From the general plan to individual development projects, the public has a right to participate in local planning. Public participation in all planning processes is encouraged. The Public Participation Process document is available online (PDF File).

• Obtain a copy of the County's Comprehensive Plan (download it from this web site or request a copy ($65) from the Planning Dept).
• Planning & Zoning Commission - Check the Planning & Zoning Commission agenda for projects that may be under consideration.
• Visit Public/Meeting Notices and News Release section of this web site for information.
• Read local newspapers. Projects that require public hearings are advertised in the county's contracted newspaper for legal advertisements.

Planning & Zoning Commission
Comprised of 5 members and 2 alternates appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Acts as an advisory board to the BOCC with regard to re-zonings and other land use issues ESTABLISHED BY: Ordinance No. 72-3, as amended. The P&Z Commission meets the second Monday of each month.

Local Planning Agency
Comprised of the Hernando County Board of County Commissioners.

Land Development Regulation Commission
Comprised of the members of the Local Planning Agency.

Environmentally Sensitive Lands Committee
The purpose of the ESLC is to review and make recommendations to the BOCC regarding the conservation and recreation of  Sensitive Lands. The Sensitive Lands Manual was adopted and amended by the Board of County Commissioners to implement and operate the program. For further information see ESLC.