City adopts one‑year moratorium on dwelling permits built to non‑Florida Building Code

The City Council on Aug. 7 adopted Ordinance 2025‑23‑16, declaring for a period of one year a moratorium on the acceptance and consideration of applications or permits for use of buildings as dwellings where the buildings are constructed in accordance with codes other than the Florida Building Code.

City Attorney Martin read the ordinance title at the meeting and advised that adoption on second and final reading was before the council. No members of the public signed up to comment; after a motion and second, roll call recorded unanimous approval.

The ordinance’s stated purpose is to pause new residential permitting tied to alternate building codes while the city studies the issue. The ordinance includes findings of fact and standard severability language; staff said the moratorium will be effective immediately as adopted and remain for the one‑year period specified in the text.

The council did not set specific next steps during the meeting beyond adoption; staff and counsel will manage any administrative rules or notices required by law.