Vacancy on the Hernando County Planning & Zoning Commission - Applications Due Friday July 10, 2026

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners is accepting applications from individuals interested in serving as a member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. There is currently one (1) regular member position open for appointment.

The terms of the five (5) regular member positions shall coincide with the term and location of the five elected Board of County Commissioners, and the two (2) alternate member positions shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as a whole (countywide) as follows:

The Planning & Zoning Commission acts as an advisory body to the Board of County Commissioners on matters pertaining to rezoning and other land use issues.

All applicants must be residents and registered voters in Hernando County. These are voluntary, non-paid positions, and may be designated as an alternate member position. Applicants must have computer access and a basic understanding of how to use a computer as all agenda packets and correspondences of the Planning & Zoning Commission are prepared and distributed digitally. All members are required to provide their own personal laptop for the meetings.

1. In accordance with Board Policy No. 06-01, the Board of County Commissioners will consider the following in making appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission: This Commission shall consist of seven members. Five (5) members shall be appointed at the discretion of each County Commissioner, and two (2) alternate members shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners as a whole.
2. Diversity in type of education, training, expertise areas, past and/or current professions, and professional memberships in related areas.

Qualifications will be outlined pursuant to the items above in a report prepared by the Planning staff for review by the Board of County Commissioners prior to appointment.

Applications are available in the County Administrator’s Office, 15470 Flight Path Drive, Brooksville, Florida, 34604, by calling 352-754-4002, or by visiting our website at www.HernandoCounty.us/committees. Applications may be submitted via email to Administration@hernandocounty.us no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 10, 2026.

For further information about a specific board or committee,
please contact the County Administrator’s Office at 352-754-4002.

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