§ 13-121. Relationship to other codes, ordinances, rules and materials.

(a)

References to other laws. References to applicable laws such as Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, the United States Code, and to provisions of this chapter or the county's Code of Ordinances shall include all amendments and successor provisions thereto.

(b)

Zoning and subdivision codes. To the extent that the provisions of this chapter are the same in substance as the previously adopted ordinances that it replaces, it shall be considered as a continuation thereof and not as a new enactment, unless otherwise specifically provided. In particular, a situation that did not constitute a lawful, nonconforming situation under previously adopted zoning and development ordinances does not achieve lawful nonconforming status under this ordinance merely by the repeal of the previous ordinances.

(c)

Other regulations and regulatory agencies. Sumter County has no jurisdiction or responsibility of regional, state and federal requirements. It is the responsibility of each developer or applicant for development approval to make themselves aware of the approvals and permits required by these agencies.

(d)

Technical standards manuals. Manuals, drawings, etc. of other agencies or organizations, specified somewhere herein as containing specific required engineering standards and construction design specifications, shall be incorporated into this chapter by reference.

(e)

Maps and studies. The following maps and studies are incorporated into this chapter by reference and declared to be a part thereof.

(1)

Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of Sumter County Comprehensive Plan.

(2)

Sumter County Official Zoning Map Series.

(f)

Deed restrictions. The provisions of this chapter do not invalidate deed restrictions or restrictive covenants; however, the county accepts no responsibility for enforcing such private contractual agreements.

(g)

Florida Building Code. This chapter is intended to be administered and enforced in conjunction with the Florida Building Code. Where section numbers of the Florida Building Code are cited, the section numbers refer to the most current adopted version of the Florida Building Code. If cited section numbers are changed in subsequent editions of the code, then the section numbers shall refer to comparable sections. Where cited, ASCE 24 refers to the edition of the standard that is referenced by the Florida Building Code.

(Ord. No. 2015-17, § 3(Exh. A), 9-22-15)