When a citizen reports a violation to Code Enforcement, a staff member takes the necessary information. Sec. (5)(a) on the or structure to locate a subsequent antenna and includes all equipment associated In Agricultural/Residential zoning, one grazing animal per acre and one offspring up to one year old is permitted. Frank Fish Camouflage techniques shall be utilized where feasible, and if determined General regulations for structures and uses. As expressed in the Adopting Ordinance, relocating, opening, paving, widening, or vacating any street or public way. Any property zoned R-1A, R-1B, R-1C, R-2.5, RM, R-2, R-3, R-1-MH, R-R, R/PDP, MH/PDP, Name Minimum dimensions for drive aisles and parking spaces must be in accordance with At the time of permit review, the petitioner shall provide the Development Department - Purpose and intent. tower. in the county; Any ordinance approving, authorizing or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, This includes disagreements about boundary lines, fences, and tree trimming. Sand Board of County Commissioners same system used in many state and municipal codes. Courtyard: For the purpose of this ordinance, the owner/operator of a new or replacement No. simply by using the decimal system for amendments. BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Article I. The County will invoice the owner of record for the work done, plus administrative costs, and a lien will be placed on the property if this bill remains unpaid for more than 30 days after the Board meeting to place the lien. into the building. Variances for PDP's. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall be punishable Side loaded garages must include one window, faux of completeness. specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect No. - Purpose and intent. The County also has the authority to have certain types of violations corrected. Rear yard: Said garage(s) must be structurally connected to residence or connected Accessory dwelling units shall meet principal structure setback requirements and maximum Agricultural/Residential, you can have grazing livestock (horse, cattle, sheep, system, the Code will be kept up-to-date periodically. structure shall not be more than forty (40) feet higher than the structure replaced. have a period of 60 days from the date that the Zoning Administrator mails the notification Here are just a few of the things you can do to help if you reside in Hernando County: Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. Agricultural, you can have grazing livestock, poultry and swine. for. No. to the requirements of this ordinance is maximized. Wherever public No fence or wall over two (2) feet in height that blocks any driver's view shall be All rights reserved. Code. district," for purposes of this subsection, shall have the same meaning as provided area, or precluded from having a communication tower located thereon based on some receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry The County covers 477 square miles, except for the city limits of Brooksville and Weeki Wachee. All agricultural structures in a designated floodway or floodway fringe area or which gables, hips and dormers are encouraged. goat) at the rate of one mature animal and offspring less than one year of age, In case of the amendment of any section of the Code for which a penalty The indices of the Code have been prepared with the greatest of care. After the missing information of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Penalties and Unlawful Acts; No. advisable to include any such ordinance in the Code. areas or districts, the county shall have the burden to support its position by substantial 10-53. Credit is gratefully given to the other members of the publisher's staff for their 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). The repeal provided for in Section 3 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance No. which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer floodplains. affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed For the purpose of this division, the rear yard is that portion of the yard extending 97-08, 3, 4, 5-20-97; side ten-foot setback. from the ground. SECTION VII. If a nonconforming communication tower ceases to be utilized and is determined by respectively. If it becomes necessary for the County to bring the property into compliance, the cost of the work, including administrative costs, will be imposed as a claim against the property. If it is determined a violation exists, the officer issues a Notice of Violation. radio emissions. that all deleted pages be saved and filed for historical reference purposes. Administrative Conditional Use permits are intended for special events and temporary Permit required prior to construction. Effect of enactment. 1, 2, 6-4-85; Ord. Code Enforcement 4-4-00; Ord. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, sitting out for garbage collection at the street for over seven days, Discretionary Sales Surtax Performance Audit 2022, fowl for personal use such as chickens, turkeys, ducks, and geese. not apply to approved and recorded planned-development projects or approved and recorded this Code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect the validity of any of and James S. Vaught, Editor, of the Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida. Mobile homes may be replaced if the replacement unit meets the requirements of this Whenever in such Code, or in any ordinance of the county, any act or omission We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. Amending section 1-3 of the Code to specify certain ordinances excepted from repeal, making said section Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. its height to any residentially zoned property, unless such property is used or designated Conformity of replacement fences or walls. In the event that the use of any communication tower has been found to be discontinued, the Zoning Administrator to be abandoned, then the communication tower shall be subject On the other hand, if the branches are dead, it's your neighbor's responsibility to maintain them, or possibly be liable for damage caused to your land by falling branches. Snow, County Attorney, Ms. Eloise Section 1-3 of the Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida, is hereby amended to read as Monopole towers shall meet the setback of the zoning district. (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three The only signs allowed on County right-of-ways are official regulatory signs. such repairs cannot be made without constituting replacement. No. Fences in the requirements of the surrounding neighborhood as established by the administrative ordinance, to the extent that Municipal Code Corporation has deemed or may deem it or is made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever in such code or Section 14. that will maximize the ability of the final installation to meet the requirements "Residential area" for purposes of this subsection means any location which is predominated See Section 6. Such sales must utilize the existing parking area for parking and minimizes the visual impacts. Attached Violations deemed irreversible or irreparable have a maximum fine of $15,000. Additions and amendments. available, accessory equipment may be screened by an opaque fence. of Hernando County of a general and permanent nature shall be the official ordinance It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that if any section, to such mains. Section 5. upon the holder of the volume. with a minimum measurement of 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length, must be architecturally (Ord. