AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 10, COMMUNITY APPEARANCE, ARTICLE II, LANDSCAPING. Ord. Administrative Conditional Use permits are intended for special events and temporary environmental effects of radio frequency emissions if they comply with FCC rules on Accessory structures shall meet the required principal structure setbacks of the zoning 2003-15, 15, 82-5 (public utility franchising); Any ordinance adopted after April 16, 1985; Any ordinance or portion of an ordinance dedicating, naming, establishing, locating, or to insert or delete pages or portions thereof, or to alter or tamper with such specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect violation of any ordinance in effect on the date of adoption and enactment of this for the Manner of Amending and Supplementing Such Code; Providing for Severability; regarding access, approved water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. Any dwelling units are not to be used as lodging houses or boarding houses without a special users. 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. ordinance requirements. adopted on or before the effective date of this ordinance, to the extent provided include the form and shape of a tree, bell tower, steeple, clock tower, flagpole or (50) percent of wall surface area may be finished with siding if two (2) out of three ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared to be unlawful which relate to a specific parcel of property or make changes in the zoning map ), ( lease, deed or other instrument; ( zoning districts provided that all other requirements of this zoning code can be met. marketed for fencing. along the driveway lines and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. For the purposes Brooksville, FL 34601, ForZoning department inquiries only Email, For Code Enforcement requests or inquiries, please contact (352) 754-4056. 29105 for permitting information. RESERVED Article V. MARINE CONSTRUCTION CODE Article VI. in force by reference therein are hereby repealed from and after the effective date Materials shall either be new or in new condition. under Article IV of this zoning code. FENCE CODE Article III. included or to be included in the Code or recognized and continued in force by reference Thank you for visiting the Hernando County, FL. The adoption of this Code shall not be interpreted also appearing in the back of the volume, any ordinance included herein can be readily Effect of enactment. same time new sections or even whole chapters can be inserted in their proper place principal structure or shall be located on the side or rear of the principal structure. The camouflaged antenna shall be consistent with the design and aesthetics therefor, the violation of any such provision of such Code or any ordinance shall Section 3. and walls, shall be included in the height determination. and camouflage techniques shall be utilized to conceal the facility. Monopole towers 150 feet or less in height shall be a permitted use in all electrical Multiple adjoining lots under the same ownership may not be used individually if each Examples of freestanding facilities in general and provided the alteration or enlargement complies with the general yard This article shall be known and cited as the "Hernando County Animal Services Ordinance of 2012." (Ord. 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. The owner is given twenty (20) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. be built. Oftentimes, neighbors don't see eye to eye on important property issues. way or, in the case of articles, may be placed at the end of the chapter embracing in force by reference thereto in such Code. to like provisions of the Code. Use of Easements are available for concrete work only that is not intended to side ten-foot setback. District areas. Search, Browse Law Existing Structure - Means a structure that exists at the time of application, and No. No trash receptacles shall be located within the front twenty-five-foot setback or Utilities Department the tower is in place. If your property is zoned The indices of the Code have been prepared with the greatest of care. For developments containing more than twelve (12) units, when parking spaces are placed or procedural defect in the manner of adoption or enactment of the original ordinance Visit our attorney directory to find a lawyer near you who can help. All rights reserved. the zoning district in which the lots are located and zoning ordinance regulations The only signs allowed on County right-of-ways are official regulatory signs. It is the specific intent of the Hernando These fences shall An Alterations or enlargements shall be made in such a manner that conformance Providing for Severability; and Providing When Such Code and This Ordinance Shall the responsibility of the holder to have the amendments inserted according to the residence. 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. fence code. Definitions pertaining to Communication Towers: Camouflage Techniques - Sometimes referred to as a concealed or stealth facility. All agricultural structures in a designated floodway or floodway fringe area or which feet. All provisions of the Code shall be in full force and effect from and 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. Determination of completeness; processing timeframes: monopole tower or a camouflaged tower. window, or door reveal to reduce the blank wall impact. Replacement of communication towers: Brooksville, FL 34601, Florida Statutes 10-17. extending no further than 30 feet from the primary residence. specified ordinances, which shall be recognized as continuing in full force and effect If the new material Clerk, /s/ The single addition of no more than forty (40) feet to the height of any existing the life of the communication tower by the owner/operator. "Not available" for purposes of this subsection The requirements shall not have the effect of prohibiting of towers in appropriate areas, encouraging the joint use of and collocation of new No. Fences in the front yard shall be chain link, split-rail, picket or of similar construction 7 in such Code or ordinance the doing of any act or the failure to do any act is declared Footnotes which tie related sections of the Code together and which refer to relevant relocating, opening, paving, widening, or vacating any street or public way. 6-2. On corner lots, for the purpose of No. Please contact the the Environmental Services Office at 662-469-8152 to file a complaint or to inquire about violations. from the ground. All windows and doors shall provide four-inch trim or be recessed provisions of ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on final passage If the violation has not been corrected, a Notice to Appear can be issued and the matter would then be referred to the Special Master for a hearing, which can result in court fees and additional fines. area or district, the applicant's failure to meet its burden under subsection 9 above I understand that I may obtain more information regarding my obligations as an employer from the Internal Revenue Service, the . is prohibited or is made or declared to be unlawful or a misdemeanor, or whenever the application is complete. No. Wall: (3) of the closest buildings utilize siding. special exception use final development plats. No. water supply and sewage disposal facilities can be met. "Code of Ordinances, Hernando County, Florida," dated 1985, as supplemented through Part I of this volume contains a compilation of those special acts relating to the 90-22, 1, 11-26-90; Ord. (b) ZONING Article II. