Dunedin Chapter 34 declares overgrown vegetation, accumulated debris, derelict structures, and other unsanitary conditions public nuisances that the city may abate at the owner's expense after notice.
Chapter 34 of the Dunedin Code of Ordinances addresses environmental nuisances and blight. Properties exhibiting overgrown grass and weeds, accumulations of garbage or debris, stagnant water, dilapidated buildings, abandoned vehicles, or other unsanitary or unsafe conditions may be declared a public nuisance. The city's code compliance division issues a notice of violation specifying the deficiency and a compliance deadline, typically 10 days. If the owner fails to correct the condition, the city may enter the property to abate the nuisance and assess all costs plus an administrative fee as a special lien against the property. Continuing violations are heard by the Code Enforcement Magistrate and can incur fines of up to $250 per day for first violations.
Failure to abate after notice triggers city-performed cleanup at the owner's cost, recorded liens, and Code Enforcement Magistrate fines up to $250 per day.
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