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Leesburg Florida - Leesburg Current Newsletter Jan Mar 2024 Edition 03 January 2024 ( news )
Leesburg , state Florida ( By Press Release office)
Jan 03,2024
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Office of the City Manager
January - March 2024
Leesburg to Step Up Parking Rules Enforcement
In an effort to respond to recent parking complaints heard by the City Commission , Leesburg Police Department will be stepping up enforcement of parking rules in the downtown area . Through the end of 2023 the Police Department issued warnings for parking violations including , but not limited to: parking over the allotted time; vehicles parked facing oncoming traffic; vehicles that are double parked; handicap parking; occupying more than one spot; obstructing a sidewalk , road , fire hydrant; and parking in areas designated “No Parking” . All vehicles will be subject to enforcement efforts .
Beginning January 1 , 2024 violations will result in a citation being issued .
Many parking spaces in the downtown district have a 3 - hour limit from 8 a . m . to 6 p . m . , Monday through Friday . Downtown visitors who know they will be longer than 3 hours are encouraged to use the downtown parking garage which does not have time restrictions .
The Public Works Department is currently conducting a parking survey with GAI Consultants . The result of the survey will be presented publicly to the City Commission in the near future . Based on this report a goal will be established to enhance downtown parking .
Building Official News
The friendly and knowledgeable staff of the City’s Building Permit Division are here to help you through your project’s permit process . They are dedicated to making sure your project meets the minimum building codes to keep you safe . The permit process can be remarkably easy if you follow the right steps .
Future newsletters will include tips for getting your permits approved faster and easier . For example , did you know that the Florida Building Code changes every three years? Beginning December 31 , 2023 , the new Florida Building Code 2023 , 8
thEdition and the National Electrical Code 2020 version went into effect . It is possible that something that may have been allowed previously will not be permitted under these new codes . Our team can help you through these changes .
In upcoming articles , we will answer questions such as - What are the pro’s and con’s for pulling an Owner/Builder permit? Should you ever hire an unlicensed contractor? What is a NOC and why must it be certified? What is a legally signed engineer’s plan or letter? Are you renting a new business space and need a Change of Occupancy permit?
The Building Department website has information about our new permitting program as well as the forms required for different types of permits . The website is also the easiest place to apply for your permit . Over the coming months , it will be updated with more helpful material , so please visit:
www . leesburgflorida . gov/my_city/departments/building . You are also welcome to stop by our office at 204 N . 5
thStreet , call 352 - 728 - 9735 , or email
permits@leesburgflorida . gov . We look forward to working with you .
A Safety Message
From the Leesburg Fire Department
Lithium - ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smart phones , laptops , e - cigarettes , smoke alarms , toys and even cars . If not used correctly , or if damaged , these batteries can catch on fire or explode .
Only purchase and use devices , batteries and charging equipment that are listed by a nationally recognized testing lab and labeled accordingly .
Use charging equipment that is only compatible with your device . To be safe , use only the charging equipment that is supplied with your device .
Do not continue charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged .
Do not put lithium - ion batteries in the trash . Recycling is always the best option . Take the batteries to a battery recycling location or contact your local waste department for disposal instructions .
Do not use lithium - ion batteries if you notice an odor , change in color , too much heat , change in shape , leaking or odd noises .
Do not put lithium - ion batteries in direct sunlight or keep them in hot cars .
Store spare lithium - ion batteries away from anything that can burn .
Leesburg Launches Special Event Division
Leesburg is pleased to announce the hiring of Maggie Lyden as the Special Event Manager for the city’s new event division . Lyden brings a wealth of experience to the position and will lead a team of staff and volunteers tasked with providing high - quality events for the community .
Information on upcoming events can be found on the special events section of the City’s website at
www . leesburgflorida . gov/recreation
. For event - related questions , please email
specialevents@leesburgflorida . govor call 352 - 728 - 9786 ext . 3255 . You can also follow us on Facebook at Leesburg Special Events .
The next big event to be hosted by the City of Leesburg will be Leesburg Bikefest , scheduled for April 26 - 28 , 2024 .
If you would like to be a vendor at the 2024 Leesburg Bikefest
please complete application and mail to:
Leesburg Special Events
401 W . Magnolia St .
Leesburg FL , 34748
BIKEFEST VENDOR APPLICATION
FOOD VENDORS PLEASE
APPLY HERE
FOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES PLEASE CONTACT:
MAGGIE LYDEN
SPECIAL EVENTS MANAGER
MAGGIE . LYDEN@LEESBURGFLORIDA . GOV
352 - 728 - 9786 x3255
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