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ORDINANCE # 99-2 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE HERNANDO COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES, APPENDIX A, ZONING ORDINANCE; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE I, SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS THROUGH MODIFICATION; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 2. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR STRUCTURES AND USES. E. REGULATION OF SIGNS THROUGH MODIFICATION; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 6. RURAL DISTRICTS, A. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (1) PERMITTED USES THROUGH MODIFICATION AND (3) SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE PERMITS THROUGH MODIFICATION; BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (1) PERMITT-:- I-- r--- Z 5 - rl USES IN THE 1-1 DISTRICT THROUGH MODIFICATION; BY s- AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE V, SECTION 8. SPECIAL 6 m I." -q EXCEPTION USE PERMITS (4) SIGNS PERMITTED, THROUGH MODIFICATION; BY PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; BY t! 7- - -=.Aa 0, - PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION INTO THE CODE; BY PROVIDING fihf 2 1 8. ici I. VIOLATIONS; BY PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. r- 9. f 2 - F,+.Li T-t CJ;.; +- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY P COMMISSIONERS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the following provisions are hereby enacted: SECTION 1. BY AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS THROUGH MODIFICATION OF ITEM 63, SIGN, AS FOLLOWS: 63. Sign: Any structure, display, device, painting, drawing, message, placard poster, billboard or notice bearing a name, direction, advertisement or other message that is displayed or posted for public view. SECTION 2. BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE 11, SECTION 2. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR STRUCTURES AND USES E. REGULATION OF SIGNS, THROUGH MODIFICATION, AS FOLLOWS: E. Regulation of Signs - Purpose: The purpose of these sign regulations are: to encourage the effective use of signs as a means of communication in Hernando County; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and maintain the County's ability to attract sources of economic

development and growth; to improve vehicular and pedestrian traffic and safety; to minimize the possible adverse effects of signs on nearby public and private property; to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations; and to support the policies contained in the Comprehensive Plan pertaining to signage. 1. Applicability - Effect: All signs shall be subject to the following regulations except where otherwise provided for in this ordinance, or other ordinances pertaining to sign usage and erection. The effect of this ordinance as more specifically set forth herein, is: To establish a permit system to allow a variety of signs in commercial and industrial zones, and a limited variety of signs in other zones, subject to the standards and permit procedures of this ordinance; and, Enable the identification of places of residence and business; and Lessen hazardous situations, confusion and visual clutter caused by proliferation, improper placement, illumination, animation and excessive height, area and bulk of signs which compete for attention of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; and, Enhance the attractiveness and economic well-being of the county as a place to live, vacation and conduct business; and, Protect the public from the dangers of unsafe signs; and Permit signs that are compatible with their surroundings and aid orientation, and preclude placement of signs in a manner that conceals or obstructs adjacent land uses or signs; Encourage signs that are appropriate to the zoning district in which they are located and consistent with the category of use to which they pertain; and Curtail the size and number of signs and sign messages to the minimum reasonably necessary to identify a residential or business location and the nature of any such business; and, Establish sign size in relationship to the scale of the lot and building and roadway classification on which the sign is to be placed or to which it pertains; and

Regulate signs in a manner so as to not interfere with, obstruct vision or distract motorists, bicyclists or pedestrians ; and, Require signs to be constructed, installed and maintained in a safe and satisfactory manner; and To prohibit all signs not expressly permitted by this ordinance; and To provide for the enforcement of the provisions of this ordinance. 2. Definitions : a. Sign: Any structure, display, device, painting, drawing, message, placard poster, billboard or notice bearing a name, direction, advertisement or other message that is displayed or posted for public view. b. Sign face: The surface of a structure either designed for, designated for, or displaying sign copy. No portion of the supporting structure shall extend past the sign face except for the structure base which makes contact with the ground or unless the supporting structure is architecturally compatible with the buildings located on site. c. Sign area: The area of a sign shall be the area within the smallest square, rectangle, parallelogram, trapezoid, triangle, circle, or semicircle, the sides of which touch the extreme points or edges of the sign face. Where a sign has two display faces back to back, parallel to one another, the area of only one face shall be considered the sign area. For spheres and other three dimensional structures, the sign area will be the maximum two (2) dimensional area the sign displaces. d. Sandwich board signs: Any sign, double or single faced, which is portable and may readily be moved from place to place. e. Portable sign: Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported. f. Banner: A sign backed by cloth, fabric, or similar material designed to be attached between two poles, posts, trees, fences, buildings or similar devices. Banner does not include flag as defined in this ordinance. g. Flag: Any piece of cloth, fabric or similar material containing distinct colors, characters, numbers, letters, illustrations, patterns or symbols

