof surface of wood
shakes, asphalt, composition or wood shingles, clay, concrete tiles, slate, or built -up
gravel materials.
D. Siding Materials
All main buildings and all garages shall have exterior siding material consisting of
either wood, masonry, concrete, stucco, masonite, fiberglass, vinyl, or metal lap
shall exclude smooth, ribbed or corrugated metal or plastic parts. The exterior siding
cannot have a high -gloss finish and must be residential in appearance. The exterior
siding material shall be extended to ground level, except when a solid concrete or
masonry perimeter foundation is used, the siding material need not extend below
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the top of the foundation.
E. Design Suitability
The City recognizes that mobile home /modular homes /manufactured housing units
may be constructed in areas outside the State of Florida, and such units are sold
for their final destination in Florida. Any such home sought to be permitted within
the City of Okeechobee must comply with this code, and any other applicable
building Codes in effect for South Florida that pertains to mobile homes /modular
homes /manufactured housing.
F. Minimum Width
The minimum width and depth of a dwelling located on a lot outside of a mobile
home park or subdivision shall be 20 -feet.
G. Wheels and Axles
All mobile home, manufactured home, or trailer tow bars, wheels and axles shall be
removed when the dwelling is installed outside a mobile home park or subdivision.
Trailer tow bars and wheels shall be removed when the dwelling is installed within
a mobile home subdivision.
H. Relocation and Installation of Used Dwelling Units
Any used dwelling unit built and remaining in compliance with the Standard Building
Codes incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulations, or the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, as well as the requirements of Section 90 -170
of this code, shall be eligible for relocation and /or placement, replacement,
installation, or reinstallation in any residential zoning district in accord with
regulations as established by the Schedule of District Regulations upon
demonstration of continued compliance with the applicable building codes and
standards as well as compliance with the Appearance and Design Standards of this
section and with the provisions of Section 90 -169 of this Code. There shall be a
rebuttable presumption that a unit that is five (5) years of age or less as of the date
of application meets the appearance and design standards of the city or the
minimum applicable building codes. Except as otherwise permitted by this
subsection, no used dwelling unit shall be placed, replaced, located, relocated,
installed or reinstalled from the site upon which it was first placed, constructed or
installed.
1. An application shall be submitted which contains the following:
a. The applicant's name and address and a statement of ownership
b. Legal description, street address, lot number and subdivision name,
If any, of the property upon which the dwelling is to be located.
c. Size of the property in square feet and acres.
d. Statement describing the type and dimensions of the dwelling
proposed to be relocated on the property.
e. Elevations and photographs of all sides of the dwelling proposed to
be relocated on the property.
f. A statement describing the exterior dimensions ans roof sloop of the
dwelling proposed to be relocated on the property.
g. A description of the exterior finish of the dwelling, including exterior
walls and roof.
h. A description of the dimensions of the dwelling.
i. Proof that the dwelling continues to meet either the Standard Building
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Codes incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulations
or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A site plan drawn to scale illustrating the proposed use and including
the following:
i. Location of the property by lot number, block number and
street address, if any.
ii. The dimensions of the lot or parcel of land on which the
manufactured home is to be located.
iii. The proposed location of the dwelling on the property,
including all setback information.
k. A schematic design of the dwelling showing the roof, siding and other
improvements.
I. An engineering or architectural plan of the foundation to be utilized.
m. Such other plans, surveys and documentation as may be required
pursuant to Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulations.
n. For purposes of notification, the names and addresses of property
owners, as they appear on the latest tax roll of Okeechobee County,
within 150 -feet of the subject property.
2. Procedure For Review of Application for used units that were constructed or
manufactured more than 5 -years from the date that a complete permit
application is submitted.
a. Within 10 -days after an application has been submitted, the City
Building Official shall determine whether the application is complete.
