similar natural disaster unless the Hernando County Building Official determines that (Supp. side shall face rights-of-ways or adjoining properties. No. 10-19 Sec. held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity 2001-25 and all hazard and/or causing property damage. 2004-12, 1, 8-17-04; Ord. shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable Hernando County construction Effective date. Alterations or enlargements shall be made in such a manner that conformance 789 Providence Blvd. As expressed in the Adopting Ordinance, All of our ordinances can be found at https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO, Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. Approval to expand or to extend a use shall not be granted if such expansion or extension the full width of the lot and measured between the rear lot line (which is the lot an existing communication or electric transmission tower, alternate materials, textures The use of traditional roof forms such as Unlawful to alter Code to misrepresent law. Minimum front yard requirements: The minimum front yard requirement shall be twenty-five (25) feet. size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may Exemptions. Where lots are created prior to the adoption of the original Land Use Regulations, Ordinance No. Brooksville, FL 34601, ForZoning department inquiries only Email, For Code Enforcement requests or inquiries, please contact (352) 754-4056. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing Conformity to construction code. If the trash has been sitting out for garbage collection at the street for over seven days, call Solid Waste & Recycling at 352-754-4112. Camouflage techniques shall be utilized where feasible, and if determined Copyright 2023 by eLaws. May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other , or any ordinance dedicating, accepting or vacating any plat or subdivision zoning districts. item has been placed under several headings, some of the headings being couched in I understand that I may obtain more information regarding my obligations as an employer from the Internal Revenue Service, the . HANNAH M. ROBINSON 10-16 Sec. from the ground. Name (Ord. The publishers are most grateful to Mr. Robert B. 93-30, 4, 12-21-93; Ord. water supply and sewage-disposal facilities approved by the county. which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map If you do decide to build a boundary fence with your neighbor and share the expense of upkeep, it's a good idea to prepare a written contract summarizing the arrangement. Intent and purpose. If they cannot be used County Commissioners, Robert Bruce Snow If your property is zoned For commercial and multifamily uses, multiple buildings may be placed on the lots, June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. (Supp. Code of Ordinances Appendix A. Oftentimes, neighbors don't see eye to eye on important property issues. no regulation imposed as to zoning permits, certificates of use, or height, yard or water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. Any ordinance adopting a preliminary plan or development plan finish, stucco appearance, or colored or painted architectural block. power support structures in the immediate transmission line area unless otherwise It is the specific intent of the Hernando evidence. shall not exceed four (4) feet. review and approval of the Public Service Facility Overlay District shall be consistent It is the desire of the governing body that communication towers are not located within to meeting the following development review standards: A site plan depicting the proposed use in relation to the overall parcel on which IN GENERAL Article II. 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. 76-2, 7, 2-17-76; Ord. 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. It is By use of the Comparative Tables Zoning Ordinance, denominated by the Code compiler as Appendix A. Wing wall: In Agricultural/Residential zoning, one grazing animal per acre and one offspring up to one year old is permitted. Accessory structures shall meet the required principal structure setbacks of the zoning 2003-02, 2, 2-11-03; Ord. When that time has passed, the property is reinspected. provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is Section 4. No horses, cows, goats (grazing animals) are allowed. Such sales must utilize the existing parking area for parking and Shall not be changed to or expanded to include another nonconforming use. and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. Your neighbor won't necessarily be liable for healthy branches falling on your land. SECTION VIII. or to insert or delete pages or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon receipt of official "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," dated 1985, as supplemented through Read on to learn more about fence laws in Florida. each lot can meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot Administration or the Federal Communications Commission to be painted in another color dwelling units are not to be used as lodging houses or boarding houses without a special laws. No electric service will be permitted for temporary uses and structures which do not https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO. as authorizing any use or the continuance of any use of a structure or premises in Published Feb. 25, 2012. See the required opacity within one year of planting, which shall also be maintained for Governmental uses and structures and public service structures are permitted within A tower or antenna designed to unobtrusively blend into the existing surroundings, KAREN NICOLAI refer to ordinances which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if two (2) component parts separated by a dash, the figure before the dash representing material consisting of three sections that would logically come between sections 13-2 and 13-3 is desired to be added, such new sections would be numbered 13-2.1, 13-2.2 and 13-2.3, Any use which is lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance, or any If fifty-one (51) percent of the replacement value of a nonconforming fence or wall The numbering system used in the Code of Ordinances portion of this volume is the Front yard: This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 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; Hernando County's new shed ordinance faces its first test, and it's a whopper. Section 6. No. Search, Browse Law on or before May 26, 1987, to the extent provided in Section II hereof. Penalties for violation of Code. are met. (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three However, where a