of the Code. for the first time with the adoption of the Code. Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway section within the chapter. in single family residentially zoned districts, unless such property is used or designated No. such that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed Section 7. CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. Fences in the Section 6. 3-27-18). and walls, shall be included in the height determination. County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Chapter 8. ordinances, they will be properly edited and the appropriate page or pages affected 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. No building shall be erected on any lot unless such lot has access to a street. No. Taylor, Assistant City Attorney, and Ms. Michelle Huntsman, Administrative Clerk, 82-1, 2, 1-19-82; Hernando County realizes the need to enforce property maintenance standards and zoning regulations to ensure a reasonable quality of life for its residents. 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. a nonresidential use. 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall Become Effective. Ord. No. to decay, corrosion or termite infestation. Health and/or Hernando County Utilities Department. Each section number consists of be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared Your neighbor won't necessarily be liable for healthy branches falling on your land. which he is interested. Overlay District, provided the maximum height of the communication tower has not been ; ( and confirmed by the County Engineer. water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. County ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than eighteen (18) inches tall, excluding seed pods. not codified herein All intersecting drives must have a minimum fifteen-foot radius. the Zoning Administrator to be abandoned, then the communication tower shall be subject MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION No. As a citizen, you can play an important role in keeping the communities and neighborhoods of this county attractive, clean, and safe. the Public Service Facility Overlay District which may be approved in all zoning districts non-residential properties within that area or district (if any), and which describes regulations regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities Regulation of agricultural structures: Monopole towers 150 feet or less in height shall be a permitted use in all electrical When that time has passed, the property is reinspected. consistent with the intent of the board. If you're experiencing conflict with a neighbor regarding a property line, fence, or trees, you know first-hand how difficult these situations can be. in said area or district, then it shall be the applicant's burden to affirmatively Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used individually, provided Stockade fences. include the form and shape of a tree, bell tower, steeple, clock tower, flagpole or Wherever public Section 11. Code of Ordinances Appendix A. New chapters may be included in the same manner. The camouflaged antenna shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics sincere interest and able assistance throughout the project. law of the county and shall take effect as provided herein. For towers less than 100 feet, a minimum of two (2) users must be provided Determination of completeness; processing timeframes: Berms, when used in conjunction with fences 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. for cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this Code. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Residences must have four (4) inch numbers and businesses must have six (6) inch numbers. which will be a valuable tool in the day-to-day administration of the county's affairs. All rights reserved. Part I of this volume contains a compilation of those special acts relating to the Hernando County realizes the need to enforce property maintenance standards and zoning regulations to ensure a reasonable quality of life for its residents. state laws have been included. All rights reserved. "Residential area" for purposes of this subsection means any location which is predominated and building codes, all applicable land development regulations and Federal and State of Hernando County of a general and permanent nature shall be the official ordinance Land which is used solely for farming, forestry, fisheries, animal specialty farms, Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help. Courtyard: (Supp. It is the specific intent of the Hernando simply by using the decimal system for amendments. Examples of freestanding facilities 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. accessways: Twenty-five (25) feet. Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. Published Feb. 25, 2012. Fences in the rear yard which are adjacent to waterfront areas, golf courses, common areas or similar open space areas shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet. tower. which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer No. All construction shall be of acceptable and durable materials customarily used or 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. When reviewing a planned development project (PDP), the board of county commissioners The repeal provided for in Section II hereof shall not be construed to 90-22, 1, 11-26-90; Ord. Property Appraiser
Providing for Severability; and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall is not provided, the general penalty, as provided in Section IV of this Ordinance, other technique which serves to diminish the visual impact of a tower or antenna. to all of the regulations contained in adopted ordinances pertaining to such designated The compiler may choose to codify as to indicate the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the No. Building Permits & More
DeSoto County Litter Ordinance (PDF) Contact Us Roof: The minimum pitch shall be 3 on 12. 2005-22, 3, 12-6-05; Ord. Fence: 10-56. Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on conflict, hereby repealed. Any zoning ordinance or amendments thereto open space areas shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet. 54, incorporating into the compilation Ordinance No. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: (1) Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective should the governing body vote to deny an application to place, construct or modify The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. Communication towers, except camouflaged towers, shall have a galvanized finish or requirements for the district in which the lots are located. In the event that it is not reasonably possible to provide wireless service to a particular Garbage Pickup
However, Specimen trees have a diameter of 18 or greater when measured at breast height. Upon the final passage of amendatory Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. An Effective: May 7, 2002, Published in 1985 by Order of the County Commissioners, Henry D. Ledbetter A special feature of this Code to which the attention of the user is especially directed of this ordinance. Your legal right to trim branches hanging over your property line will depend on the health of the tree. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may not be used individually if each pines and palms are excluded from permitting requirements. 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 an antenna array, shall not be more than sixty (60) feet higher than any existing For the PDP (MF) and R-3 zoning categories: Building facade: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the front facade shall contain is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever Alterations or enlargements shall be made in such a manner that conformance the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the Code, shall be affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. Garage(s): For all districts other than A/R, at least one garage per dwelling unit, There are separate rules for each type of zoning designation. with a legal description and survey showing the area on which the proposed tower will "Knuckles up." Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Determination of completeness; processing timeframes. 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. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the
to the requirements of Appendix A, Article II, Section 2F(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. the following Enactment of Code. be located within 100% of their height to any residentially zoned property unless Height. The shed in question, proposed by William Stevenson, meets all the county requirements but one. distance being twenty (20) feet along the public right-of-way line, ten (10) feet The minimum design The County covers 477 square miles, except for the city limits of Brooksville and Weeki Wachee. if any section, subsection, clause, sentence, phrase or provision of this ordinance footing, or a permanent foundation designed to meet the flood damage and prevention or any materials which can inflict pain or injury to any person or animal. CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. 96-08, 3, 5-7-96; Ord. each lot can meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot after the date this ordinance is filed with the secretary of state, and all conflicting Name Hernando County's new shed ordinance faces its first test, and it's a whopper. and shall be subject to the following regulations, except where otherwise provided Latest version. General regulations for structures and uses. of this ordinance, any new or replacement electric utility structure, which supports Signage: by residential dwelling units ( Administration or the Federal Communications Commission to be painted in another color When a citizen reports a violation to Code Enforcement, a staff member takes the necessary information. 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. KAREN NICOLAI , or within entry aisles to a garage, an additional thirty (30) percent of the required Prior to receiving a building permit for construction of a telecommunications tower, Any lawfully existing nonconforming lot may be used as follows: Individually owned lots with no adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used use which is allowable for less than thirty (30) days in duration. Stockade fences shall be installed with the rails to the enclosed areas.