If the Building Official determines the application is not complete, he
shall send a written statement specifying the applicant's deficiencies
to the applicant by mail. The Building Official shall take no further
action on the application unless the deficiencies are remedied.
b. Within thirty 30 -days after the City Building Official determines the
application is complete, he shall review the application, and shall
determine whether the proposal complies with the Appearance and
Design Standards of this section and whether the unit is consistent
with and compatible with surrounding units at the proposed relocation
site and whether the unit is consistent with and compatible with the
general character of the neighborhood or community.
c. Following the determination of compliance, The City Building Official
shall place the application for the determination of suitability for
dwelling unit relocation on the agenda of the next available regular
meeting of the Board of Adjustments and Appeals in accordance with
the procedures contained in this Code. Notice of public hearing shall
be given as provided in Section 70 -371 Land Development
Regulations.
d. The Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall determine whether the
dwelling unit continues to meet the Standard Building Codes
incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land Development Regulations, or
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, as well as the
requirements of Section 90 -170 of this Code and the Appearance and
Design Standards of this section, and whether the unit is consistent
with and compatible with the general character of the neighborhood
or community. Within a reasonable time of the conclusion of a public
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hearing, the Board of Adjustments and Appeals shall make a
determination as to whether the dwelling unit meets the standards
described in this Section. Appeals of the Board's determination shall
be in accordance with the provisions of Section 70 -371 Land
Development Regulations.
e. Notification of the Board's decision shall be mailed to the petitioner
and filed with the City Building Official.
f. A final determination in favor of compliance shall permit the relocation
and replacement/reinstallation of the dwelling unit on the requested
site provided all other provisions of this Code, or any code by
reference incorporated into this Code are met, and subject to any
conditions that the Board of Adjustments and Appeals may impose.
Where such conditions require repairs, renovations, construction or
other like activity in order to meet Appearance and Designs Standards
or Minimum Code Compliance, security shall be required. The
security shall be required prior to issuance of any building or
construction permit, and shall be 110% of the costs necessary to
demolish, remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances,
including all clean up, administrative, overhead and other expenses
associated with or incidental to restoring the lot to a conforming
condition. If the building, construction or development activity is not
completed pursuant to conditions placed by the Board, including any
established time frame for their completion, the applicant shall forfeit
the security and the City may initiate action to demolish, remove and
dispose of the unit and appurtenances.
g.
A final determination not in favor of compliance shall prohibit
relocation if the reason for a finding of non - compliance was the failure
to meet the Standard Building Codes incorporated by Section 66 -10
Land Development Regulations or the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. If the reason for a finding of non
compliance was the failure to meet the Appearance and Design
Standards of this section or the failure to determine to be consistent
with and compatible with surrounding units or the failure to be
consistent with or compatible with the general character of the
neighborhood or community, the relocation and
replacement/reinstallation of the dwelling unit shall be limited to an
otherwise conforming site located in a Residential Mobile Home
(RMH) zoning district subject to applicable codes and regulations. The
failure of a used unit to meet age standards as established by this
code for the location, relocation, placement, replacement, installation
or reinstallation of a used unit shall not authorize the relocation,
replacement or reinstallation of the unit in a Residential Mobile Home
(RMH) district.
3. Procedure For Review of Application for used units that were constructed or
manufactured 5 -years or less from the date that a complete permit
application is submitted.
a. Within 10 -days after an application has been submitted, the City
Building Official shall determine whether the application is complete,
he shall send a written statement specifying the application's
deficiencies to the applicant by mail. The Building Official shall take
no further action on the application unless the deficiencies are
remedied.
b. Within 30 -days after the City Building Official determines the
application is complete, he shall review the application and shall
determine whether the dwelling unit continues to meet the Standard
Building Codes incorporated by Section 66 -10 Land Development
Regulations or the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
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Standards of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, as well as the requirements of Section 90 -169 of this
Code and the Appearance and Design Standards of this section, and
whether the unit is consistent with and compatible with the general
character of the neighborhood or community.
c. A final determination in favor of compliance shall permit the relocation
and replacement/reinstallation of the dwelling unit on the requested
site provided all other provisions of this Code, or any code by
reference incorporated into this Code are met, and subject to any
conditions that may be imposed to ensure compliance with applicable
city regulations. Where such conditions require repairs, renovations,
construction or like activity in order to meet Appearance and Design
Standards or Minimum Code Compliance, security shall be required.
