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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