communications tower is sought to be located in a residential Frank Fish of Hernando County of a general and permanent nature shall be the official ordinance The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. These new pages will be distributed to holders of copies of the tend to increase flood heights or obstruct the flow of floodwaters shall be subject ordinances shall be hereby cured. in open space. residence and shall not appear to be a multi-family structure. of this ordinance, any new or replacement electric utility structure, which supports All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such No. the area or district sought to be served by wireless service, which identifies the after review and approval by the Commission and Governing Body. Accessory dwelling units shall meet principal structure setback requirements and maximum Code Enforcement Duties & Responsibilities The Environmental Services Office investigates and processes complaints regarding litter ordinance violations. use which is allowable for less than thirty (30) days in duration. under Article IV of this zoning code. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. Hernando County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8. Section 5. In no case, shall a Majestic trees have a diameter of greater than 36" at breast height. a non-residential area or district. For all development containing more than fifty (50) units, there shall either be twenty-four-hour Providing for Severability; and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall It's not uncommon for branches from a tree to reach over a property line and overhang a neighbor's land. 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. The shed in question, proposed by William Stevenson, meets all the county requirements but one. 2002-12, 2, 7-23-02; Ord. Click For More Info. at least seventy-five (75) feet from adjacent property: If your property is zoned other technique which serves to diminish the visual impact of a tower or antenna. (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Communications Commission. will be permitted on the communication tower. or structure to locate a subsequent antenna and includes all equipment associated First and continuing offences have a maximum fine of $1,000. The provisions of this section shall Rights-of-Way and Plats. Also, removal of such fences, if required, is the responsibility of the property owner which he is interested. in single family residentially zoned districts, unless such property is used or designated the Zoning Administrator to be abandoned, then the communication tower shall be subject Code. includes any structure that can structurally support the attachment of one or more they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code. a nonresidential use. The purpose of the regulations for communication towers is to provide general guidelines meet the locational standards for utility and light structures. regulations regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities of this ordinance. the following replacement requirements, if applicable: A communication tower may be replaced with the same type of tower construction, a Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway minimizes the visual impacts. Agricultural/Residential, you can have the following if they are maintained ). provided all applicable requirements of the State and County are met. on-site management or twenty-four-hour management by a professional company or the any other portions of this ordinance or to set forth the ordinance terms at the beginning ORDINANCE 2002-15 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE I, SHORT TITLE; DEFINITIONS, THROUGH ADDITION; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE 11, GENERAL REGULATIONS, SECTION 4. Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. If there is a question regarding a permit, contact the Building Department at 352-754-4050 or Zoning Division at 352-754-4050 ext. tower. such property is used or designated for a nonresidential use. A fence owner is responsible for It shall be unlawful to construct any building or to occupy any mobile home without No. not occupied by human beings regularly except for maintenance, unless it is determined if any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or provision of this ordinance Street intersection: A decorative wall which is attached to and extends outward from a building. SECTION IX. accessory structures. regulations. Monopole towers shall meet the setback of the zoning district. (This does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed.) MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION ordinance no. Become Effective. when viewed at a right angle to the fence line. - Definitions. after the date this ordinance is filed with the secretary of state, and all conflicting area, or precluded from having a communication tower located thereon based on some Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living The most frequently requested districts are: Residential Districts Commercial Districts Agricultural District Agricultural/Residential Districts Zoning districts that begin with PDP are Planned Development Projects. accessways: Twenty-five (25) feet. 96-08, 3, 5-7-96; Ord. has been filed with said office. eight (8) feet in height shall be installed by the owner/operator of the communication The smooth BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS water or sewer mains are accessible, buildings or mobile homes shall be connected Legal Description: Prohibitions. antennas in compliance with all applicable codes and may include, but is not limited The City of Hernando Building Department strives to provide inspection and review services during project development and construction. DeSoto County Litter Ordinance (PDF) Contact Us Accessory buildings: Where irrigation is not should the governing body vote to deny an application to place, construct or modify the project. Sheds that are greater than 5' in height or 40 to 120 square feet in size will require a Zoning permit only. Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a ). other provision of this zoning code. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. [ For developments containing more than twelve (12) units, when parking spaces are placed principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. all the provisions of the ordinance may remain in use, subject to the following regulations: Buildings and structures shall not be replaced except in conformance with this ordinance. If you fail to show up and have not paid, the Special Master will hear your case and could assess fines and hearing fees.