Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the code enforcement officer at Rockledge City Hall and share your concern. It will be evaluated to determine whether or not it is a violation and what action can be taken. 

Effective July 1, 2021, Senate Bill 60 amended Florida Statutes 125.69, 162.06 and 166.0415; prohibiting code inspectors designated by governing bodies of municipalities from initiating investigations of potential violations of codes and ordinances by way of anonymous complaints; requiring persons who report potential violations of codes and ordinances to provide specified information to the governing body before an investigation occurs. 

Code inspectors can no longer initiate an investigation through a direct or indirect anonymous complaint either in writing or by phone.  Indirect complaints through City staff or persons, must be accompanied by the name and address of the complainant for submission to the Code Board.

While the City encourages landscaping and tree planting, always consider sidewalks, driveways, utilities, and even your house when planting trees. If placed in the wrong locations, trees can clog sewers, crack sidewalks, interrupt electrical power, and TV cable service, and even affect the foundation of a house. Remember to plan before you plant.

All properties with a structure: All premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of twelve (12) inches in height. And all sidewalks, walkways, stairs, driveways, parking spaces and similar areas shall be kept in a proper state of repair, and maintained free from hazardous conditions (edged). Vacant property residential or commercial: Must, at a minimum, keep all untended vegetation, all grass and all undergrowth cut to a height of twelve (12) inches or less in an area ten (10) feet wide along any area that is abutting and within ten (10) feet of any improved lot/parcel, sidewalk, street, or bike path. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinances, Chapter 16, Article I, Sec 16-2 / Chapter 16, Article II, Sec.16-45((b)(4) 

Motor homes, RVs, 5th wheel & Travel Trailers, all Campers, Pop-ups etc. can be stored on the property provided that it is behind the front building line in the side or backyard. You need to own the RV and no one can live in it. If you need to test or do repair work to the RV, you can hook up electric and water but only temporarily. The RV must be parked an improved surface, not grass or dirt. Only 1 per property and have current tags and registration. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 30, Article III, Division 2, Sec. 30-103(e)

It depends on the total length and is measured from the tongue of the trailer to the very end of the trailer or boat. Total length if under 22 ft. can park in your front yard/driveway or on a paved surface (not blocking the sidewalk), all boats are covered, for recreational use and have current tags and registration. Total length if over 22 ft. must be parked behind the front line of the building, in a carport or garage. All boats are covered, for recreational use and have current tags and registration. Note: Trailers used for commercial businesses are not allowed to be stored in residential area. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 30, Article III, Division 2, Sec. 30-103(f)

Any vehicle that has over four (4) wheels, more than two (2) axles, is taller than eight (8) feet from ground level, or has a total length more than twenty-two (22) feet is defined as a commercial vehicle. They cannot be stored/parked in a residential neighborhood unless it is within a garage or if the vehicle belongs to a company doing work on your house. Official vehicles of city, county, or state governments and public utilities are exempt. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 30, Article III, Division 2, Sec. 30-101

Yes, but because utilities and more could be installed in that area, only certain trees are allowed and you would need a permit. Please contact the Building Department for a copy of the permit application.

All new and existing buildings in the city are required to have address numbers attached to the building and numbers must be plainly visible and legible from the street. This makes your address identification very simple and direct not only for emergency, fire & police, but also for your friends and neighbors, and in the case of commercial properties, your customers & clients 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 16, Article II, Sec. 16-45(d)(3)

The household garbage container assigned to your residence is not to be left out at the curb on non-scheduled pick up days. The Code requires that the container be brought to the curb prior to 7:00 a.m. on the pickup day, and be removed back from the curb no later than 7:00 p.m. of the pickup day. The container is to be stored near the house during other times. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 22, Article II, Sec. 22-40(c) 

It is not permitted to store or accumulate tangible property such as furniture, clothing, or household goods in a yard or open carport. When this happens there is a likelihood of those items becoming a breeding place for snakes, rats, flies, gnats, mosquitoes or other harmful or dangerous creatures or insects. Keep all carports, front porches and yards free from unnecessary clutter. 

Reference: Chapter 16, Article II, Sec. 16-45 (d)(1) 

Please call us as we have an ordinance requiring that any property under a foreclosure action must be registered and shall remain under the annual registration requirement, inspection, security, and maintenance standards as long as it remains in the foreclosure action and vacant, or becomes bank/lender owned. 

Reference: Rockledge Code of Ordinance, Chapter 16, Article III, Sec. 16-72