Special master: multiple site‑clearing cases show residents removed trees without required site development approvals

Jul 18, 2025

At a July 15 Citrus County hearing, the special master heard several site‑clearing cases where property owners removed trees or graded lots without a development order or permit and imposed one‑time fines and compliance deadlines.

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Several property owners appeared July 15 before Special Master Christian Waugh on allegations of site clearing or tree removal without a required site development plan or permit under the Citrus County Land Development Code. County land development staff and code officers authenticated aerial photos and inspection photographs to support notices of violation.

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