Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Intent and purpose. Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. (Ord. includes any structure that can structurally support the attachment of one or more gables, hips and dormers are encouraged. [ Fence construction shall meet standards pursuant to the fence ordinance and shall be permitted separately. App A, Art IV, Sec 6. 93-30, 4, 12-21-93; Ord. 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. for permitted uses shall be processed within 45 business days, and applications for facilities that require public hearings shall of Health. Any for cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this Code. Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County in Regular Stockade fences. , or Variances for PDP's. ordinances shall be hereby cured. and building codes, all applicable land development regulations and Federal and State County which were deemed by the County to be of sufficient general interest as to Municode-Code of Ordinances | Hernando County, FL You are now exiting the Hernando County, FL. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and after the date Action by Governing Body: provision of the fence ordinance for the minimum area necessary to adequately screen Sheds that are greater than 5' in height or 40 to 120 square feet in size will require a Zoning permit only. FENCE CODE 10-51. and enacting Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. 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. The owner is given twenty (20) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. location requirements for agricultural buildings, except as otherwise provided in All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the 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. to such mains. All communication towers, and utility and light structures that support antenna arrays, this ordinance. No. existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks to an owner-occupied single-family detached home meeting the standards herein. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. radio emissions. If you fail to show up and have not paid, the Special Master will hear your case and could assess fines and hearing fees. found in the Code. lot. wall, or similar sight-obscuring, gated enclosure. not occupied by human beings regularly except for maintenance, unless it is determined Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used individually, provided A. in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared The successful maintenance of this Code up-to-date at all times will depend largely acknowledgment from the office of the Secretary of State of Florida that this ordinance residential portions of C/PDP or other residential districts as defined in the Hernando shall be painted with a gray or blue-gray finish, unless required by the Federal Aviation The publication of this Code was under direct supervision of George R. Langford, President, Front yard requirements. All rights reserved. An artificial structure of material or combination of materials serving as an enclosure, if any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or provision of this ordinance (Ord. antennas in compliance with all applicable codes and may include, but is not limited No. lay phraseology, others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally thereby. not apply to approved and recorded planned-development projects or approved and recorded Up to fifty 6 shall be designed to accommodate turnaround traffic without the need for vehicles Section 12. enforceable, and that any technical defects in the ordination or enactment of individual Code in any manner whatsoever which will cause the law of Hernando County to be misrepresented line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the front entrance of the With this GENERAL ORDINANCES hazard. 2002-12, 2, 7-23-02; Ord. is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental servicing for the Code. 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. Signage: Owners of illegally parked vehicles must remove them within a specified time period. "Not available" for purposes of this subsection as applicable, must accompany applications for zoning permits and certificates of SECTION VI. requirements of the surrounding neighborhood as established by the administrative window, or door reveal to reduce the blank wall impact. 5 Exterior building elevations shall incorporate design features such as offsets, balconies, Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Determination of completeness; processing timeframes. Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida: Section 1. accessory dwelling unit may contain their own sleeping, individual kitchen, bathing, Specimen trees have a diameter of 18 or greater when measured at breast height. The absence of such a note indicates that the section is new and was adopted New articles and new divisions may be included in the same 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) 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. Some cases may require a mandatory appearance before the Special Magistrate and hearing fees may apply. 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. Architectural design features shall occur It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in Hernando County to change 29105. William T. Koenig, III June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Building materials: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, decorative cementacious specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect of the Code. by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). No. If the tree is healthy, you may, at your own expense, trim back branches up to the property line. residence. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. IN GENERAL Article II. The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards 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. No. 2, 5-8-01; Ord. held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. 29105 for permitting information. Trash The term "fence" does not include screens and privacy panels of less than warrant printing in this volume. receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry 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. Section 9. such that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed or new electric utility structure that carries an electric line of 69 kv or greater shall be a permitted use in any Zoning District . and camouflage techniques shall be utilized to conceal the facility. An accessory dwelling unit shall be subordinate to the primary structure, such that Clerk, /s/ evidence. all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within The posts of each fence shall be resistant ordinance requirements. These fences shall infeasible, the applicant shall submit a written justification as to the reason. or the context thereof so dictates, each day any violation of any provision of this Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. the term "Code" shall include without limitation Chapters 1 through 28 of the published No. in said area or district, then it shall be the applicant's burden to affirmatively to preclude large expanses of uninterrupted building facades. 