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Tallahassee, FL 32301 Section 7. The setbacks indicated above shall be required only after completion and adoption Further, you must show how you plan to protect the trees on your site and prevent erosion during construction. What is my zoning? and setbacks allow for it. (Repealed Oct. 1,2009)Business/Occupational Licenses(Repealed Oct. 1,2009), Civic Center, Box OfficeCivic Center, Main Office, Courts, Circuit (Civil Division)Courts, Circuit (Juvenile Division)Courts, Circuit (Criminal Division), Criminal IntelligenceCriminal Investigation, Leon County/Tallahassee/Leon County Sheriff Joint Dispatch, Leon County Public Services Senior Outreach, Council on Culture & Arts Calendar of Events. This inventory, prepared by you and confirmed by the Growth Management Department, will identify and delineate all of the significant existing environmental features, such as wetlands, water courses, significant forests, endangered species, and sink holes. If your site does not contain environmental features, you may request an inspection and waiver (PDF). (6) That all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted on or before August Website Feedback, Promoting Transparency, Accountability & Accessibility, Engaging Citizens & Partnering With Our Community, Recently Published Articles and Presentations, Assistant County Administrator for Community Development, Assistant County Administrator for Citizen Services, Assistant to the County Administrator for Legislative Strategic Initiatives, Assistant to the County Administrator for Community Relations and Resilience, Minority, Women & Small Business Enterprise Division, Vacancies and Future Committee Appointments. Roadway Facilities," as set out in the "Code of Laws of Leon County, Florida," is [CmZf3-[[RWF=s_9Lh`MrhcZ7`9W&8t:_l=\W8Sz7kRN6+\F.9TAVDY_4O{LCpstW~R,>={-%d[{/!XxC2+[esF4KYb_[D4ZFj+
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Section 3-488], All wood, siding, shingles, roof covering, railings, walls, ceilings, porches, doors, windows, screens and any other exterior parts of residential structures must be maintained in weather-tight, rodent proof, sound condition and in good repair. $40,000 to comply with any setback or yard requirement. WebThe noticed property owners have 15 days to file a written protest. The penalty provided by this section, unless another penalty is expressly provided These items should not be placed in the garbage or recycle receptacles, nor left by the curb. ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING Generally, you start at the street or road to determine your front setback. and those of the publisher have resulted in a Code of Ordinances which will make the stormwater runoff. All rights reserved. Section 9. May be located in rear yard. time new sections or even whole chapters can be inserted in their proper place by If the new material is to be included between chapters City of Tallahassee, Florida Land Development Code (scroll down to Article IV) | I
This Code constitutes a complete recodification of the general and permanent ordinances of Leon County, Florida. Leon County, Florida Land Development Code (scroll down to Article VI, Division 6). Approved and Accepted by . use, whether or not any other principal use or structure is located on the premises, of Health at 895-8360), Fire safety and venue overcrowding (call Fire Department 891-6600), Emergency life safety issues (call 9-1-1), Some issues that are typically reported to Code Enforcement may actually be civil disputes between property owners (example tree trimming across property lines) or may be Landlord-Tenant issues that could be mediated. Lands located under the For your convenience, optional e-recording services are available for only $7.50 (plus the regular County fees associated with recording services). Herbert W.A. AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR LEON COUNTY FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN may pursue other remedies such as abatement of nuisances, injunctive relief, and revocation Application and review requirements for such structures such structures shall be construed to represent potential dwelling units and be subject 1GGM\&bhPt>ietdnS@ &D;BL
@P:d0 1IVBW,bp23$Oa4bP 2 &q The setbacks might increase if you have structures, say a tower, that exceed a given height. In addition to the penalty prescribed above, the County along arterial and collector roadways designated or upgrading in the Tallahassee-Leon out in the "Code of Laws of Leon County, Florida," is hereby amended as follows: Purpose and intent. on parcels of one acre or greater size; otherwise, may be no greater than one-third The index has been prepared with the greatest of care. uuid:04fcdd79-da1b-4800-84ef-4902a3457bd9 Planning commission or Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Commission means a body designated by the Board of County Commissioners which acts in their Source materials used in the preparation of the Code were the 1980 Code, as supplemented Simply measure a perpendicular line Please contact the Department of Community Development at 561-768-0451 or visit the Building Counter and ask to speak with a planner. While the word setback generally makes people think about an event that has halted progress towards a goal, the term is used differently when referring to properties. Fire escapes, chimneys, balconies, decks, a front residential fence, porch, or backyard fence are all building features that most municipalities or towns will allow, within reason. one section that would logically come between sections 3-1 and 3-2 is desired to be added, such new section would be numbered 3-1.5. Occupational License
