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COMMONLY USED MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE CHARGES
(This is NOT a complete list)
PURPOSE: To provide an easy to use reference for law enforcement of the most commonly used City of Tampa municipal ordinance violations.
DISCUSSION: Under Section 18.1, Tampa Code, Tampa Police Officers have the primary responsibility of the enforcement of municipal ordinances within the City of Tampa. The City of Tampa uses Municode to store its ordinances electronically. A complete listing of ordinances can be found with a Google search or “Tampa Municode” or at https://library.municode.com/fl/tampa
In order to provide a quick reference guide, the following list of commonly used ordinances was created by an Assistant City Attorney. Any questions can be directed to the municipal prosecutor, currently Jerrod Simpson at (813) 274-8796 or Jerrod.Simpson@tampagov.net.
Where no specific penalty is provided, municipal ordinance violations may be punished under Section 1-6, Tampa Code, which allows for, up to a $500 fine and/or up to 60 days in jail. Officers should use the NTA process in-lieu of full custodial booking when appropriate. If the violation is punishable by arrest, the Municipal Ordinance NTA Calendar should be used.
However certain violations have been classified under Tampa City Code, to be punishable by a civil citation instead of arrest. If the violation is punishable by citation, a municipal citation book should be used and the appropriate “Class” checked in accordance with Section 23.5-5. Citations should be immediately sent to Records to be scanned, after which they will be handled by the City Attorney’s Office, municipal prosecutor (See Legal Bulletin #’s 12-07, 12-06, & 12-05).
Code Section
Description
Charge as
Related Legal Bulletin #
Damage to City Property
Damage to City Property
1-21
NTA
n/a
Operating Regulated Business Without a Current Business Operating Permit
Operating Regulated Business Without a Current Business Operating Permit
6-29
NTA
97-11
Unlawful Handbill Distribution by an Individual on Private Property
Unlawful Handbill Distribution by an Individual on Private Property
6-171(a)
NTA
13-15, 11-05, 09-19, 09-18, & 97-11
Unlawfully Directing, Encouraging, or Allowing Handbill Distribution by a Business on Private Property
Unlawfully Directing, Encouraging, or Allowing Handbill Distribution by a Business on Private Property
6-171(b)
NTA
13-15, 11-05, 09-19, 09-18, & 97-11
Unlawful Handbill Distribution on Vehicles or to Occupants of Vehicles on Public Property
Unlawful Handbill Distribution on Vehicles or to Occupants of Vehicles on Public Property
6-172(a)
NTA
13-15, 11-05, 09-19, 09-18, & 97-11
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor City Historic District Without Permit
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor City Historic District Without Permit
6-211(a)
NTA
n/a
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor City Historic District With a Permit in Prohibited Area
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor City Historic District With a Permit in Prohibited Area
6-213
NTA
n/a
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor Historic District -Improper Display, Placing, or Distributing by Permit Holder, or Obstruction of Travel
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor Historic District -Improper Display, Placing, or Distributing by Permit Holder, or Obstruction of Travel
6-214(a)
NTA
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor Historic District – Permit Violation Restrictions
Off-Premises Canvassing in Ybor Historic District – Permit Violation Restrictions
6214(b)
NTA
n/a
Use of MV to Facilitate Prostitution, Lewdness, or Drug Crime
Use of MV to Facilitate Prostitution, Lewdness, or Drug Crime
14-30(b)
Vehicle Impound
12-12
Assemblies Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks
Assemblies Obstructing Streets and Sidewalks
14-41
NTA
13-25
Window Peeping
Window Peeping
14-42
NTA
Unlawful Solicitation by Threat, Intimidation, or Harassment
Unlawful Solicitation by Threat, Intimidation, or Harassment
14-46(a)
NTA
93-18
Unlawful Camping on Public Property
Unlawful Camping on Public Property
14-50(a)
NTA, after warning
13-18
Sleeping In or On the Right-of-Way
Sleeping In or On the Right-of-Way
14-51(a)
NTA, after warning
13-18
Unlawful Public Urination or Defecation
Unlawful Public Urination or Defecation
14-52(a)
NTA
13-18
Unlawful Dumping, Throwing, or Disposing of Public Urination or Defecation
Unlawful Dumping, Throwing, or Disposing of Public Urination or Defecation
14-52(b)
NTA
13-18
Unlawful Storage on City Property
Unlawful Storage on City Property
14-53(b)
NTA, after warning
13-18
Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol on Posted Property
Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol on Posted Property
14-64(a)
NTA
n/a
