Common Code Violations
Learn more about definitive ordinance information for common code violations.
Auto Repair in Residential District
Ordinance #00-32
Chapter 14, Section 14.30 (A-C)
Only minor repair may be performed on private vehicles registered to the property in which the repair is being performed.
Derelict Vehicle
Ordinance #99-47
Chapter 23, Article II, Section 23-28
No abandoned, in-operable, and/or discarded vehicles or parts thereof shall be parked, stored, or left upon private property located within the limits of unincorporated Osceola County.
Junk and Debris
Ordinance #99-19
Chapter 23, Article I, Section 23-3
No owner, agent, custodian, lessee, or occupant of land shall keep, store, accumulate, or allow any junk, trash, or garbage on property.
Large Vehicle
Ordinance #99-48
Chapter 23, Article III, Section 23-55
A large is defined as any vehicle with a Gross Vehicular Weight (GVW) exceeding 15,000 pounds.
Lot Mow Violation
Ordinance #90-22
Chapter 9, Article V, Section 9-132
It is prohibited to cause or permit the existence of noxious, uncultivated or rank weeds, grasses, or undergrowth (with the exception of undisturbed palmetto, cabbage palm and/or woody native vegetation) that exceeds 18 inches in height upon a substantial portion of any unimproved lot or 12 inches in height upon a substantial portion of any improved lot.
Noise Violation
Ordinance #94-14
Chapter 9, Article IV, Section 9-110
Noise is defined as any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.
Noise disturbance is defined as any sound in quantities which are, or may be potentially harmful or injurious to human health or welfare, animal life or property, or that unnecessarily interferes with the enjoyment of life or property, including outdoor recreation, of a reasonable person with normal sensitivities.
Non-Permitted Non-Approved Signs
Ordinance #00-32
Chapter 15, Section 15.4
The purpose of sign regulations are to permit signs that will protect values, enhance the character of the County, protect the public safety and welfare, and support land use objectives while still providing reasonable identification and advertising by professional, commercial, and industrial establishments.
Signs that do not meet the above qualities may be subject to code violation.
Occupational License
Ordinance #95-10
Chapter 13, Article III, Section 13-26
No one shall engage in or manage any business, profession, or occupation within Osceola County, where an occupational license is required by this ordinance, unless an appropriate County occupational license has been procured or unless such business, profession, or occupation is exempt pursuant to the County Ordinance or law. The license shall be issued to each person upon receipt by the Tax Collector of the appropriate license tax.
Roadside Soliciting / Vending
Ordinance #00-32
Chapter 18, Section 18.15 (2-A)
It is unlawful for any person to make any commercial use of the right-of-way of any County road, including appendages thereto, and also including, but not limited to, rest areas, wayside parks, boat-launching ramps, weigh stations and scenic easement, such as solicitation and roadside vending.
Standard Building Numbering
Ordinance #4-47
Section 8
All principal buildings shall have the assigned building number properly displayed, whether or not mail is delivered to the building.
Note: Numbers do not need to be displayed on accessory buildings.
Physical numbering shall conform to the following standards:
- Numbers must be clearly visible and legible from the public or private way on which the building fronts with numerals are a minimum size of three inches in height and one-half inch in width (3"H x 0.5"W) for a commercial building.
- Numbers must be in color contrasting to the building background.
- Where applicable, easily legible numbers shall also be affixed to the mailbox serving the building or house.
- Assigned numbers shall be displayed on the front entrance of each principal building and, in the case of a principal building which is occupied by more than one (1) business or family dwelling unit, on each separate front entrance.
- Any different numbers which might be mistaken for or confused with the number assigned in accordance with the numbering system shall be removed upon proper display of the assigned number.
Vehicle for Hire
Ordinance #91-3
Chapter 13, Section 13-137
No person shall operate, suffer, or permit a taxicab or limousine or other vehicle for hire that is controlled by them to be operated as a vehicle for hire within unincorporated Osceola County with out first having obtained a Vehicle for Hire permit from the county administrator.
Vehicle for Hire permit is a license, one (1) per vehicle, which is granted by the County for a person, corporation, or other entity to own and operate a vehicle for hire within unincorporated Osceola County.
Each vehicle permitted shall be inspected at the time of initial application and annually thereafter as a continuing condition of the permit.