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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 119,
SECTION 119-123,TO ESTABLISH AN EXPEDITED BUILDING PERMIT
ISSUANCE PROCESS FOR RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION PLATS
PURSUANT TO SECTION 173.073, FLORIDA STATUTES; AMENDING
CHAPTER 119 OF THE CITY CODE TO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF PLAT
SUBMITTALS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS BY AN ADMINISTRATIVE
AUTHORITY, AND TO INCORPORATE OTHER STATUTORY
REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 177.071, FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR,
PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on May 20, 2024, Senate Bill 812 was signed by the Governor, creating
section 177.073,Florida Statutes,effective July 1,2024,requiring that local governments establish
a process to expedite the issuance of building permits for residential subdivisions prior to recording
a final plat; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2025, Senate Bill 784 was signed by the Governor, amending
section 177.071, Florida Statutes, effective July 1, 2025. Section 177.071, Florida Statutes, was
amended to require that certain plat or replat submittals be administratively approved with no
further action by certain entities under certain circumstances and requiring the governing body of
a municipality to designate an administrative authority to receive,review,and process plat or replat
submittals; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 119 of the city code currently conflicts with the sections 177.071
and 177.073, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS,the passage of this ordinance is intended to ensure that the City of Clermont
is in compliance with section 177.071 and 177.073, Florida Statutes.
SECTION 1:AUTHORITY
The City Council of the City of Clermont has the authority to adopt this Ordinance pursuant to Article
VIII of the Constitution of the State of Florida and Chapter 163 and 166,Florida Statutes.
SECTION 2: AMENDING SECTION 119-1
The Land Development Code Chapter 119, "Subdivisions," Article I "In General," Sec 119-1
"Definitions,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
The following words,terms and phrases,when used in this chapter,shall have the meanings ascribed
to them in this section,except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
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Architect means a qualified person registered and currently licensed to practice architecture in the
state.
Engineer means a registered professional engineer licensed to practice civil engineering in the state.
Xon Plat, preliminary, means
a map or delineated representation of the subdivision of lands that is a complete
and exact representation of the residential subdivision or planned community and contains any
additional information needed to be in compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
Plat,final, means .the final
tracing, map, or site plan presented by the subdivider to a governing body for final approval, and,
upon approval by the appropriate ovg erning body, is submitted to the clerk of the circuit court for
recording.
Roadway means the portion of the street right-of-way which contains the street pavement, curb and
gutter, and is used primarily for vehicular movement and secondarily for stormwater drainage. The
pavement width is measured from the back of the curb.
Subdivision means any division or redivision of a parcel of land,whether improved or unimproved,
into two or more lots or parcels of land,each of five acres or less,or any division of a parcel of land
if a new street or the establishment or dedication of lands for public use is involved. The sale or
exchange of small parcels of land to or between adjoining property owners where such sale or
exchange does not create additional lots or building sites shall not be considered a subdivision of land.
Subdivision, Class 1, means a subdivision requiring no public improvements that involve dedications
or easements, except dedication of easements as required by the city, and requiring no public
improvements except survey (permanent reference)monuments required by this chapter, sidewalks
and street trees.
Subdivision, Class H,, means any subdivision which is not a Class I subdivision.
Subdivision advisory committee (SAC)means a committee consisting of the city manager, the city
engineer, the city attorney, the director of public services and the director of planning, or their
representatives.
Surveyor means a registered professional land surveyor licensed in the state and engaged by the
developer.
Utility company means any public or private utility, such as, but not limited to, storm drainage,
sanitary sewers,electric power,water service,gas service,or telephone line,whether underground or
overhead.
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SECTION 3: AMENDING SECTION 119-120,119-121, 119-122,and 119-123.
The Land Development Code Chapter 119, "Subdivisions,"Article III"Plats and Plans,"Division 2
"Preliminary Plan,"Sec. 119-120, 119-121, 119-122, 119-123 are hereby amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 2-PRELIMINARY PLAT
Sec. 119-120.-Procedure for review and approval
(a) A subdivision plan shall receive its first official consideration as a preliminary plan plat.
