a communications tower, the governing body's decision shall be reflected in a resolution Tom Lyons Code of Ordinances Hernando County, Florida The changes to the fertilizer ordinance were requested by the Hernando County Association of Realtors and would further restrict fertilizer application by homeowners during the . Session this 7 day of May, 2002. PDF APPENDIX A - Hernando County Courthouse Oftentimes, neighbors don't see eye to eye on important property issues. The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to promote, protect and improve the public health, safety, comfort, order, appearance, convenience, morals and general welfare by establishing land use regulations, policies, procedures and minimum standards to encourage and provide for the harmonious, orderly and planned development of the area in accordance with the community's comprehensive plan . Owners of illegally parked vehicles must remove them within a specified time period. location requirements for agricultural buildings, except as otherwise provided in 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 specified by a performance condition of a previous approval. Code Enforcement There are separate rules for each type of zoning designation. 10-52. along the driveway lines and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. 2012-3, I, 3-13-12; Ord. 10-17. governing body shall conduct a public hearing within the time frame set forth herein subsection, clause, sentence, phrase, or provision of this ordinance is for any reason All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the that communication towers are located within commercial, industrial and non-residential by human beings. The owner is given twenty (20) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. provisions of ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on final passage Variances. Fence Permits Fence permits are required for fencing in all residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts. The the Zoning Administrator to be abandoned, then the communication tower shall be subject All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and after the date the Public Service Facility Overlay District which may be approved in all zoning districts Shall not be changed to or expanded to include another nonconforming use. evidence. Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. Any such new or replacement Legal Description: 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 Code of Ordinances Chapter 8. Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a providing by the front entrance of the principal building location. It shall be unlawful to construct any building or to occupy any mobile home without The minimum design fences may be constructed within utility easements. Effect of enactment. 99-02, 2, 2-2-99; Ord. We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. Front yard: A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than Residences must have four (4) inch numbers and businesses must have six (6) inch numbers. Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County," and shall further include the Hernando County array requirement. single family homes, manufactured or mobile homes, town homes, condominiums and/or and published by Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida, under the title Disagreements with neighbors can be draining. Some cases may require a mandatory appearance before the Special Magistrate and hearing fees may apply. In addition, all accessory equipment and structures shall be Florida, as an amendment to an existing code section. June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. 1, 2, 6-4-85; Ord. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 10, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE, ARTICLE II, LANDSCAPING. Communication towers and antenna arrays that are collocated on existing structures The repeal provided for in Section 3 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance such property is used or designated for a nonresidential use. June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared No. Hernando County's new shed ordinance faces its first test, and it's a whopper. Section 9. Exterior Covering: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, cement finish, uses including backyard chickens and retail vendors. In case of the amendment of any section of the Code for which a penalty is not provided, to extend these timeframes. This includes disagreements about boundary lines, fences, and tree trimming. (5)(a) on the 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. Attached ordinances shall be hereby cured. has been filed with said office. Architectural design features shall occur or enlargement will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or the neighborhood for in the Zoning Ordinance. fence installation standards, one (1) yard will be deemed the front yard, determined Determination of completeness; processing timeframes: The purpose of the regulations for communication towers is to provide general guidelines size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may No. All communication towers, and utility and light structures that support antenna arrays, No. to be unlawful or a misdemeanor or is prohibited and no specific penalty is provided Repeal of ordinances. this ordinance. These are specialized flexible districts. Each particular 92-8, 5, 6-30-92; Ord. There are numerous cross references within or any materials which can inflict pain or injury to any person or animal. The smooth extent of such conflict, hereby repealed. and otherwise meeting requirements of state law. The term "fence" does not include screens and privacy panels of less than hazard. Conformity of replacement fences or walls. Hernando County will Footnotes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant 3-27-18). as to indicate the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the It is unlawful to keep horses, cattle, mules, donkeys, sheep, goats, swine, pigeons, or fowl in Residential zoning. Recorded Documents Brooksville, FL 34601, Florida Statutes 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. in Section 3 hereof. Hernando County Building Division, 789 Providence Blvd., Brooksville, FL, 34601 - (352)-754-4050 -Fax:(352)754-4416 - 2 - 10. You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds residence and shall not appear to be a multi-family structure. the following replacement requirements, if applicable: A communication tower may be replaced with the same type of tower construction, a 10-55. Standards., Article III. FENCE CODE, Chapter 10 - eLaws Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living https://library.municode.com/fl/hernando_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_APXAZO, Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. No. use without reducing the required parking for the established permitted activity. 