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Notice of Special Exception Use Permit Actions Taken by Planning and Zoning Commission on February 9, 2026
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
Attached is a memorandum from Development Services Planning Director Omar De Pablo regarding Special Exception actions taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on February 9, 2026.
On that date, the P&Z voted to approve the petitioner’s request to withdraw their application for a congregate care facility namely a group home for individuals under the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, as petitioned by Evelyn Gonzalez (SE2601). Furthermore, on that date, the P&Z voted 4-1 to deny the petitioner’s request for a special exception use permit for a family mausoleum as petitioned by Julie Vadell and Sabato Del Pozzo (SE2602).
According to Appendix A (Zoning), Article V, Section 8(I) of the Hernando County Code of Ordinance, the Board, by a majority vote, may decide to review any special exception decision rendered by the P&Z. If at least a majority of the governing body does not vote to review the P&Z decision within thirty (30) days, the P&Z decision shall be deemed final and subject only to review by the circuit court.
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For informational purposes only; no action is required.