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What is my zoning?
The zoning for a specific piece of property should be the first question asked and every day the Lake County Zoning Division answers this question. Do you know what information is needed to ensure that you get the right answer?
Call (352) 343-9641 to obtain the zoning for a piece of property. Please have the alternate key number, parcel ID number and a complete legal description of the property. Zoning Division staff will take the information and call back with the zoning for the property.
By completing a Zoning Conformance Request and attaching a letter with specific questions regarding the property in question, the applicant will receive a written response with the information they requested ($100 fee is required), which may include:
- Current zoning and land use designation
- Is the parcel recognized on the zoning maps
- Is the parcel size consistent with the zoning district
- Is zoning consistent/not consistent with the Future Land Use Map
- If the parcel is recognized and the size and land use are consistent the following will be provided:
- A table of permitted and conditional uses for the specific zoning district only
- A chart of required setbacks (including wetlands) for the specific zoning district only
- Minimum square footage for residential structures
- Minimum lot width
- A copy of the zoning map with the appropriate parcel highlighted
- Additional information as requested
All of the above information is important in determining the potential use of a piece of property.
The Lake County zoning maps are based on the legal description of land as recognized by the Department of Growth Management. These maps are not always the same as the maps used by the Lake County Property Appraiser's Office. While different, both maps are correct. The maps used by the Property Appraiser track ownership of land. The zoning maps recognize parcels created through a variety of processes such as lot splits and platting.
How do I use the Lake County GIS Web site to find out the zoning of a property?
Go to the Geographic Information Services (GIS) home.
- Click on the County Zoning Map.
- Click OK on "This could take several minutes..." prompt.
- You will see the map of Lake County come up.
- Go to the bottom of the page and click on either Owner name or Alternate Key and put in the appropriate information.
- A box will come up on the screen with data on your parcel. Wait a few seconds, then a parcel will show up in yellow with the zoning behind the box. You can either delete the box or move it so you can see the parcel.
For more information, call at (352) 343-9641
How do I get a Zoning permit?
Before beginning any type of construction on a property, an Application for Building Permit must be filled out and approved by Lake County Zoning.
In addition, a copy of the current tax receipt or property record card and a copy of the current recorded warranty deed is needed. A plot plan drawn to scale is required and shall include the following:
- All property lines.
- All road rights-of-way with road names labeled, if applicable.
- All easements.
- The location of the proposed building or structure that is to be occupied, the location of the proposed accessory building or structure, or the proposed location of the boat dock, including all setbacks.
- The location of all existing buildings or structures, including proposed additions.
- The location of all adjacent surface water bodies, wetlands, jurisdictional wetland line or high water line when necessary to establish a setback distance that is not available with the current information possessed by staff.
- The location of special flood hazard areas showing base flood elevation and lowest adjacent grade to proposed structure.
- The location of the septic tank, drain field and well.
- For stormwater drainage, either (i) a signed notation from both the owner and contractor stating that neither existing or permitted drainage systems shall be altered and that construction improvements shall not adversely impact adjoining property or (ii) in the case of alteration or impacts, a professional engineer or landscape architect signature and seal on the plot plan certifying that proposed changes to existing drainage patterns are in conformance with approved subdivision construction plans and the proposed improvements meet all applicable local and state regulations for the management of stormwater runoff. If the lot is not within an approved subdivision construction plan, such as being within a lot split or historical subdivision without approved plans, it shall also state that the proposed drainage or earthwork changes will meet code and do not adversely affect adjacent, upstream or downstream properties.
The applicant must depict the above submittal requirements on the plot plan so that it may be determined whether the development complies with county ordinances and regulations.
Zoning permits expire and become null and void within 30 calendar days from the date of issuance of the permit, unless a completed application for a building permit has been submitted within the 30 calendar days.
Only six (6) applications may be processed at one time
Note: There may be additional requirements for the issuance of a Zoning Permit (see Lot of Record Determination, Lot Line Deviation and Lot Split)
Do I need Zoning Clearance for a shed?
Yes, it must meet all setback and jurisdictional wetland line requirements.
What types of activities do not require a Zoning Clearance for permitting?
The following items require a building permit:
- Replacement windows
- Siding
- Soffit
- Fascia
- Re-roof
- Upgrade/relocate existing electrical service
- Mechanical upgrades
- Window awnings
- Fire sprinklers
- Roof-overs (with no more than a 6” overhang)
- Insulation of a roof
- Entryway screen-ins under existing/original permitted roofline and floor
- Swings and playground apparatus
- Painting
- Fencing (wood or chain link under 6’ high)
- Changing the lettering on a sign
- Real estate signs not exceeding six square feet
- Real estate signs less than 32 square feet in size on 10 acres or more
- Solar panels
- Lawn Irrigation
What if I Want to Change the Zoning of My Property?
A meeting should be set with a Planner from the Planing and Community Design Division to discuss the need and applicability of a rezoning for the use and the property. Please call 352/343-9739 to set up a meeting.
An Application for Rezoning will need to be completed. After review and processing by staff, the rezoning request must go before the Zoning Board and then go before the Board of County Commissioners. In reviewing the application for a rezoning, the Board of County Commissioners and the Zoning Board shall consider:
- Whether the rezoning is in conflict with any applicable provisions of the Code
- Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the Lake County Comprehensive Plan
- Whether and the extent to which the proposed rezoning is inconsistent with existing and proposed land uses
- Whether there have been changed conditions that require a rezoning
- Whether and the extent to which the proposed rezoning would result in demands on public facilities, and whether or to the extent to which the proposed rezoning would exceed the capacity of such public facilities, including, but not limited to roads, sewage facilities, water supply, drainage, solid waste, parks and recreation, schools, and emergency medical facilities
- Whether and the extent to which the rezoning would result in significant adverse impacts on the natural environment
- Whether and the extent to which the proposed rezoning would adversely affect the property values in the area
- Whether and the extent to which the proposed rezoning would result in an orderly and logical Development pattern
- Whether the proposed rezoning would be in conflict with the public interest, and in harmony with the purpose and intent of these regulations
- Any other matters that may be deemed appropriate by the Zoning Board or the Board of County Commissioners, in review and consideration of the proposed rezoning
How Long Does it Take:
The Rezoning Process will take approximately 62 days to complete.
The application deadline is the first day of each month. The application will be reviewed by County Staff for the following two months prior to the hearing month.
The hearing month will consist of two meetings. The Zoning Board Meeting on the first Wednesday of the month and the Board of County Commissioners Meeting which is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday of every month.
If you have any questions concerning the timeline, please call (352) 343-9739.
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