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Building and Development Review Services provides building permits, building inspections and code reference for unincorporated Pinellas County and six partner communities.
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- After-the-Fact Storm Permitting
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- Mobile and Manufactured Home Substantial Damage Instructions
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- Storm repair requirements for condominiums, apartments and townhome buildings
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Best Management Practices for the Construction Industry
Appendix D The general contractor, or if none, the property owner, shall be responsible for assuring that each contractor or subcontractor evaluates......
Stormwater Manual
The Pinellas County Stormwater Manual (see PDF) provides a comprehensive, responsible approach to stormwater design and management in Pinellas County. The Board......
Building, Transportation and Zoning Fees
Payments All fees can be paid on the Pinellas County Access Portal, all credit card types are currently accepted. For assistance on......
Zoning & Land Use
Land Development Code Pinellas County Municode: Chapter 138 covers the zoning regulations for unincorporated Pinellas County. Looking for something specific? See popular......
Site Engineering, Grading and Drainage
Grading and drainage means the proper routing of rainfall runoff to its ultimate discharge point. This could mean anything from directing roof......
Docks / Dredge & Fill
Coastal Environmental Resource Zone Map This tool is designed to help you determine if a specific property falls within a coastal environmental......
Site Development
Site development is the process of preparing a property for construction by designing and permitting improvements outside of a building. A site......
Habitat Permit & Environmental Compliance
Trees and native vegetation provide beneficial public resources. It’s crucial to protect our natural ecosystem by maintaining adequate tree numbers, replanting vegetation,......
Requirements for Attaching Plywood for Window Protection
Wood structural panels with a minimum thickness of 7 / 16 inch (11.1 mm) and a maximum span of 44 inches (1118......
Residential Plan Review Requirements
Pinellas County Building Services uses a comprehensive checklist for all plan reviews. View Commercial Plan Review Requirements. The following is a list......