§ 20-26. Power of building department to stop work in violation of article.
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The building department of the county shall have the power to issue a written order
requiring the cessation of any work or construction which takes place on waterfront
property, bordering on the north fork of the St. Lucie River, if such work or construction
is performed prior to obtaining a valid permit from the building department for such
work; or, if such work being performed exceeds the authorization as set forth in the
building department permit. The written order to cease any further construction or
work within 50 feet of the shoreline shall be served by personal delivery to any person
performing construction work on the particular property and a copy of the order shall
be posted upon the property visible from the street, and a copy shall also be mailed
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the most recent address of the owner
listed on the rolls of the property appraiser of the county. Posting of the notice
on the subject property shall be prima facie evidence of the notice to owner. Failure
to immediately abide by the cease and desist order issued by the building department
shall constitute a separate offense for each day or portion of a day thereof that
such work continues. Where a violation of this article exists, and is not fully cured,
the building department shall not issue a certificate of occupancy.
