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Second Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Amending Ordinance Relating to Specific Regulations and Sidewalks
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BRIEF OVERVIEW
On December 2, 2025, the Development Services Director presented draft revisions to multiple sections of Appendix A (Zoning) of the Hernando County Land Regulations to the Board. One of the items discussed was clarification on the requirements for sidewalk construction along Florida Department of Transportation corridors and within certain rural and agricultural-residential districts.
The proposed ordinance amends Appendix A (Zoning), Article III, Section 3 of the Code and provides for the following:
• Sidewalks shall not be constructed along Florida Department of Transportation roadways unless required by said agency.
• Sidewalks may not be required for properties in the AG, AR-1, AR-2, AR, or PDP(RUR) zoning districts. Sidewalks will not be required along the property frontage, unless connecting to an existing sidewalk. This does not relieve projects from complying with internal sidewalk requirements.
• Should a waiver be granted, the property shall be required to participate in any Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) for sidewalk installation along the property.
Public Hearing History
This item was heard by the Board of County Commissioners on March 3, 2026. No changes were made to the ordinance.
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 and authorize the Chairmans’ signature on the ordinance.