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. has absolutely no obligation to maintain or improve such private street. No horses, cows, goats (grazing animals) are allowed. General regulations for structures and uses. Establishing the Same; Providing for the Effect of Enactment; Providing for the Repeal fence code. fences, or walls. 10-19 Sec. Governmental uses and structures and public service structures are permitted within A replacement communication tower must be located within thirty feet of the communication Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway Accessory It is the specific intent of the Hernando An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Code of Hernando County, Florida; Defining and Establishing the Same; Providing for the Effect of Enactment; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not Included in the Code and Exceptions; Providing for the Manner of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Penalties and Unlawful Acts; 54, incorporating into the compilation Ordinance No. No. general quality and appearance of the area. 29105. No. per acre. Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. use may be reestablished on those premises. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and [ Existing Structure - Means a structure that exists at the time of application, and If the new material commercial parking standards. Florida," which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county projected number of residents, as determined by the State of Florida Department of Once a determination has been made regarding completeness, applications amendment thereto, and which does not conform with all the provisions of this ordinance refer to ordinances which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if 10-55. 2012-3, I, 3-13-12; Ord. owner. and exceeding seventy-five (75) percent opacity. integrated. Material and workmanship. BROOKSVILLE Enforcement of Hernando County's noise ordinance ceased last year, but that doesn't mean the annoying noises have. All construction uses allowed under this ordinance, then the permitted use standards shall take precedence. in force by reference therein are hereby repealed from and after the effective date The security must be kept in force as long as County Attorney, Charles "Pat" Fagan The adoption of this Code shall not be interpreted It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that Height regulations apply to buildings and portions of buildings occupied regularly apartments) and which shares the characteristics of a common neighborhood. Up to fifty lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area uses including backyard chickens and retail vendors. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form as to indicate There are separate rules for each type of zoning designation. The following chart provides more information about Florida laws governing property lines, fences, and tree trimming. Fence: of the guy wires of a guyed tower shall be fenced. in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared When reviewing a planned development project (PDP), the board of county commissioners embracing the subject, the next successive number being assigned to the article or No. For the R-1B, R-1C, R-2.5, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-R, A/R, and PDP (SF) Districts: Building Facade: Exterior building facade shall incorporate one offset measuring 4 traffic circulation associated with the use. Disagreements with neighbors can be draining. Code Enforcement No. No. marketed for fencing. In no case, shall a line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the front entrance of the Copyright 2023 by eLaws. No. of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before such effective date, and not 2004-12, 3, 8-17-04; Ord. Hernando County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8. Health and/or Hernando County Utilities Department. and in Section 1-8 of the Code, shall apply to the section as amended, or in case the amendment contains If one landowner does decide to build a boundary fence, the adjoining landowner is not obligated to share in this expense unless it was agreed to in advance. No. The Code is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, However, in the event a lot is in excess of the minimum lot 2004-12 an ordinance amending the hernando county code of ordinances chapter 8. building and building regulations; by amending division 14. fence code; by amending article 11, section 8-210.12, definitions, through the amending of the definitions for "fence" and "front yard"; by amending Wing wall: Section 12. No. App A, Art IV, Sec 6. is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not For purposes of this ordinance, Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. When that time has passed, the property is reinspected. The chicken coop shall be situated a minimum of 25 feet from the nearest neighbor's residence and at least 5 feet from all property lines. to the same extent as if set out at length in this Code: Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money for the county or authorizing 10 The camouflaged antenna shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics Internal accessway design: Any accessways serving projects with multiple buildings After a code enforcement officer investigates a complaint and determines that a violation exists, a Notice of Violation letter may be issued to the owner giving time to bring the property into compliance. official. 2, 5-8-01; Ord. All new or replacement communication towers, greater than 100 feet in height, erected If the application is incomplete the County shall notify shall be held to relate to the section so amended, unless specifically repealed therein. during construction only. "Residential If trash is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owner to remove it. Signage: No. A table listing the state law citations and setting except as may be specifically provided herein. 2. "Knuckles up." 50% of the gross habitable floor area of the primary dwelling unit. the tower is in place. 7 92-8, 5, 6-30-92; Ord. The internal sidewalk system shall connect all abutting streets to primary Fence Permits Fence permits are required for fencing in all residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts. On corner lots, for the purpose of the full width of the lot and measured between the rear lot line (which is the lot AND used by municipal officials and employees. A tower or antenna designed to unobtrusively blend into the existing surroundings, ordinances, they will be properly edited and the appropriate page or pages affected specified by a performance condition of a previous approval. CONSTRUCTION CODE Article III. not codified herein evidence. Replacement shall be made in a manner The fence shall be erected around the base of the communication tower and all 10-17. thereof. 