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First Public Hearing on Ordinance Amending Conditional Use Permit Regulations
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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 addresses 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 maximum number of ten (10) years that a Conditional Use Permit for a temporary second principal building may be placed on a property.
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.
If approved, the Ordinance will be scheduled for adoption at a second public hearing on April 7, 2026.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact associated with this request.
LEGAL NOTE
The Board has the authority to act on this matter pursuant to Chapter 125, Florida Statutes.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Board discuss the proposed ordinance, take public comment, and approve scheduling the second public hearing for adoption hearing on April 7, 2026.