(b) ,Si* sepies-e€-tl;e The preliminary pka3 plat and supplemental material specified in
section 119-121 shall be submitted to the subdivision a&iser-y eeffifflit4ee at least 14
days prior-to the fneeting eA whieh it is to be eewsid-e lectronically to the citv's project
software. To cover the direct administrative costs of reviewing the plan, the developer
shall pay to the city a fee as adopted by resolution of the city council and on file in the
city clerk's office.
(c) The eity manageF Planning and Development Director shall be the agent for receiving
these materials and preparation for reporting to the subdivision advisory committee.
(d) If the proposed subdivision is to be of substantial magnitude and the developer plans to
construct it in phases, the nature and extent of such phases shall be clearly delineated;
however,the developer must show the full extent of the development and submit plans
and data for the entire development as required by this division.
(e) At a seheduled mmiag, The subdivision advisory committee will receive reports
on and review the preliminary plea plat and other required supplementary materials to
determine compliance with applicable regulations. The developer and other persons
interested in or affected by the proposed subdivision shall have a right to be heard in
person, by letter, or by agent or attorney before action is taken by the subdivision
advisory committee.
(f) The subdivision advisory committee will act for preliminary approval, conditional
approval with conditions noted, postponement, or disapproval. The
eity manager-
Planning and Development Director shall notify the developer of the subdivision
advisory committee action in writing.
(1) Preliminary approval.Preliminary approval means that the developer is now
authorized to proceed with the preparation of the required improvement
plans, outlined in detail under section 119-144. No developer shall proceed
with any construction or any other work in or pertaining to the proposed
subdivision before obtaining preliminary approval of these improvements in
writing. Lots shall not be sold nor shall building construction begin at this
time except as provided in Sec. 119-123. Preliminary p16ft plat and
improvement plan approval grants the developer a maximum time period of
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12 months within which to submit the final plat for approval, unless a time
extension is granted by the subdivision advisory committee. Within this
period no substantial changes shall be made in the approved preliminary phm
plat.
(2) Conditional approval. Conditional approval means the developer may
proceed after written notice from the meager Planning and
Development Director,as outlined under subsection(f)(1)of this section,but
only after the developer has submitted eA least five eepies-e€electronically to
the city's project software, the corrected preliminary plaff plat and
improvement plan--te- the—eity staff for. disUibefie„—e e eefteemed
ageneies44. The Planning and Development Director will
notify the developer in writing when conditions are met. Conditional
approval grants the developer a maximum time period of 12 months within
which to submit the final plat for approval,unless a time extension is granted
by the subdivision advisory committee. Within this period, no substantial
changes shall be made in the approved preliminary Plan plat.
(3) Postponement. Postponement means action is delayed for specific reasons,
which shall be noted and transmitted in writing to the developer by the eity
manage F Planning and Development Director. Certain specific changes may
have to be made in the plans,but no completely new resubmission of the plan
is required for the developer.
(4) Disapproval.Disapproval means denial of the application for the subdivision
because the submitted plans are not in compliance with this chapter. For
further consideration, the developer must revise and resubmit development
plans as though they were a completely new preliminary pl ff plat.
Sec. 119-121. Format and required information.
The preliminary plan plat shall be at a minimum scale of 100 feet to one inch. The required
plans shall show the following information:
(1) Proposed subdivision name or identifying title preceded by the words
"Preliminary PUn Plat of
(2) The section, township and range in which the property is located, and the
description of the boundary survey.
(3) The complete name, mailing address and telephone number of the property
owner, the developer, the engineer, the surveyor and other persons directly
involved in the proposed subdivision.
(4) North arrow, with north being at the top of the map, when practical, date of
preparation, and any other pertinent legend data.
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(5) A summary list containing the total acres, number of lots. minimum lot area,
linear feet in streets and zoning.
(6) A sketch or key map at a scale of not more than 500 feet to one inch showing the
position of the subdivision with relation to surrounding streets and properties,
and showing other important features such as zoning,railroads,corporate limits,
etc.
