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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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Prevent Prohibited Drainage Connections
What Is A Prohibited Connection? A prohibited connection is any direct or indirect connection to the storm drainage system that results in......
Prevent Construction Pollution
Regulatory Environmental Code The Stormwater and Surface Water Pollution article within the Pinellas County Code is intended to protect the County’s Municipal Separate......
Affordable Housing Incentives
Pinellas County’s Land Development Code allows for certain incentives to the developer of an Affordable Housing Development (AHD). These regulatory and financial......
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 provides a comprehensive, responsible approach to stormwater design and management in Pinellas County. The Board of County......
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......
Resources for Green Building Practices
Climate Change Energy Efficiency Florida Friendly Landscaping Historic Preservation & Sustainability Tree Canopy Preservation Water Resource Protection & Conservation Other Resources...
Engineering & Drainage
Service Area: Unincorporated Pinellas County Pinellas County Municode Sec. 154-51Drainage Requirements (General) — A complete drainage system shall be provided for any......
Zoning & Land Use
Service Area: Unincorporated Pinellas County Pinellas County Municode: Chapter 138:Zoning: Information such as change of zone boundaries or classifications, zoning clearances, nonconforming......
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......