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Common code violations
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- Zoning compliance: Boats and RV's parked in front yards, commercial use of residential properties, accumulation of non-serviceable vehicles, abandoned property, and tractor/trailers parking in residential areas.
- Building permits and inspections: Structures erected or renovated without building permits or inspections, and structures in unsafe condition.
- Environmental: Wetlands violations, dumping or mishandling of hazardous materials, domestic waste violations, and excavation and fill operations without permits or in violation of the County Land Development Code or State rules and regulations.
- Abandoned vehicles: Any vehicle that is inoperative or lacks a current license plate shall be considered abandoned; and no more than two such vehicles may be stored in the side or rear of the property, in compliance with the required set backs, completely obscured from view.
- Waste materials and trash: Rubbish, trash, garbage or other waste materials must be properly disposed of and not stored on the property.
- Construction: Permits are required for most construction.
- Unsafe Buildings: Buildings that are abandoned, opened and accessible to children and transients must be temporarily boarded up, rehabilitated or demolished.
Complaint forms can be printed by selecting “On-Line Documents” from the menu at the top of this page. Formal complaints are not accepted via e-mail. Formal complaints must be signed and mailed or delivered to the Office of Code Enforcement.
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Code Enforcement:
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The Code Enforcement Department is responsible for the enforcement of all county ordinances. Some of the typical responsibilities of the Code Enforcement Department include: junk and debris complaints, zoning compliance, building without permits and inspections, environmental violations, and land alteration without excavation and fill permits. The Code Enforcement Officer is responsible for scheduling and overseeing the processing of unresolved violation cases before the county court.
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Zoning:
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The Zoning Director is responsible for administering the Levy County Zoning Ordinance and related land use regulations, such as the Flood Ordinance. The Zoning staff provides responses to the general public, land development professionals and realtors inquiring about permitted land uses and development standards. The Zoning Department enforces the ordinance through the review of building permits, site plans, and subdivision proposals. In addition, the Director manages the processing of all applications for re-zoning, variances, special exceptions, vested rights and appeals in accordance with State and local laws. Consistency with the Levy County Comprehensive Plan is maintained by updating the Zoning Ordinance and related regulations on a periodic basis.
Certain applications for zoning petitions and permits can be printed by selecting “On-Line Documents” from the menu at the top of this page.
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Building Department
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The Building Department is tasked with the enforcement of the building codes, construction industry licensing laws, national flood insurance program requirements and other regulations as mandated by the Federal and State governments, as well as County ordinances as adopted for un-incorporated Levy County. The Building Permits section is comprised of Customer Services and Plans Examination. Customer Service Representatives (Permit Specialists and Permit Technicians) are responsible for receiving and accepting permit applications, issuing permits, checking contractors for required licenses and permit history. The Plans Examiners are responsible for reviewing plans and related documents to ensure that they meet the requirements of the building codes, regulations and ordinances in effect.
Certain forms for building permits can be printed by selecting “On-Line Documents” from the menu at the top of this page.
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Contact Information
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Bill Hammond, Building Official
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 672
Bronson, FL 32621
Street Address:
622 E. Hathaway Ave.
Bronson, FL 32621
Telephone: (352) 486-5198
Fax: (352) 486- 5246
Emails by Departments:
Building - levybz@bellsouth.net
Zoning - levyzoning@bellsouth.net
Licensing - levylicense@yahoo.com
Permitting - levypermits03@yahoo.com
Code Enforcement - tp.celc@yahoo.com
Main Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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