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Second Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending Ordinance Relations to Conditional Use Permits
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On December 2, 2025, the Development Services Director presented the Board with draft revisions to multiple sections of Appendix A (Zoning) of the Hernando County Land Regulations. Conditional Use Permits and the process for their approval was a primary topic of discussion.
The proposed ordinance amends Appendix A (Zoning), Article V, Section 4 (Conditional Use Permits), and Article I, Section 3 (Definitions) of the Code, addressing the following:
1. Removing the requirement for Conditional Use Permits for temporary second principal buildings on one lot of record to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and makes the approval allowable by the Administrative Official.
2. Removing the requirement for Conditional Use Permits for seasonal sales of plants or plant materials not accessory to schools, churches or fraternal organizations to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and makes the approval allowable by the Administrative Official.
3. Provides a period of up to two (2) years during which a temporary second principal building may be placed on a property, with a total duration not to exceed ten (10) years.
4. Provides clarity on what a temporary second principal building is and in which zoning districts those buildings may be located.
5. Provides clarification on when and for how long a temporary security residence may be approved by the Administrative Official.
6. Provides a definition for extreme personal hardship.
Public Hearing History:
On March 3, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners provided consensus to proceed with the ordinance; however, they requested clarification on the definition of "Extreme Personal Hardship".
Revisions to Ordinance:
Based on the discussion at the March 3, 2026, Board meeting, the following revisions were incorporated into the Ordinance:
1. Temporary Second D...
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