Date: June 20, 2024
To: Construction Industry
From: Charlotte County Community Development
Subject: Avoid Storing Construction Materials in County Rights-of-Way
Charlotte County Community Development reminds contractors of the regulations concerning the storage and delivery of construction materials in county rights-of-way, especially during the rainy season.
According to Sections 3307 and 3308 of the Florida Building Code (Building) and Sections 3-5-94 and 3-5-95 of the Charlotte County Code, the storage of construction materials in drainage swales and county rights-of-way is strictly prohibited. This prohibition is enforced by the Right of Way Division of Public Works under County Ordinance 2021-009, to ensure the safety of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and to prevent the obstruction of water flow, which can cause flooding of adjacent properties and roadways.
Contractors are urged to find alternative storage solutions that do not compromise the county’s drainage systems.
For additional information, call 941-743-1201 or email CommunityDevelopment@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
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