3. Illumination and animation: mounted on a single vertical staff along one, two or three edges. a. No sign shall be illuminated in a manner which allows direct visibility of the lighting source or glaring reflection thereof from a public street unless the lighting source is rated at fifteen (15) watts or less. Floodlights and spotlights shall be shielded to prevent their visibility from public streets and other properties. The intent of this section is to allow adequate illumination without glare or bright lights which could distract or impair the visibility of motorists, pedestrians, or neighbors. b. Flashing lights are permitted provided that the lights individually do not exceed fifteen (15) watts and provided that all such lights and advertising illuminated thereby are at least twelve (12) feet above the profile grade lines of all streets within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the sign. Flashing lights shall not be colored so as to resemble lights used for traffic or emergency signals (such as red, amber, green and blue). c. Animated signs and flags shall be located at least twelve (12) feet above the profile grade lines of all streets within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the sign. Flags, Banners, Temporary Signs and Displays a. No more than one (I) permanent banner with a maximum size of 3' x 8' shall be allowed on property zoned for commercial or industrial use. Such banner shall be securely mounted and kept in good maintenance. No zoning permit or certificate of use will be required for a permanent banner. b. No more than three (3) permanent flags shall be allowed on property zoned for commercial or industrial use. No zoning permit or certificate of use will be required for these permanent flags. c. Temporary flags, pennants and banners, portable signs, streamers, balloons, sandwich board signs and other similar devices may be utilized on property zoned for commercial or industrial use for the purpose of conveying messages to the public in association with new business openings or promoting special sales or events provided they are not utilized more than once during a calendar year for a total period not to exceed 30 days. The applicant is required to obtain a temporary sign permit from the county with the dates of display stated on the permit.

No other zoning permit or certificate of use will be required for these types of temporary signs. The county will commence the issuance of permits for temporary flags, pennants and banners, portable signs, streamers, balloons, sandwich board signs and other similar devices on July 1, 1999. d. When the Confederate and/or State flags are displayed, they shall be utilized in accordance with the rules and regulations of the State of Florida. When the American flag is displayed, it shall be utilized in accordance with the flag code as determined by the applicable Public Law. Signs prohibited on rights-of-way: Removal and disposal: a. Except for official signs regulating or directly related to authorized uses of a public right-of-way, it shall be unlawful to erect or post any sign on any public street, drainage right-of-way, utility right-of-way or utility pole or tree. b. Unlawful signs placed on such right-of-way shall be removed by any county official employed in the enforcement of this ordinance, the maintenance of such right-of-way, or the protection of such health, safety and welfare. Such signs are considered to be abandoned property and may be disposed of at the convenience and discretion of Hernando County without notice or compensation to the person, firm, or entity promoted on the face of such sign. c. It shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this section if signs of any kind are placed in a manner other than outlined in this section and such sign can be established as having originated with a particular person, firm, partnership, corporation or business. d. Signs may be placed upon county right-of-way, with the permission of the Board of County Commissioners, if they conform to the following requirements: 1. The applicant for such sign must show that the sign will serve a public purpose; 2. The applicant enters into a lease agreement with the county providing for fire and casualty insurance; liability insurance on the property, described in the lease, in an amount to be determined by the county; indemnification of the county against

