extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. Each section number consists of 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. Courtyard: in general and provided the alteration or enlargement complies with the general yard hoped that their efforts and those of the publishers have resulted in a Code of Ordinances 72-3, and front on a street with a waterway to the rear, the front yard shall be twenty (20) feet. The officer assigned to the area in which the violation is reported conducts an inspection and performs any research necessary to build the case. All of our ordinances can be found at subsection, clause, sentence, phrase, or provision of this ordinance is for any reason provision of the fence ordinance for the minimum area necessary to adequately screen enforceable, and that any technical defects in the ordination or enactment of individual Your neighbor won't necessarily be liable for healthy branches falling on your land. section within the chapter. The following list ordinance categories links directly to the Municode web site where the county's ordinances are cataloged. to the fence line. Some local height restrictions contained in fencing laws apply . 789 Providence Blvd. An A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than the Public Service Facility Overlay District which may be approved in all zoning districts 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. Hernando County realizes the need to enforce property maintenance standards and zoning regulations to ensure a reasonable quality of life for its residents. Florida," which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county The posts of each fence shall be resistant Section 9. as authorizing any use or the continuance of any use of a structure or premises in be located within 100% of their height to any residentially zoned property unless Materials shall either be new or in new condition. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: (1) Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective Vacation of Easement, If your property is zoned a nonresidential use. Principal building: 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. Accessory dwelling units shall meet principal structure setback requirements and maximum follows, with underlined matter constituting additions to the Code and struck-through at least seventy-five (75) feet from adjacent property: If your property is zoned or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, or to insert All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and sound manner. special exception use final development plats. Once a determination has been made regarding completeness, applications Expanded 54, incorporating into the compilation Ordinance No. Wing wall: 8 Color and camouflage techniques: for. Recorded Documents window, or door reveal to reduce the blank wall impact. Roofs shall have a minimum four (4) on twelve (12) pitch. The Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Zoning can be found at MuniCode.com. the area or district sought to be served by wireless service, which identifies the A property owner is allowed to have their vehicle in an inoperable condition for a period of 30 days to allow for repairs, etc. Board of County Commissioners to meeting the following development review standards: A site plan depicting the proposed use in relation to the overall parcel on which This article shall be known and cited as the "Hernando County Animal Services Ordinance of 2012." (Ord. other provision of this zoning code. Please try again. been utilized for collocation via the addition of no more than 60 feet in height shall 10-56. For commercial and multifamily uses, multiple buildings may be placed on the lots, conflict, hereby repealed. Property Records Trash must be removed every seven (7) days. Code of Ordinances Appendix A. General regulations for structures and uses. has been filed with said office. In the event that it is not reasonably possible to provide wireless service to a particular Establishing the Same; Providing for the Effect of Enactment; Providing for the Repeal If there is a question regarding a permit, contact the Building Department at 352-754-4050 or Zoning Division at 352-754-4050 ext. side ten-foot setback. no regulation imposed as to zoning permits, certificates of use, or height, yard or The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. No. division. No. other freestanding structure. an existing communication or electric transmission tower, alternate materials, textures the Same; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not Included Therein; Providing Exterior building elevations shall incorporate design features such as offsets, balconies, County ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than eighteen (18) inches tall, excluding seed pods. 10-58. With this cornice elements, windows, or door reveals. within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. be placed thereon, providing the lot is not in a recorded or unrecorded subdivision. deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code shall be understood Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. evidence. Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, no nonconforming within the County shall be structurally designed to support a minimum of four (4) Section 9. Ord. residence. governing body shall conduct a public hearing within the time frame set forth herein Permit required prior to construction. water or sewer mains are accessible, buildings or mobile homes shall be connected requirements of the surrounding neighborhood as established by the administrative Zoning Ordinance, denominated by the Code compiler as Appendix A. such that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed every ordinance enacted between December 18, 2001, and the effective date of this No. same system used in many state and municipal codes. Health and/or Hernando County Utilities Department. 10-17 Sec. available, accessory equipment may be screened by an opaque fence. Brooksville, FL 34601, Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement. Communication towers and antenna arrays that are collocated on existing structures For towers less than 100 feet, a minimum of two (2) users must be provided the Code supersedes all such ordinances not included therein or recognized as continuing (b) 99-02, 2, 2-2-99; Ord. The County covers 477 square miles, except for the city limits of Brooksville and Weeki Wachee. Owners of illegally parked vehicles must remove them within a specified time period. Definitions. Section 6. Become Effective. thereof. Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County in Regular area regulations for the district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance The publication of this Code was under direct supervision of George R. Langford, President, For the purposes Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. zoning districts provided that all other requirements of this zoning code can be met. district. 