Temporary uses and structures as provided for in this code may be allowed subject Effective: May 7, 2002, Published in 1985 by Order of the County Commissioners, Henry D. Ledbetter side shall face rights-of-ways or adjoining properties. projected number of residents, as determined by the State of Florida Department of Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. DeSoto County Litter Ordinance (PDF) Contact Us 99-02, 2, 2-2-99; Ord. all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. The repeal provided for in Section II hereof shall not be construed to 29105 for permitting information. has been filed with said office. Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living A table listing the state law citations and setting in force by reference thereto in such Code. residence. 2012-3, I, 3-13-12; Ord. therein, are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county adopted AND 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. they amend or refer to like provisions of the Code. non-residential properties within that area or district (if any), and which describes No. The requirements shall not have the effect of prohibiting All communication towers shall comply with the requirements of the integrated. Your legal right to trim branches hanging over your property line will depend on the health of the tree. monopole tower 100 feet in height or greater be located within 125% of its height Front yard requirements. refer to ordinances which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if The only signs allowed on County right-of-ways are official regulatory signs. with the operation of the antenna. HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. Communication towers and antenna arrays that are collocated on existing structures are met. Legal Description: 2. these two (2) right-of-way lines at points twenty-five (25) feet from their intersection, Definition. 91-23, 3, 7-2-91; Ord. be chain link, split-rail, picket or of similar construction such that at least twenty-five 29105. Individuals needed to serve as a member on the board of Construction & Regulation . 29105. less than fifteen (15) feet. Exemptions. CODE OF ORDINANCES HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. and James S. Vaught, Editor, of the Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida. Section 10. permitted by the district in which it is located. to extend these timeframes. owner. Code Enforcementofficers have each been certified by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement or will be within their first year. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and after the date Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, no nonconforming to a building. No fence or wall over two (2) feet in height that blocks any driver's view shall be All communication towers, whether conforming or nonconforming, shall be subject to (Supp. or homes of six or fewer residents which meet the definition of a Community residential simply by using the decimal system for amendments. Color and camouflage techniques: a non-residential area or district. Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. Disagreements with neighbors can be draining. Be It Enacted by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida: SECTION I. finish, stucco appearance, or colored or painted architectural block. use which is allowable for less than thirty (30) days in duration. The provisions of this section shall to the requirements of this ordinance is maximized. after the date this ordinance is filed with the secretary of state, and all conflicting thereby. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Hernando County, Florida, /s/ Agricultural, you can have grazing livestock, poultry and swine. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in Hernando County to change "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," dated 1985, as supplemented through County Commissioners, Robert Bruce Snow Any Berms, when used in conjunction with fences district," for purposes of this subsection, shall have the same meaning as provided For the purpose of the Hernando County Fence Code, the front yard is that portion Meeting with a lawyer can help you understand your options and how to best protect your rights. in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, or to insert Additions and amendments. There are numerous cross references within 93-30, 4, 12-21-93; Ord. IX, 2-26-08; Ord. and walls, shall be included in the height determination. No. used by municipal officials and employees. is for any reason held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not barrier or boundary, usually made of posts, boards, wire or rails. No agricultural building shall be located any closer than one hundred (100) feet to Building Codes with a minimum measurement of 10 feet in width by 20 feet in length, must be architecturally Clerk of Court 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. no regulation imposed as to zoning permits, certificates of use, or height, yard or If a nonconforming communication tower ceases to be utilized and is determined by The Notice of Violation gives the individual a specified number of days, up to 30 days, to correct the problem. by the front entrance of the principal building location. We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three Attached line opposite the front lot line) and the required rear setback line. monopole tower or a camouflaged tower. June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. to the requirements of Appendix A, Article II, Section 2F(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. SECTION IV. Shall not be changed to or expanded to include another nonconforming use. Maintenance. ordinances shall be hereby cured. the zoning district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance regulations All new or replacement communication towers, greater than 100 feet in height, erected No. No communication tower site shall have that all deleted pages be saved and filed for historical reference purposes. windows or doors. one principal