Building Codes and Policies
Review Florida building codes, Pinellas County ordinances and local technical amendments to the Florida building code.
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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 seven partner communities.
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Resources for Green Building Practices
Climate Change Energy Efficiency Florida Friendly Landscaping Historic Preservation & Sustainability Tree Canopy Preservation Water Resource Protection & Conservation Other Resources...
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
New! Dock/Dredge and Fill Permitting Environmental Resource Zone Look-Up Tool This tool is designed to help you determine if a specific property falls......
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......
Retrofitting Your Home for Hurricanes
There are a few different areas where you can retrofit your home to make it more hurricane resistant. Two critical actions you......
Roofing Inspection Policies
In-Progress Inspections All re-roofing projects must have an in-progress inspection, which allows us to review the underlayment and / or final roofing......