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Updates to Seminole County Building and Construction Rules

Original title: Approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 40, Building and Construction, to the Seminole County Code of Ordinances by amending the Chapter to provide uniformity in Code Enforcement application; adjusting to align with statutory languages; providing clarity to the Building Code of Appeals; providing alignment with Senate Bill 180; and providing an effective date. Countywide (Mike Rhodes, Interim Development Services Director)

May 12, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners, contractors, and developers countywide will be subject to updated enforcement procedures and revised appeal processes for building code violations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

They are subject to the updated code enforcement procedures and appeal processes.

Contractors and developers

They must comply with the updated building and construction standards and enforcement protocols.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 12, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The Board of County Commissioners has passed an ordinance to update Chapter 40 of the Seminole County Code. These changes standardize procedures, align local rules with state law, and clarify the operations of the .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does this change affect my building permit or construction project?
The ordinance updates the rules for and the appeals process to ensure they are consistent with state law and county-wide standards.
What is the Building Code of Appeals?
It is the body responsible for hearing disputes regarding building code interpretations; this ordinance provides additional clarity on how that body operates.

Why It Matters

Property owners, contractors, and developers countywide will be subject to updated enforcement procedures and revised appeal processes for building code violations.

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State-Local Alignment

The county is actively updating local ordinances to match recent state-level legislative changes (Senate Bill 180).

Senate Bill 180Seminole County Board of County Commissioners

Connected Entities

other2026-0425“The file number for this legislative action.”Map →
locationSeminole CountyMap →
personMike RhodesMap →
organizationSeminole County Board of County Commissioners“The governing body that passed the ordinance.”Map →
organizationBoard of County CommissionersMap →

Sources

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