Violations, Notices and Liability

Jacksonville Ordinance Code tit. XIV, ch. 518, pt. 5, pt. I, subpt. C

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.522 Vacant Substandard Buildings.

Sec. 518.522. - Vacant Substandard Buildings. Vacant buildings found to be in violation of this Part may be placarded as such and required to remain vacant until brought into compliance with the provisions of this Part. Provided, the Chief may approve a vacant building for occupancy pending repairs when such action is deemed by him to be in the best interest of the City. The reason for such approval must be documented in the property file. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.523 Recording of Violation Notice.

Sec. 518.523. - Recording of Violation Notice. Whenever the violations specified in a violation notice have not been corrected within the time specified in the notice, the Chief may record a copy of such violation notice, or other appropriate instrument, in the public records of Duval County indicating that violations of this Part exist upon the property involved. The recording of such violation notice or other appropriate instrument as herein provided shall constitute constructive notice to any subsequent purchasers, transferees, grantees, mortgagees, lessees, lienors and all persons having, claiming or acquiring any interest in the property described herein, or affected thereby. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.524 Notices and Orders Binding.

Sec. 518.524. - Notices and Orders Binding. A notice or order issued by the Chief pursuant to the provisions of this Part shall not be diminished, cancelled or in any way affected by the conveyance of the title to any real property, building or other structure. A person who acquires such an interest while a building, structure or premises is subject to a notice or order issued under this Part shall comply with that notice or order to the same extent as if he had held his interest at the time the notice or order was issued. Upon request, the Chief shall provide all persons acquiring such interest with copies of records pertaining to all notices and orders previously served and issued with respect to the real property, building or other structure or premises conveyed at the expense of the person requesting the copies. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.525 Liability.

Sec. 518.525. - Liability. The owner of a building, structure or premises where anything in violation of this Part shall be placed or shall exist, and any architect, builder, contractor, agent or other person who has knowingly assisted in the commission of such violation, shall each be separately guilty of an offense and upon conviction shall be punished as provided by law. Each day upon which a violation occurs shall be considered a separate violation under this Part. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXIVHOCODE_CH518JAPRSAMACO_PT5JADOPRMACO_PTIAD_SPCVINOLIFetched: 10/27/2026