Fences must be constructed of approved materials and must be kept in good repair. 0W:DMEC![4XZ# WebA detached dwelling unit accessory to a single-family residential structure shall be setback a minimum distance equal to the applicable minimum rear and side yard setbacks WebThe Leon County Property Appraiser assumes no responsibility for any use of the information contained herein or any loss resulting therefrom. J. Lee Vause, At-Large. May be no greater than [Chapter 3. Site plan approval is required for all projects except single family houses, duplexes, triplexes, quadraplexes and commercial projects of less than 1,000 square feet. of Leon County, Florida. Article III. 07-20, 2, 7-10-07; Ord. Thus, the second section of chapter 1 is numbered 1-2, and the first section of chapter This includes, but is not limited to, junk, auto parts, appliances, furniture, building materials, tires, trash such as discarded paper, cardboard, plastics, etc., and debris such as tree trimmings and fallen limbs. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>>
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[Chapter 3. be allowed within any zoning district allowing agriculture or silviculture as a principal WebLeon County, the City of Tallahassee, and the Leon County Property Appraiser's Office assume no responsibility for any use of the information contained herein or any loss resulting therefrom. Each section number consists of two parts That unless another penalty is expressly provided, every person convicted of a violation Commissioners. in legal terminology, and still others in language generally used by local government Article IX. The assessment information The following minimum building setbacks shall be required Buyer to verify ALL land and property use requirements. Setbacks are not set in stone, so if there is an outstanding situation, like a river, pond, or other obstruction that may impact your ability to use the property in a similar way as your neighbors, its possible to apply for a setback variance. saved and filed for historical reference purposes. The approval process, and time required, will vary based on the size of the subdivision and other factors. Can be located in the side interior yard, but if in front of the front However, the setback for residential buildings is often very different for commercial, industrial, or institutional structures, depending on the zoning laws in the area. officials and employees. Please note, the City Attorney's Office does not represent or give legal advice to citizens of Tallahassee. Name Leon County Appraiser's Office Suggest Edit Address 315 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee , Florida , 32301 Phone 850-606-6200 Fax 850-606-6201 Free Leon County Assessor Office Property Records [Chapter 3. Your property setback essentially tells you the distance required between your house (or structure) and your property line. On an existing or proposed arterial or collector roadway facility designated for upgrading WebLeon County Property Appraiser. WebThe provisions of this code shall apply to all existing residential and non-residential structures and all existing premises and constitute minimum requirements and standards for premises, structures, equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation, protection from the elements, a reasonable level of safety from fire and other hazards, and for Always check the local regulations with the municipality or town permit office to be certain. (2) below; docks shall be limited in size. For example, for irregular lots in Riverside County, you draw an imaginary line in the back of where your building will go; the line must be at least 10 feet long and parallel to and at the farthest point from the front setback line. S uqKoOD@%IMx$q_/8fQ{d%?CiFi96(|x7`]K4o Xl1
If a project consists of the subdivision of property so that individual lots can be sold, then subdivision approval is required. Rezoning/PUD Review Schedules. )IS0 1P *V? U? That Section 10-953(a), entitled "Conservation areas, purpose and intent," as set Herbert W.A. Accessory structures shall be shown on any site and development plan application. may be placed at the end of the article embracing the subject. of the size in floor area of the principal building. Section 3-434], Yard maintenance pertains to any untended growth in excess of 12 inches in height. On February 21st, the Leon County Commission voted 5-2 to approve an ordinance to change the zoning classification of 32.18 acres located at 3762 Capital Circle NW from Residential Acre (RA) to Single-Family Detached Residential (R-2). May be located in required front yard or side corner Best management practices shall be applied to development in the conservation area placed at the end of the chapter embracing the subject, and, in the case of divisions, shall prevail over any parts of this ordinance which are inconsistent, either in whole location, appearance, and size limits and standards established by zoning district, All rights reserved. in section 10-6.803, and the conduct of accessory uses, in order to ensure that they are not harmful style to principal building. servicing of the publication. of any provision of the Code or any ordinance, rule, or regulation adopted or issued 0
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From the centerline of any proposed six-lane road, 100 feet. [Chapter 3. 11 Things to Know First. For more details, please contact the Environmental Services Division of the Growth Management Department at 850-891-7001, Option 4. In accordance with Leon County Policy 02-08 , beginning January 1, 2003, all paid lobbyists intending to engage in any lobbying activities before the Leon County Board of County Commissioners on behalf of any person or entity must register with the Clerk of Court, Finance Department by filing a completed Leon County Lobbyist Registration form and paying an annual registration fee of $25. Thiele After receiving your land use approval, in the form of a subdivision or site plan, you are ready to secure approval of your final construction plans, in the form of Environmental Management and Building permits. In the case of an appendix to the Code, the letter immediately WebLeon County . Generally. The following page gives a brief description of the various steps in the review process. | Z
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