Showing ordinances that apply to Zephyrhills West, FL
Zephyrhills West is an unincorporated community (population 5,533) in Pasco County, Florida. Because Zephyrhills West is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Pasco County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The coastal development rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Pasco's Gulf coast (Hudson, Aripeka, Gulf Harbors) is subject to the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) under F.S. Ch. 161, FEMA V/VE zones, and LDC Coastal High Hazard Area rules. Seaward construction needs FDEP CCCL permit; Anclote River and Gulf shoreline face habitat and mangrove (F.S. Ch. 403.9321) protections.
Pasco County's Gulf of Mexico shoreline (Hudson Beach, Aripeka, Gulf Harbors, Bailey's Bluff) and tidal rivers (Anclote, Pithlachascotee/Cotee) are regulated under Florida Statutes Chapter 161 (Beach and Shore Preservation) and the Pasco County LDC Coastal Management Element. Construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) requires a permit from Florida DEP under F.S. §161.053. Development in FEMA V and VE zones must meet Flood Insurance Program requirements plus Florida Building Code High Velocity Hurricane Zone-adjacent standards. The LDC designates a Coastal High Hazard Area (CHHA) matching the Category 1 hurricane evacuation zone; density increases in the CHHA are restricted per F.S. §163.3178. Mangrove trimming and alteration regulated by FDEP under F.S. §403.9321-403.9333 (Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act). Seawall repair and new bulkheads require FDEP ERP plus Army Corps §404 permits. Post-Idalia (2023) recovery has emphasized base flood elevation compliance.
Unpermitted construction seaward of CCCL: FDEP fines up to $10,000/day under F.S. §161.054, restoration/demolition order. Unpermitted mangrove trimming: FDEP penalties up to $250 per tree plus restoration. BFE violations: FEMA probation risk, code enforcement fines. Unpermitted seawall: remove-and-restore order.
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