Ocoee enforces property maintenance standards under City Code Chapter 108 and the International Property Maintenance Code. Overgrown vegetation, accumulated debris, peeling paint, broken windows, and unsecured structures trigger code enforcement action.
Code Enforcement officers inspect on complaint and may issue Notices of Violation with 10-30 day cure periods. Unresolved violations proceed to the Code Enforcement Board / Special Magistrate, which may impose fines up to 250 dollars per day (first offense) and 500 dollars per day (repeat), per FL §162.09. The city may abate nuisances and assess costs as property liens.
Special Magistrate fines: up to 250 dollars per day (first) or 500 dollars per day (repeat). Liens attach to property and accrue interest.
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Amplified music audible beyond 100 feet from the property line is prohibited at any time in residential zones under Ocoee Code Chapter 110. Special event per...
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Commercial properties in Ocoee must contain noise within property boundaries between 10 PM and 7 AM. Loading docks, HVAC units, and delivery activity near re...
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Ocoee defines abandoned vehicles as inoperable, unregistered, or parked over 72 hours on public property. FL §715.05 authorizes tow after notice. Code enforc...
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Corner lots in Ocoee require a clear sight visibility triangle of 25 feet from the intersection. Fences, landscaping, and structures over 30 inches tall are ...
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Ocoee allows up to 4 backyard hens on single-family lots through its urban chicken program. No roosters permitted. Coops must be at least 25 feet from neighb...
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Ocoee cannot restrict dogs by breed. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §...
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