The purpose of the supplemental height regulations is to provide additional information regarding building height and step back variations available in certain areas of the city (i.e. the downtown core, SR 580 corridor, and Causeway Boulevard).

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

The regulations governing height as specified in this division shall apply to all districts in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

The maximum height of all structures, except as exempted in this division, are listed in Table 103-40.1 of this chapter.

Table 103-40.1

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 11-21, § 1, 8-18-2011; Ord. No. 13-25, § 13, 12-19-2013; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-05, § 3, 2-21-2019)

Within special flood hazard areas, building height for the zoning districts listed below shall be measured from the required design flood elevation line to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the average height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs

In the special flood hazard areas of any other zoning district not listed above, maximum height shall be measured from grade to the highest point of the coping of a flat roof or to the deck line of a mansard roof, or to the average height between eaves and ridge for gable, hip and gambrel roofs.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-12, § 1, 11-21-2019)

In keeping with the design based approach to limiting heights within the Downtown CRA district, three distinct street types, listed herein as "A" streets, "B" streets and "C" streets, are established to help perpetuate consistent height-to-width relationships for all new development or redevelopment. As such, new construction and/or redevelopment of all parcels located within the CRA district Boundary, as identified in Exhibit C-1 and designated DC, DR, MF-15 and MF 7.5 shall conform to the additional criteria as listed in § 103-40.4.1 through § 103-40.4.3.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-11, § 1, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 19-12, § 2, 11-21-2019)

"A" streets—New construction shall be built along a mandatory build-to line that is set back a minimum of zero feet to a maximum of twelve feet from the fronting street or edge of public right-of-way. One passageway between buildings (seven-foot maximum width) shall be provided mid-point per block Passageway construction may be waived at the discretion of the zoning administrator if no demonstrated public benefit is achieved by the provisions of such passageway Maximum building height shall be limited to three stories, or 36 feet, whichever is less. For multiple story buildings, a ten-foot minimum step back behind the primary facade of the building shall be required for stories above the second story for portions of a building facing or bordering a public right-of-way or the Pinellas Trail Step back area may be utilized as a balcony, gallery, or similar purpose At the discretion of the City Commission, the ten-foot step back may be waived if other architectural features are able to eliminate the "canyon effect" caused by multi-storied buildings with flat, non-dimensional frontage. Portions of roadways and/or right-of-way areas designated as "A" streets within the CRA district are referenced in Exhibit C-1.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 13-25, § 12, 12-19-2013; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-11, § 1, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 19-12, § 2, 11-21-2019)

"B" streets—New construction shall be built along a mandatory build-to line that is set back a minimum of zero feet to a maximum of twelve feet from the fronting street or edge of public right-of-way One passageway between buildings (seven-foot maximum width) shall be provided midpoint per block. Passageway construction may be waived at the discretion of the zoning administrator if no demonstrated public benefit is achieved by the provisions of such passageway. Maximum building height shall be limited to three stories, or 36 feet, whichever is less. For multiple story buildings, a ten-foot minimum step back behind the primary facade of the building shall be required for stories above the second story for portions of a building facing or bordering a public right-of-way or the Pinellas Trail Step back area may be utilized as a balcony, gallery, or similar purpose. At the discretion of the City Commission, the ten-foot step back may be waived if other architectural features are able to eliminate the "canyon effect" caused by multi-storied buildings with flat, non-dimensional frontage. Portions of roadways and/or right-of-way areas designated as "B" streets within the CRA district are referenced in Exhibit C-1.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 13-25, § 12, 12-19-2013; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-11, § 1, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 19-12, § 2, 11-21-2019)