any claims arising from activities of the lessee on the property; 3. Lessee will pay all applicable charges and utility costs incurred in construction on the property; 4. Lessee will provide the county with engineering drawings meeting all applicable sign standards as well as all other applicable county standards; The lessee shall maintain the sign and adjacent right-of-way in good condition. If the applicantllessee transfers any or all responsibility for care and maintenance of the sign and adjacent right-of-way to a homeowners' association or other entity, the new lessee shall conform to all requirements as stated above. If the lessee allows any liability coverage to lapse, it shall be in the right of the county to remove any such sign and other facility permitted hereunder. No transfer of responsibility for care and maintenance of a sign shall occur without the consent or concurrence of the County. 6. Maintenance: All signs for which authorization is required by this Code, including their supports, braces, guys and anchors, electrical parts and lighting fixtures, and all painted and display areas, shall be maintained in accordance with the building and electrical codes adopted by Hernando County, and shall present a neat and clean appearance with all parts in proper alignment and the face clearly readable. It shall be unlawful not to maintain a sign as provided for in this section. The County shall issue a citation for failure to comply with the sign maintenance provision. After a citation has been issued, the County may initiate action to require the removal of an unrnaintained sign at the owner's expense. 7. Obstruction to vision: The provisions of the Hernando County Land Development Regulations relating to obstruction to vision shall apply to all signs except for pole supports which may occur within the clear zone provided that such supports do not exceed one (1) foot in diameter and provided that no more than one such pole support for any single sign shall encroach into the defined area. 8. On-site signs: Advertising and identification signs are considered accessory structures and uses which normally accompany commercial and many other activities. The intent of this section is to allow for such signs and their benefits while avoiding unsightly and unnecessary visual clutter and to minimize distractions and hazards to motorists and pedestrians while providing for

effective advertising. a. Sign area: The maximum size of an on-site sign will be determined by the classification of the road the property on which the sign is located fronts on. The roadway classification map developed by Hernando County is hereby adopted by reference and made part of this Section. Official roadway classification maps shall be placed on file at the Hernando County Planning Department. The classification map may be modified by board resolution at any time upon notice of an advertised public hearing. 2. U.S. and State Highways, Limited Access Highways i.e., U.S. 19, U.S. 41, S.R. 50, U.S. 98, U.S. 301, 1-75, or any new Limited Access Highway, new U.S. or State Highway -lots with less than 100 linear feet of road frontage will be allowed one (1) onsite sign not to exceed 100 square feet in sign area. Lots with a road frontage in excess of 100 linear feet will be allowed 1 square foot of sign area per linear foot of road frontage with a maximum of 200 square feet of sign area. Collectors/arterials (as identified on the roadway classification map) -maximum 100 square feet of sign area All other roads - maximum 50 square feet of sign area b. Setbacks: The setbacks for on-site signs are dependent on size. Setback distances are measured from the lot line to the closest part of the sign. 1. Signs up to and including seventy-five (75) square feet in area shall be located at least five (5) feet from all lot lines. 2. Signs greater than seventy-five (75) and up to and including one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area shall be located at least ten (10) feet from all lot lines. 3. Signs greater than one hundred fifty (150) square feet shall be located at least twenty (20) feet from all lot lines. 4. The provisions of the Hernando County Land Development Regulations pertaining to variances shall apply to the dimensional standards herein required.

c. Height: 1. All on-site advertising sign area shall be at least ten (10) feet above the grade of the edge of the street surface if it is located within the triangular area described as follows: The triangular area is the property on both sides of an exit driveway formed by the intersection of each side of the driveway and the public rightof-way line, with the distance being twenty (20) feet along the public right-of-way line, ten (10) feet along the driveway lines and the third line connecting the ends of the other sides. There are no minimum height requirements in other areas of the lot. 2. The maximum height for on-site signs will be determined by the type of road the property on which the sign is located fronts and is as follows: Limited access highways; i.e., 1-75 or any new limited access highways - Sixty (60) feet above the grade level of the highway within a one thousand (1,000) foot radius of an intersection providing access to the highway and forty (40) feet above the grade level of the highway in other areas. U.S. and State Highways i.e.; U.S. 19, U.S. 41, S.R. 50, U.S. 98, U.S. 301 or any new U.S. or State Highway - Forty (40) feet above the grade level of the highway. All other roads - Twenty-five (25) feet above the grade level of the road or twice the height of the building, whichever is less. d. Directory type signs: In commercial or industrial centers where two (2) or more activities are located, a directory type of sign display is encouraged so as to avoid visual clutter. These signs may have an additional fifty (50) square feet of sign area when utilized but shall not exceed 25 % above the maximum sign size allowed pursuant to Section E. Regulation of Signs 8(a). e. Number of signs: 1. Individual firms or activities located on a single lot may display no more than one (1) on-site sign. 2. Individual firms or activities located on a corner lot may display one (1) on-site sign of maximum sign area as determined by the

