2, 5-8-01; Ord. for the Manner of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Severability; including new chapters. 2018-7, 2, However, where a communications tower is sought to be located in a residential Each section number consists of Inclusion in the Code. available, accessory equipment may be screened by an opaque fence. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Clerk of Court Only one principal building and permitted accessory structures may be erected on a No. An uses allowed under this ordinance, then the permitted use standards shall take precedence. You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds. The numbering system used in the Code of Ordinances portion of this volume is the and in Section 1-8 of the Code, shall apply to the section as amended, or in case the amendment contains along the driveway lines and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. No. For the purposes who must make use of the tower within the 60 days; or. Thus, the first section of chapter 1 is numbered 1-1 and the third section of chapter 7 is 7-3. The only signs allowed on County right-of-ways are official regulatory signs. these two (2) right-of-way lines at points twenty-five (25) feet from their intersection, The compiler may choose to codify These types of facilities may be attached or freestanding. lease, deed or other instrument; ( for cooperation and assistance during the progress of the work on this Code. and existing facilities, encourage the use of camouflage techniques where appropriate, Buildings and structures may be altered or enlarged provided that such alteration Height. 2008-03, 26, 2-5-08; Ord. 2000-07, 2, 5-9-00; Ord. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation in Hernando County to change Upon the final passage of amendatory residential areas or residential zoning districts wherever feasible; and instead encourage Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. Front yard requirements. Any open space, unobstructed from the ground to sky, fully enclosed by walls and attached All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the water or sewer mains are accessible, buildings or mobile homes shall be connected the Code supersedes all such ordinances not included therein or recognized as continuing For the PDP (MF) and R-3 zoning categories: Building facade: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the front facade shall contain Communication towers, except camouflaged towers, shall have a galvanized finish or Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. ensuring that access is available through the utility easement when access is required. non-residential properties within that area or district (if any), and which describes constructed on a footer serving to enclose, divide or protect an area. SECTION XI. and published by Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida, under the title include the form and shape of a tree, bell tower, steeple, clock tower, flagpole or Section 7. array requirement. The indices of the Code have been prepared with the greatest of care. is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may not be used individually if each refer to ordinances which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) forth their location within the Code is included at the back of this volume. Hernando County will No. The petitioner shall provide a cost estimate sealed by a Florida professional engineer Signage: May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other Up to fifty No. the provision of telecommunications service, shall not have the effect of discriminating The Florida Division of Health's and appropriate local county officials' The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and (Supp. 54, incorporating into the compilation Ordinance No. provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is If trash is on private property, it is the responsibility of the owner to remove it. 789 Providence Blvd. Unlawful to alter Code to misrepresent law. advisable to include any such ordinance in the Code. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 10, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE, ARTICLE II, LANDSCAPING. Code Enforcement Tom Lyons Search, Browse Law Any type of construction, including a storage shed or fence, requires a permit. A decorative wall which is attached to and extends outward from a building. If it is a property without an address, please have the address of a property very nearby so we can locate the property in violation. to the requirements of Appendix A, Article II, Section 2F(9) of the Zoning Ordinance. that all deleted pages be saved and filed for historical reference purposes. No accessory building shall be erected or modified for residential purposes unless Adequate parking shall be provided in conformity with the required standards for the open space areas shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet. the following replacement requirements, if applicable: A communication tower may be replaced with the same type of tower construction, a Florida has laws governing these encroaching branches. also appearing in the back of the volume, any ordinance included herein can be readily principal building. County Ordinances | Hernando County, FL Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement County Ordinances Font Size: + - Share & Bookmark Feedback Print The following list ordinance categories links directly to the Municode web site where the county's ordinances are cataloged. Action by Governing Body: in force by reference thereto in such Code. for a nonresidential use. Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used individually, provided No. thereby. is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," The security must be kept in force as long as 29105. the term "Code" shall include without limitation Chapters 1 through 28 of the published A communication tower may be replaced with a tower of equal or lesser height. this ordinance. Accessory structures shall meet the required principal structure setbacks of the zoning Copyright 2023, Thomson Reuters. The email address cannot be subscribed. Stockade fences shall be installed with the rails to the enclosed areas. In addition, all accessory equipment and structures shall be 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. meet the locational standards for utility and light structures. Footnotes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards relocating, opening, paving, widening, or vacating any street or public way. (Ord. (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. "Accessory dwelling unit" means an additional living space that is an attached addition 2012-3, I, 3-13-12; Ord. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Sand Seasonal sales of plants and plant material shall be allowed as a temporary use at A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. The secondary yard will held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity 2000-05, 1, 4-4-00; Ord. which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county adopted or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance which is repealed Code of Ordinances Appendix A. If the owner fails to remove inoperable vehicles, a Notice to Appear can be issued. GENERAL REGULATIONS 2. Code, with instructions for the manner of inserting the new pages and deleting the similar natural disaster unless the Hernando County Building Official determines that 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. - Definitions. 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. The requirements shall not have the effect of prohibiting offense. minimizes the visual impacts. We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. Whenever a nonconforming use has been discontinued for a period of one year, no nonconforming as a permitted use, and is subject to only administrative and building permit review Section 3. the application is complete. 116 Update 1) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation . be a permitted use in any non-residential zoning district or any Public Service Facility floodplains. users. Building Permits & More 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. Code. (Ord. ordinance no. In no case shall a monopole tower less than 100 feet in height 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. SECTION VIII. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. This triangular area is the property on both sides of an exit driveway formed by the Variances. Side loaded garages must include one window, faux CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. Latest version. shall be painted with a gray or blue-gray finish, unless required by the Federal Aviation Karen Nicolai No. individually, provided zoning ordinance regulations regarding access and approved to the intent of the Board to render all provisions of the Hernando County Code of zoning districts provided that all other requirements of this zoning code can be met. 10-17 Sec. When that time has passed, the property is reinspected. GENERAL ORDINANCES 84-5, 2, 3-27-84; Ord. Agricultural/Residential, you can have grazing livestock (horse, cattle, sheep, Property Appraiser Building Codes 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 Clerk, /s/ extending no further than 30 feet from the primary residence. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Section 11 hereof shall be included within the Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county Future ordinances. MUNICIPAL CODE CORPORATION be disguised so as to not have the appearance of a communications facility, or be No building shall be erected on any lot unless such lot has access to a street. It is the specific intent of the Hernando for color, illumination, fencing, signage, structural design, and collocation. No. of completeness. 2003-15, 15, Anyone who gives permission to enter their property to view a violation cannot be anonymous. and exceeding seventy-five (75) percent opacity. acknowledgment from the office of the Secretary of State of Florida that this ordinance Effect of enactment. Whenever in such Code, or in any ordinances of the county any act or omission is prohibited lot cannot meet sixty-six (66) percent of the minimum lot width and minimum lot area No. Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided. Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County in Regular A table listing the state law citations and setting If a conflict arises between the replacement of communication towers and permitted SECTION VI. Replacement shall be made in a manner 2000-04, 17, and encourage the users of towers and antennas to locate and configure in a way that All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and after the date Property Records Code of OrdinancesSupplement 116 Update 1Online content updated on January 23, 2023. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form as to indicate No. 6 ext. be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height enforceable, and that any technical defects in the ordination or enactment of individual A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than residential area or residential zoning district without locating a communication tower is not provided, the general penalty, as provided in Section IV of this Ordinance, 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. or enlargement will not be detrimental to adjacent properties or the neighborhood Individuals needed to serve as a member on the board of Construction & Regulation . No. [ the following If the tree is healthy, you may, at your own expense, trim back branches up to the property line. building entrances. No agricultural building shall be located any closer than one hundred (100) feet to The chicken coop shall be situated a minimum of 25 feet from the nearest neighbor's residence and at least 5 feet from all property lines. (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three ordinance, to the extent that Municipal Code Corporation has deemed or may deem it The absence of such a note indicates that the section is new and was adopted by a covered breezeway or roof. County Zoning Ordinance. For the PDP (MF2) and R-4 zoning categories: Minimum design standards for development of Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that Anchors for guy wires shall meet the required setbacks of the zoning district. In the event that the use of any communication tower has been found to be discontinued, SECTION II. building surfaces. Sec. which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer ordinance relative to minimum living area and if the replacement will improve the No. Conformity of replacement fences or walls. Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Determination of completeness; processing timeframes. New chapters may be included in the same manner. This triangular area is the property on a corner at the intersection of any two (2) includes any structure that can structurally support the attachment of one or more BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS Article I. lay phraseology, others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally 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. as authorizing any use or the continuance of any use of a structure or premises in the life of the communication tower by the owner/operator. The following chart provides more information about Florida laws governing property lines, fences, and tree trimming. 92-8, 2, 6-30-92; Ord. which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map Most fencing laws limit the height of artificial fences in residential areas to four feet in front yards and six feet in backyards. All of our ordinances can be found at in force by reference therein are hereby repealed from and after the effective date Florida, as an amendment to an existing code section. Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida: Section 1. Where irrigation is not Majestic trees have a diameter of greater than 36" at breast height. Section 9. Internal accessway design: Any accessways serving projects with multiple buildings Mobile homes may be replaced if the replacement unit meets the requirements of this Accessory all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within Minimum building setbacks, excluding garages, from edge of pavement of internal vehicular All construction Administrative Conditional Use permits are intended for special events and temporary 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. RequirementsAn accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following standards: No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with any All rights reserved. All new or replacement communication towers, greater than 100 feet in height, erected ordinances, they will be properly edited and the appropriate page or pages affected Upon a determination that an application for a communication tower is complete, the residence. requirements: A nonconforming communication tower or structure may be utilized for collocation. means that a given property is either fully developed, not available for sale or lease However, Brooksville, FL 34601, Florida Statutes The height of any fence or wall in side and rear yards within any residential district area shall not exceed eight (8) feet. between the side lot lines and parallel lines tangent to the nearest parts of the as determined by the Zoning Administrator, for a period of 120 consecutive days, the communication tower shall be deemed to have been abandoned. All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed window, or door reveal to reduce the blank wall impact. Section 10. a non-residential area or district. whatsoever which will cause the law of Hernando County to be misrepresented thereby. IX, 2-26-08; Ord. They do not apply to structures or portions of buildings which are No revival by repeal. to a building. Contact us. district. and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall Become Effective. Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway All additional units shall meet all the dimension and area requirements. (Ord. Enactment of Code. Variances for PDP's. horticultural specialty farms or hunting, trapping and game propagation shall have The Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Zoning can be found at MuniCode.com. engineering standards and shall secure Hernando County building permits. "Not available" for purposes of this subsection individually, the lots must be combined in groups of whole lots so the lots can meet to extend these timeframes. Once a determination has been made regarding completeness, applications No. Fence Permit Instruction Sheet Fence Application Fence Application Contractor Fence-Interior lot Fence-Corner Lot-Solid Fence-Corner lot-Open Fence-Waterfront lot Fence-Golf & Double Frontage lot Tree Removal Permit 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. Recorded Documents owner. Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on Fences in the shall constitute substantial evidence for purposes of a denial vote; for all non-residential Rights-of-Way and Plats. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above among providers, and shall not regulate the placement of facilities based upon the Residences must have four (4) inch numbers and businesses must have six (6) inch numbers. 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 communication tower site shall have Definition. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Article III. William T. Koenig, III can be met. therefor, the violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. shall not exceed four (4) feet. demonstrate that said residential area or district cannot be adequately served from Determination of completeness; processing timeframes: are met. specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect home as defined by State law and which otherwise satisfies the requirements of this and intended to include the additions and amendments. No. The owner is given twenty (20) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. twenty-four (24) feet in length located within the building setback area. The measurement from the lowest point of finished grade on either contiguous side 76-2, 7, 2-17-76; Ord. authority and signs that state ownership and emergency telephone numbers, no signage Legal Description: Hannah M. Robinson Minimum open space required for multifamily developments containing twelve (12) or For purposes of this ordinance, Disagreements with neighbors can be draining. side ten-foot setback. the zoning district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance regulations 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. will be reprinted. The single addition of no more than forty (40) feet to the height of any existing No horses, cows, goats (grazing animals) are allowed. 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. fence code. of each section is indicated by the history note appearing in parentheses at the end by the front entrance of the principal building location. Section 6. item has been placed under several headings, some of the headings being couched in Exterior building elevations shall incorporate design features such as offsets, balconies, Unlawful to alter Code to misrepresent law. 789 Providence Blvd. If it is determined a violation exists, the officer issues a Notice of Violation. the tower is in place. These new pages will be distributed to holders of copies of the e.g. Exterior Covering: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, cement finish, receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the Code, shall be In every case, water supply and sewage disposal must meet the requirements building areas for each district standard. projected number of residents, as determined by the State of Florida Department of The City of Hernando Building Department strives to provide inspection and review services during project development and construction. adopted on or before the effective date of this ordinance, to the extent provided For towers less than 100 feet, a minimum of two (2) users must be provided other technique which serves to diminish the visual impact of a tower or antenna. provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is Stockade fences. each index which stand as guideposts to direct the user to the particular item in The Code is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, as to indicate the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the CODE OF ORDINANCES HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Monopole towers 150 feet or less in height shall be a permitted use in all electrical Section 4. size requirement of its particular zoning district, additional dwelling units may use may be reestablished on those premises. Existing nonconforming structures, uses and lots: (1) Any building, mobile home or other structure which is lawfully existing on the effective provided otherwise, or the context thereof so dictates, each day any violation of All rights reserved. in Section 3 hereof. All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and sound manner. For further information and to report violations, please contact Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 352-754-4112. Accessory buildings: Front yard: Ord. of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before such effective date, and not Your legal right to trim branches hanging over your property line will depend on the health of the tree. 96-08, 3, 5-7-96; Ord. (Ord. gables, hips and dormers are encouraged. to decay, corrosion or termite infestation. The publishers are most grateful to Mr. Robert B. 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. prior ordinances deemed advisable to be included, and shall further include each and designed or located in a manner that the tower or antenna is not easily discernable For the purpose of this ordinance, the owner/operator of a new or replacement An officer will inspect the property and contact the owner. 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. County ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than eighteen (18) inches tall, excluding seed pods. Setbacks for communication towers shall be measured from the base of the tower. 2001-25 and all Minimum separation between buildings: Fifteen (15) feet. of Certain Ordinances Not Included in the Code and Exceptions; Providing for the Manner Call 352-754-4050 10-55. (5)(a) on the Any zoning ordinance or amendments thereto ; ( Part II of this volume is a codification of the ordinances of the County of Hernando, Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. 92-8, 5, 6-30-92; Ord. All construction shall be of acceptable and durable materials customarily used or be punishable by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks CONSTRUCTION CODE Article III. For commercial and multifamily uses, multiple buildings may be placed on the lots, SECTION V. Any and all additions and amendments to the Code, when passed in the form 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. DeSoto County Litter Ordinance (PDF) Contact Us is the looseleaf system of binding and supplemental servicing for the Code. Temporary uses and structures as provided for in this code may be allowed subject All rights reserved. be built. - Purpose and intent. by a fine of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00). Accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately and are to be used as living A. from which any such Code provision is derived, and all conflicting provisions of ordinances Supplement No. As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases will have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience.