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  STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR FLORIDA MUNICIPALITIES  

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  • The statutory references listed below refer the Code user to state statutes applicable to Florida municipalities. They are up to date through the 2017 First Regular Session and Special "A" Session of the 25th Legislature.

    General Provisions

    Formation of local governments
    Fla. Stats. ch. 165

    Home rule powers
    Fla. Stats. ch. 166

    Adoption of ordinances and resolutions
    Fla. Stats. § 166.041

    Ordinance enforcement procedures and penalty limits
    Fla. Stats. §§ 162.21 et seq., 166.0415

    Eminent domain
    Fla. Stats. § 166.401 et seq.

    Elections
    Fla. Stats. ch. 97 et seq.

    Municipal seal
    Fla. Stats. § 165.043

    Administration and Personnel

    Local government code enforcement boards
    Fla. Stats. § 162.01 et seq.

    Municipal police pensions
    Fla. Stats. ch. 185

    Firefighter pensions
    Fla. Stats. ch. 175

    Employee assistance programs
    Fla. Stats. § 166.0444

    Municipal emergency management programs
    Fla. Stats. § 252.38

    Criminal history check for municipal employees and appointees
    Fla. Stats. § 166.0442

    Intergovernmental programs
    Fla. Stats. ch. 163

    Revenue and Finance

    Finance and taxation generally
    Fla. Stats. § 166.201 et seq.

    Public service tax
    Fla. Stats. § 166.231 et seq.

    Fiscal year and budgets
    Fla. Stats. § 166.241

    Property taxes
    Fla. Stats. § 166.211

    Municipal borrowing
    Fla. Stats. § 166.101 et seq.

    Special assessments
    Fla. Stats. ch. 170

    Foreclosure of municipal tax and assessment liens
    Fla. Stats. ch. 173

    Business Taxes, Licenses and Regulations

    Professions and occupations generally
    Fla. Stats. ch. 454 et seq.

    Alcoholic beverages
    Fla. Stats. ch. 561 et seq.

    Home solicitations
    Fla. Stats. § 501.021 et seq.

    Solicitation of Contributions Act
    Fla. Stats. § 496.401 et seq.

    Price controls
    Fla. Stats. § 166.043

    Animals

    Dangerous dogs
    Fla. Stats. § 767.10 et seq.

    Health and Safety

    State public health statutes
    Fla. Stats. ch. 381 et seq.

    Sanitary nuisances
    Fla. Stats. § 386.01 et seq.

    Smoking regulations preempted by state
    Fla. Stats. § 386.209

    Public Peace, Morals and Welfare

    State criminal code
    Fla. Stats. ch. 775 et seq.

    Ordinances on firearms and ammunition
    Fla. Stats. §§ 166.044, 790.33

    Vehicles and Traffic

    Motor vehicles generally
    Fla. Stats. ch. 316 et seq.

    Powers of local authorities
    Fla. Stats. § 316.008

    Parking infractions
    Fla. Stats. § 318.325

    Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places

    State highway system
    Fla. Stats. ch. 335

    Public Services

    Municipal public works
    Fla. Stats. ch. 180

    Water conservation using xeriscape
    Fla. Stats. § 166.048

    Buildings and Construction

    Florida Building Code
    Fla. Stats. § 553.70 et seq.

    Sign ordinances
    Fla. Stats. §§ 166.0425, 70.20

    Subdivisions

    Platting
    Fla. Stats. § 177.011 et seq.

    Zoning

    Planning and land development regulations
    Fla. Stats. § 163.3202

    Family day care homes
    Fla. Stats. § 166.0445