road frontage the lot has or they may have one (1) sign along each road provided the combined area of these signs does not exceed the maximum as determined by the road frontage. 3. Shopping centers, malls, strip plazas, and other buildings housing more than one business or activity, may display no more than one (1) on-site sign for each two hundred (200) feet of frontage provided they are at least two hundred (200) feet apart along public streets and provided each sign does not exceed the maximum allowed according to Section E. Regulation of Signs 8(a>. 4. There shall be no limit to the number of attached signs (see Article 11, Section 2. E. 4) which may be attached to walls after issuance of a zoning and other appropriate permits. All parts of attached signs shall be at least five (5) feet from all lot lines. The total display area for all attached signs shall not exceed 20% of the building facade on which the sign is located. This section is not intended to limit the number of or placement of placard signs in windows. 9. Off-Site advertising signs and billboards: Off-site advertising signs and billboards shall be permitted in zoning districts where such structures are listed as a permitted or special exception use and the following shall apply: a. Such structures shall be located no nearer than one thousand (1,000) feet from any other off-site advertising structure on the same side of the road or highway facing the same direction and at least two hundred (200) feet from any on-site sign on the same lot. b. The maximum height for off-site signs will be determined by the type of road the property on which the sign is located fronts and is as follows: 1. Limited access highways; i.e., 1-75 or any new limited access highway - Sixty (60) feet above the grade level of the highway within a one thousand (1,000) foot radius of an intersection providing access to the highway and forty (40) feet above the grade level of the highway in other areas. 2. U.S. and State Highways; i.e., U.S. 19, U.S. 41, U.S. 98,. U.S. 301, S.R. 50 or any new U.S. and State Highway - Forty (40) feet above the grade level of the highway.

3. All other roads - Thirty (30) feet above the grade level of the road or twice the height of the building, whichever is less. c. Along U.S. and State Highways such structures: 1. Shall not exceed four hundred (400) square feet in sign area. 2. Shall conform to the locational requirements of the Florida Statutes. d. Along limited access highways sign area of advertising structures shall not exceed five hundred four (504) square feet. e. Along roadways not regulated by state sign regulations such structures shall: 1. Be located on collector or arterial highways within one hundred fifty (150) feet of their intersections, at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and at least fifteen (15) feet from all right of way lines. 2. Not exceed eighty (80) square feet in sign area. f. Off-site advertising signs or billboards shall not be allowed as attached signs. g. Hernando County shall be held harmless for costs associated with the removal of a billboard sign located within the County's frontage road plan should the County demand this property for location of a frontage road. h. As part of the permit application for an off-site advertising sign or billboard located on State Road 50 between the city limits of the City of Brooksville and the Withlacoochee River, a vegetation management plan consistent with state regulations shall be submitted which accommodates the highway beautification plans for this area where plans have been developed by the County. 10. Permitted signs in all zoning districts: Signs necessary for the identification, operation, or protection of public service structures and facilities or signs incidental to a legal process or necessary to the public safety or welfare. No zoning permit or certificate of use are required for these signs.

