If you are not satisfied with an administrative decision on your application, you can appeal it to the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO)
Fees
View a list of zoning fees
Things to consider
- 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.
How to
- Fill out the application
- Email your completed application to zoningintake-dsd@hcfl.gov or visit the Digital Drop Off page
Fillable PDF information
*Fillable forms may not work with many browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, etc.) - if you have issues with the form, 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
What's next
- 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.
- Meetings are held at the County Center in the 2nd floor boardroom.
- See calendar for LUHO meeting dates
- After the hearing, the LUHO shall render a decision within 5 business days.
- View the application instructions for full process details
Get help
Department: Development Services
Email: zoninghelp@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 307-1752