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- Storm Recovery Permitting
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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
Pinellas County’s stormwater ordinance, Article VI, Chapter 58, is intended to protect the water quality and natural habitat of creeks, lakes and......
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 (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......
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......
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......
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......