Archaeology Ordinance

Chapter 6 Archaeological Preservation

*Cross references: Buildings and building regulations, Ch. 8; environmental protection, Ch. 11; planning and development, Ch. 21; subdivisions, Ch. 23; zoning, Ch. 28.
State law references: Municipal Home Rule Powers Act, F.S. ch. 166. 

Sec. 6-1. Title.

This chapter shall be known and cited as the City of St. Augustine Archaeological Preservation Ordinance.
(Code 1964, § 5 1/2-1)

Sec. 6-2. Findings.

It is the finding of the city commission that St. Augustine, as the oldest permanent European settlement within the United States of America, contains many areas that are historically and archaeologically important to the citizens of this city and the United States, from all periods of its history, including pre-Columbian Indian villages, the original Spanish settlements on the mainland and the Anastasia Island portion of the city, British settlements, fortifications and other settlements and developments from the Second Spanish period, the American Territorial period and the preCivil War period. Further, in the preservation and understanding of the historical importance of St. Augustine, there is generally a direct relationship of archaeology to the economic well-being of the city and the present and future needs, public health, safety, morals and general welfare of its citizens and its visitors. Further, there is an educational value and benefit to the city that would result from a viable program of archaeological activities and the preservation of related resources. (Code 1964, § 5 1/2-2)

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  • Sec. 6-3. Definitions.
  • Sec. 6-4. Archaeological zones.
  • Sec. 6-5. Interpretation of zone boundaries.
  • Sec. 6-6. Zone regulations.
  • Sec. 6-7. Excavations on public property.
  • Sec. 6-8. Fees.
  • Sec. 6-9. Ownership of artifacts.
  • Sec. 6-10. Curation of artifacts.
  • Sec. 6-11. City archaeologist.
  • Sec. 6-12. Grievance procedure.
  • Sec. 6-13. Commencement of delay period and archaeological work.
  • Sec. 6-14. Penalty for violation.