The security shall be required prior to issuance of any building or
construction permit, and shall be 110% of the costs necessary to
demolish, remove and dispose of the unit and appurtenances,
including all clean -up, administrative, overhead and other expenses
associated with or incidental to restoring the lot to a conforming
condition. If the building, construction or development activity is not
completed pursuant to conditions placed, including any established
time frame for their completion, the applicant shall forfeit the security
and the City may initiate action to demolish, remove and dispose of
the unit and appurtenances.
d. A final determination not in favor of compliance shall prohibit
relocation if the reason for a finding of no compliance was the failure
to meet the Standard Building Codes incorporated by Section 66 -10
Land Development Regulations or the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards of the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development. If the reason for a finding of non
compliance was the failure to meet the Appearance and Design
Standards of this section or the failure to be consistent with and
compatible with surrounding units or the failure to be consistent with
and compatible with surrounding units or the failure to be consistent
with or compatible with the general character of the neighborhood or
community, the relocation and replacement/reinstallation of the
dwelling unit shall be limited to an otherwise conforming site located
in a Residential Mobile Home (RMH) zoning district subject to
applicable codes and regulations. The failure of a used unit to meet
age standards as established by this Code for the location, relocation,
placement, replacement, installation or reinstallation of a used unit
shall not authorize the relocation, replacement or reinstallation of the
unit in a Residential Mobile Home (RMH) district.
e. An affected party may file an appeal of a final determination to the
Board of Adjustments and Appeals as established by Section 70 -375
and 70 -376 Land Development Regulations.
I. Deviations
The City Building Official may approve deviations from one or more of the
Appearance and Design standards on the basis of a finding that the architectural
style proposed provides compensating design features and that the proposed
dwelling will be compatible and harmonious with existing structures in the vicinity.
The determination of the Building Official may be appealed to the Board of
Adjustments and Appeals as provided in Section 70 -371 Land Development
Regulations.
J. Minimum Floor Area Exemptions
1. The city is periodically the recipient of Federal and State Community
Development Block Grants that are a great benefit to the City and its citizens.
The maximization of the impact of these, and other similar funds is in the
best interest of the citizens of the City. As such, the Minimum Floor area of
a dwelling units described in Subsection 90 -169 A of this Article shall be
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reduced from 800 - square feet to 600- square feet in the case of construction
funded or assisted by a Community Development Block Grant or similar
Federal or State grant.
2. As a transitional measure to lessen the immediate cost and disruption to
conforming sites, any existing single family dwelling, mobile home,
manufactured home, or trailer having less than 1000 - square feet that was
lawfully placed upon a conforming lot or parcel in accordance with applicable
codes prior to adoption of the city Land Development Regulations may be
replaced with an otherwise conforming dwelling unit of not less than 800 -
square feet. For the purpose of this section only, the roof overhang
requirements herein shall be reduced to a minimum of 12- inches on 2 -sides
and 0- inches on the remaining 2 -sides and the minimum width requirement
herein shall be reduced to 12 -feet.
K. Restrictions on Land Use
The City recognizes that certain landowners, mobile home parks, and others may
have placed land use restrictions by recorded deed restrictions or pursuant to
homeowners association by -laws, that may or may not be recorded of record, that
effect the ability of a unit owner to place a mobile home /manufactured housing unit
on such lands, and that these restrictions may contain design or other standards
contrary to those required in this code. While the City will attempt to honor such
recorded or non - recorded restrictions on a case by case basis, the burden is on
each applicant to discover and deliver to the City all such restrictions that may affect
the lands, and the City will not acknowledge any responsibility or liability for an
application that is inaccurate or incomplete in this regard.
90 -170 Minimum Code Compliance Review
A. Generally
All mobile homes, manufactured homes, trailers, buildings, or other structures used
or intended to be used for human habitation or the storage of materials associated
with human habitation in the City should be reviewed to ensure that they provide the
basic minimum housing and building construction standards essential for safe and
healthful living. To facilitate such a review, no mobile home, manufactured home,
trailer or building shall be located, placed, deposited, installed or connected or
reconnected to utilities in the City unless and until said mobile home, manufactured
home, trailer or building has been either inspected or exempted in accordance with
the provisions of this section. Any person or corporation transporting, installing or
connecting to utilities a mobile home, manufactured home, trailer or building in
violation of this section shall be subject to fine and /or imprisonment in accordance
with sections 66 -10; and 18 -31 through 18 -75, Land Development Regulations.
