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Tequesta moves to adopt reasonable‑accommodation process for certified recovery residences

Village Council of the Village of Tequesta · February 20, 2026
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Summary

Council recommended approval of Ordinance O‑05‑26 to establish statutorily required procedures for review and approval of certified recovery residences and a reasonable‑accommodation application process; the ordinance sets timeframes, documentation requirements and an appeal path and instructs staff to refine references to the International Property Maintenance Code.

Council members recommended approval of Ordinance O‑05‑26, a package to implement state requirements for handling requests to establish certified recovery residences and to codify a reasonable‑accommodation application and review process.

Jay Hopchikin told the council the change is required by state statute (staff cited a section number in the draft) and that the ordinance establishes an application, timeframes and minimum information the applicant must provide, including certification proof and a floor plan demonstrating compliance with the village's minimum‑housing standards (to be…

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