§ 39-135. Abatement of violations.

(a)

Abatement of violations relating to land clearance. If the land-clearing violation is not corrected following notice as set forth in Section 39-134(a) of this Code, Broward County may correct the violation by clearing the property or causing it to be cleared, removing or causing the removal of litter, debris, garbage, overgrown groundcover or hedges, or junk items, or conducting such other activity necessary to bring the property into compliance with this article. Broward County shall send notice by mail to the responsible party specifying the costs of removal, administrative costs, including the cost of prosecution, and requesting payment within thirty (30) days after the mailing.

(b)

Abatement of violations relating to unsecured buildings and unmaintained buildings and structures . Any building or structure violation which is not brought into compliance with this article within the timeframe for correction provided in the notice shall be enforced pursuant to the provisions contained in Chapter 162, Florida Statutes, as incorporated in Chapter 8½ of the Broward County Code of Ordinances. If authorized pursuant to Section 162.09, Florida Statutes, Broward County may make all reasonable repairs to bring the property into compliance and charge the property owner for the reasonable cost of the repairs. Abatement or repairs made do not create a continuing obligation on the part of Broward County to make further repairs or to maintain the property, and do not create any liability against Broward County for any damages to the property if such abatement or repairs were completed in good faith.

(Ord. No. 1999-45, § 5, 8-24-99; Ord. No. 2016-30 , § 3, 10-25-16)