Approve the adoption of the Ordinance amending Chapter 40, Building and Construction, to the Seminole County Code of Ordinances by amending the Chapter to provide uniformity in Code Enforcement application; adjusting to align with statutory languages; providing clarity to the Building Code of Appeals; providing alignment with Senate Bill 180; and providing an effective date. Countywide (Mike Rhodes, Interim Development Services Director) — Chapter 40 Presentation — Board of County Commissioners (2026-05-12)

AI Summary

The Seminole County Board of County Commissioners reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 40 of the Seminole County Code on May 12, 2026, addressing building and construction regulations. The amendments create a new Building Code Board of Appeals with clarified enforcement authority, implement emergency permitting requirements from Florida's SB 180 (2025), remove outdated provisions like pool regulations, and update contractor licensing procedures. The recommendation is to approve adoption of the ordinance to provide regulatory uniformity, align with state law, and improve Code Enforcement application.