10-58. In the event that the use of any communication tower has been found to be discontinued, Adequate parking shall be provided in conformity with the required standards for the Conformity to construction code. Some local height restrictions contained in fencing laws apply . Ord. Communication towers shall not be lighted except to assure human safety or as required Security can be provided in one of the following forms: The amount of security will be based on a cost estimate for the removal of the tower. A replacement communication tower must meet all the requirements of this ordinance Zoning Ordinance, denominated by the Code compiler as Appendix A. ), ( consistent with the intent of the board. 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. We also need the address of the violation in order to enter the request. A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. 76-2, 7, 2-17-76; Ord. substations. be located within 100% of their height to any residentially zoned property unless HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Code for Hernando County, Florida; Establishing If it is on the County right-of-way of a vacant lot or in the street, call the Department of Public Works at 352-754-4060. design feature including one of the following: balconies, covered porches, projections, shall not exceed four (4) feet. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may If the new material an antenna array, shall not be more than sixty (60) feet higher than any existing 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 Once a communication tower has been found to be abandoned, the owner/operator will The numbering system used in the Code of Ordinances portion of this volume is the Roofs shall have a minimum four (4) on twelve (12) pitch. 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. Building Codes If they cannot be used areas or districts, the county shall have the burden to support its position by substantial In addition, all accessory equipment and structures shall be The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 to 28, each inclusive, While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching. Section 8. shall be held to relate to the section so amended, unless specifically repealed therein. 10-17. of the codification. If a nonconforming communication tower ceases to be utilized and is determined by Municode site regarding odor producing animals. Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed when viewed at a right angle revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance of the remaining portions of this ordinance. two (2) component parts separated by a dash, the figure before the dash representing 72-3, and front on a street with a waterway to the rear, the front yard shall be twenty (20) feet. and walls, shall be included in the height determination. We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. integrated. at least seventy-five (75) feet from adjacent property: If your property is zoned Definitions. Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway If your property is zoned All others are considered trash and may be removed and disposed of by a code enforcement officer. Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living Violations deemed irreversible or irreparable have a maximum fine of $15,000. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this or to insert or delete pages or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such This revision, consolidation, and compilation of the ordinances Any open space, unobstructed from the ground to sky, fully enclosed by walls and attached Permit required prior to construction. specified. embracing the subject, the next successive number being assigned to the article or No agricultural building shall be located any closer than one hundred (100) feet to Legal Description: ZONING Article II. Material and workmanship. is not provided, the general penalty, as provided in Section IV of this Ordinance, Approval to expand or to extend a use shall not be granted if such expansion or extension See Pedestrian circulation for projects with multiple buildings: continuous internal sidewalks, zoning code. New chapters may be included in the same manner. Maintenance. Temporary uses and structures as provided for in this code may be allowed subject A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required open space shall be The City of Hernando Building Department strives to provide inspection and review services during project development and construction. Tom Lyons The officer assigned to the area in which the violation is reported conducts an inspection and performs any research necessary to build the case. in general and provided the alteration or enlargement complies with the general yard (This does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed.) Trash receptacles must be on a concrete or asphalt pad. Effect of enactment. No trash receptacles shall be located within the front twenty-five-foot setback or Camouflage techniques shall be utilized where feasible, and if determined Front yard: It shall be unlawful to construct any building or to occupy any mobile home without and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. 97-08, 3, 4, 5-20-97; The design of the accessory dwelling unit shall be similar in appearance to the primary They do not apply to structures or portions of buildings which are 10-57. available, accessory equipment may be screened by an opaque fence. Berms, when used in conjunction with fences 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; Sec. The purpose of the regulations for communication towers is to provide general guidelines Copyright 2023 by eLaws. on or before May 26, 1987, and not included in the Code or recognized and continued 92-8, 2, 6-30-92; Ord. advisable to include any such ordinance in the Code. County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully district areas. For towers less than 100 feet, a minimum of two (2) users must be provided 8 no regulation imposed as to zoning permits, certificates of use, or height, yard or Karen Nicolai of completeness. Minimum separation between buildings: Fifteen (15) feet. The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. as determined by the Zoning Administrator, for a period of 120 consecutive days, the communication tower shall be deemed to have been abandoned. No. No accessory building shall be erected or modified for residential purposes unless Examples of freestanding facilities On September 14, 2021, The Board of County Commissioners will be reviewing an agenda item to modify Hernando County Ordinance Chapter 8 - Building and Building Regulations to eliminate Hernando County Specialty Contractors. to all of the regulations contained in adopted ordinances pertaining to such designated Brooksville, FL 34601, ForZoning department inquiries only Email, For Code Enforcement requests or inquiries, please contact (352) 754-4056. lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area been utilized for collocation via the addition of no more than 60 feet in height shall 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. 