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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, Kenneth City, Oldsmar and Safety Harbor. The department also reviews land development applications in accordance with the County’s Land Development Code.
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PCCLB Special Act CHAPTER, 75-489 LAWS OF FLORIDA
2018 Special Act creating the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board to regulate the construction industry and ensure public health, safety and welfare....
PCCLB Budget Resolution
Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board `resolution for the FY19-20 budget....
Opening Protection Exemption Form
PDF form for Opening Protection Exception for one and two family dwellings constructed under codes other than the Florida Building Code, located in windborne debris regions....
FEMA Cost Breakdown Worksheet
Package including FEMA Building Shell Cost Breakdown Worksheet. Each page consists of a line item and related information/costs associated with that line item. ...
New Commercial Development Work Flow Chart
Document showing work flow for Architectural-Structural Plan Developments and Civil Site Plan Developments, from Concept Plan to final approvals, permits and construction or demolition....
Nonconversion Acknowledgment for Structures in the Floodplain Policy & Procedure
2018 letter explaining the procedure for owners of a new/substantially improved structure in the special flood hazard area to submit a “Nonconversion Acknowledgment For Structures in the Floodplain” form....
Legislation
Pinellas County Code of Ordinances Can I let my dog or cat run free in Pinellas County? Can I use an e-bike......
Undesirable Plant Species List
Table 138-3653.a * Tier 2 also includes trees identified as Category I and II invasive exotic species on the latest Florida Exotic......
Approved Tree Species to Replant
Shade and Accent Trees USDA Zones 9B and 10A Palms and Palm-Like Plants USDA Zones 9B and 10A NOTE: All palms must......
Your Guide To Flood Information in Pinellas County
Know Your Risk for Flooding Pinellas County often has storms that cause flooding. Flooding can occur when there is heavy rainfall or......