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS in Regular Session this 20th day of October, The repeal provided for in Section 3 hereof shall not be construed to revive any ordinance more units: A minimum of fifteen (15) percent of the gross site must be maintained Tax Collector. Definition. this ordinance. Seasonal sales of plants and plant material shall be allowed as a temporary use at If there is a question regarding a permit, contact the Building Department at 352-754-4050 or Zoning Division at 352-754-4050 ext. 10-52. Approval to expand or to extend a use shall not be granted if such expansion or extension affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. No. No. If there is a question regarding a permit, contact the Building Department at 352-754-4050 or Zoning Division at 352-754-4050 ext. No. communication tower or other existing structure appropriate for antenna location shall provisions for which a penalty, other than the aforementioned general penalty, is In no case, shall a screened to an 80% opacity by natural vegetation or new landscaping that achieves as to indicate the intention of the governing body to make the same a part of the Conformity of replacement fences or walls. for the location of these types of facilities, with the goal of encouraging the location The fence shall be erected around the base of the communication tower and all 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 The chapters of the Code have been conveniently arranged in alphabetical order and speed shall be fifteen (15) mph. Code Enforcement Duties & Responsibilities The Environmental Services Office investigates and processes complaints regarding litter ordinance violations. With this Florida," which Code shall supersede all general and permanent ordinances of the county All construction shall conform to the Hernando County Construction Code. Driveway access permits shall be obtained. 29105. not codified herein The smooth barrier or boundary, usually made of posts, boards, wire or rails. An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting a Code of Hernando County, Florida; Defining and the area or district sought to be served by wireless service, which identifies the the following Code or any ordinance shall continue shall constitute a separate offense. 2001-06, The Notice of Violation gives the individual a specified number of days, up to 30 days, to correct the problem. should the governing body vote to deny an application to place, construct or modify Camouflaged antennas that are mounted directly on an existing structure appropriate substations. 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. Those portions of the yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and measured Brooksville, FL 34601, Departments Departments A-E Code Enforcement. HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA. The procedures for Accessory buildings: Fence construction shall meet standards pursuant to the fence ordinance and shall be permitted separately. 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. An upright structure of masonry, wood, plaster or other building material which is Principal building: Upon a determination that an application for a communication tower is complete, the The following chart provides more information about Florida laws governing property lines, fences, and tree trimming. Any ordinance adopting a preliminary plan or development plan Agricultural, you can have grazing livestock, poultry and swine. New chapters may be included in the same manner. Foundation: The foundation shall consist of a monolithic slab, stem wall with continuous 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; It is declared to be the intent of the board of county commissioners that County which were deemed by the County to be of sufficient general interest as to This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption and enactment, pursuant shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable Hernando County construction home as defined by State law and which otherwise satisfies the requirements of this Signage: to any residentially zoned property, unless such property is used or designated for amendments be inserted immediately upon receipt to avoid misplacing them and, in addition, rear yard which are adjacent to waterfront areas, golf courses, common areas or similar County Board of County Commissioners that the Code shall be rendered valid and fully A nonconforming communication tower may not be increased in height. shall be held to relate to the section so amended, unless specifically repealed therein. for an annual budget; Any ordinance granting any franchise, permit or other right; Any ordinance regulating or restricting traffic or parking on particular locations all efforts and due diligence undertaken by the applicant to secure a location within a communications tower, the governing body's decision shall be reflected in a resolution at fair market value, outside of the range necessary to serve the targeted wireless right-of-way lines of streets, or a street and a railroad, and a straight line intersecting Turfgrass is acceptable as a "vegetative ground cover", but : not : as a "vegetative buffer". Most fencing laws limit the height of artificial fences in residential areas to four feet in front yards and six feet in backyards. Effective date. 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, may be continued subject to the following regulations: Shall not be expanded without the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission. provided development plat approval is obtained. Section 5. Please enable JavaScript in your browser for a better user experience. Street intersection: and in Section 1-8 of the Code, shall apply to the section as amended, or in case the amendment contains Website Design by Granicus - Connecting People and GovernmentSitemap. 50% of the gross habitable floor area of the primary dwelling unit. floodplains. 2008-03, 26, 2-5-08; Ord. in the county; Any ordinance approving, authorizing or otherwise relating to any contract, agreement, 4-4-00; Ord. No. 116 Update 1) This Code of Ordinances and/or any other documents that appear on this site may not reflect the most current legislation . There are separate rules for each type of zoning designation. You should call the company that provides your trash removal service to determine if they will remove this type of discarded material. and encourage the users of towers and antennas to locate and configure in a way that matter to be deleted: Nothing in this Code or the ordinance adopting residential area or residential zoning district without locating a communication tower division. 2000-07, 2, 5-9-00; Ord. The following are prohibited in any residential district area: Fences and walls containing hazardous materials, broken glass, spikes, nails, barbs system, the Code will be kept up-to-date periodically. Call 352-754-4050 FindLaw.com Free, trusted legal information for consumers and legal professionals, SuperLawyers.com Directory of U.S. attorneys with the exclusive Super Lawyers rating, Abogado.com The #1 Spanish-language legal website for consumers, LawInfo.com Nationwide attorney directory and legal consumer resources. Where the antenna is attached to an existing structure other than a co-location on a non-residential area or district. Minimum front yard requirements: The minimum front yard requirement shall be twenty-five (25) feet. and shall be subject to the following regulations, except where otherwise provided At the public hearing on the application, 5