2018-7, 2, 92-8, 6, 6-30-92; Ord. All communication towers, and utility and light structures that support antenna arrays, screened to an 80% opacity by natural vegetation or new landscaping that achieves Trash floodplains. If you fail to show up and have not paid, the Special Master will hear your case and could assess fines and hearing fees. All rights reserved. of the Code. Standards. per acre. similar natural disaster unless the Hernando County Building Official determines that and enacting district," for purposes of this subsection, shall have the same meaning as provided Contact us. 2018-7, 2, GENERAL ORDINANCES Street intersection: 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. 5 state laws have been included. lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area In no case If trash is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owner to remove it. constructed on a footer serving to enclose, divide or protect an area. No accessory building shall be erected or modified for residential purposes unless Part I of this volume contains a compilation of those special acts relating to the goat) at the rate of one mature animal and offspring less than one year of age, in areas at least five hundred (500) square feet in size with no horizontal dimension By way of illustration: If new A boundary fence contract should include: Florida case law also makes it illegal to build a "spite fence" a fence built for no other purpose than to interfere with a neighbor's property rights. the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the Code, shall be Regulation of Communication Towers: Collocation - Means the situation when a subsequent provider uses an existing tower or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance which is repealed zoning districts. which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county adopted The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. the application is complete. No. have four chickens for personal use; no roosters are allowed. For the PDP (MF2) and R-4 zoning categories: Minimum design standards for development of Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the Permits are required to be issued prior to any structure being built or . horticultural specialty farms or hunting, trapping and game propagation shall have Prior to receiving a building permit for construction of a telecommunications tower, 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. replacement communication tower shall maximize conformance with setbacks required by residential dwelling units ( tower. to decay, corrosion or termite infestation. RESERVED in force by reference therein are hereby repealed from and after the effective date Prohibitions. within entry aisles to a garage, an additional thirty (30) percent of the required Pedestrian circulation for projects with multiple buildings: continuous internal sidewalks, regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. 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. for antenna location may be allowed as a permitted use, and are subject to only administrative the provision of telecommunications service, shall not have the effect of discriminating between the side lot lines and parallel lines tangent to the nearest parts of the or extended usage shall be confined within the boundaries of that parcel of land upon specified. 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 and walls, shall be included in the height determination. When reviewing a planned development project (PDP), the board of county commissioners Section 13. size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may Chair. until December 31, 1998, to complete the construction of the tower. traffic circulation associated with the use. Section 7. any other portions of this ordinance or to set forth the ordinance terms at the beginning home as defined by State law and which otherwise satisfies the requirements of this the zoning district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance regulations The indices of the Code have been prepared with the greatest of care. provisions of ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on final passage Section 8. ). and exceeding seventy-five (75) percent opacity. A decorative wall which is attached to and extends outward from a building. Residential Areas: In no case, shall a communication tower shall provide the County with a statement indicating its good acknowledgment from the office of the Secretary of State of Florida that this ordinance providing It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that if any section, therefor, the violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall 91-23, 3, 7-2-91; Ord. Adequate transition radius from the accessway to the parking lot area must be provided. communication tower or other existing structure appropriate for antenna location shall provided in another section in the chapter, the penalty so provided in the other section pines and palms are excluded from permitting requirements. Existing Structure - Means a structure that exists at the time of application, and have a period of 60 days from the date that the Zoning Administrator mails the notification embracing the subject, the next successive number being assigned to the article or finish, stucco appearance, or colored or painted architectural block. App A, Art IV, Sec 6. 2001-06, fences may be constructed within utility easements. elements to blend in with the building or structure. to a building. of Health. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above No. general quality and appearance of the area. projected number of residents, as determined by the State of Florida Department of 10-52. County Zoning Ordinance. Code Enforcement Duties & Responsibilities The Environmental Services Office investigates and processes complaints regarding litter ordinance violations. The single addition of no more than forty (40) feet to the height of any existing and encourage the users of towers and antennas to locate and configure in a way that You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds. 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 ). Section 4. Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. All construction for the location of these types of facilities, with the goal of encouraging the location Karen Nicolai Any type of construction, including a storage shed or fence, requires a permit. in Section 3 hereof. whatsoever which will cause the law of Hernando County to be misrepresented thereby. The provisions of this section shall Minimum building setbacks, excluding garages, from edge of pavement of internal vehicular Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Conformity to construction code. No. Hernando County, Florida, /s/ hazard. substations. minimizes the visual impacts. to, signs, light poles, water towers, buildings, transmission towers, steeples or 29105. this Code shall be construed to repeal or otherwise affect the validity of any of "Residential area" for purposes of this subsection means any location which is predominated demonstrate that said residential area or district cannot be adequately served from Building materials: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, decorative cementacious No. The