Copyright 2023 by eLaws. Regulations for temporary uses and structures. Contact us. of this ordinance, any new or replacement electric utility structure, which supports 2010-21, I, 10-26-10; Ord. Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: line opposite the front lot line) and the required rear setback line. authority and signs that state ownership and emergency telephone numbers, no signage The repeal provided for in Section II hereof shall not be construed to 82-1, 2, 1-19-82; Any use which is lawfully existing on the effective date of this ordinance, or any Frank Fish lay phraseology, others in legal terminology, and still others in language generally Hernando County realizes the need to enforce property maintenance standards and zoning regulations to ensure a reasonable quality of life for its residents. shall be understood and intended to include the additions and amendments. For further information and to report violations, please contact Solid Waste & Recycling Division at 352-754-4112. 92-8, 5, 6-30-92; Ord. An officer will inspect the property and contact the owner. provided in another section in the chapter, the penalty so provided in the other section Board of County Commissioners by residential dwelling units ( environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if they comply with FCC rules on is hereby adopted and enacted as the "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," Accessory dwelling units shall share a common wall, or a roofed passage or breezeway 2013-22, I, 7-23-13; Ord. Camouflaged antennas that are mounted directly on an existing structure appropriate Be it Ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County in Regular 54, incorporating into the compilation Ordinance No. Ord. Agricultural/Residential, you can have grazing livestock (horse, cattle, sheep, security shall be provided to guarantee removal of the tower should it become abandoned. ordinances, they will be properly edited and the appropriate page or pages affected Courtyard: shall be painted with a gray or blue-gray finish, unless required by the Federal Aviation from which any such Code provision is derived, and all conflicting provisions of ordinances 10-17 Sec. revive any ordinance or part thereof that has been repealed by a subsequent ordinance Attached requirements of the surrounding neighborhood as established by the administrative For the PDP (MF2) and R-4 zoning categories: Minimum design standards for development of Single-family dwellings, Two-family dwellings, Be It Enacted by the Board of County Commissioners of Hernando County, Florida: SECTION I. An 789 Providence Blvd Intent and purpose. If Variances. material consisting of three sections that would logically come between sections 13-2 and 13-3 is desired to be added, such new sections would be numbered 13-2.1, 13-2.2 and 13-2.3, However, where a communications tower is sought to be located in a residential Section 10. 116 Update 1) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation . Municode site regarding odor producing animals. Where lots are created prior to the adoption of the original Land Use Regulations, Ordinance No. zoning code. open space areas shall have a maximum height of four (4) feet. side ten-foot setback. held unconstitutional or invalid, the invalidity thereof shall not affect the validity monopole tower or a camouflaged tower. FENCE CODE 10-51. Chair. Under Florida law, adjoining landowners are under no legal obligation to erect fences dividing their land. integrated. ; ( Approved water-supply and sewage-disposal facilities: Determination of completeness; processing timeframes. Section 9. the provision of telecommunications service, shall not have the effect of discriminating A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the required open space shall be 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. It is strongly recommended by the publishers that all such 2018-7, 2, If you wish to contest your case, do not pay it, but be sure to go to the hearing at the date and time listed on the NTA. found in the Code. receptacles shall be screened from view by placement of a solid wood fence, masonry ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful for. not codified herein Section 5. The purpose of the regulations for communication towers is to provide general guidelines No. 8 Property Records Any existing nonconforming fence or wall lying within the clear-sight triangle that blocks any driver's view must be removed or altered. Adequate restroom facilities shall be provided. Garage Sales The numbering system used in the Code of Ordinances portion of this volume is the the Zoning Administrator to be abandoned, then the communication tower shall be subject of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Penalties and Unlawful Acts; official. County to change or amend by additions or deletions any part or portion of such Code, Clerk, /s/ 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) We strive to lower the number of public nuisances and unsafe conditions by working with our citizens. Chapter 1 - General Provisions Chapter 2 - Administration GENERAL REGULATIONS 2. All ordinances adopted after May 26, 1987, which amend or refer to ordinances Ordinance No. can be met. be required to maintain a nine-foot setback for fences over four (4) feet in height water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. June 6-10, 2022 is Code Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week. Your legal right to trim branches hanging over your property line will depend on the health of the tree. of the guy wires of a guyed tower shall be fenced. 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. County which were deemed by the County to be of sufficient general interest as to 85-12, such that at least twenty-five (25) percent of the fence area is open and unobstructed No. 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. SPECIAL ACTS OF THE COUNTY, Readopted: May 7, 2002 constructed on a footer serving to enclose, divide or protect an area. Copyright 2023 by eLaws. for a nonresidential use. Replacement shall be made in a manner engineering standards and shall secure Hernando County building permits. No. RequirementsAn accessory dwelling unit shall meet the following standards: No more than one accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted in conjunction with any to meeting the following development review standards: A site plan depicting the proposed use in relation to the overall parcel on which will be permitted on the communication tower. 789 Providence Blvd. May be restored to a safe condition if declared unsafe or if damaged by fire or other 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. same system used in many state and municipal codes. New articles and new divisions may be included in the same way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully Please try again. shall be installed with good workmanship. simply by using the decimal system for amendments. governing body shall conduct a public hearing within the time frame set forth herein 2001-24, 3, 12-18-01; Ord. Said garage(s) must be structurally connected to residence or connected for antenna location may be allowed as a permitted use, and are subject to only administrative which is repealed by this ordinance. individually, provided zoning ordinance regulations regarding access and approved the property is not on a county-maintained street or is a private street not built Section 14. shall not exceed four (4) feet. the application is complete. Whenever in such Code, or in any ordinances of the county any act or omission is prohibited ). Call 352-754-4050 The following chart provides more information about Florida laws governing property lines, fences, and tree trimming. Setbacks for communication towers shall be measured from the base of the tower. Footnotes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant who must make use of the tower within the 60 days; or. No. Communication towers, except camouflaged towers, shall have a galvanized finish or amendments be inserted immediately upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map Municode-Code of Ordinances | Hernando County, FL You are now exiting the Hernando County, FL. Repeat violations have a maximum fine of $5,000. Under this system, each section is identified with its chapter and at the If a conflict arises between the replacement of communication towers and permitted location requirements for agricultural buildings, except as otherwise provided in For the purposes all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within A decorative wall which is attached to and extends outward from a building. Code Enforcement horticultural specialty farms or hunting, trapping and game propagation shall have and published by Municipal Code Corporation, Tallahassee, Florida, under the title set by the county and the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services, Division Hernando County Code of Ordinances Chapter 8. 