Showing ordinances that apply to Lake Harbor, FL
Lake Harbor is an unincorporated community (population 49) in Palm Beach County, Florida. Because Lake Harbor is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Palm Beach County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The property blight rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Palm Beach County Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 14, Article III) prohibits blighted conditions including overgrown vegetation, accumulated debris, broken windows, and structural deterioration. PBC Code Enforcement issues citations with daily fines.
PBC Code §14-31 et seq. defines unsafe and substandard structures. The county follows the Florida Building Code and adopts the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) by reference. Common violations include peeling paint, broken windows, overgrown landscaping, abandoned vehicles, and roof damage. Hurricane-related damage must be addressed within reasonable timeframes per emergency orders. Special Magistrate hearings adjudicate violations under FL §162.
Daily fines $250-$500 per day until cured. Repeat violators: up to $5,000. Liens filed against property for unpaid fines.
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