Apply to Appeal an Administrative Decision to LUHO

If you are not satisfied with an administrative decision on your application, you can appeal it to the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO)

Please note that all appeals must be filed within 30 calendar days of the date the Administrator’s decision is rendered
In order to appeal a decision, you must have “standing.” The requirements for having standing to appeal an administrative decision are found in LDC Section 10.05.01.
You must submit a fully completed application by the deadline to preserve your appeal rights. If you fail to submit a fully completed application by the deadline, your appeal rights will be lost.

A hearing date will be set before the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO). If the decision being appealed is related to a particular parcel or property, a Notice of Hearing must be mailed to property owners in close proximity by proof of mailing receipt.

How to submit a Zoning form or application

Download - download and complete your desired application or form
- Fillable versions of the application/form may not work with some browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.). If you have issues with the PDF, do one of the following:
  - Download the form to your computer and open it up with a PDF viewer, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader
  - Download the printable version of the form, print it, and fill out by hand
- Ensure that you have all required files labeled with the Folio number
- Files must be in PDF format with a minimum resolution of 300 dpi
Submit - submit your files
- If the total size of your files is under 25 MB, email them to ZoningIntake-DSD@HCFL.gov
- If the total size of your files is greater than 25 MB or you have difficulty sending them via email, upload the documents here using the following tips:
- If you need assistance creating with this process, visit the Digital Drop-Off page
Pay

Email ZoningHelp@HCFL.gov or call (813) 272-5600.