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What are the rules regarding removal of animal waste?   
According to code 4-5 (b), it is illegal for any person who owns or has control of any animal to let the animal excrete on any area other than those
designed for that purpose. It is also illegal for them to defecate on any private property not belonging to the owner of the animal.
Owners in charge of the animals can be fined up to $250 unless they have the tools to remove the waste immediately from these locations. Different
fines relating to animal waste include:

•        Animal excrement (except in City Parks), $125
•        Excrement in City park, $75
•        No tool for removal (pooper scoopers or plastic bags), $125
•        No tool for removal in a City park, $75
•        Inappropriate disposal, $75



Mosquitoes and Iguanas  


The mosquito population has increased during the recent rains, but the City is not responsible for responding to any inquiries regarding mosquitoes
unless it’s at a park. If you have a mosquito-related complaint, please contact Broward County's Mosquito Control Division directly at 954-765-4062.
The County will treat public roads and treat by air if warranted. If mosquitoes become an issue at a City park, please call our Public Works Department
at 954-344-1165.
As far as iguanas, the SPCA Wildlife Care Center and the Green Iguana Society suggest that you attempt to make your yard less iguana-friendly. Do
not feed the iguanas that come around. If you are unsuccessful of ridding your yard of green iguanas, the only other option is trapping. You may opt to
trap iguanas on your property or call a local licensed trapper. Iguanas must be captured humanely, confined, and turned over to the property
authorities for humane euthanasia.
Please check the Yellow Pages for a list of local private trappers.




Can I post yard sale signs throughout the City?   
The City prides itself on its aesthetics and keeping our streetscapes clean is a major priority. Therefore, it is code violation to place yard sale signs on
light poles, any right-of-way and street medians. Signs may only be placed on the resident’s private property and must be removed immediately after
the sale ends. Unlike other cities, Coral Springs does not limit the amount of garage sales a resident may have a year and does not require a permit. All
Code Enforcement Officials ask is that you don’t litter our City with signs promoting your garage sale, as most of the time they stay past the date of the
sale. Any signs in violation of our City Code will be removed and after a warning has been issued, a $250 citation will be given.
Please note that the City hosts two community garage sales throughout the year at Mullins Park. They are usually scheduled in March and October. If
interested, please call 954-344-2200 for more information.

If you have any questions regarding the City’s Code of Ordinances, please call the Code Enforcement Hotline at 954-344-1017 or visit CoralSprings.
org/code.






Who is responsible for maintaining pools and properties at homes that are either vacated or foreclosed?   
Our Code Enforcement Department receives an updated list from Community Development on a monthly basis that lists all the pre-foreclosures and
bank owned properties. From that list, code officers research the properties to see if it has been abandoned and whether the grass is being maintained
or has a stagnant pool, broken windows or doors and then send a notification of violation to the property owner. Code officers also research to find out
who the foreclosure attorney is, send them a copy of the notification, as well as to the bank. Hopefully, we will get cooperation. If the violation is not
complied within a certain amount of time, the next step would be to have a Special Magistrate Hearing, where a fine amount will be determined. If it is not
complied, the special magistrate can give city officials the authority to correct the violation, which could include mowing the lawn, boarding and securing
the home and also taking care of the stagnant pool.







Is there a designated area where a commercial vehicle or boat can be parked?   
The City prohibits overnight parking of commercial vehicles, including boats, in residential zones between the hours of 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through
Saturday, and all day Sunday on a public-right-of-way adjacent to a private property and on private properties. Vehicles may be parked in a garage or a
carport, providing that the carport screens the vehicles from view on both sides and has a roof. To report a violation, call the Police non-emergency line
at 954-344-1800.
….  COMMUNITY UPKEEP …. If you have a high school age child you know that in order for them to graduate they must
complete 40 hours of community service – what a great thing! ..  Our HOA is offering anyone looking for hours to give us a call at
954.753.3020 .. We all know what our streets look like after the weekend – lots of trash left behind by litterbugs !! ..   Help keep
your community clean AND get those service hours.