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Agenda Item: 18(A)(i) |
Prepared By: Don Davis, Chief Building Official |
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Business: Ordinance - Second Reading |
Department: Community Affairs - Building Services |
Subject:
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Ordinance - Second Reading - Proposed Ordinance for Adoption of the Latest Edition of the Florida Building Code - Don Davis, Chief Building Official - Community Affairs/Building Services
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BACKGROUND:
The Ordinance update is intended to align with the upcoming Florida Building Code, 9th Edition (2026), which is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. The proposed revisions are primarily administrative in nature and are intended to ensure consistency with the latest changes to applicable state laws and regulations. Overall, Chapter 1 remains largely unchanged; however, several minor revisions have been incorporated to reflect recent amendments to the Florida Statutes and clarify specific requirements related to building permits. These updates address items such as the expiration dates for single-family building permits, exemptions from permitting requirements, and applicable time frames for permit-related processes. Collectively, these changes are intended to maintain consistency with state law, improve clarity, and ensure that the Ordinance remains current and applicable in advance of the implementation of the new Florida Building Code.
CITY COUNCIL FIRST READING:
This item was reviewed by the City Council on November 2. The City Council approved the First Reading with no changes, with a vote of 7-0.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: N / A
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: Ordinance 26-09 read by title on at least 2 separate days and shall be noticed in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the second reading.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): November 5, 2026
RECOMMENDATION: Move to approve the second reading of 26-09.
POTENTIAL MOTION: "I move to approve Ordinance 26-09.”