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 vacant lot maintenance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Vacant lots in unincorporated PBC must be maintained free of overgrown vegetation, debris, and standing water that could harbor mosquitoes. Grass and weeds must be cut to under 18 inches.
PBC Code §14-31 requires owners of vacant lots to keep grass and weeds cut to a height not exceeding 18 inches. Standing water creating mosquito breeding sites is prohibited under PBC Mosquito Control regulations. Construction materials, abandoned vehicles, and trash accumulation are violations. Notice of violation issued with 10-day cure period. If not abated, county may abate and lien property for cost plus administrative fees ($150 minimum).
Initial violation: $150-$250. Continued: $100/day. County abatement: actual cost plus $150 admin fee, lien recorded.
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