FAQs

The Custodian of Public Records for the City of Dunnellon is the City Clerk. The City Clerk's office is the location where the City's public records are routinely created, sent, received, maintained, and requested. The location and contact information is:

Mandy Odom, City Clerk
City of Dunnellon City Hall
20750 River Drive
Dunnellon, FL 34431
352-465-8500

You can make your request in person, over the phone, or submit the Public Records Request Form.

Once we have reviewed your request staff will contact you to let you know the estimated date and time you can expect the requested information and if there will be any charge. Labor charges will apply to extensive or large requests for information.

• Public Records Request Form

Call the Marion County Supervisor of Elections office by October 31st and request a mail ballot: 352-620-3290.

City ordinance makes it illegal to permit grass or weeds to grow more than twelve (12) inches tall, excluding seed pods. (this does not apply to land on which the natural vegetation has not been removed). Individuals should contact the Code Enforcement division and provide information on the property. An officer will inspect the property and contact the owner. The owner is given ten (10) days, upon receipt of notice, to have the property mowed. However, if the owner cannot be located or does not mow the property, a pre-qualified contractor will mow or clean the property at a predetermined cost. The City will invoice the owner of record for the work done, plus administrative costs, and a lien will be placed on the property.

Yes, all residents must have garbage picked up. Any accumulation would be in violation of the City's code.

The person to contact depends on where the trash, garbage, or debris is located. If it is on the City right-of-way or in the street, call the Dunnellon Police Department at (352) 465-8510.

Disposing of refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers, and ranges requires special care. To protect curious children, please remove the door, or secure it so it cannot be opened.

You should call the City's contracted waste company that provides your trash removal.

Call, or go to the Code Enforcement Division before the deadline has expired, and discuss the circumstances with the Code Enforcement officer. Based upon the circumstances, the deadline may be extended.

It is illegal to dump, sweep, or deposit, in any way, litter, garbage, liquid waste, or rubbish into any street, alley, or onto other public property within the City.

Any type of construction, including sheds, fences, roofs, or interior renovations where plumbing lines, electrical, drywall or HVAC work is being done requires a building permit in most cases. If there is a question regarding permits, contact Community Development at (352) 465-8500.

Follow the Property Appraiser link on the Community Development page; at the property appraiser website click on "property search", follow the directions. If using your address, type in only the numbers. Your parcel number is the bold multi part number at the top left hand of your screen.

Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.

You can stop in the Police Department Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm or give us a call at (352) 465-8510.

The Police Department is located at 12014 S Williams St., Dunnellon FL 34432.

You can report traffic-related problems in your neighborhood by calling (352) 465-8510. Please provide information to the Call Taker about the location and nature of the problem, when it occurred, and whether you would like to have an Officer call you back. The problem will be forwarded to the appropriate unit for response and action.

Residents who want to ride along with a police officer may obtain a ride along application from the police department. Once it is completed and turned in at the Police Department. Once approved an Officer will contact you to set up a date and time for this worthwhile experience.

The City of Dunnellon Police department does not take reports over the phone. We feel that it is important that an Officer speak with you at the police department, respond to your home or business and talk with you directly while taking a report.

If you received a traffic ticket and you feel that it was issued in error, then we encourage you to set up a hearing before a judge. To do this, you should refer to the back of the citation you received. The instructions on how you can obtain a court hearing are clearly outlined.

Yes, the Police Department depends on citizens calling to report crimes or suspicious activity. The police person who takes your call will ask questions about the suspicious activity to determine its nature and ask for descriptions of the people involved. You may be asked if an officer or detective may contact you. Please call (352) 465-8510 to report suspicious activity.

State and Federal regulations prohibit officers from using the computer to retrieve information not related to investigative purposes, and the information can only be shared with law enforcement entities.

Officers generally do not actively get involved in civil disputes as they are not empowered by state statute to do so. These incidents are best dealt with by contacting an attorney or the courthouse. However, do not hesitate to call for an officer in any situation, as he/she will recommend some options available to you.

Officers are trained to utilize lighting techniques to illuminate a vehicle for the safety of themselves and the occupants of the vehicle, and it is not meant to be something that is annoying or a form of harassment.

It is the policy of the Department to enforce all of the laws of the State of Florida, and by doing such, the Department is committed to effective traffic enforcement to reduce accidents, apprehend drunk drivers and to ensure a high degree of safety on the highway.

The Dunnellon Police Department is committed to maintaining a professional force and department. Both officers and civilians work for the department. If anyone has a complaint regarding an officer's actions or a civilian employee's actions, he/she is encouraged to speak with a department Chief about the incident. Everyone should know they have every right to make a complaint and that no retaliation will come as the result of that complaint. The department will diligently investigate the complaint and implement corrective measures if they are warranted.

The Department currently has 9 sworn officers.