Code Enforcement

Common Code Violations

Open Storage   158.211

Any item or material that is kept, left, or  placed anywhere out of doors is to be considered to be openly stored.  This includes items placed, left or stored in carports, front/side or rear yards, inside/behind a fence or inside bed of a trailer.

 

Inoperative Vehicles 158.211.95.02 & 90.01
Any vehicle that is not fully capable of being started and driven on the highway may be classified as inoperative.  Examples of what may be determined as an inoperative vehicle(s), are: One or more flat tires, without wheel(s), without a battery, up on blocks or without a current tag.

Recreation Vehicles    73.0
Vehicles registered as motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers, travel trailers, boats, etc. may be parked in the garage, driveway, side of the residence or 10 feet inside the rear yard.  All recreational vehicles must bear a current registration and be in operating condition to be parked in any residential area within the City of Port St Lucie.  No one may stay, live in, or use the vehicle while it is parked or stored in a residential area.

Parking Prohibitions    72.0
Parking on the wide part of the front lawnparking upon any Federal, State or local public right-of-way within the City or on any unimproved property for the principle purpose of displaying a vehicle for sale, any type of advertisement, not parking 12" off the paved roadway and with the flow of traffic.

High Grass and Weeds     150.604

All grass must be kept mowed below a length of 12" on all improved property (property with a structure built upon it) within the City of Port St Lucie.

Commercial Vehicles   72.03, 158.217(d)
Commercial vehicles are prohibited from being parked or stored in all residential areas except while working at a job site.  Examples of commercial vehicles:  dump trucks, tow trucks or trucks with six wheels, step vans, chemical tank trucks, and any pickup or van openly storing equipment, materials or supplies.

 

Property Maintenance  150.604
The owners of a property within the City of Port St Lucie shall maintain the exterior of the premises in such a manner to conform with all City Codes and Ordinances. The exterior of all dwellings and structures shall be maintained in a manner as to be free of:  1) broken glass, crumbling stone, brick or stucco 2) torn screens  3) rotted wood  4) mold and mildew 5) numerous broken/missing roof shingles  6) soffit and fascia missing or in disrepair.  7) Any conditions reflective of deterioration or inadequate maintenance.

House Numbers    150.605 (1)(a)
For safety purposes all buildings (residence and business) must have the address posted on the front of the structure and be clearly visible from the road-way.  The numbers must be at least 4 inches in height with contrasting color from the background color.

Swales   150.604 97.03
No pyramids, stones, stakes, shrubs or trees are permitted in the swale area.  Swale areas must be kept free of trash, debris, and litter to prevent obstruction of the driveway culvert and swale.  If a plastic liner has been installed, it must be maintained. Trash, debris, litter grass clippings, etc. must be removed to prevent obstructing water flow.

Accessory Use    158.217
Prior to erecting any structure, fence or accessory unit to your home/property, please check with the City Building Department for permit requirements.
Phone Number (772) 871-5132

Signs   155.05
All signs, with the exception of small real estate signs on private property, require a sign permit.  The sign permit is issued through the Building Department at 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Phone Number (772) 871-5132

Garage Sales
Garage sales are permitted in the City, however, if the garage sale is being run as a business or creates a nuisance it must cease.  Those holding garage sales are limited to one sign on their property only advertising the sale.  No off premises signs are permitted

 

Dead Trees   95.03

Dead trees are declared a public hazard when they have a trunk diameter of 4" or greater and are within a radius extending a distance of 80' from any building, roadway, or overhead electrical or communication service.  The dead tree(s) must be removed to a level not exceeding 72" of surrounding ground level.

Dumping  95.16
Dumping of trash, debris, construction materials, grass or tree clippings, or other items anywhere within the City of Port St. Lucie is strictly prohibited.  Violators of the State Litter Law FSS 401.413 may be criminally prosecuted.  The City contracted waste hauler phone (772) 464-3100 will pick all items other than hazardous waste when the items are placed at the curb of a residence.  They will not pick up it items are put by the roadway in front of a vacant lot.

Burning     93.02

All open burning requires a burn permit issued by the Division of Forestry.  No open or outside burning is permitted without a permit under any circumstances.

 

Solicitors Chapter 112
Anyone who canvasses, goes door-ro-door for sales, or operates a mobile food wagon is required to obtain a Solicitors Permit from the Port St. Lucie Police Department (772) 871-5000.  In some cases, an Occupational License may also be required in addition to a Solicitors Permit

Outdoor sales/special Events 158.225

All events held outside must apply for a special Event Permit, issued by the City Occupational Licensing Division (772) 871-5132.  The permit is valid for two weeks and may be obtained two times per year.  Signs are required to be removed 48 hours after the Special Event.

 

Occupational License Chapter 111
All businesses in the City of Port St. Lucie are required to have a current Occupational License.  All contractors and subcontractors operating within the City are required to have a competency card issued by the City.  Occupational Licenses are issued by the Division of Occupational Licensing and Contractor Licensing Division, both of which are located in the building Department (772) 871-5132.
Home Occupation:  A home occupation is permitted within a residentially zoned area, but is subject to certain provisions.