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 Coral Springs
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 16½. ABANDONED REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

  § 16½-11. Security requirements.  

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  • (a)

    Properties subject to this section shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons.

    (b)

    A "secure manner" shall include, but not be limited to, the closure and locking of windows, doors, gates and other openings of such size that may allow a child to access the interior of the property and/or structure. Broken windows shall be secured by reglazing or boarding of the window.

    (c)

    If the property is owned by a corporation and/or out of area mortgagee, a local property management company shall be contracted to perform bi-weekly inspections to verify compliance with the requirements of this section, and any other applicable laws.

    (d)

    The property shall be posted with the name and twenty-four (24) hour contact phone number of the local property management company. The posting shall be no less than an eight-inch by ten-inch sign. The posting shall contain the following language:

    THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY:

    TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL:

    The posting shall be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible, or secured to the exterior of the building/structure facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible or, if no such area exists, on a stake of sufficient size to support the posting in a location as close as possible to the main door entrance of the property. Exterior posting shall be constructed of and printed with weather-resistant materials.

    (e)

    The local property management company shall inspect the property on a bi-weekly basis to ensure that the property is in compliance with this chapter. Upon the request of city, the local property management company shall provide a copy of the inspection reports to the code enforcement division.

    (f)

    Failure of the mortgagee and/or property owner of record to properly maintain the property may result in a violation of the City Code and issuance of a citation or notice of violation/notice of hearing by a city's code enforcement officer. Pursuant to a finding and determination by the city's special magistrate, the city may take the necessary action to ensure compliance with this section.

(Ord. No. 2008-109, § 3, 6-3-08)