Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Resilient Environment Division: Building Code Division
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Article IX½ of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”) related to the Landlord Registration, Minimum Standards, and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program; amending the Code to eliminate the requirement for a Residential Rental Certificate and to provide for general updating amendments to the Code.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
Directs the Office of the County Attorney to draft a proposed Ordinance amending Article IX½ of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
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Previous Action Taken
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Summary Explanation/Background
THE RESILIENT ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE BUILDING CODE DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
Approval of this item allows the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending Article IX½ of Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances (“Code”) related to the Landlord Registration, Minimum Standards, and Residential Rental Property Inspections Program (“Program”). The proposed Ordinance will amend the Code to eliminate the requirement for a Residential Rental Certificate and to provide for general updating amendments to the Program within the Code.
An application for registration in the Program will be required for each residential rental unit, notwithstanding the elimination of the requirement for a Residential Rental Certificate. Moreover, the Building Code Division will continue to investigate minimum standards complaints and conduct exterior property inspections to address substandard maintenance of rental properties, promote greater compliance with property maintenance standards, protect property values, and preserve the quality of the BMSD neighborhoods and available housing.
Source of Additional Information
Hipolito Cruz, Jr, Director, Building Code Division, (954) 765-4400 Ext. 9848
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
To be determined by the Office of Management and Budget upon presentation of a draft Ordinance.