TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port City Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
SUBJECT: An Ordinance of The City of North Port, Florida, Adopting Certain Standards of the International Property Maintenance Code Related to the Exterior Maintenance of Residential and Non-Residential Properties, Buildings, and Structures; Amending the Code of The City of North Port, Florida, Chapter 42, Article V, Sections 42-84 Through 42-86; Providing for Findings; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; Providing for Codification; and Providing an Effective Date.
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Recommended Action
The City Commission continue Ordinance 2024-01 to second reading on a date to be determined.
Recommended Action for Second Reading
The City Commission adopt Ordinance 2024-01.
General Information
The City Commission directed staff to bring forward an Ordinance to adopt certain sections of the International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) to ensure the exterior of non-residential properties, buildings, and structures are maintained to certain minimum standards. These standards help to reduce blight, maintain property values, and enhance the quality of life for City residents and businesses. Ordinance 2024-01 amends the Code of the City of North Port, Florida, to adopt these IPMC standards and applies them to residential and non-residential properties.
Ordinance 2024-01 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Information for Second Reading:
During the First Reading at the City Commission Regular Meeting on February 13, 2024, a motion was made by the City Commission to continue Ordinance No. 2024-01 to second reading on March 26, 2024, and to direct the Charter Officers to add residential properties in the title block and throughout the document. Due to the City Commission’s requested amendment to Ordinance No. 2024-01, readvertising of Ordinance No. 2024-01 for the March 26, 2024, City Commission Regular Meeting was required.
In accordance with Florida Statutes Section 166.041(4)., a Business Impact Estimate was posted on the City’s website on January 25, 2024.
Strategic Plan
Quality of Life
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Ordinance No. 2024-01 (Second Reading)
2. Ordinance No. 2024-01 (First Reading)
3. 2021 International Property Maintenance Code - Chapter 3
4. Business Impact Estimate
Prepared by: Alaina Ray, AICP, Director, Development Services Department
Department Director: Alaina Ray, AICP, Director, Development Services Department