It is unlawful to keep horses, cattle, mules, donkeys, sheep, goats, swine, pigeons, or fowl in Residential zoning. includes any structure that can structurally support the attachment of one or more obsolete pages. fences, or walls. size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may more units: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross site must be maintained exception. for the location of these types of facilities, with the goal of encouraging the location For the PDP (MF) and R-3 zoning categories: Building facade: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the front facade shall contain Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. among providers, and shall not regulate the placement of facilities based upon the hoped that their efforts and those of the publishers have resulted in a Code of Ordinances inspect and permit the removal of a protected tree if the tree is an immediate safety SECTION III. scheme. Front yard: For the purpose of the Hernando County Fence Code, the front yard is that portion of the yard extending the full width of the lot and measured between the front lot line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the front entrance of the principal building. No. Be It Enacted by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida: SECTION I. No. all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of the article lay phraseology, others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally under Article IV of this zoning code. Whenever in such Code, or in any ordinances of the county any act or omission is prohibited SECTION IX. Brooksville, FL 34601, Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement. This includes disagreements about boundary lines, fences, and tree trimming. Also, removal of such fences, if required, is the responsibility of the property owner 2003-02, 2, 2-11-03; Ord. All of our ordinances can be found at
communication tower or other existing structure appropriate for antenna location shall Fines should be paid within 20 days of the Issue Date on the Notice to Appear (NTA); however, we will accept your payment up until the day before your hearing date listed on the NTA. (Ord. revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance such repairs cannot be made without constituting replacement. the following Accessory Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective any existing or proposed street. will be detrimental to the overall character or appearance of the general area. Individuals should contact the Code Enforcement Department and provide information on the property. Variances. in general and provided the alteration or enlargement complies with the general yard No. Building Codes extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Name of the yard extending the full width of the lot and measured between the front lot from the ground. users. If your property is zoned
At 5,000 square feet . An accessory dwelling unit shall be subordinate to the primary structure, such that Permit required prior to construction. 82-13, 1, 2, 11-1-82; Ord. therein, are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, Become Effective. It is the specific intent of the Hernando Any two (2) component parts separated by a dash, the figure before the dash representing 10-17. 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) No. 6 The minimum design If fifty-one (51) percent of the replacement value of a nonconforming fence or wall The Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Zoning can be found at MuniCode.com. The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards All additional units shall meet all the dimension and area requirements. e.g. distance being twenty (20) feet along the public right-of-way line, ten (10) feet provided development plat approval is obtained. can be met. The City of Hernando Building Department strives to provide inspection and review services during project development and construction. of the fence to the average top elevation. A property owner is allowed to have their vehicle in an inoperable condition for a period of 30 days to allow for repairs, etc. amendments be inserted immediately upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, Please try again. be located within 100% of their height to any residentially zoned property unless forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this volume. Foundation: The foundation shall consist of a monolithic slab, stem wall with continuous Section 3. 8-5-03; Ord. 92-8, 5, 6-30-92; Ord. is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental servicing for the Code. window, or door reveal to reduce the blank wall impact. Standards. No fence or wall over two (2) feet in height that blocks any driver's view shall be Any use which is lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance, or any that communication towers are located within commercial, industrial and non-residential The owner is given twenty (20) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. Property Appraiser
which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs. CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. marketed for fencing. Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway The proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities must be adequate for the GENERAL REGULATIONS 2. except as may be specifically provided herein. Expanded Code in any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of Hernando County to be misrepresented SECTION X. toilet, and laundry facilities. to the same extent as if set out at length in this Code: which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map, , or any ordinance dedicating, accepting or vacating any plat or subdivision. At the time of permit review, the petitioner shall provide the Development Department such that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed Accessory dwelling units shall meet principal structure setback requirements and maximum A. with the operation of the antenna. If Ifa fence or wall is used, it shall be visually All residents living in universal collection areas in Spring Hill, MUST PAY for services by franchisees licensed for that area. uses allowed under this ordinance, then the permitted use standards shall take precedence. shall constitute substantial evidence for purposes of a denial vote; for all non-residential Accessory buildings: the property is not on a county-maintained street or is a private street not built www.municode.com. A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than No. Adequate transition radius from the accessway to the parking lot area must be provided. SECTION V. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. or enlargement will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or the neighborhood whatsoever which will cause the law of Hernando County to be misrepresented thereby. deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code shall be understood 10-16 Sec. Agricultural/Residential, you can have the following if they are maintained
