Examples of typical cases heard by the CEB include, but are not limited to: violations of regulations regarding land development, building standards, minimum housing standards, fire safety, etc.

Public hearings are held in the Commission Chambers on the ground floor of the Orange County Administration Center, 201 South Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32802.

In addition to use of the Code Enforcement Board process, Officers are empowered by State Statute and County Code to issue non-criminal citations. These citations, while requiring the defendant to appear in County Court, are classified as civil infractions. A person receiving a citation may choose to pay a reduced civil penalty and avoid a court hearing, or a hearing may be requested. However, if found guilty at a hearing, the responsible person may be ordered to pay the full penalty amount, without reduction.

Typically, citations are used as a last resort to correct violations which are on public property, such as illegal vendors or signage placed upon rights-of-way, but may be used for other code infractions on private property. Additionally, citations may be used for violations which are repeatedly created and corrected immediately prior to Code Enforcement Board hearings or where use of the Code Enforcement Board has not deterred the respondent from continuing the violation.

Injunctive relief is the process whereby legal action is taken through the court system to prevent the continuation of a nuisance violation.

Settlement Agreements may be reached between the respondent and County and authorized by the court system. Such agreements:

• Establish the amount of money to be paid;
• Set parameters on the operation; and
• Establish a specific time frame to cure the violation.