Title and Scope

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

in effect

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.500 Title.

Sec. 518.500. - Title. The provisions embraced within the Parts, Subparts and Sections of this Part shall constitute, be known and be cited as the Jacksonville Downtown Property Maintenance Code. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.501 Construction with Remainder of Chapter 518, Ordinance Code.

Sec. 518.501. - Construction with Remainder of Chapter 518, Ordinance Code. This Part shall operate as supplemental regulations and standards to the remainder of Chapter 518, Ordinance Code, relating to those buildings, structures and premises located in Downtown Jacksonville, as that term is defined in Section 518.510, below. To the extent that this Part is in conflict with, or creates a more stringent regulation or standard than the remainder of Chapter 518, Ordinance Code, this Part shall govern. To the extent that the remainder of Chapter 518, Ordinance Code regulates, addresses, or restricts a particular area, aspect or issue that is not addressed by this Part, then that provision in Chapter 518, Ordinance Code shall govern. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.502 Part 5 as Remedial Legislation.

Sec. 518.502. - Part 5 as Remedial Legislation. This Part is hereby declared to be remedial, and shall be construed to ensure regular maintenance and improvement to certain buildings and structures; to safeguard against blight and preserve property values and community standards; to establish minimum maintenance standards to safeguard life, limb, health, safety, property, and the public welfare; to assist in the continued revitalization of Downtown Jacksonville; and to attract new businesses and promote the public interest in continued development, all in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Jacksonville. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.503 Applicability.

Sec. 518.503. - Applicability. (a) Every building, structure and portion thereof, and appurtenance thereto, and the premises on which it is situated, located in Downtown Jacksonville, used or intended to be used for commercial, business, institutional, single and multi-family residential or industrial purposes shall be constructed and maintained to comply with the provisions of this Part, whether or not the structure shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the adoption of this Part, irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the structures or premises, and notwithstanding any permit which shall have been issued for the construction or repair of the structure, or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this Part. (b) This Part establishes certain minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy, use and maintenance of all commercial, business, institutional, single and multi-family residential or industrial buildings and structures and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of such buildings and structures, the premises, or the equipment or facilities contained in the buildings or structures or on the premises. In addition to Section 518.501, above, where a provision of this Part is found to be in conflict with another applicable code or regulation, the provision that establishes the higher standard, as determined by the Chief, or the Building Codes Adjustment Board, shall prevail. (Ord. 2003-614-E, § 1)

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 518.504 Maintenance.

Sec. 518.504. - Maintenance. All buildings, structures and premises regulated by this Part, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a safe, sanitary and good condition, and so as not to constitute a blighting influence on the City nor an element leading to the progressive deterioration of the Section of Downtown Jacksonville in which they are situated. All devices or safeguards required by applicable codes when the building or structure was erected, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. For purposes of this Part, owners and occupants shall be equally responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and exterior premises as required by this Part whether or not such responsibility has been assigned to and accepted by another party. (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_SPATISCFetched: 10/27/2026