B. New Dwelling Units
All new Manufactured Homes built in compliance with the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standards (HUD Code), Chapter 320, Florida Statutes and
provisions of the Florida Administrative Code pertaining thereto shall be presumed
to comply with the minimum standards of this code upon written certification by a
mobile home or manufactured home dealer licensed under Chapter 320, FS. That
the mobile home or manufactured home was constructed and remains in
compliance with said statutes and codes. Additionally, any permit application
intending or proposing to place, replace, construct, reconstruct, locate, relocate,
install or reinstall a new manufactured home or building in the City of Okeechobee
must demonstrate that the unit was constructed to and remains in compliance with
structural design requirements and windstorm protection provisions for Wind Zone
II as established by HUD regulations CFR Part 3280, Sections 3280.305 and
3280.306, or the equivalent code, statute or regulation to which the construction of
a particular building or structure is subject.
C. Used Dwelling Units
This section applies to trailers, mobile homes, and used manufactured homes and
Ordinance No. 846 Exhibit A Page 9 of 13
buildings and shall ensure safe and livable housing. The Provisions of this section
shall not be construed to be more stringent that those standards required to be met
in the manufacture or construction of new dwelling units.
1. All trailers, mobile homes, and used manufactured homes and buildings
located within the City of Okeechobee on the effective date of this code shall
be inspected by the City Department of Planning and Development prior to
being transported, reinstalled or relocated in the City. The person
transporting or relocating the structure shall make application with the
building department and pay the applicable fees including mileage, in full, for
the off -site inspection. The off -site inspection shall ensure that trailers,
mobile homes, or used manufactured homes and buildings will meet the
requirements of this Code or any code incorporated by reference into this
Code but said requirements shall not by construed to be more stringent than
the code to which the unit was originally constructed.
2. All used trailers, mobile homes and used manufactured homes and buildings
prior to being transported into the City for the purpose of installation, use as
a dwelling or resale within the City shall have an architect or professional
engineer registered in the state certify that the trailer, mobile home or used
manufactured home or building is in compliance with this Code or any Code
incorporated by reference into this code and affix his impression -type seal
and registration number, telephone number and address. Any permit
application intending or proposing to import into the City from outside of the
City a trailer, mobile home, or used manufactured home or building must
demonstrate that the unit was constructed to and remains in compliance with
structural design requirements and windstorm protection provisions for Wind
Zone II as established by HUD regulations CFR Part 3280, Sections
3280.3005 and 3280.306, or the equivalent code, statute or regulation to
which the construction of the particular building is subject. Upon meeting
applicable requirements and subsequent relocation to the City, the provisions
in paragraph (1) above shall apply. Upon City inspection, failure to meet the
requirements of this Code shall require the immediate disposal of the unit or
removal of the unit from the City of Okeechobee.
3. The City Building Official may establish agreements of reciprocity with other
cities and municipalities within this state to conduct inspections required by
this section.
4. Due to the lack of federal building and safety standards for transportable
structures manufactured prior to June 15, 1976, as well as the adoption of
local standard building codes (see Section 66 -10 Land Development
Regulations) that for the most part would prohibit such structures, any
mobile home manufactured prior to June 15, 1976 shall be imported into the
City of Okeechobee for use or resale as a dwelling either temporarily or
permanently, nor shall any mobile home manufactured prior to June 15,
1976 be installed, reinstalled, located, relocated, placed or replaced within
the City of Okeechobee, or moved from one location in the city to another
location in the city. The sale, resale, installation or transportation of a mobile
home in violation of this subsection is strictly prohibited. The City Building
Official may grant limited waivers for the sole purpose of transporting a
substandard mobile home out of the City of Okeechobee or to a permitted
site for demolition and disposal.
D. Standards for Review
1. Trailers, mobile homes and used manufactured homes and buildings shall
meet the following standards for safety and structural adequacy.
a. Exterior exit doors, including sliding glass doors, shall be in good and
safe working order.
b. Exterior doors shall have safe and operable locks.
c. If constructed after June 15, 1976, shall have operable egress
windows or an exterior egress door located in each sleeping room.
