§ 62-1254. Penalty for unauthorized use of land.

It shall be unlawful for any person to use any land in a manner not specifically permitted in the zoning classification applicable to such land, not permitted under the conditions applicable to a designated special use, or not permitted by a conditional use authorized under the provisions of this chapter, or contrary to any provision of this chapter. Any person found guilty of violating this section shall be deemed guilty of an offense and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $500.00 or by imprisonment in the county jail for a period not to exceed 60 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Enforcement of this section may also be sought through the county code enforcement board.

(Code 1979, § 14-20.06)

State law reference

Penalty for ordinance violations, F.S. § 125.69.