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AGENDA ITEM TRA MAY COUNCIL MEETING
Meeting Date: Meeting Ty�: Regular
M�y 10, 2012
Consen# Agenda: Na Resotution #:
Originating �partment: Commun'�ty �velopment
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE GOUNCfL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS
CODE OF ORDINANCES AT CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL. BY AMENDING THIS GHAPTER TO
UPDATE AND REVISE REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ERECTION, INSTALLATION, USE AND
MAINTENANCE OF MARINE STRUCTURES INCLUDING DOCKS, PIERS, MOORING DEVICES, BOATLIFTS
AND SIMfLAR STRUCTURES; PROVIDING SEPARATE AND DISTINCT REGULATIONS FOR SUCH
STRUCTURES LOCATED Old CANALS, VERSUS THOSE LOCATED ON THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER OR
INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER
SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE
AND EF�ECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE
AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFIf; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
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This ordinance creates new reguiations fior docks, piers and o#her marine structures f�ated in the Viilage's canals.
Further, it imports a number of relevant definitions from Chapter 78. Zoning, and adds a new definition for the term
"protrusion" which is important in reading the new canal related code.
The existing dock code remains as-is; however, it wi�l now only apply to praperties on the Loxahatchee River and
{ntracoastal waterway. Also, the existing code sections of general applicability remain applicable throughout the Village.
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Viltage Manager:
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Form Amended: 10l20/11
ORDINANCE NO. 7-12
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES AT
CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL. BY AMENDING THIS CHAPTER
TO UPDATE AND REVISE REGULATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION,
ERECTION, 1NSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE OF MARINE
STRUCTURES INCLUDING DOCKS, PIERS, MOORING DEVICES,
BOATLIFTS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES; PROVIDING SEPARATE AND
DISTINCT REGULATIONS FOR SUCH STRUCTURES LOCATED ON
CANALS, VERSUS THOSE LOCATED ON THE LOXAHATCHEE RIVER
OR INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY; PROVIDING DEFINITIONS;
PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND
SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 76. WATERWAY CONTROL. SHALL
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED;
PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR
OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Chapter 76 of the Village of Tequesta Code of Ordanances provides certain
regulations pertaining to docks, piers and other marine structures; and
WHEREAS, said regulations have been determined to be inadequate to properly address
the canals within the Village; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to revise its
waterway control ordinance in order to provide updated regulations that are specifically
applicable to canals within the Village, and at the same time maintain current regulations for the
Loxahatchee River and Intracoastal Waterway; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta. has determined that it is in
the public interest to adopt the proposed revisions to its waterway control ordinance, and that the
revised code will serve the public health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY TI� VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1: Chapter 76. Waterway Control. of the Code of Ordinances of the Village
of Tequesta is hereby amended to update and revise regulations for the construction, erection,
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installation, use and maintenance of marine structures including docks, piers, mooring devices,
boatlifts and similar structures; providing separate and distinct regulations for such structures
located on canals, versus those located on the Loxahatchee river or Intracoastal Waterway;
providing definitions; providing that Chapter 76. Waterway Control, shall hereafter read as
follows:
Chapter 76
WATERWAY CONTROL
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
Sec. 76-1. - Jurisdiction.
Sec. 76-2. — Definitions , ' .
Sec. 76-3. - Commercial docks.
Sec. 76-4. - Boathouses and boat shelters.
Sec. 76-5. - Anchoring or mooring of vessels.
Sec. 76-6. - Discharge of refuse.
Sec. 76-7. - Variances.
Sec. 76-8. — Maintenance.
Secs. 76-9 �76-19. - Reserved.
Sec. 76-1. - Jurisdiction.
The purpose of this chapter is to provide regulations for boating onerations. as well as the
construction maintenance and use of docks niers nilin�s boatlifts and other similar structures
associated with the oneration. narkin� and stora�e of watercraft r°R ;^ *k�°
� within the public waters of the state comprising the Loxahatchee River and the
intracoastal waterway and all creeks, canals or waterways or tributaries connected therewith,
located within the geographical boundaries of the village.
Sec. 76-Z. — Definitions , ' .
The followin� words. terms and nhrases. when used in this chanter, shall have the
meanin�s ascribed to them in this section. excent where the context clearlv indicates a different
meaning. All words used in the nresent tense include the future: all words in the sin�ular number
include the nlural and the nlural the sin�ular.
