Code Compliance
Florida Statute Chapter 125.69 and 162.21 prohibits code compliance officers from initiating a code compliance action based on an anonymous complaint. Individuals wishing to submit a complaint are required to provide their name and address. An exception was provided permitting anonymous complaints only if a code officer has reason to believe the violation presents an imminent threat to public health, safety, or welfare or there is a threat of imminent destruction of habitat or sensitive resources.
- Promote compliance, enforce County codes, promote, protect and improve the health, safety and welfare of citizens and visitors
- Our team attends neighborhood meetings and works with other agencies to educate our community about the importance of property maintenance
Inspections are made resulting from complaints received. Once a complaint is received, an exterior property inspection is conducted based upon the complaint. If the complaint is valid, a violation notice is issued to the owner of the property.
If a violation notice is issued, the County gives the property owner time to make corrections. If violations are not corrected, and after consultation with the County Attorney's office, legal proceedings can be initiated against the property owner.
Citizen Ride Alongs
Code Compliance is now offering Citizen Ride Alongs!
Email your Ride Along request to avera@mypasco.net; we’ll send you back information and a release form to fill out so we can get you scheduled. Note: A thorough background check will be conducted before the Ride Along. Hope to see you out with us soon!
Please include the following in your email:
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Residence
- Occupation
- Reason for your Ride Along request.
Report Illegal Dumping (RID) Pasco
Are you tired of seeing trash piled up along our roads, in our neighborhoods, and around our open spaces? Pasco County Government is empowering our community members to be part of the solution through a new initiative - Be #PascoProud!
County cleanup of illegal dumpsites is costing thousands of taxpayer dollars. This limits or reduces funds that would otherwise support more beneficial community programs. The county needs your help to identify and Report Illegal Dumping!
- Call 727-847-2411 or email RIDPasco@MyPasco.net
- Post your photos or videos on Facebook and Twitter with the hashtag #RIDPasco
- Download the MyPasco App from Google Play or AppStore
No tree, unless otherwise exempted, shall be removed without the required tree removal permit or appropriate development permit obtained prior to its removal. Tree removal shall not be done on commercially or industrially zoned property for which no site plan or preliminary plan has been approved. For the purposes of this section, irreversible damage shall be treated as a removal. Failure to obtain the required tree removal permit or appropriate development permit prior to such irreversible damage of a tree shall be a violation of this section and shall be punishable pursuant to sections 602.11 and 602.16 of this Code. Clearing and grubbing of parcels for any reason shall not occur prior to obtaining the required tree removal permit or the appropriate development permit. There shall be four categories of tree removal permits: Type I, type II, type III, and type IV. The tree removal permit or appropriate development permit shall be clearly displayed and visible from the nearest public right-of-way and must be posted prior to the start of removal and remain on display until the tree removal is complete. Failure to post a permit is a violation of this section. If tree(s) are required as part of a development plan approval to remain or be replaced, removal of the said tree(s) without the required permit or permit modification is prohibited.
Classification of permits: Each applicant for a permit, as set forth below, shall conform with the procedures that are applicable to that particular type of permit:
A. Type I permits shall be required for the removal of trees five inches dbh and larger in conjunction with any development plan required by section 306 of this Code.
B. Type II permits shall be required for the removal of trees five inches dbh and larger in conjunction with issuance of any right-of-way use or any driveway connection permit pursuant to section 311 of this Code.
C. Type III permits shall be required for the removal of any tree five inches dbh and larger in conjunction with the application and issuance of a building permit that was not, as a part of a related development permit, reviewed for tree removal and/or replacement.
D. Type IV permits shall be required for the removal of any tree where a type I, type II, or type III permit is not required and the tree is ten inches dbh and larger (five inches dbh and larger for non single-family)."