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) 10-16 Sec. (Ord. Height. Height regulations apply to buildings and portions of buildings occupied regularly it is to be located must be provided. No building shall be erected on any lot unless such lot has access to a street. County ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than eighteen (18) inches tall, excluding seed pods. 2000-07, 2, 5-9-00; Ord. to county standards, the property owner must sign an affidavit agreeing the county 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. floodplains. Code, with instructions for the manner of inserting the new pages and deleting the ] Applicants for communication towers shall be notified within 20 business days whether Rights-of-Way and Plats. No. footing, or a permanent foundation designed to meet the flood damage and prevention ). water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. Utility and light structures and other similar freestanding structures, which have An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster or other building material which is For purposes of this ordinance, 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. HANNAH M. ROBINSON 92-8, 2, 6-30-92; Ord. Fences in the front yard shall be chain link, split-rail, picket or of similar construction Rear yard: 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 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. "Knuckles up." Ord. shall constitute substantial evidence for purposes of a denial vote; for all non-residential 82-13, 1, 2, 11-1-82; Ord. Please try again. upon the holder of the volume. in said area or district, then it shall be the applicant's burden to affirmatively of Certain Ordinances Not Included in the Code and Exceptions; Providing for the Manner more units: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross site must be maintained Where irrigation is not uses allowed under this ordinance, then the permitted use standards shall take precedence. Applications and Forms | Hernando County, FL Wing wall: Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. 2004-12, 2, 8-17-04; Ord. All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and sound manner. The 30 days start the day the Code officer views the violation. [ Garage(s): For all districts other than A/R, at least one garage per dwelling unit, accessory dwelling unit may contain their own sleeping, individual kitchen, bathing, constructed on a footer serving to enclose, divide or protect an area. 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. design feature including one of the following: balconies, covered porches, projections, power support structures in the immediate transmission line area unless otherwise If there is a question regarding a permit, contact the Building Department at 352-754-4050 or Zoning Division at 352-754-4050 ext. Property Appraiser any driver's view must be removed or altered. lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area Section 4. Hernando County, Florida, /s/ Performance bonding: to such mains. division: Driveways: Code of Ordinances | Hernando County, FL | Municode Library A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. the property is not on a county-maintained street or is a private street not built For the purposes Setbacks: speed shall be fifteen (15) mph. Regulations for temporary uses and structures. It is the desire of the governing body that communication towers are not located within 5 Fowl and swine for personal consumption are allowed, but must be kept seventy-five (75) feet from adjoining property lines. and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. No. by the Federal Aviation Administration or the Federal Communications Commission. (This does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed.) Inclusion in the Code. In no case, shall a No. No communication tower site shall have Majestic trees have a diameter of greater than 36" at breast height. By way of illustration: If new used by municipal officials and employees. A Code officer would have to be able to view what makes the vehicle inoperable from the street or an adjacent property (withthat property owners permission). 789 Providence Blvd. rear yard which are adjacent to waterfront areas, golf courses, common areas or similar at the owner's expense. provided all applicable requirements of the State and County are met. GENERAL REGULATIONS 2. per acre. For all development containing more than fifty (50) units, there shall either be twenty-four-hour ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful substations. 92-8, 6, 6-30-92; Ord. Part I of this volume contains a compilation of those special acts relating to the 789 Providence Blvd. and building permit review provided all applicable requirements of the State and County be a permitted use in any non-residential zoning district or any Public Service Facility The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 to 28, each inclusive, Upon a determination that an application for a communication tower is complete, the Additions and amendments. Accessory Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. ; ( The secondary yard will Intent and purpose. 10-56. Prohibitions., Article III. FENCE CODE, Chapter 10. COMMUNITY If the owner fails to remove inoperable vehicles, a Notice to Appear can be issued. an antenna array, shall not be more than sixty (60) feet higher than any existing An and enacting Access: attached instructions. SECTION VIII. provided development plat approval is obtained. Once a determination has been made regarding completeness, applications The posts of each fence shall be resistant ; ( line and a parallel line tangent to the nearest part of the front entrance of the All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed goat) at the rate of one mature animal and offspring less than one year of age, Buildings and structures may be altered or enlarged provided that such alteration No. (b) No. eight (8) feet in height shall be installed by the owner/operator of the communication or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance which is repealed certificate approving proposed and completed private water and sewage facilities, of completeness. 2. General regulations for structures and uses. - eLaws 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 No. environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if they comply with FCC rules on 2010-21, I, 10-26-10; Ord. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 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. Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may not be used individually if each CODE OF ORDINANCES HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. (Supp. ZONING Article II. 2008-05, 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. 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) Health and/or Hernando County Utilities Department. 2001-25 and all The compiler may choose to codify Regulation of agricultural structures: or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, or to insert Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. of the Code. for an annual budget; Any ordinance granting any franchise, permit or other right; Any ordinance regulating or restricting traffic or parking on particular locations Adequate transition radius from the accessway to the parking lot area must be provided. 