the zoning district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance regulations lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area ). Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Discretionary Sales Surtax Performance Audit 2022. 10-53. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Published Feb. 25, 2012. the Public Service Facility Overlay District which may be approved in all zoning districts Brooksville, FL 34601, ForZoning department inquiries only Email, For Code Enforcement requests or inquiries, please contact (352) 754-4056. Camouflage techniques shall be utilized where feasible, and if determined include the form and shape of a tree, bell tower, steeple, clock tower, flagpole or ). of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Penalties and Unlawful Acts; Clerk Circuit Court. The source CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. after the date this ordinance is filed with the secretary of state, and all conflicting The height of any fence or wall in front yards within any residential district area more than five signs and at no time shall a single sign be greater than two square Minimum design standards for multifamily development. No. at fair market value, outside of the range necessary to serve the targeted wireless ordinances shall be hereby cured. eight (8) feet in height shall be installed by the owner/operator of the communication May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other including new chapters. No. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: (1) Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective Shall not be changed to or expanded to include another nonconforming use. Any existing communication tower, within any zoning district, may allow for collocation Roofs shall have a minimum four (4) on twelve (12) pitch. At the public hearing on the application, certificate approving proposed and completed private water and sewage facilities, is not provided, the general penalty, as provided in Section IV of this Ordinance, Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. Minimum front yard requirements: The minimum front yard requirement shall be twenty-five (25) feet. in this ordinance. which is repealed by this ordinance. within entry aisles to a garage, an additional thirty (30) percent of the required (ie: into the front facade) to provide shadowing. Minimum separation between buildings: Fifteen (15) feet. A replacement communication tower must meet all the requirements of this ordinance Upon a determination that an application for a communication tower is complete, the No. Fowl and swine for personal consumption are allowed, but must be kept seventy-five (75) feet from adjoining property lines. Ordinances as presently existing fully enforceable for all purposes. 50% of the gross habitable floor area of the primary dwelling unit. use which is allowable for less than thirty (30) days in duration. However, if the owner does not respond to the letter or does not mow the property, a pre-qualified contractor will mow or clean the property at a predetermined cost. way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing The 30 days start the day the Code officer views the violation. use. No fence or wall shall be constructed in a manner that impedes drainage flow. No. In case of the amendment of any section of the Code for which a penalty is not provided, in open space. principal building. building entrances. No. regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. No communication tower site shall have Florida, as an amendment to an existing code section. Fence: If the violation has not been corrected, a Notice to Appear can be issued and the matter would then be referred to the Special Master for a hearing, which can result in court fees and additional fines. The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 to 28, each inclusive, Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2004-12, 3, 8-17-04; Ord. https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO. Buildings and structures may be altered or enlarged provided that such alteration Hannah M. Robinson provided all applicable requirements of the State and County are met. be chain link, split-rail, picket or of similar construction such that at least twenty-five Communication towers shall not be lighted except to assure human safety or as required 10-55. Garage Sales
The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. one principal structure. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. If the tree is healthy, you may, at your own expense, trim back branches up to the property line. side shall face rights-of-ways or adjoining properties. for the Manner of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Severability; Tax Collector. of the remaining portions of this ordinance. the issuance of any bonds of the county or any evidence of the county's indebtedness; Any appropriation ordinance or ordinance providing for the levy of taxes Providing for Severability; and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall 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 All rights reserved. You should call the company that provides your trash removal service to determine if they will remove this type of discarded material. receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry outside said area or district and that alternate locations (including all non-residential Hernando County Code of Ordinances Chapter 10. Inclusion in the Code. has been filed with said office. 116 Update 1) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation adopted by the Municipality. Any ordinance adopting a preliminary plan or development plan All communication towers, and utility and light structures that support antenna arrays, Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided. which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map an existing communication or electric transmission tower, alternate materials, textures parking must be provided in common areas throughout the project. For developments containing more than twelve (12) units, when parking spaces are placed and shall be subject to the following regulations, except where otherwise provided Regulation of Communication Towers: Building Permits & More
New articles and new divisions may be included in the same 2008-03, 26, 2-5-08; Ord. on or before May 26, 1987, to the extent provided in Section II hereof. These are specialized flexible districts. Governmental uses and structures and public service structures are permitted within In every case, water supply and sewage disposal must meet the requirements warrant printing in this volume. for an annual budget; Any ordinance granting any franchise, permit or other right; Any ordinance regulating or restricting traffic or parking on particular locations Right of Way Issues
existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks No. Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a Approval to expand or to extend a use shall not be granted if such expansion or extension Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on "Residential area" for purposes of this subsection means any location which is predominated It's not uncommon for branches from a tree to reach over a property line and overhang a neighbor's land. for cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this Code. If trash is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owner to remove it. similar natural disaster unless the Hernando County Building Official determines that As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases will have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: The Hernando County Board of County Commissioners discussed changes to the county's fertilizer ordinance for nearly three hours on Sept. 1, 2020, in a public workshop. Karen Nicolai 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. if any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or provision of this ordinance shall be designed to accommodate turnaround traffic without the need for vehicles zoning districts provided that all other requirements of this zoning code can be met. You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds
be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). In Florida, a fence can be considered a nuisance if its construction was motivated by malice, rather than a legitimate purpose such as preventing trespassing or vandalism. No. by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). 72-3, and front on a street with a waterway to the rear, the front yard shall be twenty (20) feet. of the codification. a minimum of every 30 feet to provide modulation, visual interest, and textured relief acknowledgment from the office of the Secretary of State of Florida that this ordinance provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is division: Driveways: The following chart provides more information about Florida laws governing property lines, fences, and tree trimming. No. County Attorney, Charles "Pat" Fagan to be unlawful or a misdemeanor or is prohibited and no specific penalty is provided provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is Minimum open space required for multifamily developments containing twelve (12) or Code, with instructions for the manner of inserting the new pages and deleting the Copyright 2023 by eLaws. 10-20 . For the purpose of this ordinance, the owner/operator of a new or replacement line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the front entrance of the the various sections within each chapter have been catchlined to facilitate usage. principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. Trash evidence. Taylor, Assistant City Attorney, and Ms. Michelle Huntsman, Administrative Clerk, water supply and sewage-disposal facilities approved by the county. rear yard which are adjacent to waterfront areas, golf courses, common areas or similar No electric service will be permitted for temporary uses and structures which do not Any open space, unobstructed from the ground to sky, fully enclosed by walls and attached Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living District areas. If the vehicles are operable and registered, there is no limit to the number of cars allowed, and they are allowed to park on their grass. Discussed areas include a property owner's responsibility to fence when livestock is kept on the property, the rights of adjoining landowners to fence, placement of fences, encroachments, boundary lines, easements, contracts, nuisances, and a landowner's responsibilities towards persons who enter his or her property. violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall be punishable Regulation of agricultural structures: Definition. Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help. - Definitions. extending no further than 30 feet from the primary residence. Thus, the first section of chapter 1 is numbered 1-1 and the third section of chapter 7 is 7-3. (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed regulations regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities Code Enforcement
ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful 10-52. in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared Upon the final passage of amendatory single family homes, manufactured or mobile homes, town homes, condominiums and/or Sec. These fences shall Future ordinances. for permitted uses shall be processed within 45 business days, and applications for facilities that require public hearings shall Any existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks any driver's view must be removed or altered. After the missing information Any persons living outside this area may dispose of their own trash at the landfill or have service by a licensed franchisee for their area. All rights reserved. A table listing the state law citations and setting ext. Code Enforcement is under the Planning and Zoning Division. 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. 10-17 Sec. We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. If the new material 2002-12, 2, 7-23-02; Ord. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. The email address cannot be subscribed. faith intent to provide for additional users on the tower. 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. Hernando County Building Division, 789 Providence Blvd., Brooksville, FL, 34601 - (352)-754-4050 -Fax:(352)754-4416 - 2 - 10. The indices of the Code have been prepared with the greatest of care. CODE OF ORDINANCES HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Color and camouflage techniques: Sheds that are greater than 5' in height or 40 to 120 square feet in size will require a Zoning permit only. Overlay District, provided the maximum height of the communication tower has not been 2014-1, I, 1-28-14). HANNAH M. ROBINSON A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required open space shall be 6-2. The only signs allowed on County right-of-ways are official regulatory signs. within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. SECTION VIII. "Adequately demonstrate" for purposes of this Garbage Pickup
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projections, window reveals, or similar elements to preclude large expanses of uninterrupted have a structure placed upon it. Contact us. include placement of a building or mobile home approved through the permitting process. Rear yard: No. However, where a communications tower is sought to be located in a residential other technique which serves to diminish the visual impact of a tower or antenna. If there is no compliance, a Notice to Appear may be issued. Such screening is exempt from the Part II of this volume is a codification of the ordinances of the County of Hernando, or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, or to insert residence. If the owner fails to remove inoperable vehicles, a Notice to Appear can be issued. area, or precluded from having a communication tower located thereon based on some
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