(7) Zoning of adjacent land and plat name of the adjacent subdivisions with plat
book and page number, typical lot size, streets and easements or public
dedications of such adjacent subdivisions.
(8) Certified boundary, surveyed by a surveyor,meeting the requirements of F.A.C.
ch. 61 G 17-6.
(9) Conditions on the tract,including all existing watercourses,drainage ditches and
bodies of water, marshes, floodprone areas (including elevations), surrounding
physical features affecting the site, isolated preservable trees and other
significant features.
(10)Existing property lines, buildings, transmission lines, sewers, bridges, culverts
and drainpipes, water mains,city limit lines and utility easements.
(11)Utilities on or adjacent to the tract.
(12)Drafts of protective covenants whereby the developer proposes to regulate land
use in the subdivision and otherwise protect the proposed development.
Sec. 119-122:Additional information for Class II subdivisions.
The following additional preliminary I1m plat_information is required for Class II subdivisions:
(1) Location, name and width of all proposed streets, alleys, rights-of-way,
easements and purpose of easements,proposed lot lines with dimensions,and lot
numbers and block designations.
(2) Typical sections showing street type and width,curb and gutter,sidewalks,storm
drainage and designs of any proposed fences and entrance structures; and
statements concerning stormwater disposition,method of water supply and waste
disposal, all conforming to city specifications.
(3) Contours on the tract,based on North American Vertical Datum, at not less than
one-foot elevation intervals.
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(4) Subsurface conditions on the tract, including location and results of tests made
to ascertain subsurface soil,rock, geotechnical and groundwater conditions.
(5) Proposed public improvements, such as highways or other major improvements
planned by public authorities for future construction on or near the tract.
(6) Sites and improvements to be dedicated or reserved for public use.
(7) Copies of any permits as may be necessary due to the nature of the project, such
as,but not limited to,permits required by the U.S.Army Corps of Engineers,the
St. Johns River Water Management District,the state department of community
affairs,the state department of environmental protection, and other agencies.
Sec. 119-123:Expedited Residential Subdivision Building Permits
A developer may choose to take advantage of the process established pursuant to section
177.073, Florida Statutes, as amended, to expedite issuance of building_permits for residential
subdivisions prior to final plat, subject to compliance with the following requirements:
(a) Preliminary Plat Approval: Provide a signed copy of the approved preliminary plat for
the residential subdivision or planned community;
(b) Proof of Provision of Preliminary Plat to utilities: Provide proof that the applicant has
provided a copy of the approved preliminary_plat, along with the approved plans to the
relevant electric, gas, water and wastewater utilities;
(c) Site Engineering Approval: Provide a signed copy of the approved site engineering plans
for the residential subdivision or planned community;
(d) Valid Performance Bond: Provide a valid performance bond for up to 130%of the necessary
improvements as defined in section 177.031(9),Florida Statutes,that have not been completed
upon submission of the application.for purposes of a master planned community as defined in
section 163.3202(5)(b), Florida Statutes,a valid performance bond is required on a phase-by-
phase basis;
(e) 911 Street Address and Temporary PIN Required:Establish and coordinate with the proper
authorities for approval of street names, assignment of temporary address and temporary
PIN;
(f) Percentage or Number of Planned Homes: Identify the percentage of planned homes not to
exceed 50%of the residential subdivision or planned community or the number of building
permits that the county must issue for the residential subdivision or planned community_
(section 177.073 (2)(a), Florida Statutes) complete the city's "Expedited Residential
Building Permit Application" form and submit with the residential building_permit
application;
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(g) Master Building Permit Process Per Section 553.794, Florida Statutes: For the City's
master building_permit process contact the building services department to obtain a copy
of the building permit process:
(h) All Residential Buildings or Structures Shall Remain Unoccupied: The applicant may not
obtain a temporary certificate of occupancy or final certificate of occupancy until the final
plat is approved by the Subdivision advisory committee and recorded in the public records
by the Lake County Clerk of Courts:
(i) An Applicant MU Contract to Sell, But May Not Transfer Ownership: An applicant may
contract to sell but may not transfer ownership of a residential structure or building located in
the residential subdivision or planned community until the final plat is approved by the
governing body and recorded in the public records by the clerk of the circuit court per section
177.073(7)(a),Florida Statues:
(j) Fire Rescue Department Requirements: After permit issuance contact the Fire Rescue
Department for the requirements for stabilized roadwa to support fire apparatus and water
availability at or near the home site,etc.:
(k) Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement: An applicant shall submit an
indemnification and hold harmless agreement.