11. Real estate signs: Unlighted real estate signs located on the premises being advertised for sale, lease or rent are permitted in all zoning districts. Such signs located in residential zoning districts and/or on residential property shall not exceed eight (8) square feet in area. Such signs located on nonresidential property shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in area. Signs located on nonresidential property exceeding eight (8) square feet in area but not greater than sixty-four (64) square feet must be located at least five (5) feet from all lot lines. Real estate signs may be displayed along each road that borders the property with a limit of one sign for every five hundred (500) feet of road frontage. No zoning permit or certificate of use is required for these signs. Real estate signs must be removed within 14 days of the closing on the sale of the property. 12. Political campaign signs: Political campaign signs which do not otherwise meet the terms of this ordinance may be erected on private property, but it shall be unlawful to erect such signs on public property or street rights-of-way. Such signs located in residential zoning districts and/or on residential property shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area. Signs may be erected no more than fortyfive (45) days prior to the first election of the series of elections that determines a candidate or issue. Political signs shall be removed by the candidate or political party promoted on the face of the sign, organization that paid for the sign, or by the property owner within fourteen (14) days after the election which determines the candidate's or political party's election or defeat. If the signs are not removed within the fourteen (14) days, the specified candidate or political party or group supporting an issue promoted on the face of the sign shall be subject to the penalties contained herein. No zoning permit or certificate of use will be required for political signs. 13. Entrance signs: Signs located at entrances to subdivision and developments and serving solely to identify the development and the properties and amenities therein, are permitted when such sign locations and sizes have been approved as shown on the final master plan for the project. If such signs are not shown on the final master plan, they may still be permitted if they meet the requirements of this ordinance for a clear-site triangle and setbacks. Such signs, however, shall not be located upon any road right-of-way, public or private. Maintenance of existing entrance signs on county right-of-way is the responsibility of homeowner's associations or the developer and not the county. 14. Traffic Control Signs: Traffic control signs, including entrance and exit signs for commercial businesses, shall: a. Not exceed four (4) feet in height from the bottom of the sign to ground level or six (6) square feet in sign area.

b. Direct traffic in a manner that is consistent with the rules and regulations that Hernando County uses for traffic control. 15. Vehicle signs: Signs with a total area on any vehicle in excess of ten (10) square feet are prohibited when the vehicle meets all of the following: a. Is visible from the street right of way that the vehicle is within one hundred (100) feet of; and b. Advertises or is located at a permanent business address; and c. Is not regularly used in the conduct of the business advertised on the vehicle. A vehicle used primarily for advertising shall not be considered a vehicle used in the conduct of the business. 16. Signs - model homes located in residential area: a. Any model home or model home center built in a single family residential area is permitted no more than one sign per lot; identifying the builder and measuring no more than thirty-two (32) square feet in size. b. No portable signs or sandwich board signs shall be permitted. c. No flags or pennants except National, State, or the Confederate Flag shall be displayed on said model home sites with the exception of the first thirty-day grand opening period. During the first thirty-day grand opening period, flags or banners shall not be regulated as to type or number. After the first thirty-day grand opening period, the model center may display a maximum of three (3) flags. One of the three flags displayed must be the American Flag and the other two may be either State Flags, National Flags, or the Confederate Flag. Confederate and State Flags shall be displayed in accordance with Chapter 256 of the Florida Statutes and National Flags shall be displayed in accordance with the Flag code of "36 U.S.C.S. Section 176". d. Each model within the model center shall be allowed to have a sign measuring no more than three square feet identifying each model within the model center. 17. Home occupation signs: One unlighted sign not over four (4) square feet in area shall be allowed for identification of home occupations permitted as a special exception on the premises.