Canal width with resnect to anv dock or nier to which the measure a vnlies, means the
traight line distance between the edge of the adiacent nronertv on one side of the canal,
measured to the nearest noint of the ed�e of the adiacent nronertv on the onnosite side of the
canal, as set forth on the annlicable recorded nlats.
Dock means a fixed or floatin� structure. including moorin�s. on or over submer�ed
lands, used for the nuroose of berthing buovant vessels or for fishin�. swimmine. or viewin� the
waterwav.
Dolnhin means a cluster of closelv driven niles used as a fender for a dock or as a
moorin� or �uide for watercraft, but not used as a channel marker or dock nilin�.
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Mean hi�h water means the avera�e hei�ht of the hi�h waters over a 19-vear neriod, or,
for shorter beriods of observation, the avera�e of the hi�h waters after corrections are
apnlied to eliminate known variations and to nroduce the result of the eauivalent of a mean 19-
vear value. Alternativelv. mean hi�h water mav mean the avera�e hei�ht of the hi�h waters as
established and accented bv the U.S. Armv Coras of En�ineers.
Mean high-water line means the intersection of the tidal plane of inean high water with
the shore or canal ed�e.
Mean low water means the avera�e hei�ht of the low waters over a 19-vear neriod, or, for
shorter neriods of observation, the avera�e hei�ht of the low waters after corrections are anplied
to eliminate known variations and to nroduce the result of the eauivalent of a mean 19-vear
value. Alternativelv. mean low water mav mean the avera�e hei�ht of the low waters a
established and accented bv the U.S. Armv Corvs of En�ineers.
Mean low-water line means the intersection of the tidal plane of inean low water with the
shore or canal ed�e.
MoorinQ pilin� means a nost, nillar, nilin� or stake used fo the nurpose of berthin�
buovant vessels either temnorarilv or indefinitelv, for a finite neriod. whether or not used in
coniunction with a dock.
Pier shall have the same meanine as Dock.
Protrusion means the encroachment of anv nart of anv dock nier. nilin�, boat liftin�
device, moored watercraft (includin� the watercraft's outboard motors or inboard nronellers or
lower unit transmissions and nronellers, its navi�ational li�hts its ladders, and anv other
annurtenances attached to the watercraftl or anv combination of these. into a nrohibited area.
Setback shall have the same meaning as set forth in Chapter 78, Zonin�.
Waterwav width. with resnect to anv dock or nier to which the measure aunlies. means
the strai�ht line distance from the noint at which the centerline of the dock or nier intersects the
mean hi�h-water line, measured to the nearest noint on the mean low-water line of the onvosite
shore of the waterwav.
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Sec. 76-3. - Commercial docks.
(a) No commercial docks shall be permitted within the R-1, R-1 A and R/OP districts.
(b) Docks, piers, mooring devices and seawalls located within the single-family
dwelling districts R-1 and R-lA shall be for single-family use only. This section
shall not be read to nrohibit docks. niers, moorine devices and seawalls owned or
o�erated bv anv homeowners association for the benefit of its members. Further,
nothin� herein shall nrevent anv homeowners association from adontin� rules and
re�ulations �overnine the use of association owned or onerated docks. niers
moorin� devices and seawalls for the benefit of its members.
Sec. 76-4. - Boathouses and boat shelters.
No boathouse or enclosed boat shelter shall be permitted to be located waterward of a
seawall or mean high-water line, whichever is applicable.
Sec. 76-5. - Anchoring e�-�ee��g of vessels.
(a) No person shall anchor, m -�°r'� or cause, permit or allow any other person
under his control or command to anchor, m �°rL any live aboard vessel
within the R-1 and R-lA single-family dwelling districts, for a period of time in
excess of 72 continuous hours during any consecutive 30-day period, unless such
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vessel or watercraft is anchored in ��e�-a� an approved mooring area er�eEl�
a� with the consent of the owner of such approved mooring area e�lesl�.
(b) The anchoring, -����r� �� ��-U�-�^ of live aboard vessels in all districts shall be at
an approved mooring area, �e-l�rp} r�r °°°��_°" and �**�^�'�°�� secured by
approved methods and/or devices.
