Purpose of Permitting
The purpose of permitting is essentially
two fold. The first is to assure that the proposed development, be it a screened-in
porch or major shopping center, meets community standards. Community standards
are those standards by which the majority of Citrus County's residents wish
to live by. They include land use designations, densities, setbacks, and building
standards. Therefore, obtaining a permit prior to construction is an acknowledgement
that the development you propose to build meets community standards and is something
you and your neighbors will view as an asset to Citrus County.
Prior to issuance of most permits,
a review is conducted of the proposed development as to its ability to meet
the requirements and standards of the adopted County, State and federal regulations.
This review, depending upon the type of development requested, involve many
governmental agencies.
Upon completion of the review, if
the requested development is found to comply with al applicable regulations,
a development order is issued. A development order is an acknowledgement by
the County that your proposed development meets existing regulations. With the
exception of single family and duplex dwellings and some forms of temporary
uses of land, a development order is required prior to obtaining building or
commencement permits.
The second reason behind permitting
Is to arrange a series of inspections and reviews of your development during
its construction by county staff professionals to ensure that it is constructed
according to the approved standards and specifications agreed upon at the time
of permit issuance. By utilizing county staff trained and well versed in the
standards adopted by the citizens of Citrus County, an unbiased review is provided
to both the developer and surrounding property owners.
The fees charged for permits are utilized
to cover the costs of the application review and inspections thereby reducing
or replacing the use of ad valorem taxes. In some cases, fees are charged to
help finance upgrading and additions of new services on a countywide bases due
to growth in the community. These fees are called impact fees and are earmarked
for use only in the programs for which they are collected.
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