Attorneys Serving Rockledge, Florida

Rockledge requires a permit before a tree is removed from private property. The application includes a layout of the yard that shows every tree on the lot and marks the one to be taken down. Questions about the permit go to the Building Division at City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane, at 321-221-7540.

Under Section 30-103 of the Rockledge Code, a boat or trailer with a total length under 22 feet may sit in the driveway or on a paved surface, while longer ones must be kept behind the front building line or in a carport or garage.

An RV or camper must be stored behind the front building line in a side or back yard on an improved surface, with only one allowed per property. The owner must hold current tags and registration, and no one may live in the RV.

Each Rockledge residence is limited to four garage sales in any 12 month period, and no permit is needed. Signs are limited to one at the home and two at the nearest major intersections, and every sign must be on private property. Signs placed in the public right of way or on utility poles and stop signs are not allowed.

Rockledge requires every developed property to be kept free of weeds and plant growth taller than 12 inches, with sidewalks, driveways and walkways kept in safe repair. Vacant lots must keep vegetation at 12 inches or less within a 10 foot strip along any neighboring developed property or street. The rules come from Chapter 16 of the Rockledge Code of Ordinances, and furniture or household goods may not be stored in a yard or open carport.

Rockledge requires property in a foreclosure action to be registered with the city under Section 16-72 of the City Code. The registration renews every year and carries inspection, security and maintenance standards while the property stays vacant in foreclosure or becomes bank owned. Neighbors can report a foreclosed or abandoned house to Rockledge Code Enforcement.

As of October 2026, the Mayor of Rockledge is Thomas J. Price, who chairs the City Council. The Mayor serves a three year term, and Mayor Price's current term expires in November 2026, so the office is on the November 3, 2026 municipal ballot. City Hall is at 1600 Huntington Lane and can be reached at 321-221-7540.

As of October 2026, the Rockledge City Council is made up of Mayor Thomas J. Price and Council Members Dr. Michael A. Cadore, Sr., Dr. R. Shaun Ferguson, Sammie Brown Martin, Frank T. Forester, Duane A. Daski and Tara L. Connor. Frank T. Forester serves as Vice Chair. The terms for the Mayor, Seat 3 and Seat 4 expire in November 2026, Seats 5 and 6 in November 2027, and Seats 1 and 2 in November 2028.

Rockledge elects six council members at large to staggered three year terms, along with a Mayor who also serves three years. Two council seats are filled each year, and the Mayor is elected in the same year as Seats 3 and 4. Rockledge votes every November, and the 2026 election date is November 3.

As of October 2026, Rockledge is led on a daily basis by City Manager Dr. Brenda Fettrow, and the City Attorney is Wade C. Vose. The City Manager is the chief administrative officer, prepares the annual budget and supervises city departments, including the City Clerk. The City Manager attends council meetings and joins discussions but does not vote.

Rockledge City Council meetings take place in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane. The city's agenda center lists recent regular meetings on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 and Wednesday, October 21, 2026, along with an added date in late September. Agendas and minutes are posted in the agenda center, and the City Clerk at 321-221-7540 can confirm the schedule.

As of October 2026, the Rockledge City Clerk, Amber Brown, is the primary records custodian for the city and can be reached at 321-221-7540, option 1. Requests for police records are handled separately through the Police Department's own public records page. The Clerk's office is at City Hall, 1600 Huntington Lane.

The Rockledge Sanitation Division provides each home a wheeled garbage cart, called a HOBO, that must be at the curb by 7 a.m. on pickup day and brought back by 7 p.m. the same day. Public Works repairs a damaged cart at no charge unless it was abused, and the request goes to 321-221-7540. The city also runs a special pickup day every Wednesday except on holiday weeks, with Thanksgiving week as the one exception.

Rockledge collects yard trash such as branches, grass clippings, leaves and shrub trimmings, but it must never go in the garbage or recycling cart. Small clippings go in at least two reusable containers of 32 gallons or less and 50 pounds or less before sturdy lawn bags are used. Branches must be cut to manageable lengths, stacked in one direction and kept under 50 pounds each, and mulch or fallen fruit goes out with household garbage.

Rockledge charges a monthly stormwater utility fee of $4.25 for each Equivalent Rate Unit, which equals 2,922 square feet of impervious area, the average for a single family home. Each developed home is billed one unit, and other developed sites pay one unit for every 2,922 square feet of hard surface. Illegal dumping or chemical spills into the storm system can be reported to Public Works at 321-221-7540, option 3.

Rockledge allows one pool fill sewer credit in any 12 month period, and the request must reach the city within 60 days of the bill in question. Credits are capped at $500 and are not given for leaks that drain into the sewer, irrigation use or water use that cannot be explained. The application form is available online, at City Hall or by calling 321-221-7540.

The Rockledge Wastewater Treatment Facility is staffed around the clock and responds to sewer problems at no charge to find the cause. Residents can call 321-221-7540 for a slow drain or a backup. A flashing red light at a city lift station should also be reported, with the station number or location if known.

Rockledge connects homes to reclaimed water after the owner reviews the city's information packet and returns the application with the connection fee, which is $500 for a three quarter inch service. A backflow device must be installed by the City of Cocoa, reachable at 321-433-8400, to protect the drinking water supply on the same property. Reclaimed water users follow the city's watering hours of 4 p.m. to 10 a.m.

In Rockledge, Fiske Boulevard and U.S. 1 are state roads maintained by the Florida Department of Transportation. Barnes Boulevard is maintained by Brevard County. All other public roads are the city's responsibility, and hazards such as broken sidewalks go to Rockledge Public Works at 321-221-7540.

A streetlight outage in Rockledge can be reported to Florida Power and Light at 321-723-7795 or 800-468-8243. Residents can also call Rockledge Public Works at 321-221-7540, which passes the report to FPL for repair. Giving the pole location and pole number speeds up the fix.

Rockledge Code Enforcement cannot open an investigation from an anonymous complaint, whether made in writing or by phone, under sections 162.06 and 166.0415, Florida Statutes. Complaints passed along through city staff or others must also include the complainant's name and address. Code Enforcement staff answer through the City Hall line, 321-221-7540.

For matters that are not emergencies, the Rockledge Police Department answers at 321-690-3988. The department is located at 1776 Jack Oates Boulevard. Emergencies should always go to 911.

The Rockledge Code Enforcement Board meets at 6 p.m. on the second Thursday of every other month in the City Council Chamber. Its seven members are appointed by the City Council to three year terms and, when possible, include an architect, a business owner, an engineer, a general contractor, a subcontractor, a realtor and a citizen. As of October 2026, agenda packages are available from City Clerk Amber Brown at 321-221-7540, extension 104.

Rockledge discourages planting trees in the strip between the sidewalk and the street. A property owner may send a letter of request to the City Manager, and approval can be granted for certain tree types on a city list. Shrubs in that area must be kept at 3 feet or lower so they do not block sight lines or sidewalk use.