(c) For the purpose of this section, "live aboard vessel" shall mean:
(1) Any vessel being used as a living unit for use on water and/or fitted for
use as a dwelling and/or with sleeping accommodations;
(2) Any vessel represented as a place of business, or professional or other
commercial enterprise, and providing or serving on a long-term basis the
essential services of functions typically associated with a structure or other
improvement to real property, and, if used as a means of transportation,
such use is clearly a secondary or subsidiary use; or
(3) Any vessel used by any club ar any other association of whatever nature
when clearly demonstrated to serve a purpose other than a means of
transportation.
(4) Commercial fishing vessels aze expressly excluded from the term "live-
aboard vessel.
Sec. 76-6. - Discharge of refuse.
No person shall discharge, or permit or allow any other person on a vessel or watercraft
under his control or command to discharge, any human or animal excreta from any head, toilet or
similar facility on any vessel or watercraft, or throw, discharge, deposit or leave, or cause or
permit to be thrown, discharged, deposited or left, from any vessel or watercraft any refuse
matter of any description into the waters located within the area to which this article applies.
Sec. 76-7. - Variances.
(a) Any person desiring a variance from the terms of this chapter shall make
application for such variance to the zoning board of adjustment of the village in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this section.
(b) In order to authorize any variance from the terms of this chapter, the board of
adjustment MUST find with respect to the proposed project as follows:
(1) The variance being requested meets the definition of the term "variance"
as that term is used and understood in Chapter 78, zoning.
(2) No hazardous condition would be created.
(3) The flow of water would not be impeded or interfered with.
(4) No obstruction to navigation would occur.
(5) It would not interfere with traditional public uses of the waterway
including, but not limited to, swimming, fishing, or boating.
(6) It would not create an appreciable obstruction of waterway views or
otherwise detract from aesthetic values.
(7) It would not appreciably disrupt, interfere with, or disturb marine or
benthic life.
(8) It would not contribute to the pollution of the waterway or the degradation
of its condition.
(9) It would not interfere with the lawful rights of riparian owners.
(10) It would be consistent with any other applicable laws, rules or plans.
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Sec. 76-8. – M�intenance.
v structure or device constructed erected or installed nursuant to this Chanter sh be
kent in �ood renair bv the bv the owner thereof and shall be subiect to removal bv the Villa�e in
^ e event that such structure or device is determined to be unsafe or to create a navi�ation hazard
bv the Villa�e's Buildin� Official or en�ineer. Anv cost incurred bv the Villa�e associated with
said removal sha11 be assessed a�ainst the owner: however. notice and onnortunitv for a hearin�
nursuant to Chanter 162 F S shall be afforded to the owner nrior to such removal bv the
Villa -
Secs. 76-Q S. —76-19. - Reserved.
Article II. D(1CKS. PIERS AND MOOR G ST .UCTUR��
Division 1. Adiacent to the Loz�l��tch� River Wate�vav or Iutr�coastal Waterwav
Sec. 76-20. - Dock and nier lensth. width and confisuration.
Secs. 76-21- 76-25. – Reserved.
�ec. 76-20. - Dock and nier len�th. widtL and configuration.
� No dock or nier sha11 be constructed which extends waterward from the mean
highwater line in excess of the least of the followin� distances:
(11 Seventv-five feet:
�21 Ten t�rcent of the waterwav width: or
(31 The distance from the noint at which the dock or nier intersects the mean
hi�hwater line measured in a strai�ht line to the nearest u oint on the three-
f inean low-water line• nrovided. however the fore� limitations
sha11 not nrohibit a dock which does not extend waterward from the mean
high-water line in excess of s� feet.
� No dock or nier area shall be constructed with a maximum width in excess of six
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c� No dock or nier shall be located less than 25 feet from the waterward e�ension of
the nronertv line of anv adioinin� rinarian nronertv owner.
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end of the centerline of the dock or nier is eauidistant from the nearest noints at
which the nronertv lines of adioinin� nronertv owners intersect the mean hish-
water line.
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extension of the�ronertv line of anv adioinin� rinarian nronertv owners. or �tnore
t han 15 feet w aterward of a line v to and nassin� throu�h the
waterward end-noint of the ce nterline of anv dock used with the same rin a.rian
nropertv. If more �ha� one dock is in use with the same nropertv. the end-uoint of
the dock extending furthest from the mean high-water line sha11 be used.
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ain nortion of a dock or nier extendin� from the shoreline mav not exceed a
total combined length of 20 feet.