Ordinance No. 846 Exhibit A Page 10 of 13
d. All windows and operators shall be safe and operable and all glass in
place.
e. Screens shall be on each window.
f. All floors shall be of solid decking. All holes or damages floors
caused by leaks or broken decking shall be replaced or repaired, as
needed.
g.
All interior wall coverings shall be in place.
h. The bottom board covering the floor joist shall be insect proof and
rodent proof throughout, and securely sealed.
i. The roof shall be in good condition with no apparent leaks.
There shall be at least three (3) over - the -roof tie down straps, properly
spaced and in good condition, on every single -wide mobile home. All
double -wide mobile homes that were factory equipped with over -the-
roof tie down straps must meet manufacturer's specifications.
k. All running gear such as axles, wheels and springs shall be in good
and safe working order.
I. Chassis and hitch assemblies shall be in a safe, undamaged
condition.
m. The exterior wall covering shall be as necessary to prevent the
entrance of water.
2. Trailers, mobile homes or used manufactured homes and buildings shall
meet the following standards for plumbing adequacy:
a. All plumbing fixtures shall be in place and in good workable condition.
b. The relief valve on the water heater shall have unthreaded three -
quarter -inch drain pipe extended beneath the mobile home.
1 Trailers, mobile homes or use manufactured homes and buildings shall meet
the following standards for heating system adequacy:
a. All heating appliances shall be in place and in good and safe
workable condition.
b. All duct systems shall be in place and in good workable condition.
4. Trailers, mobile homes or use manufactured homes and buildings shall meet
the following standards for electrical system adequacy:
a. All shall comply with the provisions of article 550 of the National
Electrical Code.
b. Distribution panel boards shall be properly installed, complete with
required breakers or fuses, with a II unused openings properly
covered.
c. All electrical fixtures shall be safe and properly installed.
5. All electrical outlets shall be of the grounded type.
6. All trailers, mobile homes or used manufactured homes and buildings shall
have approved smoke detectors located outside of each sleeping area.
E. Certificate of Inspection
Ordinance No. 846 Exhibit A Page 11 of 13
Upon satisfactory completion of the inspection described in this section, receipt of
a satisfactory written inspection report from a County or municipality of this state,
satisfactory written certification from an engineer in accordance with subsection C2,
above, or the satisfactory written certification from a licensed mobile home dealer,
the City Building Official shall issue a permit authorizing transportation and
installation of the trailer, mobile home, manufactured home or used manufactured
home or building. Provided however no such permit shall be issued until the site on
which the unit is to be place is determined by the Building Official to be in
compliance with all provisions of this Code. All permits shall be issued until the site
on which the unit is to be placed is determined by the Building Official to be in
compliance with all provisions of this Code. All permits shall be valid only for the site
inspected. Any subsequent relocation of the trailer, mobile home, manufactured
home or used manufactured home or building shall require another inspection and
permit prior to removal or transportation.
F. Minimum Code Review Required
Any building or structure used or intended to be used for human habitation or the
storage of materials associated with human habitation not otherwise reviewed in
accordance with this Section shall be inspected to ensure that they comply with
basic minimum standards prior tot he installation, connecting or provision of utilities
in accordance with the provisions of the Standard Housing Code. See Section 66 -10
Land Development Regulations. A Certificate of Inspection shall be issued by the
building official, or as other applicable provisions of this Code shall apply.
90 -171 Governmental Use
Any agency of municipal, county, state or federal government may utilize a mobile home,
manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or other type of trailer for temporary purposes in the
City of Okeechobee, providing such uses shall not be or include a residential or dwelling use. On
governmentally owned land within the City by any, county, state, or federal government may utilize
a mobile home, manufactured home or recreational vehicle for residential uses, subject to a
showing that all other applicable regulations, such as those on health and sanitation, have been
met.
90 -172 Recreational Vehicles
A. Use of a Dwelling
No recreational vehicle as defined in Section 66 -1 Land Development Regulations
shall be used for dwelling purpose within the City of Okeechobee unless locate
within a licensed recreational vehicle park, subdivision, or campground.