18. Construction signs: Signs located on a work site that identify the builder, the subcontractors or other entities involved in the activity occurring thereon, shall be allowed in all zoning districts. Such signs located on nonresidential property shall not exceed sixty-four (64) square feet in sign area. All such signs displayed during construction shall be located at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and shall be removed prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy. No zoning permit or certificate of use is required for these signs. 19. Permits: The zoning permit required by the Hernando County Land Development Regulations shall be obtained for all signs regardless of the value of such sign; unless specially exempted therefrom by the terms of this ordinance. The zoning permit shall be obtained without regard to whether or not a building permit is either required or obtained. In order for any permanent sign to be a legal sign, it must have a permit from the County unless otherwise specified in this ordinance. 20. Signs in Residential Areas: One permanent noncommercial, nonilluminated sign, no more than two (2) square feet in size shall be allowed in residential areas. No zoning permit or certificate of use will be required for this residential sign. Temporary signs in residential areas, which are not otherwise provided for in this ordinance, such as those in connection with seasonal or holiday decorations or displays, shall not be unlawful if any such signs are in place on a residential property for less than sixty (60) days in any one calendar year. 21. Additional restrictions: The County may require additional restrictions in areas designated on the Future Land Use Map as Planned Development District or during the approval of a master plan for a planned development project (PDP). 22. Permanent signs that were lawfully existing under the terms of the ordinance in effect at the time of permitting may remain until they need replacement. For purposes of this section, it shall be presumed that a sign needs replacement if repair or other work to bring the sign into compliance with Section 2(E)(6) of these sign regulations exceeds 50% of the cost of a comparable sign at that point in time. Replacement would have to occur in accordance with the sign regulations in effect at the time the renewal is permitted. 23. Temporary signs, including banners and flags, that were lawfully existing under the terms of the ordinance in effect at the time of erection may remain for a period not to exceed six months. 24. Permanent banners and flags that were lawfully existing under the terms of the ordinance in effect at the time of erection may remain for a period not to exceed six months.

25. Bed and Breakfast establishments: Signage shall not exceed four (4) square feet in size. SECTION 3. BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 4. INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS (1) PERMITTED USES BY MODIFICATION, AS FOLLOWS: The following regulations shall apply in Industrial Districts as indicated: (1) Permitted uses: Permitted uses in the 1-1 Light Industrial district shall be as follows: Light manufacturing Light wholesale and storage establishments Light outdoor advertising service establishments Light research, development and testing laboratories Light motor freight transportation establishments Aircraft parts establishments Automobile and truck repair establishments Welding shops Cabinet shops Automobile service establishments Domestic rental services Miniwarehouses Publishing and printing service establishments Commercial billboard advertisement signs in accordance with state and federal regulations Monopole Towers 150 feet or less in height SECTION 4. BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 6. RURAL DISTRICTS, A. AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (1) PERMITTED USES, THROUGH MODIFICATION, AS FOLLOWS: Section 6: Rural Districts. A. Agricultural District (1) Permitted Uses: The following permitted uses shall apply in the agricultural district:

Animal specialty farms Farming Farming service establishments Fisheries Forestry Forestry service establishments Horticultural specialty farms Hunting, trapping and game propagation Landscaping service establishment Single-family dwelling Mobile Home provided that such mobile home meets all of the regulations, requirements and provisions of this ordinance for minimum living area within the zoning district Commercial billboard advertising signs in accordance with federal and state regulations Wildlife management activities Resource-oriented recreational activities SECTION 5. BY AMENDING APPENDIX A, ARTICLE V, SECTION 8. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE REGULATIONS B(4) SIGNS PERMITTED, THROUGH MODIFICATION, AS FOLLOWS: Section 8. Special Exception Use Regulations (4) Signs permitted: Sign location and size shall be indicated on the site plan submitted with the special exception use permit. The planning and zoning commission may approve signage up to the maximum allowed in the land development regulations regarding signs. SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this Ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application and to this end the provisions of this Ordinance are declared severable. SECTION 7. INCLUSION INTO THE CODE Provisions of this Ordinance shall be included and incorporated into the Land Development Regulations (LDR's) of Hernando County as an addition or amendment thereto, and shall be appropriately renumbered to conform to the uniform numbering system of the code.

SECTION 8. VIOLATIONS Enforcement of this ordinance shall be in accordance with the provisions of the Code of Ordinance for Hernando County, Section 2. Administration, Article 111. Code Enforcement, but shall not prohibit the County from enforcing this ordinance by any other means or methods allowed by law. SECTION 9. EFFECTIVE DATE The effective date of this ordinance shall become official upon recording of the official acknowledgment from the Office of the Secretary of the State of Florida that this Ordinance has been filed with said office. ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN REGULAR SESSION THIS 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1999., ; ;.. ; ; I :,, ; ' BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA Pa

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