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� The total area of all docks and t�iers located on anv rinarian narcel shall not
exceed 500 sauare feet for the first 150 linear feet of that narcel shoreline. The
t 1 area of all such docks and niers mav thereafter be increased bv 250 sauare
feet for each additional linear 50 feet of that aarcel shoreline.
h� Moorin� devices such as boat lifts, davits and whips shall not be considered in
comnutin� the reauired leneth, width and confi�ur of docks or niers
re�ulated bv this division. Neither shall the reconstruction. alteration or new
construction of moorin� devices such as boat lifts, davits and whins be considered
as structural alterations for nurooses of determinin� whether or not such
reconstruction, alteration or new construction is an extension of a nonconformins
use. However, this exemntion shall not abnlv to structural alter ations which affect
the len�th, width and confi�uration of a dock or nier, exclusive of the alteration of
anv moorin� device affixed or accessorv thereto.
Secs. 76-21-76-25. - Reserved.
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Division 2. Adiacent to Canals
Sec. 76-26. — Dock and nier leneth. width and confi�uration.
Sec. 76-27. — Pilinss. moorin� devices and boatlifts.
Sec. 76-28. — Maximum nrotrusion — all marine structures and watercraft.
Sec. 76-29. — Marine structures at canal dead ends.
Sec. 76-30. — Non-conformin� structures.
ec. 76-26. - Dock and aier len�th. width and confi�ura i n
�a Docks and niers shall onlv be constructed alon� the adiacent nronertv line or
seawall can, as nrovided herein.
b� No dock or nier shall be constructed closer than 10 feet from the waterward
extensions of the adiacent nronertv's side nronertv lines.
c� No dock or nier shall extend into a canal more than six �6) feet from the landward
side of the adiacent nlatted nronertv line.
d� No dock or nier shall be constructed to a hei�ht �reater than four inches above the
ton of the adiacent seawall, if anv: otherwise to a hei�h �reater than four and one
half (4.51 feet above the mean high water line.
� All docks and niers shall be eauiAned with safetv ladders from the dock or nier to
a denth of two (21 feet below the mean low water line of the canal.
f� A dock or nier must be structurallv indenendent from anv dock or nier located
adiacent to nei�hborin� nronerties.
Sec. 76-27. — Pilin�s. moorin� devices and boatlifts.
�a A maximum of two (21 free standin� moorine nilin�s shall be nermitted ner 100
linear feet of water fronta�e.
b� Free standin� moorin� nilin�s shall be blaced no further than the lesser of 20 feet
from or 25% of the canal width as measured from t he landward side of the
adiacent nlatted nrovertv line.
c� Free standin� moorin� nilin�s mav not be nlaced closer than 10 feet from the
waterward extensions of the adiacent nronertv's side nronertv lines.
d� Free standin� moorin� nilin�s shall be set in the canal so that thev are no more
than ei�ht (81 feet and no less than six (61 feet a bove the mean hi�h water line.
e� All free standin� moorin� nilin�s shall be eauinned with reflective devices
installed on all sides of said nilinss and located no more than two (21 feet below
the ton of the niline.
�f Unon installation of anv free standin� moorin� pilin�, the adiacent nronertv
owner shall nrovide the Villase with a sealed certified su rvev denictin� the actual
locations of the free standin� moorin� nilines.
� Dolphin nilings are nrohibited in any canal.
h� Boat davits, elevator lifts. cradle lifts, floating lifts or anv other similar form of
boat liftin� device mav be constructed erected or installed to extend into anv
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canal nursuant to the followin� re�ulations:
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i. When in a fullv raised nositiori no nortion of such device or anv
watercraft thereon mav nmtrude bevond 20 feet from the landwazd side of
e adiacent nlatted nronertv line.
ii, �io boat liftin� device shall be located. and no watercraft shall be
contained on anv boat lifting device. in such a nosition that there is anv
urotrusion bevond 10 feet from the waterward extension of the adiacent
onertv's side nronertv lines.
iii• Such device mav be constructed on. or sunuorted by the adiacent seawall
can. or dock.
iv �1 such devices sha11 be eauinned with reflective markings.alon� the full
extension of the lift.
Sec. 76-28. — Mazimum nrotrusion — all marine structures and watercraft.