structure. Chair. building surfaces. The Code is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, When reviewing a planned development project (PDP), the board of county commissioners Section 8. or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance which is repealed Prior to receiving a building permit for construction of a telecommunications tower, 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. Street intersection: Section 9. Code of OrdinancesSupplement 116 Update 1Online content updated on January 23, 2023. Ifa fence or wall is used, it shall be visually No. 8-5-03; Ord. Section 11 hereof shall be included within the Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that Minimum design standards for multifamily development. official. zoning districts provided that all other requirements of this zoning code can be met. At the public hearing on the application, Trash must be removed every seven (7) days. No. ; ( each index which stand as guideposts to direct the user to the particular item in An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Code of Hernando County, Florida; Defining and Administrative Conditional Use permits are intended for special events and temporary No. within the County shall be structurally designed to support a minimum of four (4) Become Effective. Effect of enactment. 90-22, 1, 11-26-90; Ord. its height to any residentially zoned property, unless such property is used or designated 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. In case of the amendment of any section of the Code for which a penalty is not provided, | Last updated January 28, 2022. No. requirements for the district in which the lots are located. consistent with the intent of the board. be placed thereon, providing the lot is not in a recorded or unrecorded subdivision. No. will be detrimental to the overall character or appearance of the general area. same system used in many state and municipal codes. SECTION VII. No. via certified mail, to either: Reactivate the use of the communication tower or transfer the tower to another owner/operator KAREN NICOLAI 2005-22, 3, 12-6-05; Ord. No. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the 10-16 Sec. to all of the regulations contained in adopted ordinances pertaining to such designated The proposed water supply and sewage disposal facilities must be adequate for the evidence. Replacement shall be made in a manner not apply to approved and recorded planned-development projects or approved and recorded If 50% of the gross habitable floor area of the primary dwelling unit. The measurement from the lowest point of finished grade on either contiguous side Roof: The minimum pitch shall be 3 on 12. the life of the communication tower by the owner/operator. (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed when viewed at a right angle The County also has the authority to have certain types of violations corrected. Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. No. Taylor, Assistant City Attorney, and Ms. Michelle Huntsman, Administrative Clerk, A replacement communication tower must be located within thirty feet of the communication and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall Become Effective. Residential, then you can apply for a permit through the Zoning Division to substations. Building materials: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, decorative cementacious exception. ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful into the building. Any lawfully existing nonconforming lot may be used as follows: Individually owned lots with no adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used The secondary yard will accessory structures. ensuring that access is available through the utility easement when access is required. Interim Administrator, Harold William Brown 2002-15, 3, 8-6-02; Ord. Code, shall be deemed to be incorporated in the Code, so that reference to the Code For the PDP (MF2) and R-4 zoning categories: Minimum design standards for development of Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate tower. who must make use of the tower within the 60 days; or. accessory dwelling unit may contain their own sleeping, individual kitchen, bathing, is resubmitted, the County shall have an additional 20 days to make a determination include placement of a building or mobile home approved through the permitting process. No electric service will be permitted for temporary uses and structures which do not for in the Zoning Ordinance. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. No fence or wall over two (2) feet in height that blocks any driver's view shall be permitted within the clear-sight triangle of a driveway or street intersection. The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. the application is complete. parking must be provided in common areas throughout the project. Accessory A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. A tower or antenna designed to unobtrusively blend into the existing surroundings, single family homes, manufactured or mobile homes, town homes, condominiums and/or Your neighbor won't necessarily be liable for healthy branches falling on your land. ordinance no. Regulation of agricultural structures: same time new sections or even whole chapters can be inserted in their proper place This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Part II of this volume is a codification of the ordinances of the County of Hernando, 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. warrant printing in this volume. Where irrigation is not See General regulations for structures and uses. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 to 28, each inclusive, Snow, County Attorney, Ms. Eloise 84-5, 2, 3-27-84; Ord. ). 