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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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Site Development
Service Area: Unincorporated Pinellas County Pinellas County Municode: Chapter 154 —Site Development and Platting: Information on site development, platting, and other engineering......
Tree Removal / Habitat / Environmental Compliance
Our service area includes unincorporated Pinellas County, including Belleair Bluffs, Belleair Shore, Indian Shores and Redington Shores. Residents in other areas of......
Residential Plan Review Requirements
Pinellas County Building Services uses a comprehensive checklist for all plan reviews. The following is a list of general requirements. If you......
Retrofitting Your Home for Hurricanes
There are a few different areas where you can retrofit your home to make it more hurricane resistant. A major area that......
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......
Residential Swimming Pools
Section 424.2 requires all new private swimming pools be constructed with specific safety features to help prevent drowning. Section 424.2.6.6 requires all......
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......
Building Codes / County Policies
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Building Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of commonly asked building questions for the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. If you live in one......
Florida Lien Law Information
According to Florida Statute 713, Part 1, anyone who works on your property or provides materials and is not paid in full......