No marine structure shall be located. and no watercraf� shall be docked. moored, or
contained on anv boat liftin� de in such a nosition that there is anv nrotrusion bevond 10 feet
from the waterwazd extension of the adiacent nronertv's side nronertv line. Nor shall there be
anv nrotrusion into the canal bv more than the lesser of 20 feet from. or 25% of the canal width.
as measured from the landward side of the adiacent nlatted nronertv line.
Sec. 76-29. — Marine structures at c�nal d d en .
� Because dead end areas of canals do not allow for the standard annlication of the
re�ulations in th s division_ the intent of this section is to nrovide additional
re�ulations for nronerties with limited andJor uniaue fronta�es adiacent to canal
dead ends.
�b In addition to a11 annlicable reauir�ments of this division., nronerties with limited
dlor uniaue frontages adiacent to canal dead ends shall also be reauired o
comnlv with the followin� restrictions. as annlica.ble:
c� Canal dead end lots:
i. No dock nier or boat liftin� device shall be constructed closer than 20
feet from the waterward extensions of a canal dead end lot's side ro�
in s.
ii oat liftins devices when in the fu11v raised uosition. shall be nlaced no
fiLrther thaa 20 feet from the landward side of the canal dead end lot's rear
nlatted nronertv line.
iii Free standin� moori.n� nilin�s are nrohibited.
iv. No marine structure shall be located. and no watercraft shall be docked
� moored or contained on anv boat liftine device in such a nosition that
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there is anv nrotrusion bevond 20 feet from the canal dead end lot's side
nrone_rtv lines. Nor sha11 there be anv nrotrusion into the canal bv more
than 20 feet from the landward side of the canal dead end lot's rear nlatted
mm�erlv line.
� anal lots bordering dead end lots:
i. i�o dock. nier or boat lif�in� device shall be constructed closer than 20
f eet from the canal dead end or closer than five (51 feet from the
waterward extensions of the side nrone line onnosite the canal dead
end.
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ii. Boat liftin� devices when in the fullv raised nosition. shall be �laced no
further than 20 feet from the landward side of the lot's rear platted
nronertv line.
iii. Free standin� mooring nilin�s are nrohibited.
iv. No marine structure shall be located. and no watercraft shall be docked,
moored. or contained on anv boat liftin� device in such a uosition that
there is anv nrotrusion bevond five (51 feet from the waterward extension
of the side nronertv line onnosite the canal dead end, or bevond 20 feet
from the canal dead end Nor shall there be anv nrot�usion into the canal
bv more tha,n 20 feet from the landward side of the lot's rear nlatted
nronertv line.
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e� Re�ardless of the fore�oin� no dock nier n'li ins mooring. boatlift or other
d evice or stru cture sha11 be nermitted adia cent to nrone�ties that have limited
nd/or uniaue fronta�es adiacent to ca.nal dead ends if a safetv or na.vi�ation
hazard will be created.
Sec. 76-30. — Non-conforming�structures.
�v non-conformins structure subiect to the re�ulations o this division. which was
lawfullv in e�stence nrior to the adontion af this division. shall be allowed to remain as a le�a1
�on-confornun� structure. nursuant to the reauirements of ChaAter 78. Zonin�. Article IV. Non-
c o ' ��s.
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ARTICLE � �. BOATING RESTRICTED AREA
Sec. 76-31 �9. - Tequesta Drive Bridge/North Loxahatchee River boating restricted area.
Sec. 76-�1 �9 .- Tequesta Drive Bridge/North Lozahatchee River boating restricted area.
(a) There is hereby esta.blished a boating restricted area which shall be located from
300 feet north of the Tequesta Drive Bridge to 300 feet south of the Tequesta
Drive Bridge in all waters of the North Branch of the Loxahatchee River. Within
said boating restricted area, all vessel traffic shall be limited to traveling at "slow
speed minimum wake" as that term is defined at F.A.C. 68D-23.103(3)(b).
(b) Violations of this section shall be enforced by Uniform Boating Citation and shall
be punishable in accordance with F.S. Ch. 327.
Section 2: Each and every other Section and Subsection o� Chapter 76. Waterway
Control, shall remain in fu11 force and effect as previously adopted.
Section 3: All ardinances or parts of ordinances in conflict be and the same are
hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision sha11 not affect the validity of the rema.inder of this Ordinance.
SecNon 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to cod.ify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon passage.
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