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Common Code Violations
The owners, residents, tenants or other person having possession or occupying any real property shall maintain that property, including the public right of way, swales and canal banks. This includes cutting and maintaining lawn and weeds so as to not exceed eight inches in height. Swimming pools are to be maintained with clear water and a properly running pump and filter. Swimming pools are required to have a safety barrier such as a screened porch or six (6) foot fence, with self-closing and self-latching devices.
Trash receptacles may be placed in the public right of way for a period of time necessary for collection. Trash receptacles may be placed adjacent to the sidewalk or street the preceding night and during the day of pickup. The trash receptacle shall be returned to the approved location the same day they are set out for collection. Trash receptacles may not be stored in the public right of way. A violation of this section may result in a courtesy notice of violation being issued by the Code Compliance Division. If compliance is not achieved, then a notice of hearing will be issued to the owner of record to appear before the Special Magistrate and a fine could be possibly be imposed.