City Clerk Records & Notices - Coral Springs

General Governance and Administration Florida 3 Minutes Read · published February 21, 2026 Flag of Florida

Coral Springs, Florida residents and businesses rely on the City Clerk to maintain official records, publish public notices and post meeting agendas and minutes. The City Clerk's office manages open records requests, legal notices, and the official archive of ordinances and resolutions. For agendas and minutes, the city posts meeting materials online and maintains a searchable record of actions taken by the city commission and advisory boards. City Clerk[1]

Use the City Clerk page to start a records request or find meeting agendas.

Records & Notices — what the office holds

The office keeps enacted ordinances, resolutions, commission agendas and minutes, published legal notices, and records of official actions. Notices required by state law and local ordinance are posted through the city portal and third-party publishing systems where applicable. For the city code and ordinance text, consult the municipal code host referenced below.

Penalties & Enforcement

Penalties for violating Coral Springs ordinances are set in the Code of Ordinances and by individual ordinance language. Specific dollar amounts, escalation for repeat or continuing violations, and non-monetary sanctions are shown in the ordinance or enforcement chapter when provided by the city code or specific ordinance text; where amounts or escalation rules are not listed on the cited pages, they are noted as not specified. See the municipal code for controlling provisions and enforcement mechanisms. Coral Springs Code of Ordinances[2]

If an ordinance lists a fine, the code will state the exact amount and whether offenses are continuing.
  • Fine amounts: not specified on the cited page or vary by ordinance; check the ordinance text for exact amounts.
  • Escalation: first, repeat, and continuing offence treatment is specified per ordinance or enforcement chapter; not specified uniformly on a single page.
  • Non-monetary sanctions: orders to abate, injunctive relief, liens, or referral to court may be used where authorized by ordinance.
  • Enforcer: Code Compliance and the City Clerk coordinate on notices; formal enforcement actions are typically handled by Code Compliance or an authorized enforcement official.
  • Inspection and complaints: complaints are submitted to Code Compliance via the city website or the department contact page.
  • Appeals and reviews: appeals processes and time limits depend on the ordinance or enforcement chapter; specific appeal time limits are provided in the controlling ordinance or the municipal code.

Applications & Forms

The City Clerk publishes forms for public-records requests, records requests submission instructions, and some permit-related notices. Where a named form, filing fee, or deadline is required, the form page or ordinance will state the details; if a specific form number or fee is not posted on the cited page, it is noted as not specified. For meeting agendas and submission deadlines for agenda items, consult the Clerk's guidance and agenda publication schedule. Agendas & Minutes[3]

Records-request forms and agenda submission deadlines are posted by the City Clerk.

Common violations and typical outcomes

  • Failure to obtain required permits for construction: may result in stop-work orders and fines as specified in building and zoning ordinances.
  • Sign and right-of-way infractions: fines or removal orders under the sign code.
  • Nuisance or property maintenance violations: abatement orders and possible liens for costs.

Action steps

  • Request records: use the City Clerk open-records request form or contact the clerk's office to submit a request.
  • Find agendas: check the online agendas and minutes portal before meetings to confirm materials and submission deadlines.
  • Report a violation: file a complaint with Code Compliance via the official complaint form or department contact page.

FAQ

How do I request public records from Coral Springs?
You submit an open-records request to the City Clerk using the clerk's published request process or form; response timelines follow applicable law and city procedures.
Where are meeting agendas and minutes published?
Agendas and minutes are published on the city's official agendas portal and archived online for public review.
How do I appeal a code enforcement citation?
Appeal rights, deadlines and procedures are set in the ordinance or enforcement chapter that issued the citation; consult the municipal code and contact Code Compliance for instructions.

How-To

  1. Identify the record you need (ordinance, minutes, permit file).
  2. Locate the City Clerk open-records request page and any published request form.
  3. Complete the request form with a clear description and preferred delivery method.
  4. Submit the form online or deliver it in person; pay any fees if specified.
  5. Await acknowledgement and follow up with the Clerk's office if needed.

Key Takeaways

  • The City Clerk is the official custodian of records and posts public notices and agendas.
  • Use the published forms and portals for records requests and agenda submissions.
  • Enforcement, fines and appeals are governed by the municipal code and specific ordinance language.

Help and Support / Resources

  1. [1] City of Coral Springs - City Clerk
  2. [2] Coral Springs Code of Ordinances (Municode)
  3. [3] Coral Springs Agendas & Minutes (Legistar)

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