SECTION 4: AMENDING SECTION 119-143
The Land Development Code Chapter 119,"Subdivisions,"Article III"Plats and Plans,"Division 3
"Improvement Plan,"Sec. 119-143,"Procedure for review and approval"is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 119-143:Procedure for review and approval.
(a) Class II subdivision plans receive their second official consideration as improvement plans.
These plans shall be approved by the city engineer, who shall certify that the plan is in
conformance with the regulations and requirements of this chapter. Variance from the
requirements shall be permitted only by city council action. No developer shall proceed
with any construction work in the proposed subdivision before obtaining this approval. In
subdivisions consisting of less than six lots, if in the opinion of the eity manage Planning
and Development Director and city engineer these requirements would create an
unnecessary hardship,the city may waive improvement plan requirements.
(b) When improvement plans are submitted to the Planning and Development
Director,the developer shall pay to the city a fee in accordance with the adopted schedule
of fees,to cover direct administrative costs of reviewing the plan.
(c) The developer shall have an engineer licensed and registered in the state prepare the
improvement plans in conformance with the format, design and improvement standards
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required by this chapter. Utility companies and other concerned public agencies shall be
consulted before the plans are prepared.
(d) To secure formal action on the improvement plans, the developer shall file with the eity
manage Planning and Development Director the
improvement plans electronically to the city's project software.
(e) The city engineer shall review the proposed improvement plans and notify the subdivision
advisory committee in writing of the engineer's recommendation for approval,conditional
approval or denial.
(1)Approval. The term "approval" means the developer is now authorized to
proceed with the physical improvement in the subdivision after securing any
required construction permits,and to proceed with preparation of the final plat.
(2)Conditional approval.The term"conditional approval"means the developer may
proceed as outlined in subsection (e)(1) of this section, but only after electronic
submission of six eeFtified eepies e the corrected improvement plans to the eity
manager-Planning and Development Director.
(3)Denial. The term "denial" means disapproval of the improvement plans. For
further consideration, the developer must modify the plans to conform to the
requirements of this chapter,and then submit the revised plans to the
eity manager-
Planning and Development Director as though they were a completely new set of
plans.
(f) The developer shall submit a construction and maintenance agreement and bond assuming
responsibility for construction and maintenance of streets,alleys and other improvements.
Should the developer wish to proceed with the final plat prior to construction, or proceed
with construction prior to the final plat, the bond shall be in the amount of 110 percent of
a certified construction estimate prepared by the design engineer and approved by the city
engineer. Prior to accepting municipal improvements,the city shall require a maintenance
bond guaranteeing the satisfactory performance of streets, drainage facilities, water and
sewer facilities and any other physical improvements for one year after construction is
certified by the city engineer as having been completed. The amount of the bond shall be
20 percent of the total improvement cost. In lieu of the bond, a cashier's check made in an
amount of 20 percent of the total improvement cost may be drawn in favor of the city. The
amount will be placed in certificates of deposit with interest paid to the developer, until
one year after construction is certified by the city engineer as having been completed. The
bond,with interest, will be returned to the developer upon the city engineer's certification
that the facilities need no repair and are performing satisfactorily.
SECTION 5: AMENDING SECTION 119-172 and 119-173
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The Land Development Code Chapter 119,"Subdivisions,"Article III"Plats and Plans,"Division 4
"Final Plat,"Sec. 119-172 and 119-173 are hereby amended to read as follows:
DIVISION 4.FINAL PLAT SUBMITTALS AND RESUBMITTALS
Sec. 119-172:Procedure for review and approval.
