Code Enforcement Magistrate

Meetings

  • 9 am
  • last Tuesday of every month
  • City Hall
    450 N Wilson Avenue
    Commission Chambers
    Bartow, FL 33830

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

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Overview

City Ordinance Chapter 38, 171-179 "Year-Round Water Conservation Measures and Water Shortage Ordinance" was enacted October 1, 2007 for the enforcement of water restrictions. Only warnings have been issued so far. However, The City of Bartow Code Enforcement is now issuing violation notices pursuant to the ordinance. The penalty for violation of the city ordinance is:

  • First violation - $ 50
  • Second violation - $ 75
  • Third violation - $100
  • Fourth violation - $150
  • Fifth violation - $200
  • Sixth and subsequent violations - $300

The restrictions in place are those set by Southwest Water Management District (SWFWMD). You can find the current water restrictions on their website.

If you have any questions or wish to report a violation you may contact the Code Enforcement office at 534-0100 or Bartow Police Department Communications at 863-534-5034.