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Chapter 10 Community Appearance Regulations

Hernando County is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 10 of the County Code, which governs Community Appearance Regulations in unincorporated Hernando County. The proposed update would repeal and replace the current chapter with clearer, modernized standards addressing landscaping, tree preservation and protection, buffers, land clearing, irrigation, invasive plant species, fences, and related administration and enforcement. The goal is to support responsible growth, protect community character and natural resources, respect property rights, and make the regulations easier to understand and apply.

Get Involved:

The Board of County Commissioners discussed the proposed rewrite on August 4, 2026. Before the ordinance returns to the Board for a formal public hearing, the County is inviting residents, property owners, businesses, development professionals, and other interested community members to review the proposal and share feedback.

Provide Your Feedback:

Hernando County invites residents, property owners, businesses, development professionals, and other interested community members to attend a town hall and community roundtable on the proposed rewrite of Chapter 10 of the Hernando County Code, Community Appearance Regulations. The meeting will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Hernando County Utilities Department, 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34613. Virtual access via an online meeting portal option for participation will also be available.

Virtual participants are encouraged to enter their full first and last name when joining the meeting so their questions and comments can be properly identified and included in the public record.

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Chapter 10 Community Appearance Regulations

Hernando County is undertaking a comprehensive rewrite of Chapter 10 of the County Code, which governs Community Appearance Regulations in unincorporated Hernando County. The proposed update would repeal and replace the current chapter with clearer, modernized standards addressing landscaping, tree preservation and protection, buffers, land clearing, irrigation, invasive plant species, fences, and related administration and enforcement. The goal is to support responsible growth, protect community character and natural resources, respect property rights, and make the regulations easier to understand and apply.

Get Involved:

The Board of County Commissioners discussed the proposed rewrite on August 4, 2026. Before the ordinance returns to the Board for a formal public hearing, the County is inviting residents, property owners, businesses, development professionals, and other interested community members to review the proposal and share feedback.

Provide Your Feedback:

Hernando County invites residents, property owners, businesses, development professionals, and other interested community members to attend a town hall and community roundtable on the proposed rewrite of Chapter 10 of the Hernando County Code, Community Appearance Regulations. The meeting will be held Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm at the Hernando County Utilities Department, 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 34613. Virtual access via an online meeting portal option for participation will also be available.

Virtual participants are encouraged to enter their full first and last name when joining the meeting so their questions and comments can be properly identified and included in the public record.

Microsoft Teams Need help?(External link)
Join the meeting now(External link)
Meeting ID: 229 152 490 169 566
Passcode: PN3V7vs7

Dial in by phone
1 929-352-3468,,728962146# United States, New York City
1 323-813-7448,,728962146# United States, Los Angeles
1 872-256-1326,,728962146# United States, Chicago
1 469-848-0085,,728962146# United States, Seagoville
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 728 962 146#
For organizers: Meeting options(External link) | Reset dial-in PIN

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    MEDIA RELEASE

    August 6, 2026

    Hernando County Invites Public to Share Input on Chapter 10 Community Appearance Regulations

    Town Hall and Community Roundtable Set for Thursday, August 20, 2026

    (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County invites residents, property owners, builders, community organizations, and other interested parties to participate in a town hall and community roundtable discussion regarding the proposed Chapter 10 rewrite for the Community Appearance Regulations.

    Participants may attend in person or virtually.

    In-Person:

    • Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
    • Hernando County Utilities Department, located at 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 3461.
    • To preregister and participate in the comment survey, visit https://arcg.is/v5mij0.

    Virtually:

    • Microsoft Teams:
    • Meeting ID: 229 152 490 169 566
    • Passcode: PN3V7vs7
    • Virtual participants are encouraged to enter their full first and last name when joining the meeting so their questions and comments can be properly identified and included in the public record.

    The proposed ordinance would repeal and replace the current Chapter 10 with updated standards addressing landscaping, tree preservation and protection, buffers, land clearing, irrigation, invasive plant species, fences, and related administrative and enforcement procedures. The rewrite is intended to provide clearer, more consistent standards while supporting responsible growth, environmental stewardship, property rights, and Hernando County's community character.

    Participants are encouraged to review the draft in advance and submit comments or questions through the County's online engagement page by visiting www.EngageHernando.com/Trees.

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    MEDIA RELEASE

    August 6, 2026

    Hernando County Invites Public to Share Input on Chapter 10 Community Appearance Regulations

    Town Hall and Community Roundtable Set for Thursday, August 20, 2026

    (Brooksville, FL) – Hernando County invites residents, property owners, builders, community organizations, and other interested parties to participate in a town hall and community roundtable discussion regarding the proposed Chapter 10 rewrite for the Community Appearance Regulations.

    Participants may attend in person or virtually.

    In-Person:

    • Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 4:30pm-6:30pm
    • Hernando County Utilities Department, located at 15365 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL 3461.
    • To preregister and participate in the comment survey, visit https://arcg.is/v5mij0.

    Virtually:

    • Microsoft Teams:
    • Meeting ID: 229 152 490 169 566
    • Passcode: PN3V7vs7
    • Virtual participants are encouraged to enter their full first and last name when joining the meeting so their questions and comments can be properly identified and included in the public record.

    The proposed ordinance would repeal and replace the current Chapter 10 with updated standards addressing landscaping, tree preservation and protection, buffers, land clearing, irrigation, invasive plant species, fences, and related administrative and enforcement procedures. The rewrite is intended to provide clearer, more consistent standards while supporting responsible growth, environmental stewardship, property rights, and Hernando County's community character.

    Participants are encouraged to review the draft in advance and submit comments or questions through the County's online engagement page by visiting www.EngageHernando.com/Trees.

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