(a) All subdivision plans shall receive written notice of their 1A official consideration as a final
plat within 7 business days of the Planning and Development Director receiving the plat or
replat submittal. The written notice must provide information regarding the plat or replat
approval process, including requirements regarding the completeness of the process and
applicable timeframes for reviewing, approving, and otherwise processing the plat or replat
submittal.No developer shall sell any lot until after the plat has been recorded.
(b) The plat and required supplemental material shall be submitted to the subdivisien advisel�
Planning and Development Director. The plat shall be accompanied
by an application fee in accordance with the adopted schedule of fees, and-twe-diskettes-(in
which provide a computer summary
on the subdivision plat and actual subdivision data. Recording of the plat shall be
accomplished upon the completion of requirements of this chapter.
(c) The original plus 15 eepies of plat and required supplementary material shall be prepared
as specified in section 119-173.and shall be submitted within 12 months after approval of the
preliminary plan; otherwise, the plans shall not receive plat consideration, but may be
resubmitted as a new preliminary plan, including required fees.
(d) No plat shall be considered for final action by the Planning
and Development Director until it has been reviewed and certified by the city engineer to be
in conformance with this chapter. The subdivision sdviseFy eewonittae Planning and
Development Director will review plat certification and then act for approval or disapproval.
(e) The Planning and Development Director
shall mark two copies of the pertinent€anal plat materials in conformance with the eewmmitteee's
his or her action, keeping one set for the city's files and making the other available to the
developer. The eity managef Planning and Development Director shall then notify the
developer of the eemmittee-s his or her action in writing acknowledgingreceipt eceipt of the plat or
plat resubmittal and identifying any missing documents or information necessary to process
the plat or replat submittal. The meaning of the eemmittees Planning and Development
Director action shall be as follows:
(1) Approval.The term "subdivision adviseFy eeffimitwe Planning and Development
Director approval" means a
sehedtded-meeting the final plat is approve and in compliance with this chapter.
(2) Disapproval.The term "disapproval"means denial of the present final plat as it is
not in compliance with this chapter.The Planning and Development Director shall
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then notify the developer in writing, the reasons for declining to approve the
submittal.The written notice must identify all areas of noncompliance and include
specific citations to each requirement the plat or renlat submittal fails to meet.
(3) Conditional approval. The term "conditional approval" means the developer
may proceed as outlined in subsection (e)(1) of this section, but only after the
satisfaction of the requirements listed in the written notice. The Planning and
Development Director will notify the developer in writing when conditions are
met. Conditional approval grants the developer a maximum time period of 12
months within which to submit the plat for approval, unless a time extension is
requested by the developer. Within this period, no substantial changes shall be
made in the approved prelimina- plan.
(f) �ia plat shall be eensidemd for-aefien by the eity eetmeil until it has Hiet the r- �f
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(gy,D No building shall be erected on a lot or parcel of land subject to this chapter, nor shall any
building or development use permit be issued therefor, unless such lot or parcel is within a
subdivision for which a plat has been recorded and the required improvements have been
installed and approved by the eity Planning and Development Director with the exception of
model homes and model home centers permitted in conformance with chapter 125.Buildings
may be constructed concurrently with the construction of the subdivision improvements
required by this chapter if a bond acceptable to the city has been posted. Such buildings shall
not be issued a certificate of occupancy until all the required improvements have been
completed and approved by the eity Planning and Development Director.
Sec. 119-173. -Format; required information and supporting documents; performance bond.
(a) The final plat shall be prepared by a state registered land surveyor in accordance with F.S.ch.
177, as amended. The plat will be of the size required by the county, drawn to a minimum
scale of 100 feet to one inch. The survey for the plat and interior lots shall meet or exceed
minimum technical standards in accordance with F.A.C.ch. 61G17-6.
(b) The final plat shall include the following features:
(4 The plat shall contain space and form for
awls:acceptance and approval by the Planning and Development Director.
a. The metyer-,a4es4ed by the eity .