B. Appurtenances to Recreation Vehicles
Upon application and receipt of a permit from the Building Department
appurtenances such as garages, carports, Florida rooms, screened rooms, sun
rooms, greenhouses, cabanas, or patios (excluding kitchen and cooking facilities)
may be place along with any recreational vehicle unless specifically prohibited in
subsection C below.
In no event shall the combined square footage of all structures, including the
recreational vehicle, exceed 2,100- square feet or a 60% lot coverage whichever is
less, nor shall the total of all impervious surfaces exceed 70% lot coverage.
Unless prohibited b7 subsection C below, recreational vehicles may be placed on
a foundation and tied -down as provided in the Florida Administrative Code provided
they are fully skirted.
C. Exception to Appurtenances and Foundation
No foundations or external appurtenances shall be constructed or placed along with
any camping trailer, truck camper, motor home, private motor coach or van
conversion as defined in Section 66 -1 Land Development Regulations.
Ordinance No. 846 Exhibit A Page 12 of 13
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D. Tie Down of Recreational Vehicles
Any recreational vehicle stored or remaining on a site for longer than 6- months shall
obtain a permit and be tied down utilizing approved straps and anchors. This
subparagraph shall not be deemed to authorize the use of such vehicle for year
round occupancy in violation of this Code. The City building official may require tie
down of recreational vehicles that have not yet been located on a site for 6- months
where:
1. The nature of extent of appurtenances would indicate a likelihood that the
recreational vehicle will remain for greater than 6- months, or
2. The recreational vehicle is moved or relocated in such a manner that the
intent of this subsection to provide for the Public Safety is evaded
E. Use as a Permanent Residence
No recreational vehicle, regardless of size, extent or appurtenances or the fact that
it is placed on a foundation, shall be used within the City of Okeechobee as a
Permanent Residence as defined by Section 196.012, Florida Statutes.
Ordinance No. 846 Exhibit A Page 13 of 13
City of Okeechobee
LANE GAMIOTEA, City Clerk
Adriana Berry, Deputy Clerk, ext. 215
E -mail: aberry@cityofokeechobee.com
55 SE Third Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 763 -3372
Fax: (863) 763 -1686
E- mail: lgamiotea Acityofokeechobee.com
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Adriana Ber
From: "Lane Gamiotea" <Iamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com>
To: "Adriana Berry" <aberry@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 4:37 PM
Subject: Fw: Ordinance # 846
AB - fax this to John so that he can make the necessary amendments for the ordinance tonight. Also, ask Oscar whether he
had any recommendations, changes, etc for the Ordinance so John and have them all together in order to amend the
ordinance at the public hearing Tues. Thanks, LG
Original Message
From: Joe Boyd
To: Katrina Vinson ; Kim Barnes ; John Cook ; Lane Gamiotea
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 6:55 AM
Subject: Ordinance # 846
After having read the new proposed amendments to Chapter 90, Article 111, my only concern at this time
is the Finish Floor Elevation being established at 18 inches above the crown of the road.
I understand that this is what was adopted in the Okeechobee County L D R'S; however the main reason
for arriving at that figure, is that most of the County is in a Flood Plain and in order to qualify for Flood
Insurance, all finished floor elevations are required to be at or above the Flood Plain.
Most all of The City of Okeechobee Is considered in Flood Zone "C " which does not require a Flood
Elevation Certificate to qualify for Flood Insurance; only a very small portion of the Blue Heron
Subdivision is considered by FEMA to be in a "Flood Plain ", this is one of the reasons that I have been
requiring all finished floors in Habitable Buildings to be at 12 inches above the crown of the road, this
allows for proper drainage away from the Buildings and also does not create any over flow onto an
adjacent Property owner. This has always been a problem when a new House or Commercial Building is
started.
I believe the only time we will find a higher Elevation is needed. will be when a Septic Tank System is
used and the Health Dept. is requiring a higher Elevation due to the property being very low.
I have discussed this with Donnie Robertson, he is in agreement with my assement of this change I am
recommending.
