Department of
Growth Management
Administrative Appeal Guide
Administrative Appeal Guide and Application CS02 1
The purpose of an Administrative Appeal is to provide for procedures and processes to allow appeals in
cases where persons disagree with the decision or interpretation of the County with respect to the
administration of the Land Development Regulations.
In order for an Appeal request to proceed in a timely manner, the application form (attached) must be
completed and all items listed below must be submitted prior to the deadline, which is within 30 calendar
days of the date of the action or decision complained of. Any application submitted incomplete or after the
deadline will not be accepted.
In order to preserve the status quo while the parties' rights are being determined, the County Manager or
designee has the authority to issue a stop work order if the appealed action or decision permits
construction to commence or continue.
The appeal shall be set for hearing at the next regularly scheduled Board of Adjustment (BOA) meeting for
which adequate notice can be provided. The BOA shall hear and consider all facts material to the appeal
and render a decision. The BOA may affirm, reverse or modify the action or decision appealed from,
provided that the Board shall not take any action which conflicts with or nullifies any of the provisions of
the Land Development Regulations or the Comprehensive Plan.
After the hearing, the BOA shall consider all of the evidence offered and shall render a verbal decision
based upon such evidence. The verbal decision of the BOA shall be reduced to writing. The decision of the
Board shall constitute final administrative review.
NOTE: The applicant or agent must be present at the meeting.
THE BURDEN OF PROOF IS UPON THE APPLICANT. Staff cannot draw the site plan, write the letter of request,
or give legal advice. Fees cannot be waived and are non-refundable regardless of the Board of Adjustment’s
decision. No guarantee is made for approval of the appeal.
An application is not considered complete until all the following information is received:
1. A detailed Letter of Request, which must be dated and signed by the applicant.
2. Completed Administrative Appeal Application (attached).
3. Completed Certification of Application Form (attached). If an agent is handling the request, the owner must sign
the application and affidavit authorizing said agent to act on their behalf.
4. Completed Affidavit of Owner and Limited Power of Attorney Application (attached), if owner is assigning an
agent to act on his/her behalf.
5. Any evidence necessary to support the appeal, as noted in the procedures on page 2, and any attachments
listed in the checklist on page 2 and eight (8) copies of each attachment (not including application forms) if
larger than 8 ½” x 11’ or if color copies.
6. If you have any question or concerns please call us at 352-343-9641 or email us at zoning@lakecountyfl.gov.
7. Application Fees
$1050.00 Application filing fee
$0.42 postage for each abutting property owner notification
Legal advertising fees, calculated as follows:
$30.58 + $3.08 per line of legal describing the property.
You may pay with a debit or credit card, however, an additional fee equal to 1% of the transaction total will be
added for the convenience of using a debit or credit card.
Department of
Growth Management
Administrative Appeal Application
Administrative Appeal Guide and Application CS02 2
Owner’s Name:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip Code:
Telephone Number: Email Address:
LOCATION OF PROPERTY:
Street Address:
Alternate Key Number(s):
Section ________ Township ________ Range ________
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST (Appeal of Administrative Decision) Please be more detailed in your letter
of request.
ATTACHMENT CHECK LIST: _____ Legal Description _____ Proof of Ownership _____ Survey
_____ Site Plan (if applicable) _____ Letter of Request (dated, signed and notarized)
_____ Copy of any correspondence from the Department of Growth Management (if applicable)
TO BE COMPLETED BY STAFF ONLY
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL APPLICATION NUMBER
Existing Zoning: Future Land Use Category: Commission District: ______
Section: _______ Township: ______ Range: _______ Planning Area:
Utility Service Area: Public Utilities:
Lake County Development Regulations:
Department of
Growth Management
Administrative Appeal Application
Administrative Appeal Guide and Application CS02 3
CERTIFICATION OF APPLICATION
I certify that I am duly qualified as owner or authorized agent to make such application, that all
information given is accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief, that this application is of my own
choosing and that staff has explained all procedures relating to this request. I understand that there are
no guarantees as to the outcome of this request and that the application fee is non-refundable.
Owner’s Signature Date
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Owner’s Signature Date
Agent’s Signature Date
Name of Agent:
Address:
State: Zip Code: Telephone Number:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF LAKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,20___,
by
, who is personally known to me or who has
produced
as identification and who did or did not
take an oath.
(SEAL)
Notary Public (Signature)
My Commission Expires:
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL APPLICATION NUMBER
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Department of
Growth Management
Administrative Appeal Application
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AFFIDAVIT OF OWNER AND LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
As owner of the property located at ,Florida, alternate key number
, I hereby designate ___________ ,
for the sole purpose of
completing this application and making a presentation to the Board of Adjustment, to request an
Administrative Appeal.
This Limited Power of Attorney is granted on the day of ________, the year of 20 ,
and is effective until the Board of Adjustment has rendered a decision on this request and any appeal
period has expired. The owner reserves the right to rescind this Limited Power of Attorney at any time
with a written notarized notice to the Department of Growth Management.
_____________
Property Owner Signature Date
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Property Owner Signature Date
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF LAKE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,20___,
by
, who is personally known to me or who has
produced
as identification and who did or did not take
an oath.
(SEAL)
Notary Public (Signature)
My Commission Expires:
ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL APPLICATION NUMBER