A Citrus County advisory board voted to approve proposed edits to the countybuilding inspection/model code and to adopt updated bylaws after a staff-led review identified possible conflicts with state law.

The boardapproved a motion to forward the model code changes (Chapter 18) and the bylaws with recommended edits. The motion to approve both items was made by Speaker 4 and seconded by Speaker 5; the board voted in favor and the package will be taken to the county board with the advisory boardrecommendation.

Why it matters: members said portions of the model language could be read to expand code enforcement beyond building-related inspections. Speaker 4 raised concerns that broadly worded references to "county code" might authorize fee-funded activities that Florida law prohibits and urged the board to limit the chapter to county building codes so inspectors are not assigned zoning or land-development duties that could expose the county to legal risk.

Staff context: Speaker 2 described the model language as derived from the BLAF/BOAF model chapter and said some highlighted provisions likely reflect language intended for the Florida Building Code's ninth edition. Staff offered to review the model chapter line-by-line to determine which sections the county should adopt and which to omit. Speaker 2 also noted there are "reserved" authorities in the model code that could create ambiguity about enforcement powers.

Key changes discussed: board members proposed and agreed to narrow references in Chapter 18 from "county codes" to "county building codes" and to delete or modify clauses that would otherwise extend inspectorsauthority into land-use or zoning enforcement. The board also acknowledged removal of model section 113 (as presented) and accepted staffrecommendation to examine each model provision for local applicability.

Votes at a glance: the board first approved the minutes earlier in the meeting (motion by Speaker 1, second by Speaker 5; recorded as carried). Later, Speaker 4 moved to approve both the Chapter 18 revisions and the bylaws with the agreed changes; Speaker 5 seconded and the motion carried. Individual roll-call votes and counts were not recorded in the transcript of the meeting minutes.

Other business: board members discussed appointment procedures and attendance tracking. Speaker 3 said the bylaws include a vacancy provision: a member missing two consecutive meetings without good cause will have their seat declared vacant and staff will notify the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The board agreed to begin tracking consecutive absences and to announce open positions in January; applications are available via the county website on the advisory boards page.

The advisory board will forward its recommended code and bylaw changes to the county board for further action. The meeting was adjourned by Speaker 4.