Thank you
12/2/03
Lane / Home
From: "Joe Boyd" <joeboyd @cityofokeechobee.com>
To: "Katrina Vinson" <kvinson @cityofokeechobee.com >; "Kim Barnes"
< Kaybarnes @cityofokeechobee.com >; "John Cook" < johncook @cityofokeechobee.com >; "Lane
Gamiotea" < Igamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Monday, November 24, 2003 6:55 AM
Subject: Ordinance # 846
After having read the new proposed amendments to Chapter 90, Article 111, my only
concern at this time is the Finish Floor Elevation being established at 18 inches above
the crown of the road.
I understand that this is what was adopted in the Okeechobee County L D R'S; however
the main reason for arriving at that figure, is that most of the County is in a Flood Plain
and in order to qualify for Flood Insurance, all finished floor elevations are required to
be at or above the Flood Plain.
Most all of The City of Okeechobee is considered in Flood Zone "C " which does not
require a Flood Elevation Certificate to qualify for Flood Insurance; only a very small
portion of the Blue Heron Subdivision is considered by FEMA to be in a "Flood
Plain ", this is one of the reasons that I have been requiring all finished floors in
Habitable Buildings to be at 12 inches above the crown of the road, this allows for
proper drainage away from the Buildings and also does not create any over flow onto
an adjacent Property owner. This has always been a problem when a new House or
Commercial Building is started.
I believe the only time we will find a higher Elevation is needed. will be when a Septic
Tank System is used and the Health Dept. is requiring a higher Elevation due to the
property being very low.
I have discussed this with Donnie Robertson, he is in agreement with my assement of
this change I am recommending.
Thank you
12/1/2003
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Adriana Ber
From: "Lane Gamiotea" < Igamiotea @cityofokeechobee.com>
To: "Adriana Berry" <aberry@cityofokeechobee.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2003 9:07 AM
Subject: Oscars comments to Cook
John, the only comment Oscar had was to make sure that it is clear that we would not allow a trailer that is built for another
region of the United States. It seems there was a situation when he was in St. Lucie. They had a fancy upscale mobile home
park over there and a family moved a very upscale mobile home in from Michigan there was nothing in the code that didn't
prohibit them moving it in there, they handled it but he wants to keep that sort of thing from happening again, said it was a very
big deal, etc.
12/3/03
The Okeechobee News
P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Florida 34r/
(863) 763 -3134
Published Daily
STATE OF FLORIDA
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Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is
a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee
County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been
published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida
each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at
the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first
publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant
further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person,
firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund
for the purpose of securing this advertis - ment for publication in
the said newspaper.
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Notary Public, State of Flori
RING will be
D PLANNING
y, December
m. or as soon
le. The purpose
earing is to review
of the Land Develop-
gulations' and ive a rec-
endation regarding amend -
tnents specifically to Mobile Home
Regulationelncluding, but not Iim
sitedyi desIgn, placement founda-
tion;'tippearance standards,llmita- q
tions on age of unit for placement,
process ot,4pplicatIon, review
r11 FINAL PUBLICARING for ad
VAton wlJl be hel "before.•the' CI�1'
COUNCIL on Tuesday, January 6,
2004 at 6:00 p.m. Both Public
.Hearings will be held at City hall, 55
N Southeast; 3rd .'Avenue ''Okeecho -:
bee FL'
A:' complete copy', of the .prophseth'1
amendments and agenda are avail-.
able in the General Services Office,
Room 101 at City hall or by calling
Katrina Vinson. at (863)763- 3372,,
extension 218.
ALL INTERESTED PARITIES SHALL
HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE
HEARD AT THIS PUBLIC HEARING.
' Any person deciding to appeal any
''. decision <by the Land Planning
?Agencyy with respect to any matter,
considered at this hearing wilt need
to ensure that a verbatim'recofd of
the proceedings is madeand.that
the record, includes the testimony, f`
and evidence upon which the ap-.