Synthetic Drug Violation
Synthetic Drug Violation
14-74(d)
NTA
n/a
Precursor Acts Facilitating Prostitution
Precursor Acts Facilitating Prostitution
14-80(b)
NTA
01-10
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Public Property
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Public Property
14-150.1.2(a)
CIVIL INFRACTION Class I
13-09, 12-08, 12-07, 12-3, & 11-17
Possession of Open Container on Public Property
Possession of Open Container on Public Property
14-150.1.2(b)
CIVIL INFRACTION Class I
13-09, 12-08, 12-07, 12-3, & 11-17
Possession or Consumption in City Park
Possession or Consumption in City Park
14-150.1.3(a)
CIVIL INFRACTION Class I
13-09, 12-08, 12-07, 12-3, & 11-17
Consumption on Premises Zoned for Only Off-Premises Consumption
Consumption on Premises Zoned for Only Off-Premises Consumption
14-150.1.4
NTA
13-09, 12-08
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Within 500 Feet of Property Zoned for Off Premises Consumption
Consumption of Alcoholic Beverage on Premises Within 500 Feet of Property Zoned for Off Premises Consumption
14-150.1.6(a)
NTA
13-09, 12-08
Excessive Noise – Sound Meter Decibel Violation (Central Business District, Ybor City, and Channel District) - after 5-minute warning
Excessive Noise – Sound Meter Decibel Violation (Central Business District, Ybor City, and Channel District) - after 5-minute warning
14-153
CIVIL INFRACTION
Class II, after 5-minute-warn
12-11, 06-07
Excessive Noise –Plainly Audible 100 feet or more
Excessive Noise –Plainly Audible 100 feet or more
14-154
CIVIL INFRACTION after 5-minute warning, Class II
13-14, 12-07
Unlawful Noise from MV - Plainly audible from 50 feet or more
Unlawful Noise from MV - Plainly audible from 50 feet or more
14-155
CIVIL INFRACTION Class II
13-14, 13-11, & 12-07
Unlawful Entry or Remaining in Department Managed Land or Park When Closed
Unlawful Entry or Remaining in Department Managed Land or Park When Closed
16-31(a)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Swimming, Wading, Bathing, Standing, or Washing any Object in Non-Designated Area of Department Managed Land or Park
Unlawful Swimming, Wading, Bathing, Standing, or Washing any Object in Non-Designated Area of Department Managed Land or Park
16-32(a)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Sleeping, Camping, or Lodging Overnight in Department Managed Lands or Park
Unlawful Sleeping, Camping, or Lodging Overnight in Department Managed Lands or Park
16-39
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Erecting of any Tent, Shelter, Entertainment Equipment, or Structure on Department Managed Lands
Unlawful Erecting of any Tent, Shelter, Entertainment Equipment, or Structure on Department Managed Lands
16-43(a)
NTA
n/a
Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Department Managed Land or Park
Possession of Alcoholic Beverage in Department Managed Land or Park
16-43(f)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Loudspeaker or Amplified Equipment or Amplified Music in Department Managed Land or Park Without a Permit
Unlawful Loudspeaker or Amplified Equipment or Amplified Music in Department Managed Land or Park Without a Permit
16-48(a)
NTA
n/a
Disturbing the Peace Within a Department Managed Land or Park
Disturbing the Peace Within a Department Managed Land or Park
16-48(c)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Injuring or Impairing Tree or Plant in Department Managed Land or Park
Unlawful Injuring or Impairing Tree or Plant in Department Managed Land or Park
16-51(a)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Throwing or Depositing of Trash in Department Managed Lands
Unlawful Throwing or Depositing of Trash in Department Managed Lands
16-52(1)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Polluting of Waters Within Department Managed Lands
Unlawful Polluting of Waters Within Department Managed Lands
16-52(2)
NTA
n/a
Unlawful Occupying Building or Dwelling in violation of an Order to Vacate
Unlawful Occupying Building or Dwelling in violation of an Order to Vacate
19-5(a)(4)c
NTA
n/a
Littering in Parks and Public Places
Littering in Parks and Public Places
19-55(a)
CIVIL INFRACTION Class III
n/a
Unlawful Nuisance Animals
Unlawful Nuisance Animals
19-77
Direct File to Asst. City Atty.
10-11
Solicitation & Distribution On Public Roads (use County Ordinance)
Solicitation & Distribution On Public Roads (use County Ordinance)
County Ordinance 25-173
**REPEALED
SEE 15-12
In accordance with Section 23.5-5, Tampa Code, civil citation fine amounts are:
In accordance with Section 23.5-5, Tampa Code, civil citation fine amounts are:
CLASS I: 1st Offense $75
2nd Offense $150
3rd Offense $300
4th or Subsequent $450
CLASS II: 1st Offense $150
2nd Offense $300
3rd or Subsequent $450
CLASS III: 1st Offense $300
2nd and Subsequent $450
CLASS IV: Each Offense $450
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