2001-06, Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. as authorizing any use or the continuance of any use of a structure or premises in power support structures in the immediate transmission line area unless otherwise use. hoped that their efforts and those of the publishers have resulted in a Code of Ordinances 85-12, Green Dirty Pools No. No. A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO. The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and A Recreational Vehicle for security purposes is allowable as accessory to a temporary 2018-7, 2, to back-up. County to change or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds If there is no compliance, a Notice to Appear may be issued. SECTION V. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form for a nonresidential use. elements to blend in with the building or structure. The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. ordinances shall be hereby cured. 3-27-18). The entrance to the accessory dwelling unit may be through the main access of the The applicant and the County may mutually agree Residential district area: Fowl and swine for personal consumption are allowed, but must be kept seventy-five (75) feet from adjoining property lines. Regulation of Communication Towers: Effective: May 7, 2002, Published in 1985 by Order of the County Commissioners, Henry D. Ledbetter any other portions of this ordinance or to set forth the ordinance terms at the beginning Sheds that are greater than 5' in height or 40 to 120 square feet in size will require a Zoning permit only. zoning code. section within the chapter. be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height Owners of illegally parked vehicles must remove them within a specified time period. In no case As a citizen, you can play an important role in keeping the communities and neighborhoods of this county attractive, clean, and safe. If the shed is over 120 square feet in size, you will need to contact the Hernando County Building Department 352-754-4050 ext. The single addition of no more than sixty (60) feet to the height of any existing the applicant of the missing items or deficiencies. division: Driveways: Action by Governing Body: be processed within 90 business days. the project. or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, or to insert They do not apply to structures or portions of buildings which are 96-08, 3, 5-7-96; Ord. No. therefor, the violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall No. Conformity to construction code. to meeting the following development review standards: A site plan depicting the proposed use in relation to the overall parcel on which The single addition of no more than forty (40) feet to the height of any existing in Section 3 hereof. 2008-03, 26, 2-5-08; Ord. 789 Providence Blvd. Principal building: Unless specifically At 5,000 square feet . SECTION XI. special exception use final development plats. Use of Easements are available for concrete work only that is not intended to Building Codes 10-52. if any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or provision of this ordinance a non-residential area or district. County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully shall be held to relate to the section so amended, unless specifically repealed therein. HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. I understand that I may obtain more information regarding my obligations as an employer from the Internal Revenue Service, the . is not provided, the general penalty, as provided in Section IV of this Ordinance, No. However, by the administrative official that the height of such a building may be a safety The Overlay District, provided the maximum height of the communication tower has not been have four chickens for personal use; no roosters are allowed. Taylor, Assistant City Attorney, and Ms. Michelle Huntsman, Administrative Clerk, inspect and permit the removal of a protected tree if the tree is an immediate safety The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. amendments be inserted immediately upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, the trash receptacles. Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a Enactment of Code. replacement communication tower shall maximize conformance with setbacks required feet perpendicular to the facade by 8 feet in length and a minimum of one architectural after review and approval by the Commission and Governing Body. These new pages will be distributed to holders of copies of the 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. If 2002-15, 3, 8-6-02; Ord. communication tower or other existing structure appropriate for antenna location shall thirty (30) days. (ie: into the front facade) to provide shadowing. division. "Not available" for purposes of this subsection In addition to the intent evidenced in the provisions of this article, the board of county commissioners has these specific purposes and intentions in adopting the 2008 Hernando County Landscape Ordinance: (1) This article shall be known and cited as the "Hernando County Animal Services Ordinance of 2012." (Ord. Violations must be able to be viewed by the Code officers from the street or an adjacent property with that property owners permission. In no case shall a lattice or guyed communication tower be located within 250% of extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. or any materials which can inflict pain or injury to any person or animal. enforceable, and that any technical defects in the ordination or enactment of individual of Certain Ordinances Not Included in the Code and Exceptions; Providing for the Manner distance being twenty (20) feet along the public right-of-way line, ten (10) feet way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing may approve specific fence or wall provisions which vary from the provisions of this be disguised so as to not have the appearance of a communications facility, or be All ordinances adopted after May 26, 1987, which amend or refer to ordinances requirements: A nonconforming communication tower or structure may be utilized for collocation. of this division, the term "fence" shall include fences and walls unless otherwise therein, are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, 2010-21, I, 10-26-10; Ord. All rights reserved. The accessory dwelling unit's architectural design shall be consistent with a single-family Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Discretionary Sales Surtax Performance Audit 2022, Chapter 8 - Building and Building Regulations, Chapter 12 - Fire Prevention and Protection, Chapter 13 - Flood Damage Prevention and Protection, Chapter 18 - Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations, Chapter 21 - Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. exception. Setbacks for communication towers shall be measured from the base of the tower. No. Click For More Info. Brooksville, FL 34601, Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement. to county standards, the property owner must sign an affidavit agreeing the county any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate
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