§ 14.03. Applicability, Existing Buildings and Structures.

The provisions of this Code apply to every building or structure irrespective of when said building was constructed, altered, or repaired and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or structure, for the construction or repair of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Code. Additionally:

(A)

If, within, any period of twelve (12) months, alterations or repairs costing in excess of fifty (50) percent of the then physical value of the building are made to an existing building, such building shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code for new buildings.

(B)

If an existing building is damaged by fire or otherwise in excess of fifty (50) percent of its then physical value before such damage is repaired, it shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code for new buildings.

(C)

If the cost of such alterations or repairs within any twelve (12) month period or the amount of such damage as referred to in paragraph (B) is more than twenty-five (25) but not more than fifty (50) percent of the then physical value of the building, the portions to be altered or repaired shall be made to conform to the requirements of the Florida Building Code for new buildings to such extent as the City may determine.

(D)

Repairs and alterations, not covered by the preceding paragraphs of this article, restoring a building to its condition previous to damage or deterioration, or altering it in conformity with the provisions of the Florida Building Code or in which manner as will not extend or increase an existing conformity or hazard, may be made with the same kind of materials as those of which the building is constructed.

(E)

For the purpose of this Code the "Physical Value" of a building or structure, as hereafter defined, shall be determined by the assessed value of the structure as recorded on the most recent certified tax roll.

(F)

This Code establishes minimum requirements for occupancy and does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for construction, replacement or repair of buildings except such as are contrary to and less stringent that the provisions of this Code.

(G)

No owner or operator shall let for occupancy by any person any premises, any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or building which contain major violations as defined in this Code.

(Ord. No. 2018-33, § 2, 8-6-2018, eff. 1-1-2019, Doc. #1808061204)