:.peal will be based, General.SerVic 4,-
es Department ttapes .tapes .are forihe
sole purpose of backup for.officlal"
records of;the department. in ac-,
cordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) and Florida
Statute 286.26, persons with disa-
bilities needing special accommo-
dation to;participate 'In n this ' pro-':
ceeding should contact Katrina,,:
Vinson no later'than.two (2) 'work.
ing days prior to the proceeding at
(863)763 -3372, extension 218 for
assistance; if hearing is impaired
telephone the Florida Relay Service
Number 1-800-955-8771 (TDD) or
1- 800 - 955 -8770 (VOICE) for as-
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The Okeechobee News
P.O. Box 639, Okeechobee, Florid
(863) 763 -3134
Published Daily
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF OKEECHOBEE
Before the undersigned authority
Judy Kasten, who on oath says she is Publisher o
News, a DAILY Newspaper published at 0
Okeechobee County, Florida; that the attached copy o
ment, being a
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RECEIVED
DEC 2 203
PUBLIC NOTICE
SIDERATION OF ADOPTING
A CITY ORDINANCE '• '
TAKE NOTICE that the City
ii of the City of Okeechobee,
will an Tuesday, January 6,
at 6:00 p.m. or as soon
er possible, at City Hall, 55.
Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
nduct a PUBLIC HEARING on
hereafter consider final lead-
of the following Ordinance Into
NO. 846: AN ORDINANCE OF
HE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE;
FLORIDA > AMENDING—CHAPTER
90, ARTICLE HI, DISTRICT' AND
DISTRICT REGULATIONS;', DIVI-
(SION-FOUR, PERTAININGTO'MO:
BILE HOME; DISTRICT.' ZONING
REGULATIONS (RMH);'CREATING
SECTION 90 -167' THROUGH - 90- ;
171 THEREOF; PROVIDING 'FOR
STANDARDS FOR SINGLE `FAMI-
CLIIDING' DESIGN E'LACEMENT,
FOUNDATION ;'AND: APPEARANCE
STANDARDS; , PROVIDING , LIMI-
TATIONS ON AGE OF UNITS'FOR
PLACEMENT WITHIN ,THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR A PROCESS OF
APPLICATION, REVIEW AND AP-
PEAL THEREOF ' ADOPTING
STANDARDS FROM THE U.S: DE
PARTMENT OF HOUSING ;AND
URBAN' DEVELOPMENT `'AND
CHAPTER 15 OF FLORIDA' AD-
MINISTRATIVE CODES; PROVID-
ING FOR PLACEMENT USE 'AND
OCCUPANCY OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF
OKEECHOBEE; PROVIDING :'FOR
EXEMPTIONS; PROVIDING 'FOR .
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING 'FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
All members of the public are encour-
aged to attend and. participate in
said hearing. The proposed Ordi-
nance may be inspected in itS en-
tirety by members of the public in
the .Office of the City Clerk during
regular business hours, Monday -F-
riday, 8:00 a.m. -4:30, p.m., e;tcept
for holidays.
PLEASE. TAKE NOTICE AND BE.AD-
VISED that if any person desires to
appeal -any decision made by the
City" Council with respect to. any
matter considered at this hearing,
such interested person will need a
record of the proceedings, and for
such purpose may need to ensure
a verbatim. record of the prooeed-
ings is made,: which record in-
cludes the testimony and evidence
upon which 'the - appeal - is to be
based. City Clerk tapes are for the
• sole purpose of backup for. of#icial
' records of the Clerk:
In accordance with the Americans
• with Disability Act (ADA) and, lori
da Statutes 286.26, persons,with
disabilities needing special accom-
modation to "participate In this,pro-
ceeding should contact Cane Oiami-
otea no later than two' (2) milking
days prior' tot the - proceedinngg at
(863)763 -3372, 'extension '215;
hearing or Voice impaired, caII,TDD
1- 800 - 222 -3448 (voice) or 1 -1388
.447-5620 (TTY).,•.: �...
Lane Gamiotea, CITY CLERK
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in the matter of
in the 19th Judicial District of the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, was published in said newspaper in the issues
of
Affiant further says that the said Okeechobee News is
a newspaper published at Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee
County, Florida, and that said newspaper has heretofore been
published continuously in said Okeechobee County, Florida
each week and has been entered as second class mail matter at
the post office in Okeechobee, in said Okeechobee County,
Florida, for a period of one year next preceding the first
publication of the attached copy of advertisement; and affiant
further says that she has neither paid nor promised any person,
firm or corporation any discount, rebate, commission or refund
for the purpose of securing this aclpertisement for publication in
the said newspaper.
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