Coral Springs, FL Property Maintenance: Vacant Lot Maintenance (2026)

Chapter 16-1/2 of the Coral Springs Code of Ordinances, adopted via Ordinance 2008-109 in 2008, established a mandatory registration program for abandoned residential real property. When a mortgaged property is in default and found to be vacant, the mortgagee must register the property with the Director of Development Services within 10 days of the property being deemed abandoned. Registration requires a $150 fee and is valid for 12 months, with annual renewal at $150 per year as long as the property remains vacant. The mortgagee must provide a local property management company contact and post a visible sign with the management contact information on the property. The property must be inspected on a bi-weekly basis by the mortgagee or designee, and any code violations must be corrected promptly. Vacant lots must also comply with Chapter 8 (Property Maintenance) standards, including maintaining vegetation height below code limits, preventing accumulation of debris, securing the structure from unauthorized entry, and maintaining the lot free of standing water and pest harborage. Section 8-5 addresses unused commercial real estate standards. The Code Compliance Division proactively monitors vacant properties.