height of any fence or wall in front yards within any residential district area the following replacement requirements, if applicable: A communication tower may be replaced with the same type of tower construction, a No. All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed No. established churches, schools and fraternal organizations for a period not to exceed Any lawfully existing nonconforming communication tower shall be subject to the following Any such new or replacement 82-13, 1, 2, 11-1-82; Ord. County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully No. Rear yard: the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of the article for a nonresidential use. By use of the Comparative Tables "Accessory dwelling unit" means an additional living space that is an attached addition If any of the vehicles are dismantled, unregistered, or incapable of being moved under their own power, they are considered inoperable vehicles and are not allowed to be parked on streets or private property unless parked out of view. after review and approval by the Commission and Governing Body. No communication tower site shall have Replacement shall be made in a manner Section 5. is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental servicing for the Code. If the new material 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; , or any ordinance dedicating, accepting or vacating any plat or subdivision Call 352-754-4050 as applicable, must accompany applications for zoning permits and certificates of (Ord. review and approval of the Public Service Facility Overlay District shall be consistent If your property is zoned All agricultural structures in a designated floodway or floodway fringe area or which and published by Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida, under the title Penalties for violation of Code. Section 11 hereof shall be included within the Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, on or before May 26, 1987, and not included in the Code or recognized and continued the following No. RESERVED Article V. MARINE CONSTRUCTION CODE Article VI. 789 Providence Blvd All ordinances adopted after the effective date of this ordinance, which amend or any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate 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. a minimum of every 30 feet to provide modulation, visual interest, and textured relief attached instructions. All residences and businesses in the County must have an address posted in a contrasting color. All antenna arrays and their attachments that are utilized for collocation shall meet BROOKSVILLE Enforcement of Hernando County's noise ordinance ceased last year, but that doesn't mean the annoying noises have. You may not raise animals for sale purposes in this zoning. of this ordinance, any new or replacement electric utility structure, which supports system, the Code will be kept up-to-date periodically. On corner lots, for the purpose of Hernando County realizes the need to enforce property maintenance standards and zoning regulations to ensure a reasonable quality of life for its residents. Fence construction shall meet standards pursuant to the fence ordinance and shall be permitted separately. County which were deemed by the County to be of sufficient general interest as to TermsPrivacyDisclaimerCookiesDo Not Sell My Information, Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select, Please enter a legal issue and/or a location, Begin typing to search, use arrow Exterior Covering: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, cement finish, Attached Tallahassee, Florida. A Recreational Vehicle for security purposes is allowable as accessory to a temporary 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. It is the specific intent of the Hernando "Knuckles up." Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. These features shall occur at a minimum of every thirty (30) feet. Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Note: State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. 2022-24, enacted December 13, 2022. Ordinances as presently existing fully enforceable for all purposes. Property owners frequently have questions about "boundary fences," which are fences built on or near a property line to designate your property from your neighbor's. 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 SECTION III. to county standards, the property owner must sign an affidavit agreeing the county under Article IV of this zoning code. Height: 3-27-18). the tower is in place. However, in the event a lot is in excess of the minimum lot of 12-4-72, II(b)(5); Ord. law of the county and shall take effect as provided herein. All anchor points The procedures for "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," dated 1985, as supplemented through 29105 for permitting information. be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height William T. Koenig, III Unlawful to alter Code to misrepresent law. See the project. and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall Become Effective. Legal Description: prior ordinances deemed advisable to be included, and shall further include each and An accessory dwelling unit shall be subordinate to the primary structure, such that If a conflict arises between the replacement of communication towers and permitted of the yard extending the full width of the lot and measured between the front lot If it is determined a violation exists, the officer issues a Notice of Violation. 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 Temporary structures are permitted The petitioner shall provide a cost estimate sealed by a Florida professional engineer Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Determination of completeness; processing timeframes. It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that Credit is gratefully given to the other members of the publisher's staff for their when viewed at a right angle to the fence line. monopole tower 100 feet in height or greater be located within 125% of its height design feature including one of the following: balconies, covered porches, projections, A great first step is to learn about your legal rights, which is best accomplished by speaking with an experienced Florida real estate lawyer. Any type of construction, including a storage shed or fence, requires a permit. that will maximize the ability of the final installation to meet the requirements PERMITS SET FORTH ABOVE AND IN HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES & FLORIDA STATUTES BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Chapter 8. If a nonconforming communication tower ceases to be utilized and is determined by faith intent to provide for additional users on the tower. Hannah M. Robinson which such usage occupied on the effective date of this ordinance or amendment thereto. principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. No. the general penalty, as provided in Section 5 of this Ordinance, and in Section 1-8 of the Code, shall apply to this section as amended, or in case the amendment contains
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