Pursuant to Fla. Stat. Ch. 166 and § 893.138, as amended from time to time, the City Council of the City of Palm Bay creates the City of Palm Bay Public Nuisance Abatement Process and designates a Special Magistrate to hear public nuisance abatement cases. The Special Magistrate shall have authority to hold hearings and assess fines against violators and issue orders having the force of law in accordance with the terms and conditions herein set and under Fla. Stat. Ch. 166 and § 893.138. The jurisdiction of the public nuisance abatement Special Magistrate shall not be exclusive. Any alleged violations of this Code may be pursued by appropriate remedy in court at the option of the City Manager or the City Manager's designee.
(Ord. 2022-32, passed 3-3-22)