Local Planning Agency
This agency reviews and makes recommendations to the BCC regarding proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan and land development code, new or major modifications to a Type 3 Use establishment, development agreements, development master plans, zoning changes and other matters as assigned by the BCC.
The Local Planning Agency’s seven members are nominated by a county commissioner member, then appointed by the entire BCC. Terms run concurrently with the nominating commissioners.
Learn more about membership requirements, terms, and powers and responsibilities.
All citizens appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners or an individual commissioner to any county board, committee, council, or authority must comply with these standards of conduct.
Hearing Schedule and Submittal Deadlines
| Application Deadline | DRC* Meetings | LPA Hearings | BCC Board Meetings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2022 | Sep 12, 2022 | Oct 13, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Oct 10, 2022 | Nov 09, 2022 | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Nov 14, 2022 | Dec 07, 2022 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Nov 23, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Dec 21,2022 | Jan 09, 2023 | Feb 08, 2023 | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Jan 25, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 | Mar 08, 2023 CANCELLED | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 | April 12, 2023 CANCELLED | May 23, 2023 |
| Mar 22, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | May 10, 2023 | Jun 13, 2023 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | May 08, 2023 | Jun 07, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 |
| May 24, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 | July 12, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 |
| No June LPA Deadline | Jul 10, 2023 | No Aug LPA | No Sept. BCC |
| Jul 19, 2023 | Aug 14, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Aug 23, 2023 | Sep 11, 2023 | Oct 11, 2023 | Nov 14, 2023 |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Oct 09, 2023 | Nov 08, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 | TBD |
| Nov 22, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 | TBD |
| Dec. 27, 2023 | Jan 08, 2024 | Feb 07, 2024 | TBD |
To automatically receive LPA public hearing agendas via email, please send a request to planner@pinellascounty.org.
*Development Review Committee Meetings
The Development Review Committee (DRC) is comprised of county staff charged with reviewing zoning and land use proposals, etc., with applicants in order to facilitate staff’s development of recommendations to present to the Local Planning Agency for consideration.
Members
| Appointed By | |
|---|---|
| Mattaniah S. Jahn, Chairperson | Commissioner Justice |
| Lari Johnson | Commissioner Flowers |
| Duggan Cooley, Vice Chairperson | Commissioner Latvala |
| John Cueva | Commissioner Long, Chairperson |
| Audrey Henson | Commissioner Peters, Vice Chairperson |
| Stanley A. Cataldo | Commissioner Scott |
| Rodney L. Collman | Commissioner Eggers |
| James Everett, Alternate | Board of County Commissioners |
| Clint Herbic/Trish Johnson, Non-Voting | Pinellas County School Board |
Meetings
| Date | Title | Attachments |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2023 | Local Planning Agency – Canceled | |
| February 8, 2023 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| January 11, 2023 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| December 7, 2022 | Local Planning Agency – Canceled | |
| November 9, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| October 13, 2022 | Local Planning Agency- Canceled | |
| September 7, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| August 10, 2022 | Local Planning Agency: Cancelled | |
| July 13, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| June 9, 2022 | Local Planning Agency: Cancelled | |
| May 12, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| April 14, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| March 10, 2022 | Local Planning Agency: Cancelled | |
| February 10, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| January 13, 2022 | Local Planning Agency | ResultsMinutes |
| December 9, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| October 14, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| September 17, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| August 12, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| June 10, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| May 13, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| April 6, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| March 11, 2021 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| November 13, 2020 | Local Planning Agency | Agenda |
| September 9, 2020 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| August 13, 2020 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
| January 9, 2020 | Local Planning Agency | Minutes |
Older meeting materials may be requested by submitting a public records request.
Additional Information
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- Applications must now be submitted online.
Call (727) 464-5047 for the Planning Department or visit the office at 440 Court St, 4th Floor, Clearwater, FL 33756. - Submit the applicable application to the Land Use and Zoning Division.
- Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan
- Applications must now be submitted online.