Code Enforcement

The Code Enforcement officers enforce local, county and state statutes applicable within the city limits of Cocoa Beach.

The objective of the code enforcement efforts is compliance with the City of Cocoa Beach Code of Ordinances. It is important to remember that the Code of Ordinances represents the local laws aimed at ensuring the health, safety and welfare of our residents and visitors - quality of life issues. These local regulations have been developed over time by the City Commission at the request of the residents. The City staff is responsible for enforcing the Code equally and fairly.

In conjunction with the Cocoa Beach Police Department, the Code Enforcement unit uses the Civil Citation Program (established by Chapter 31 of the City Code of Ordinances) which allows police and code enforcement personnel to issue "on the spot" civil citations to violators of the City's Code of Ordinances. Violations of a lesser nature frequently involve a "Notice of Violation" - in most cases, this notice results in a positive response and the violation is corrected without a Citation.  Unless violations are of an irreversible nature, violators are given a reasonable amount of time to comply with the code before a fine is imposed. Violations of a complicated nature are taken before the Code Enforcement Board. 

Code Enforcement

Frequently Asked Questions

• How are the Code Enforcement Officers notified of violations?
  Code Enforcement Officers respond to neighbors' complaints, telephone complaints and routine patrols. In addition, they will respond to anonymous complaints but only on a low priority basis. To inquire if a code violation exists, or to report a code violation, contact the Code Enforcement unit at (321) 868-3358.

• What are common code violation?
  Some of the common code violations are: tall grass (City Code Sec. 10-22), inoperable vehicles - expired tag, (City Code 15-23.1) no building permit, trash and debris (City Code Sec. 10-22) and loud noise (City Code Sec. 15-22.)

• Will Code Enforcement take action in a property rights dispute?
  Code Enforcement applies local laws and ordinances only. Disputes involving violations of deed restrictions, homeowners or property owners' rules and regulations or any other violation not covered by the City's Code of Ordinances are not handled by Code Enforcement.

• How are complicated code enforcement violations handled?
  Code Enforcement violations which require time to comply, or are complicated in nature, are usually taken before the Code Enforcement Board for resolution.  The quasi-judicial Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at City Hall; their agendas may be viewed under the City Hall/meetings, heading on this website. 

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