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Code Enforcement
501 Bay Isles Road Longboat Key, FL 34228 (941) 316-1966 telephone (941) 316-1970 facsimile
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Planning, Zoning and Building Forms | Chapter 157 Subdivision Regulations | Chapter 158 Zoning Code
The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for identifying, investigating and enforcing the Town’s Ordinances and the State’s Contractor Licensing Laws. The Code Enforcement Officer identifies violations and acts on complaints, investigating to establish if a violation exists. The Code Enforcement Officer strives to gain voluntary compliance though a process of notification and education. When voluntary compliance is not achieved the cases are forwarded to the Code Enforcement Board. The Board conducts a hearing and makes a determination on the case based on the evidence presented at the hearing. The Board also has the ability to levy fines.
Sign Permits
The Town has adopted a sign ordinance to regulate the number, size, colors and location of signs. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for the enforcement of the Town’s Sign Code. The issuance of required Sign Permits are through the Code Enforcement Officer.
Frequently Asked Code Enforcement Questions
Do I need a permit to put up a sign?
Yes, Chapter 156, of the Town Code, requires a permit for most signs placed in Longboat Key.
How do I get a sign permit and how much does it cost?
Sign permits are issued at the Planning, Zoning and Building Department. A Sign Permit application can be obtained by contacting the Planning, Zoning and Building Department or may obtained online. The fee for a Sign Permit is $15.00.
What happens if I put a sign up without a Sign Permit?
If a sign is placed without an approved Sign Permit, the sign will be removed and fines could be assessed.
Why signs removed from the right-of-way?
It is a violation of the Town Code to place a sign in the right-of-way, as they may obstruct visibility of drivers. The right-of-way is typically the area from the road to the utility line. Along Gulf of Mexico Drive the grassy area between the sidewalk and the road is considered the right-of-way.
What do I do if I notice that my neighbor’s grass is not being cut or the property is not being properly maintained?
Contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 941/361-6411 extension 280 or extension 277, and it will be investigated.
What is an Business Tax Receipt?
The Town Clerk’s Office issues Business Tax Receipt licenses. It is not a contractor’s license. Business Tax Receipt licenses are required to operate a business in the Town, including the rental of residential and tourism units. For more information regarding Business Tax Receipt licenses, please contact the Town Clerk’s Office at 941/316-1999.
I was issued a “Notice of Violation”, but I did not take corrective action by the deadline. What can happen?
If the violation is not corrected within the time specified by the Code Enforcement Officer, or if it is a reoccurring violation, the case will be forwarded to the Code Enforcement Board. The Code Enforcement Board can levy fines up to $250.00 per day for each day the violation exists or up to $500.00 per day if the violation is a repeat violation as per Florida Statute Chapter 162.
How can I contact the Code Enforcement Officer?
If you have questions about code enforcement or sign permits, please contact the Code Enforcement Officer at 941/361-6411 extension 280 or extension 277.
