Community Improvement Department
Code Enforcement
727-547-4575 ext. 239 or 232
communityimprovement@mytreasureisland.org
8am to 4:30pm Monday thru Friday

To report code violations after hours, weekends or holidays, call the Treasure Island Police Department at 727-547-4595.


The Enforcement Division's responsibility addresses such items as inoperative cars and trucks, trash and debris, high grass and weeds, commercial and recreational vehicles in residential areas, minimum housing standards and the zoning code, including sign regulations.

ZONING

General Zoning - Zoning regulates the uses of a property. Residential zones are generally for homes and their accessory uses. Commercial zones are typically for business. Some of the more typical zoning violations include businesses in a residential zone (however, some home occupations may be allowed), excessive outside storage of items, and structures placed within minimum setbacks.

Signs - This section of the zoning code addresses the size, height, location and numbers of signs on property in Treasure Island. Allowable signage is based upon factors that include what a property is zoned, length of building frontage and the type of sign.

Sheds and Accessory Structures - All structures must be placed on a lot so that they "set back" a specific distance from any property line. The zoning of the parcel, the size of the structure and where on the lot it is proposed, all govern placement of buildings.

Fences - The maximum height for a fence or wall on a residential property line is 6 feet. However, any portion of the fence that extends beyond the front building setback cannot exceed 3 feet in height.

TRASH & DEBRIS

It is illegal to accumulate or allow to be accumulated any excess trash, debris, garbage, junk, or refuse on any property in Treasure Island. Basically you cannot accumulate or collect these materials in your yard, or allow others to dump on property you own.

INOPERATIVE VEHICLES

The code requires that if you own a motor vehicle in Treasure Island it must be in a condition that would allow it to be legally operated on the roads of the state. The car may be old, rusty and look terrible, but if it runs and has a current tag, it is not a violation. If the vehicle is kept inside of a completely enclosed garage its condition is irrelevant and does not constitute a violation.

LOT MOWING

All developed properties (vacant or occupied) must be maintained. Property with grasses and weeds that grow to a height of 6 inches over the majority of the lot is a violation. If a violation is found, a Notice of Violation is sent to the owners of the property.

MINIMUM HOUSING

The Housing Code applies to structures on residential properties. It sets minimum standards for dwellings and accessory structures, like sheds and pools. The Code addresses the structural and/or electrical safety of a residence as well as the things that may negatively impact neighborhood property values, such as badly peeling paint or houses in a general state of disrepair

Under Florida law SB 80, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead contact by phone or in writing.

How to file a complaint
In order to file a complaint, call 727- 547-4575 ext.239

Or, you can print and fill out the complaint form below and return it to the Community Improvement Department

The Code Enforcement Officer will answer your questions regarding code violations. Your complaint will be assigned a number and an Officer will visit the property in question. If the investigation verifies that a violation does exist an enforcement case will be opened. The case number will be assigned and you will be able to track the case progress by referring to this number whenever you call.

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nCode Enforcement    Board meets the    fourth Thursday of the    month at 3pm at    Treasure Island City    Hall