| Where can I find information on Land Development Regulations?
Lake County Land Development Regulations can be found at Municode.com.
When do I need a Development Application?
When the proposed development involves any of the following, a Development Application will need to be filled out:
- Planned unit development (PUD)
- PUD amendment
- Preliminary plat
- Master park plan for mobile home and RV parks
- Commercial of industrial site plan
- Site plan amendment
- Mining site plan
When applying for preliminary development plan approval, a Preliminary Plat Submittal Requirements Checklist provides a list of the required information that will need to be submitted with the plans.
Site plan review is required for all commercial, industrial, community facility, vertical utilities (cell towers, etc.) and multi-family residential (apartments, multiple duplex, etc.). A Site Plan Submittal Requirements Checklist provides a list of required information that will need to be submitted when applying for site plan approval.
Two fee checklists are provided depending on the type of development proposed. There is the DRI/PUD/Subdivision/Master Park Plan/Developer’s Agreement Fee Checklist and for all other commercial developments, there is the Site Plan Application Fee Checklist.
According to Lake County Land Development Regualtions Concurrency management shall be relevant to all development located within the area for which Lake County has authority to issue Development Orders and Permits. A Concurrency Application will be required for all development approval requests unless found to be exempt.
Is there a limit on the number of dogs I can have on my property?
Yes, Lake County has limitations for both dogs and cats based on the size of the property. A property owner may have up to four dogs/cats on property less than five acres in size. A property owner can have up to nine dogs/cats on parcels more than five acres but less than 20 acres. On parcels more than 20 acres in size, the property owner can have up to 19 dogs/cats on your property. Any number over these limits will require a rezoning for a kennel/cattery.
Do I need a permit for a driveway apron?
Yes, a driveway permit for the apron is required for properties located on County-maintained roads. The cost for residential is $25. The cost for commercial is $60. The minimum setback (residential) from a side property line is 4 feet. You will need to go to the Zoning Division to be sure your driveway meets the required set backs; and then to the Building Services Division for the apron.
Can I have horses on my property?
Horses and other farm animals are permitted in the “A” Agricultural, “AR” Agricultural Residential, “RA” Ranchette District and “R-1” Rural Residential zoning districts. Setbacks for barns intended for livestock are 200 feet from the property line and centered as closely as possible.
What do I need to do to establish a kennel?
A property owner must have either agriculture or commercial zoning and have sufficient acreage (five plus acres) for 200-foot setbacks in all directions. In agriculture zoning, the property owner must obtain a Conditional Use Permit. In commercial zoning, the property owner will have to go through the Development Review Process.
How can I obtain a copy of the Lake County Future Land Use Map?
A copy can be purchased at the Zoning counter.
Can I have a mobile home on my property?
Mobile homes are permitted in residential zoning districts except R10. If there are deed restrictions prohibiting mobile homes on the property, then those restrictions would apply. The following apply to all single-family dwelling units in Lake County including modular and mobile homes.
- Must have a minimum width of 23 feet 6 inches at the narrowest point, excluding any attached screened room, garages, carports or utility area.
- The pitch of the main roof shall not be less than one foot of rise for each four feet of horizontal run and a minimal overhang of six inches (including installed gutters).
- A solid foundation or permanent skirting is required around the perimeter of the unit.
- Any wheels, tongue or any transportation apparatus must be removed or enclosed.
What is required for a pre-owned/replacement mobile home?
Prior to any move and the set-up permit, the owner will need to obtain a Zoning Clearance and a “Pre-Inspection Permit.” The purpose of the “Pre-Inspection Permit” is to inspect the home to ensure that it is a safe, habitable home. The mobile home has to be located in Lake County.
I have heard that you do not need a building permit to construct an agriculture/farm building?
If it is a currently existing producing farm, the owner will need to fill out a Non-Residential Structure Waiver Packet. The fee is $25 and the owner will need to bring a copy of the recorded deed/tax bill or property record card, parcel ID number, completed site plan and the completed application.
For structures more than 5,000 square feet, a stormwater permit is required from the St. Johns River Water Management District. Non-residential agricultural buildings are not exempt from County codes and/or Land Development Regulations such as zoning, setbacks, site planning, stormwater, driveway and signage requirements.
What do I need to do if I want to have an open-air gathering (temporary event)?
The event may not exceed 30 days and will require approval from the County Manager or designee. The following items are required:
- A letter from the property owner indicating that sanitary facilities are available to those in attendance at the gathering.
- A site plan showing the location of the gathering site, parking and site entrance.
- If a tent is used, it must meet fire approval.
Proceed to the Zoning counter for review.
Can I do an open-air vendor stand in Lake County?
Open air vendors must meet the following requirements:
- Allowed in commercial districts only.
- This applies to all open air vendors within the County, with the exception of roadside stands selling produce raised or produced on the farmland of which they are a part and are composed of a minimum structure.
- The County Manager or designee may approve the sale of merchandise or food by an open-air vendor for a period not to exceed 30 days upon receipt of the following:
- A valid occupational license.
- A letter from the owner of the property upon which the vendor proposes to locate giving permission to locate on said property and indicating that sanitary facilities shall be available to vendor customers.
- A site plan showing the proposed location of the vendor.
- Open-air vendors shall be located only in areas of commercial zoning.
- The vendor stall or area shall be placed only in areas where there is sufficient parking to accommodate customers, and shall not be located in an area that will interrupt the normal flow of traffic.
- All pyrotechnical items sold must be consistent with state laws regulating same, and the State Fire Marshall must license all persons selling pyrotechnical merchandise.
- The County Fire Marshall must approve the location and sales of proposed sale of pyrotechnical items.
- Electrical hook-up or fixtures shall meet the County adopted National Electrical Code.
What is a Variance?
Variances shall be granted when a person, subject to the Land Development Regulations (LDR), demonstrates that the purpose of the LDR will be or has been achieved by other means, and when application of a LDR would create a substantial hardship or would violate principles of fairness.
"Substantial hardship" means a demonstrated economic, technological, legal, or other type of hardship to the person requesting the variance. "Principles of fairness" are violated when the literal application of a LDR affects a particular person in a manner significantly different from the way it affects other similarly situated persons who are subject to the LDR.
Variances may also be granted to allow for the reconstruction, rehabilitation or restoration of structures listed on, or classified as contributing to a district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Florida Master Site File or local surveys of historical resources. In such instance, a variance shall be the minimum necessary to protect the historical integrity of the structure and its site.
The Board of Adjustment (BOA) is authorized to grant variances to requirements of the LDRs. This section does not authorize the BOA to grant variances inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan nor to grant a variance to permit uses not generally permitted in the zoning district involved or any use expressly or by implication prohibited by the terms of the LDRs in the zoning district. In addition, the existence of nonconforming use of neighboring lands or unpermitted use of neighboring lands shall not be considered grounds for authorization of a variance.
To apply for a variance, complete an Application for Variance Sufficiency Submittal Checklist. For more information or assistance on the variance process, call (352) 343-9871.
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