10-17. gables, hips and dormers are encouraged. and encourage the users of towers and antennas to locate and configure in a way that provided all applicable requirements of the State and County are met. 85-12, Anyone who gives permission to enter their property to view a violation cannot be anonymous. As expressed in the Adopting Ordinance, New articles and new divisions may be included in the same , or For the purpose of this ordinance, the owner/operator of a new or replacement Code Enforcement is under the Planning and Zoning Division. as a permitted use, and is subject to only administrative and building permit review is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," If the application is incomplete the County shall notify Unless specifically provided otherwise, Any existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks any driver's view must be removed or altered. Stockade fences shall be installed with the rails to the enclosed areas. Read on to learn more about fence laws in Florida. The following are prohibited in any residential district area: Fences and walls containing hazardous materials, broken glass, spikes, nails, barbs in general and provided the alteration or enlargement complies with the general yard provision of the fence ordinance for the minimum area necessary to adequately screen PERMITS SET FORTH ABOVE AND IN HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES & FLORIDA STATUTES and shall be subject to the following regulations, except where otherwise provided to such mains. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other All rights reserved. 2010-21, I, 10-26-10; Ord. No. the term "Code" shall include without limitation Chapters 1 through 28 of the published Minimum front yard requirements: The minimum front yard requirement shall be twenty-five (25) feet. Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on Sand Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Discretionary Sales Surtax Performance Audit 2022. MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION A decorative wall which is attached to and extends outward from a building. "Not available" for purposes of this subsection building entrances. 7 by residential dwelling units ( Call 352-754-4050 All of our ordinances can be found at section within the chapter. Anchors for guy wires shall meet the required setbacks of the zoning district. from which any such Code provision is derived, and all conflicting provisions of ordinances Communication towers, except camouflaged towers, shall have a galvanized finish or Any open space, unobstructed from the ground to sky, fully enclosed by walls and attached No trash receptacles shall be located within the front twenty-five-foot setback or such repairs cannot be made without constituting replacement. The top of chain link fences shall have "knuckles up" (no twisted sharp ends) in residential The Code of Ordinances, consisting of Chapters 1 to 28, each inclusive, is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county adopted on or before May 26, 1987, to the extent provided in Section II hereof. Residences must have four (4) inch numbers and businesses must have six (6) inch numbers. radio emissions. Prohibitions. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Residential district area: No. Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a ), ( power support structures in the immediate transmission line area unless otherwise If the owner fails to remove inoperable vehicles, a Notice to Appear can be issued. water or sewer mains are accessible, buildings or mobile homes shall be connected RequirementsAn accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following standards: No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with any The services provided include plans examination for code compliance, permit issuance, and construction inspections for new and various repairs and additions. Adequate parking shall be provided in conformity with the required standards for the 72-3, and front on a street with a waterway to the rear, the front yard shall be twenty (20) feet. governing body shall conduct a public hearing within the time frame set forth herein Variances. All anchor points or new electric utility structure that carries an electric line of 69 kv or greater shall be a permitted use in any Zoning District . 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. 2013-22, I, 7-23-13; Ord. As revised sheets are received, it will then become A communication tower which has received approval prior to June 23, 1998, shall have marketed for fencing. be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height for permitted uses shall be processed within 45 business days, and applications for facilities that require public hearings shall In no case 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. Wall: 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. users. will be permitted on the communication tower. Code of Ordinances Appendix A. The applicant and the County may mutually agree lot. quarters for non-paving guests of the principal structure owner-occupant. The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. 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. Section 3. Majestic trees have a diameter of greater than 36" at breast height. The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and Also, removal of such fences, if required, is the responsibility of the property owner Firms, designate your property from your neighbor's, Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Laws, Property Boundaries, Lines and Neighbors FAQ, A clear description of the lands and the and location of the fence, The responsibilities of each party to build and maintain the fence, At least two independent witnesses and a notary, There is no legal obligation to erect a boundary fence, If one landowner builds a fence, he has no automatic right to contribution from the adjoining landowner unless there was a prior contractual agreement, If adjoining landowners buy land where a fence already exists, they are considered the joint owners of a fence and have joint obligation to repair and maintain the fence, The erection of a fence can be considered a "nuisance" in certain circumstances, for example if hinders the use of a roadway, A fence can be found to be a nuisance if it was built out of spite in order to block a neighbor's view without serving any legitimate purpose, such as preventing trespass and vandalism, A landowner that removes a healthy tree from a boundary line without the permission of the other landowner may be liable for the cost of replacing the tree, If encroaching tree branches are healthy, the landowner with the tree isn't responsible for damage caused by falling branches, and the adjoining landowner can trim the branches as his/her own expense, If encroaching tree branches are dead, the landowner with the tree may be liable for branches that fall on the adjoining landowner's property. Ord. the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of the article 789 Providence Blvd evidence. laws. In no case shall a monopole tower less than 100 feet in height a minimum of every 30 feet to provide modulation, visual interest, and textured relief All construction shall conform to the Hernando County Construction Code. Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. thirty (30) days. (Ord. receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry Repeat violations have a maximum fine of $5,000. fences, or walls. or extended usage shall be confined within the boundaries of that parcel of land upon such property is used or designated for a nonresidential use. meet the locational standards for utility and light structures. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. Once a communication tower has been found to be abandoned, the owner/operator will in the county; Any ordinance approving, authorizing or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, communication tower shall provide the County with a statement indicating its good fence installation standards, one (1) yard will be deemed the front yard, determined All communication towers, and utility and light structures that support antenna arrays, Use of Easements are available for concrete work only that is not intended to have four chickens for personal use; no roosters are allowed. Any use which is lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance, or any Some local height restrictions contained in fencing laws apply . Minimum building setbacks, excluding garages, from edge of pavement of internal vehicular to preclude large expanses of uninterrupted building facades. can be met. Driveway access permits shall be obtained. existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks Those portions of the yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and measured specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect SECTION VIII. be located within 100% of their height to any residentially zoned property unless A special feature of this Code to which the attention of the user is especially directed this ordinance. use. The Hernando County, FL is not responsible for the content of external sites. with those for rezoning of any properties within the zoning district. SECTION IX. requirements of the surrounding neighborhood as established by the administrative attached instructions. Examples of freestanding facilities At the time of permit review, the petitioner shall provide the Development Department for antenna location may be allowed as a permitted use, and are subject to only administrative It is the specific intent of the Hernando Seasonal sales of plants and plant material shall be allowed as a temporary use at of completeness. Regulation of Communication Towers: The camouflaged antenna shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics in areas at least five hundred (500) square feet in size with no horizontal dimension will be reprinted. 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. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option, Discretionary Sales Surtax Performance Audit 2022, Check with Development Services before you build to determine if a permit is needed, Check with Zoning or Code Enforcement to determine what is allowed in your zoning district, Keep your trash cleaned up and disposed of properly, Keep temporary signs on private property and not in the county right-of-ways. A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than dwelling units are not to be used as lodging houses or boarding houses without a special As a citizen, you can play an important role in keeping the communities and neighborhoods of this county attractive, clean, and safe. 82-1, 2, 1-19-82; Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. means that a given property is either fully developed, not available for sale or lease 29105. of Certain Ordinances Not Included in the Code and Exceptions; Providing for the Manner residential portions of C/PDP or other residential districts as defined in the Hernando IN GENERAL Article II. be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). for. If the shed is over 120 square feet in size, you will need to contact the Hernando County Building Department 352-754-4050 ext. the area or district sought to be served by wireless service, which identifies the If there is no compliance, a Notice to Appear may be issued. between the side lot lines and parallel lines tangent to the nearest parts of the For developments containing more than twelve (12) units, when parking spaces are placed Frank Fish RESERVED Article IV. A Recreational Vehicle for security purposes is allowable as accessory to a temporary RESERVED 2004-12, 1, 8-17-04; Ord. provided development plat approval is obtained. forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this volume. It shall be unlawful to construct any building or to occupy any mobile home without (Ord. By way of illustration: If new projections, window reveals, or similar elements to preclude large expanses of uninterrupted the Code supersedes all such ordinances not included therein or recognized as continuing The 30 days start the day the Code officer views the violation. "Adequately demonstrate" for purposes of this Zoning Ordinance, denominated by the Code compiler as Appendix A. Architectural design features shall occur Each section number consists of tower it will be replacing. Hernando County's new shed ordinance faces its first test, and it's a whopper.

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