"C" streets—New construction shall be built along a mandatory build-to line that is set back a minimum of zero feet to a maximum of twelve feet from the fronting street or edge of public right-of-way. One passageway between buildings (seven-foot maximum width) shall be provided mid-point per block Passageway construction shall be waived at the discretion of the zoning administrator if no demonstrated public benefit is achieved by the provisions of such passageway Maximum building height shall be limited to three stories, or 36 feet, whichever is less A fourth story with a maximum height of 46 feet is possible with City Commission Design Review approval. For multiple story buildings, a ten-foot minimum step back behind the primary facade of the building shall be required for stories above the second story for portions of a building facing or bordering a public right-of-way or the Pinellas Trail Step back area may be utilized as a balcony, gallery, or similar purpose. At the discretion of the City Commission, the ten-foot step back may be waived if other architectural features are able to eliminate the "canyon effect" caused by multi-storied buildings with flat, non-dimensional frontage. Portions of roadways and/or right-of-way areas designated as "C" streets within the CRA district are referenced in Exhibit C-1.

Exhibit C-1

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 13-25, § 12, 12-19-2013; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-11, § 1, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 19-12, § 2, 11-21-2019; Ord. No. 21-41, § 3(Exh. C-1), 1-20-2022)

As an exception to the maximum heights referenced in § 103-4.4 Downtown CRA Street Types for MF-15 zoned parcels, maximum permitted heights for Mease Hospital and Mease Manor shall be 85 feet within the area bounded by Main Street and Mease Plaza to the north, Virginia Street to the south, New York Avenue to the east, and Milwaukee Avenue to the west.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

Maximum heights for parcels in the MPL zoning district will be at the discretion of the city commission.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

For multiple story buildings within parcels designated TF, MF-15, PRD and CR located within the Dunedin Causeway corridor and/or directly abutting the open waters of St. Joseph's Sound, a ten-foot minimum step back behind the primary facade of the building shall be required for stories above the second story for portions of a building facing or bordering the water, a public right-of-way or the Pinellas Trail. For all mixed use (two or more vertically integrated retail, commercial office or residential development uses within each project) buildings, the first floor minimum height shall be 16 feet and remaining floors shall be a minimum height of ten feet. Minimum floor heights may be varied at the discretion of the city commission. Application to the city commission, through the local planning agency (LPA) shall be made by an applicant for the city to determine if a proposed floor height reduction meets the intent of the zoning district and the applicable standards.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 13-25, § 14, 12-19-2013; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

The height of parking garage structures shall not be measured by stories. Parking garage structures shall be measured by the maximum height of the zoning district in which they are located. Maximum height will be measured at the top of the highest perimeter vehicle retaining wall.

(Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

At the discretion of the city commission, a maximum building height of 64 feet may be permitted within the SR 580 corridor, east of Patricia Avenue, conditional upon the developer providing two or more vertically integrated retail, commercial office and/or residential development uses within each project. For multiple story buildings, a ten-foot minimum step back behind the primary facade of the building above the second story shall be required for parcels abutting a public right-of-way or adjacent residential uses.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

There shall be a maximum of two stories of habitable living space for residential units in the R-150, R-100, R-90, R-75 and R-60 zoning districts. For structures located in special flood hazard zones, the area below the base flood elevation shall not be counted as a story.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)

The following portions of structures may exceed the height requirements by a maximum of 20 percent of the permitted height as set forth in § 103-40.2 Maximum Height without additional setback, but with the written permission of the zoning administrator, or designee:

(A)

Belfries and spires.

(B)

Chimneys and smoke stacks.

(C)

Cooling towers, water towers and tanks, and fire towers.

(D)

Elevator and/or stairwell bulkheads.

(E)

Flagpoles, ornamental towers, statuary, and monuments.

(F)

Radio, television, and telephone transmission towers.

(G)

Solar panels.

(H)

Wind turbines.

(I)

Architectural features designed to add quality to the design.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015; Ord. No. 19-11, § 1, 5-16-2019; Ord. No. 19-12, § 3, 11-21-2019)

Notwithstanding other provisions of this division, the height of all structures and natural growth shall be limited by the requirements of the Federal Aviation Agency and any other airport zoning regulation applicable to such structure or natural growth.

(Ord. No. 10-19, § 4, 12-16-2010; Ord. No. 15-04, § 1, 2-9-2015)