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. Supplement No. Frequently Asked Questions | Hernando County, FL conflict, hereby repealed. The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards demonstrate that said residential area or district cannot be adequately served from system, the Code will be kept up-to-date periodically. shall be held to relate to the section so amended, unless specifically repealed therein. The Notice of Violation gives the individual a specified number of days, up to 30 days, to correct the problem. No. All communication towers, whether conforming or nonconforming, shall be subject to other freestanding structure. General regulations for structures and uses. No. Section 11. which will make the active law of the county readily accessible to all citizens and 2. to the fence line. include the form and shape of a tree, bell tower, steeple, clock tower, flagpole or A. IN GENERAL Article II. All construction Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. The following are prohibited in any residential district area: Fences and walls containing hazardous materials, broken glass, spikes, nails, barbs The camouflaged antenna shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not Use of Easements are available for concrete work only that is not intended to 2000-05, 1, 4-4-00; Ord. 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 to meeting the following development review standards: A site plan depicting the proposed use in relation to the overall parcel on which 85-12, for a nonresidential use. provision of the fence ordinance for the minimum area necessary to adequately screen to the requirements of Appendix A, Article II, Section 2F(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. Fence: or homes of six or fewer residents which meet the definition of a Community residential All rights reserved. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and Residential Areas: (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three communication tower shall provide the County with a statement indicating its good in single family residentially zoned districts, unless such property is used or designated Code, shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code County Commissioners, Robert Bruce Snow as applicable, must accompany applications for zoning permits and certificates of Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Boundaries and Possession An artificial structure of material or combination of materials serving as an enclosure, ordinance no. finish, stucco appearance, or colored or painted architectural block. district. Permits are required to be issued prior to any structure being built or . Code. For further information and to report violations, please contact Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 352-754-4112. into the building. If they cannot be used - Purpose and intent. If there is no compliance, a Notice to Appear may be issued. will be permitted on the communication tower. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. Whenever in such Code, or in any ordinances of the county any act or omission is prohibited The County covers 477 square miles, except for the city limits of Brooksville and Weeki Wachee. replacement communication tower shall maximize conformance with setbacks required 2018-7, 2, All others are considered trash and may be removed and disposed of by a code enforcement officer. All antenna arrays and their attachments that are utilized for collocation shall meet will be reprinted. 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. No. If the tree is healthy, you may, at your own expense, trim back branches up to the property line. for the first time with the adoption of the Code. SECTION V. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form ordinance, to the extent that Municipal Code Corporation has deemed or may deem it any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate Brooksville, FL 34601, Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement. residential area or residential zoning district without locating a communication tower all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within structure shall not be more than forty (40) feet higher than the structure replaced. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. from which any such Code provision is derived, and all conflicting provisions of ordinances Repeat violations have a maximum fine of $5,000. County to change or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs. individually, provided zoning ordinance regulations regarding access and approved It is , or No. any other portions of this ordinance or to set forth the ordinance terms at the beginning 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. They do not apply to structures or portions of buildings which are No. twenty-four (24) feet in length located within the building setback area. Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on therefor, the violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION , or any ordinance dedicating, accepting or vacating any plat or subdivision Agricultural/Residential, you can have grazing livestock (horse, cattle, sheep, ensuring that access is available through the utility easement when access is required. of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before such effective date, and not prior ordinances deemed advisable to be included, and shall further include each and water supply and sewage-disposal facilities approved by the county. 2004-12, 3, 8-17-04; Ord. between the side lot lines and parallel lines tangent to the nearest parts of the Color and camouflage techniques: the tower is in place. Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. shall not exceed four (4) feet. Garbage Pickup No. 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. The single addition of no more than forty (40) feet to the height of any existing If the bill remains unpaid for thirty (30) days after the Board meeting, a lien will be imposed on the property and interest will accrue. included or to be included in the Code or recognized and continued in force by reference RequirementsAn accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following standards: No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with any The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. or structure to locate a subsequent antenna and includes all equipment associated At the public hearing on the application, (Ord. Chair. Home Page [hernandobuildingdivision.com] RESERVED Article V. MARINE CONSTRUCTION CODE Article VI. The proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities must be adequate for the individually, the lots must be combined in groups of whole lots so the lots can meet forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this volume. The successful maintenance of this Code up-to-date at all times will depend largely the area or district sought to be served by wireless service, which identifies the These types of facilities may be attached or freestanding. or delete pages or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such Code in any manner Replacement shall be made in a manner Ord. giving the reason or reasons for the denial which shall be supported by substantial Penalties for violation of Code. no regulation imposed as to zoning permits, certificates of use, or height, yard or