CODE OF ORDINANCES CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA
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Published in 2006 by Order of the City Commission
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OFFICIALS
of the
CITY OF
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA
AT THE TIME OF THIS RECODIFICATION
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Samuel S. Brown
Mayor
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John Billingsley, Jr.
Eric L. Haynes
Hazelle P. Rogers
Barrington A. Russell, Sr.
David W. Shomers
Levoyd L. Williams
City Commission
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Anita Fain Taylor
City Manager
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James C. Brady
City Attorney
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Hazeline F. Carson
City Clerk
CURRENT OFFICIALS
of the
CITY OF
LAUDERDALE LAKES, FLORIDA
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Hazelle Rogers
Mayor
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Sandra Davey
Gloria Lewis
Veronica Edwards Phillips
Beverly Williams
City Commission
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Phil Alleyne
City Manager
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James C. Brady
City Attorney
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Sharon Houlin
City Clerk
PREFACE
This Code constitutes a recodification of the general and permanent ordinances of the City of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the 1972 Code, as supplemented through October 14, 2003, and ordinances subsequently adopted by the city commission. The source of each section is included in the history note appearing in parentheses at the end thereof. The absence of such a note indicates that the section is new and was adopted for the first time with the adoption of the Code. By use of the comparative tables appearing in the back of this Code, the reader can locate any section of the 1972 Code, as supplemented, and any ordinance included herein.
The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order, and the various sections within each chapter have been catchlined to facilitate usage. Notes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant state law have been included. A table listing the state law citations and setting forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this Code.
Chapter and Section Numbering System
The chapter and section numbering system used in this Code is the same system used in many state and local government codes. Each section number consists of two parts separated by a dash. The figure before the dash refers to the chapter number, and the figure after the dash refers to the position of the section within the chapter. Thus, the second section of chapter 1 is numbered 1-2, and the first section of chapter 6 is 6-1. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter, and at the same time new sections can be inserted in their proper place by using the decimal system for amendments. For example, if new material consisting of one section that would logically come between sections 6-1 and 6-2 is desired to be added, such new section would be numbered 6-1.5. New articles and new divisions may be included in the same way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of the article embracing the subject. The next successive number shall be assigned to the new article or division. New chapters may be included by using one of the reserved chapter numbers. Care should be taken that the alphabetical arrangement of chapters is maintained when including new chapters.
Page Numbering System
The page numbering system used in this Code is a prefix system. The letters to the left of the colon are an abbreviation which represents a certain portion of the volume. The number to the right of the colon represents the number of the page in that portion. In the case of a chapter of the Code, the number to the left of the colon indicates the number of the chapter. In the case of an appendix to the Code, the letter immediately to the left of the colon indicates the letter of the appendix. The following are typical parts of codes of ordinances, which may or may not appear in this Code at this time, and their corresponding prefixes:
CHARTER CHT:1 CHARTER COMPARATIVE TABLE CHTCT:1 CODE OF ORDINANCES CD1:1 DEVELOPMENTAL CODE DC1:1 CODE APPENDIX CDA:1 CODE COMPARATIVE TABLES CCT:1 STATE LAW REFERENCE TABLE SLT:1 CHARTER INDEX CHTi:1 CODE INDEX CDi:1 DEVELOPMENTAL CODE INDEX DCi:1 Indexes
The indexes have been prepared with the greatest of care. Each particular item has been placed under several headings, some of which are couched in lay phraseology, others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally used by local government officials and employees. There are numerous cross references within the indexes themselves which stand as guideposts to direct the user to the particular item in which the user is interested.
Looseleaf Supplements
A special feature of this publication is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental servicing of the publication. With this system, the publication will be kept up-to-date. Subsequent amendatory legislation will be properly edited, and the affected page or pages will be reprinted. These new pages will be distributed to holders of copies of the publication, with instructions for the manner of inserting the new pages and deleting the obsolete pages.
Keeping this publication up-to-date at all times will depend largely upon the holder of the publication. As revised pages are received, it will then become the responsibility of the holder to have the amendments inserted according to the attached instructions. It is strongly recommended by the publisher that all such amendments be inserted immediately upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, that all deleted pages be saved and filed for historical reference purposes.
Acknowledgments
This publication was under the direct supervision of Alyce A. Whitson, Senior Code Attorney, and Connie Timmons, Editor, of the Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida. Credit is gratefully given to the other members of the publisher's staff for their sincere interest and able assistance throughout the project.
The publisher is most grateful to Carol Morris, former City Clerk, Hazeline Carson, City Clerk, James C. Brady, City Attorney and the other members of the city staff, for their cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this publication. It is hoped that their efforts and those of the publisher have resulted in a Code of Ordinances which will make the active law of the city readily accessible to all citizens and which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the city's affairs.
ORDINANCE No. 06-28
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES; PROVIDING FOR THE RENUMBERING AND REORGANIZATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City was incorporated in 1961, pursuant to Special Act Chapter 61-2386 of the Florida legislature, and
WHEREAS, the City adopted its Code of Ordinances in 1992 and, thereafter, in 1998, pursuant to Ordinance No. 589, the City adopted and ratified a new Code of Ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined, upon inquiry and advice, that it is appropriate to adopt a new Code of Ordinances, and to renumber and reorganize the prior sections thereof,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES as follows:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas Clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. ADOPTION OF CODE OF ORDINANCES: The Code entitled "Code of Ordinances, City of Lauderdale Lakes, Florida," published by Municipal Code Corporation, consisting of chapters 1 through 90, each inclusive, is adopted.
SECTION 3. RENUMBERING AND REORGANIZATION: All ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before January 24, 2006, are included in the new Code of Ordinances which has been renumbered and reorganized as adopted and approved by this ordinance.
SECTION 4. PENALTY: Unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation of any provision of the Code of Ordinances or any ordinance, rule or regulation adopted or issued in pursuance thereof shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $500.00. Each act of violation and each day upon which any such violation shall continue or occur shall constitute a separate offense. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided, shall apply to the amendment of any Code of Ordinances section, whether or not such penalty is reenacted in the amendatory ordinance. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the city may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief, administrative adjudication and revocation of licenses or permits.
SECTION 5. ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO CODE: Additions or amendments to the Code when passed in such form as to indicate the intention of the city commission to make the same a part of the Code of Ordinances shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code of Ordinances, so that reference to the Code of Ordinances includes the additions and amendments.
SECTION 6. ORDINANCE ADOPTION: Ordinances adopted after January 24, 2006, that amend or refer to ordinances that have been codified in the Code of Ordinances shall be construed as if they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 7. CONFLICT: All ordinances or Code provisions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 8. SEVERABILITY: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.
SECTION 9. INCLUSION IN CODE: It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Lauderdale Lakes that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lauderdale Lakes and that the sections of this Ordinance may be renumbered or relettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Chapter," "Section," "Article" or such other appropriate word or phrase, the use of which shall accomplish the intentions herein expressed; provided, however, that Section 1 hereof or the provisions contemplated thereby shall not be codified.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its final passage.
PASSED ON FIRST READING IN FULL ON THE 27 TH DAY OF JUNE, 2006.
PASSED ON SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY THE 11 TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
ADOPTED AND PASSED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERDALE LAKES AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON THE 11 TH DAY OF JULY, 2006.
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SAMUEL S. BROWN, MAYORATTEST: _____
HAZELINE F. CARSON, CITY CLERK