Coral Gables aggressively enforces property maintenance standards to prevent blight. Properties must be kept free of weeds, overgrown vegetation, trash, junk, debris, and discarded items. The city's abandoned property registration ordinance under Section 34-165 requires mortgagees to register and maintain foreclosed or defaulted properties. Code Enforcement can issue citations and refer violations to the Code Enforcement Board.
Coral Gables maintains strict property blight prevention standards as part of its identity as 'The City Beautiful.' Properties must be kept free of weeds, overgrown brush, dead vegetation, trash, junk, debris, building materials, accumulated newspapers, circulars, flyers, notices, and discarded personal items including furniture, clothing, and appliances. All structures must be maintained in good repair with no peeling paint, broken windows, damaged roofing, or deteriorated exterior surfaces. Under Section 34-165 of the Code of Ordinances, the city has an abandoned real property registration ordinance that requires mortgagees to register properties in default, foreclosure, or with pending tax liens within 10 days of inspection. Registered properties must be maintained to city standards. Vacant commercial properties must keep all glass surfaces clean and screen interiors from public view if vacant for more than 15 days. Swimming pools on abandoned properties must be maintained or drained and treated to prevent mosquito breeding. The city's Code Enforcement Division investigates complaints and conducts proactive inspections. Violations are documented with notices of violation, and non-compliance may be referred to the Code Enforcement Board or Special Magistrate for enhanced penalties. The city may abate nuisances and place liens on properties for the cost of abatement.
Property blight violations may result in Code Enforcement citations with fines starting at $250 per day. The Code Enforcement Board may impose enhanced fines up to $1,000 per day for repeat violations. The city may abate nuisances and lien the property for cleanup costs. Failure to register abandoned property may result in additional penalties.
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