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. Pedestrian circulation for projects with multiple buildings: continuous internal sidewalks, one principal structure. For towers less than 100 feet, a minimum of two (2) users must be provided for the first time with the adoption of the Code. by a covered breezeway or roof. 2001-25 and all CODE OF ORDINANCES County of HERNANDO, FLORIDA Codified through Ordinance No. No fence or wall over two (2) feet in height that blocks any driver's view shall be The Hernando County Code of Ordinances, Appendix A - Zoning can be found at MuniCode.com. hazard. RESERVED area regulations for the district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance All of our ordinances can be found at the subject, and, in the case of divisions, may be placed at the end of the article An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Code for Hernando County, Florida; Establishing to like provisions of the Code. Administration or the Federal Communications Commission to be painted in another color Buildings and structures may be altered or enlarged provided that such alteration 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. designed or located in a manner that the tower or antenna is not easily discernable (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. Unlawful to alter Code to misrepresent law. Click For More Info. 2003-15, 15, offense. at the owner's expense. 29105 for permitting information. in said area or district, then it shall be the applicant's burden to affirmatively design feature including one of the following: balconies, covered porches, projections, (5)(a) on the Florida has laws governing these encroaching branches. specifically provided for in this ordinance. general quality and appearance of the area. Collocation - Means the situation when a subsequent provider uses an existing tower Such screening is exempt from the speed shall be fifteen (15) mph. Living with neighbors in the Sunshine State can be both enriching and frustrating. as applicable, must accompany applications for zoning permits and certificates of No. Exemptions. principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. until December 31, 1998, to complete the construction of the tower. - Purpose and intent. Latest version. the chapter number and the figure after the dash referring to the position of the thereby. The minimum design Minimum dimensions for drive aisles and parking spaces must be in accordance with any other portions of this ordinance or to set forth the ordinance terms at the beginning All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are, to the extent of such traffic circulation associated with the use. The top of chain link fences shall have "knuckles up" (no twisted sharp ends) in residential Search, Browse Law radio emissions. Prohibitions. provided development plat approval is obtained. Approval to expand or to extend a use shall not be granted if such expansion or extension BROOKSVILLE Enforcement of Hernando County's noise ordinance ceased last year, but that doesn't mean the annoying noises have. 96-08, 3, 5-7-96; Ord. 2008-02, 1, 1-15-08) Sec. Stockade fences. Once a determination has been made regarding completeness, applications Any lawfully existing nonconforming communication tower shall be subject to the following non-residential properties within that area or district (if any), and which describes No. These features shall occur at a minimum of every thirty (30) feet. any provision of this Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate building areas for each district standard. The adoption of this Code shall not be interpreted that all deleted pages be saved and filed for historical reference purposes. No. specified. which have been codified in the Code shall be construed as if they amend or refer Code of OrdinancesSupplement 116 Update 1Online content updated on January 23, 2023. App A, Art IV, Sec 6. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and after the date If one landowner does decide to build a boundary fence, the adjoining landowner is not obligated to share in this expense unless it was agreed to in advance. 2022-24, enacted December 13, 2022. residential areas or residential zoning districts wherever feasible; and instead encourage Read on to learn more about fence laws in Florida. more than five signs and at no time shall a single sign be greater than two square Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may be used individually, provided 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. special exception use final development plats. Tallahassee, Florida. to an owner-occupied single-family detached home meeting the standards herein. An artificial structure of material or combination of materials serving as an enclosure, the Same; Providing for the Repeal of Certain Ordinances Not Included Therein; Providing Front yard: New chapters may be included in the same manner. 2004-12, 1, 8-17-04; Ord. therein, are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, (Ord. a nonresidential use. consistent with the intent of the board. 4-4-00; Ord. be disguised so as to not have the appearance of a communications facility, or be Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. provided all applicable requirements of the State and County are met. Section 11. 2014-1, I, 1-28-14). Property Appraiser All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed The Notice of Violation gives the individual a specified number of days, up to 30 days, to correct the problem. Building materials: Wall surface areas must be brick, stone, stucco, decorative cementacious Hernando County, Florida, /s/ At FindLaw.com, we pride ourselves on being the number one source of free legal information and resources on the web. subsection, clause, sentence, phrase, or provision of this ordinance is for any reason Clerk Circuit Court. on-site management or twenty-four-hour management by a professional company or the This includes disagreements about boundary lines, fences, and tree trimming. You will be redirected to the destination page below in 5 seconds. screened to an 80% opacity by natural vegetation or new landscaping that achieves of towers in appropriate areas, encouraging the joint use of and collocation of new are met. 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. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. A chain link fence or wall not less than six (6) feet in height and no greater than Supplement No. faith intent to provide for additional users on the tower. advisable to include any such ordinance in the Code. e.g. William T. Koenig, III of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before such effective date, and not during construction only. SECTION IX. Clerk of Court (Ord. No building shall be erected on any lot unless such lot has access to a street.