Showing ordinances that apply to Taft, FL
Taft is an unincorporated community (population 2,221) in Orange County, Florida. Because Taft is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The vacant lot maintenance rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Vacant lot owners must maintain properties to same standards as improved lots: grass under 12 inches, no debris, no stagnant water. Orange County Code §9-153 allows county to mow and lien for cost plus administrative fee if owner fails to comply.
Mosquito Control is a particular concern in Central Florida. Stagnant water on vacant lots violates FL §381.0101 public health rules. Tall grass attracts snakes, rodents, and hides illegal dumping. Wooded lots may remain natural but must have cleared buffer from adjoining improved properties. Abatement cost averages $300-$800 per mow.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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