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Citrus County, FL Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

Some Restrictions

Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Correction period before citation: Up to 30 days
Class I penalty: $50.00
Class IV penalty: $300.00
Max civil penalty: $500.00 per infraction
Refusing a citation: 2nd-degree misdemeanor

Summary

Citrus County code compliance officers issue civil citations under a five-class penalty schedule running $50 to $500, covering junk accumulation, littering, noise, abandoned vehicles, overgrown vegetation and unpermitted Land Development Code activity in the unincorporated county.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Citrus County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

A code enforcement officer shall provide notice to the person that the person has committed a violation of a county code or ordinance and shall establish a reasonable time period within which the person must correct the violation. Such time period shall be no more than 30 days... The maximum civil penalty shall not exceed $500.00.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 76).

Full Breakdown

Under section 19-61, a designated code enforcement officer or Citrus County Sheriff's deputy who has reasonable cause that someone committed a civil infraction must first give notice and up to 30 days to correct the violation, unless it presents a serious threat to public health or safety or is irreparable, in which case a citation can issue immediately. 00) rounds out the table. 00. 00, and a third offense of the same class requires a mandatory court appearance; Class III and IV violations go straight to mandatory court appearance on the second offense.

Violations & Fines

The maximum civil penalty for any citation under this division is $500.00 per infraction. A person who fails to pay or contest a citation, or who fails to appear for a requested hearing, waives the right to contest and a court may enter judgment up to $500.00; anyone who willfully refuses to sign or accept a citation commits a second-degree misdemeanor under F.S. §§ 775.082 or 775.083.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a code enforcement fine in Citrus County?

It depends on the violation class set in the Exhibit A schedule at section 19-63: Class I is $50.00, Class II is $75.00, Class III is $125.00, and Class IV is $300.00, with an overall statutory cap of $500.00 per civil infraction under section 19-61(e).

Does Citrus County give a warning before issuing a citation?

Generally yes. Section 19-61(c) requires the officer to notify the person of the violation and allow up to 30 days to correct it, unless the violation is a serious public safety threat or is irreparable, in which case a citation can be issued immediately.

What happens on a repeat violation?

A second Class I or II violation doubles the listed penalty, capped at $500.00, and a third violation of the same class requires a mandatory court appearance. Class III and IV violations require mandatory court appearance starting with the second offense.

Sources & Official References

[1]Citrus County Code of Ordinances, Chapter 19

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