Zoning & Land Use
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The resources on this page contain zoning and land use information for unincorporated Pinellas County.
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Land Development Code
Pinellas County Municode: Chapter 138 covers the zoning regulations for unincorporated Pinellas County. Looking for something specific? See popular sections below:
- Residential and Agricultural Zoning Districts
- Office, Commercial, Industrial and Mixed Use Districts
- Fences and Walls (Sec. 138-3700)
- Parking Requirements (Sec. 138 Division II)
- Setback Measurements, Allowances and Restrictions (Sec. 138-3505)
- Short Term Rentals (Sec. 138-3232)
- Signs (Sec. 138-3750)
- Variances, Waivers and Administrative Adjustments (Sec. 138-230)
- Type 2 Uses (Sec. 138-240)
Zoning & Land Use Data
Start with the zoning and land use Map for Pinellas County, which provides zoning and land use categories for property within unincorporated Pinellas County.
Zoning Certification Letters
A Zoning Certification letter certifies the current zoning, land use, and permitted uses of a parcel of land. It may also include information pertaining to overlay districts, special exceptions, variances, zoning/building code violations.
- Apply on the Pinellas County Access Portal
- Simple Zoning Certification Letter
- Detailed Zoning Certification Letter
Boards & Agencies
- Board of Adjustment and Appeals (BOAA) – Public hearing schedule, deadlines and application information for the BOAA, which has the authority to grant variances and Type 2 uses.
- Local Planning Agency – Hearing schedule, deadlines, and other information for the LPA, which reviews and makes recommendations to the BCC regarding proposed amendments to the comprehensive plan and land development code, new or major modifications to a Type 3 Use establishment, development agreements, development master plans, zoning changes and other matters.
Additional Resources
- Comprehensive Plan
- Future Land Use Information
- Multimodal Impact Fees (Chapter 150, separate from Utility or Local Fire Impact fees)
