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Building and Development Review Services Department
Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and the communities of Belleair Beach, Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor. The department also reviews land development applications in accordance with the County’s Land Development Code.
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FEMA Floodproofing Certificate 086-0-34
Use this form floodproofing design...
FEMA Elevation Certificate Instructions 086-0-33
Used to estimate the risk premium rates necessary to provide flood insurance for new or substantially improved structures in designated Special Flood Hazard Areas....
Annual update of local hazard mitigation strategy plan complete
Pinellas County, its municipal partners and other stakeholders have updated this year’s Pinellas County local hazard mitigation strategy (LMS). The LMS is......
Local hazard mitigation strategy plan updated
...mitigation strategy plan as among those in the top tier of the state. The county’s hazard mitigation efforts underscore a component of its strategic plan, ensuring public health, safety and......
Petition to Vacate a Public Right of Way or Easement
Development Review Services provides the coordination services of the application requests for releases and vacations of public right of way or easements.......
Subdivision Maintenance Bond Sample
Sample Subdivision Maintenance Bond to use for reference. ...
Simple Zoning Certification Letter Request Form
A simple zoning certification letter certifies the current zoning, land use, and permitted uses of a parcel of land....
Detailed Zoning Certification Letter Request Form
A detailed zoning certification letter certifies the current zoning, land use, and permitted uses of a parcel of land....
FY22 Adopted Budget Section K Appendix
Appendix of Section K of the Pinellas County Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget. ...