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Proposed Increase in Fines for Starting Construction Without a Permit

Original title: ORDINANCE 08-17, FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. ARTICLE VI. PERMIT FEES. BY AMENDING SECTION 14-157. FEE FOR JOBS STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT. AND APPENDIX C. PERMIT FEES. IN ORDER TO INCREASE THE FEE AMOUNT FOR WORK STARTED WITHOUT A PERMIT; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 14. BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS. AND APPENDIX C. PERMIT FEES. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

June 8, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and contractors in Tequesta will face higher financial penalties if they begin building projects without first securing the necessary permits from the village.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners in Tequesta

They are subject to higher financial penalties if they perform construction work without obtaining the required permits.

Construction contractors

They are subject to higher financial penalties if they begin work on projects in Tequesta before the necessary permits are secured.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 8, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The Village of Tequesta is considering an ordinance to increase the financial penalty for property owners or contractors who begin construction work before obtaining the required building permits. This change would amend the existing village code regarding permit fee structures.

Why It Matters

Property owners and contractors in Tequesta will face higher financial penalties if they begin building projects without first securing the necessary permits from the village.

Key Facts

Ordinance 08-17 proposes an increase to the fee charged for construction jobs started without a permit.
The ordinance amends Chapter 14, Article VI, Section 14-157 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances.
The ordinance amends Appendix C of the Village Code regarding permit fees.
All other sections of Chapter 14 and Appendix C not specifically amended remain in effect.
The ordinance includes a conflicts clause, a severability clause, and authorization for codification.
The ordinance was introduced for its first reading on June 1, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this ordinance change?

It increases the specific fee amount charged to individuals or contractors who start building work before a permit has been issued.

Does this change other building regulations?

No, the ordinance states that all other sections of Chapter 14 and Appendix C of the Village Code remain in full force and effect.

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Increased Enforcement Costs

The village is moving to increase the financial deterrent for non-permitted construction work.

Village of Tequesta

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Sources

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