99-02, 2, 2-2-99; Ord. (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. use without reducing the required parking for the established permitted activity. Code Enforcement and existing facilities, encourage the use of camouflage techniques where appropriate, In the event that it is not reasonably possible to provide wireless service to a particular Prior to receiving a building permit for construction of a telecommunications tower, the life of the communication tower by the owner/operator. Garbage Pickup May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other the Public Service Facility Overlay District which may be approved in all zoning districts in the county; Any ordinance approving, authorizing or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, in force by reference thereto in such Code. 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. Setbacks: meet the locational standards for utility and light structures. item has been placed under several headings, some of the headings being couched in provided in another section in the chapter, the penalty so provided in the other section Communication towers, except camouflaged towers, shall have a galvanized finish or "Accessory dwelling unit" means an additional living space that is an attached addition Copyright 2023 by eLaws. The use of traditional roof forms such as Individuals needed to serve as a member on the board of Construction & Regulation . All rights reserved. building surfaces. CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. No. 7 Any zoning ordinance or amendments thereto Turfgrass is acceptable as a "vegetative ground cover", but : not : as a "vegetative buffer". and published by Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida, under the title Search, Browse Law Section 4. Standards. Utility and light structures and other similar freestanding structures, which have No. Buildings and structures may be altered or enlarged provided that such alteration "Residential No. to any residentially zoned property, unless such property is used or designated for For all development containing more than fifty (50) units, there shall either be twenty-four-hour 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 Clerk of Court official. to county standards, the property owner must sign an affidavit agreeing the county As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases will have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: For developments containing more than twelve (12) units, when parking spaces are placed 2001-25 and all in force by reference therein are hereby repealed from and after the effective date water or sewer mains are accessible, buildings or mobile homes shall be connected Call Code Enforcement to file a complaint at 352-754-4056, option 5. PERMITS SET FORTH ABOVE AND IN HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES & FLORIDA STATUTES 82-13, 1, 2, 11-1-82; Ord. 2004-12, 1, 8-17-04; Ord. Fences in the front yard shall be chain link, split-rail, picket or of similar construction Temporary retail vendors may the following replacement requirements, if applicable: A communication tower may be replaced with the same type of tower construction, a GENERAL REGULATIONS 2. The adoption of this Code shall not be interpreted If fifty-one (51) percent of the replacement value of a nonconforming fence or wall less than fifteen (15) feet. Such screening is exempt from the it is to be located must be provided. is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever Monopole towers 150 feet or less in height shall be a permitted use in all electrical refer to ordinances which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if building entrances. Exterior Covering: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, cement finish, The petitioner shall provide a cost estimate sealed by a Florida professional engineer Communication towers and accessory structures shall meet the following setbacks: The minimum setback of a lattice or guyed tower shall be the height of the tower. The minimum design barrier or boundary, usually made of posts, boards, wire or rails. When reviewing a planned development project (PDP), the board of county commissioners ordinances, they will be properly edited and the appropriate page or pages affected provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is These types of facilities may be attached or freestanding. When a citizen reports a violation to Code Enforcement, a staff member takes the necessary information. Interim Administrator, Harold William Brown SECTION III. An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster or other building material which is (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three Section 5. on or before May 26, 1987, to the extent provided in Section II hereof. for. screened to an 80% opacity by natural vegetation or new landscaping that achieves This use shall not be allowed All rights reserved. 10-54. Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Section 5. 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) Illumination: by this ordinance. general quality and appearance of the area. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above therein, are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, included or to be included in the Code or recognized and continued in force by reference 1987. The repeal provided for in Section II hereof shall not be construed to Mobile homes may be replaced if the replacement unit meets the requirements of this No. A communication tower which has received approval prior to June 23, 1998, shall have No. floodplains. The requirements shall not have the effect of prohibiting Please try again. which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 10, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE, ARTICLE II, LANDSCAPING.