If you are not satisfied with an administrative decision on your application, you can appeal it to the Land Use Hearing Officer (LUHO)
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.
Application
- LUHO Appeal - Instructions and Application - Fillable (PDF)
- LUHO Appeal - Instructions and Application - Printable (PDF)
Hearing information
- 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
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
- 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:
- 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 - once payment is received (if applicable), it will be assigned a planner for review and you will receive a decision via email
Resources
Questions?
Email ZoningHelp@HCFL.gov or call (813) 272-5600.