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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

Questions

Your experience and perspective can help shape the proposed Chapter 10 rewrite. Use the form below to share feedback, suggest changes, submit public comment, or ask a question for staff to address during the August 20 community meeting. You may comment on the proposal as a whole or on a specific section. Please be as specific as possible and include a section number when available.

Have your say

What should the County keep, change, clarify, add, or remove in the proposed Chapter 10 rewrite? Please explain how the provision may affect you, your property, your neighborhood, your business, or the community. If you have a question for staff to address during the August 20 meeting, include it here.

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Comments received may become public records and may be shared with County staff and the Board of County Commissioners. Submitting a comment through this page does not replace participation in an advertised public hearing. Avoid including sensitive personal information.

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Page last updated: 06 Aug 2026, 05:48 PM