SECTION 6: AMENDING SECTION 119-229
The Land Development Code Chapter 119,"Subdivisions,"Article IV"Design Standards,"Division
2"Roadway, Streets and Alleys,"Sec 119-229"Layout,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
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(4) A minimum of two points of access shall be provided into each subdivision of 25 lots or
more.Where adjoining existing development or other land development code requirements
preclude the development of two public street access points, an unobstructed drivable
accessway may be substituted upon approval of the
Planning,and Development Director.
SECTION 7: AMENDING SECTION 119-231
The Land Development Code Chapter 119,"Subdivisions,"Article IV,"Design Standards,"Division
2,"Roadway,Streets and Alleys,"Sec. 119-231 "Road construction and design standards,"is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Basic construction and design requirements for roads shall incorporate the following listed items.
See the adopted city construction standards for detailed specifications.
(1) Subbase, base and pavement. Roadway pavement at a minimum shall consist of two inches
of asphalt over a six-inch limerock base, over a 12-inch compacted subbase. Alternative
concrete pavements may be approved pursuant to review and consent of the city engineer
and Planning and Development Director.
(4)Bikeways. Bikeways shall be constructed on each side of all arterial or collector roads, or
at other locations as designated by directive of the comprehensive plan and subsequent
studies required pursuant thereto. Where the bikeways are not incorporated as a part of the
physical road system, concrete bikeways may be utilized as an option when approved by
the Planning and Development Director.
SECTION 8: AMENDING SECTION 119-310
The Land Development Code Chapter 119, "Subdivisions," Article V, "Required Improvements,"
Sec. 119-310,"Sidewalks,"is hereby amended to read as follows:
(a) Each sidewalk shall be located within,and in parallel alignment with,the street right-of-
way, except in such instances where it is deemed advisable by the sub '
eemmiaee Planning and Development Director that the sidewalk be relocated or
realigned due to unusual circumstances existing on the site or in an effort to save trees
from impacts of development. Sidewalks shall be constructed five feet wide and four
inches thick,except through driveways,where six inches of material is required. Standard
construction shall provide a one-quarter inch rise per one-foot run from the front of the
sidewalk to the rear of the sidewalk.
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(b) Sidewalks, including attendant driveways, shall be constructed prior to issuance of a
certificate of occupancy on family dwellings or other structural improvements on the lot.
SECTION 9: AMENDING SECTION 119-313
The Land Development Code Chapter 119, "Subdivisions," Article V "Required Improvements,"
Sec. 119-313"Telephone service,television cable service and other utilities,"are hereby amended to
read as follows:
The developer shall be responsible for the installation of telephone,television cable and
any other utility lines, with all lines to be constructed underground, unless otherwise permitted
upon review and approval of the Planning and Development
Director and city engineer. General criteria shall be as follows:
SECTION 10: CONFLICT
All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with any of the provisions of this Ordinance are
hereby repealed.
SECTION 11: SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Ordinance is declared invalid,the invalidated portion shall be severed from
the remainder of the Ordinance, and the remainder of the Ordinance shall continue in full force
and effect as if enacted without the invalidated portion, except in cases where such continued
validity of the remainder would clearly and without doubt contradict or frustrate the intent of the
Ordinance as a whole.
SECTION 12: CODIFICATION
The text of Section 2 to 9 of this Ordinance shall be codified as a part of the Clermont City Code.
The codifier is authorized to make editorial changes not effecting the substance of this Ordinance
by the substitution of"Article" for"Ordinance", "Section" for"Paragraph", or otherwise to take
such editorial license.
SECTION 13: ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENERS ERROR
Regardless of whether such inclusion in the Code as described in Section 5 is accomplished,
sections of the Ordinance may be re-numbered or re-lettered and the correction of typographical
and/or scrivener's errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City Manager or
designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected or re-codified copy of same with
the City Clerk.
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SECTION 14: PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall be published as provided by law and it shall become law and shall take effect
immediately upon its Second Reading and Final Passage.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake County,
Florida on this 14th day of October,2025.
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