Pinellas County Unincorporated City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE I
- IN GENERAL
Sections
- Sec. 138-1.- Definitions and rules of construction.
- Sec. 138-2. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 138-3. - Conflicting provisions.
- Sec. 138-4. - Interpretation of other laws, ordinances, codes or regulations.
- Sec. 138-5. - Severability.
- Sec. 138-6. - Original preparation; major revision and re-adoption.
- Sec. 138-7. - Effective date.
- Sec. 138-8. - Ratification of previous actions.
- Sec. 138-9. - Compliance with district regulations.
ARTICLE II
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITIES
- Sec. 138-60. - Generally.
- Sec. 138-63. - Department reviews.
- Sec. 138-64. - Development review committee (DRC).
- Sec. 138-65. - Pinellas county historic preservation board.
- Sec. 138-66. - Board of adjustment and appeals (BAA).
- Sec. 138-67. - Local planning agency (LPA).
- Sec. 138-68. - Board of county commissioners (BoCC).
- DIVISION 3. - DEVELOPMENT AND LAND USE REVIEW PROCEDURES
- DIVISION 4. - ZONING CLEARANCES AND CODE INTERPRETATIONS
- DIVISION 5. - SITE PLAN REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW PROCEDURES
- DIVISION 6. - NONCONFORMING SITUATIONS
- Sec. 138-201. - Purpose and intent of division.
- Sec. 138-202. - Verifying a nonconforming situation.
- Sec. 138-203. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 138-204. - Nonconforming structures.
- Sec. 138-208. - Redevelopment and re-establishment of nonconforming uses/structures.
- Sec. 138-211. - Nonconforming lots and parcels.
- Sec. 138-212. - Nonconforming situations created by eminent domain proceedings.
- Sec. 138-213. - Performance standards.
- Sec. 138-220. - Proportional improvement and upgrade to a nonconforming development.
- DIVISION 7. - VARIANCES, WAIVERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENTS
- Sec. 138-230. - Generally.
- Sec. 138-231. - Criteria for granting of variances, waivers and/or administrative adjustments.
- Sec. 138-232. - Variances, waivers, and administrative adjustments for after-the-fact construction, installation or other development activity.
- Sec. 138-233. - Modification or revocation of a previously granted variance.
- Sec. 138-235. - Variances.
- Sec. 138-236. - Variances from floodplain standards.
- Sec. 138-237. - Waivers and administrative adjustments.
- DIVISION 8. - TYPE 2 AND TYPE 3 USE APPROVALS
- DIVISION 9. - MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PLANS
- DIVISION 10. - NOTICE REQUIREMENTS
- DIVISION 11. - DEVELOPMENT MASTER PLANS
ARTICLE III
ZONING AND LAND USES
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - DISTRICT DENSITY AND INTENSITY STANDARDS
- DIVISION 3. - PERMITTED LAND USES
ARTICLE IV
RESIDENTIAL AND AGRICULTURAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (SFR) ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-363. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-364. - Definition, purpose and intent of districts.
- Sec. 138-365. - R-A, Residential Agriculture District.
- Sec. 138-365.1. - R-A, Residential Agriculture District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-366. - R-E, Residential Estate District.
- Sec. 138-366.1. - R-E, Residential Estate District — Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-367. - R-R, Rural Residential District.
- Sec. 138-367.1. - R-R, Rural Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-368. - R-1, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 138-368.1. - R-1, Single-Family Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-369. - R-2, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 138-369.1. - R-2, Single-Family Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-370. - R-3, Single-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 138-370.1. - R-3, Single-Family Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-375. - RMH, Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home District.
- Sec. 138-375.1. - RMH, Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home District—Development parameters for mobile home parks and their individual spaces.
- Sec. 138-375.2. - RMH, Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home District—Development parameters for mobile home subdivision individual lots.
- Sec. 138-375.3. - RMH, Residential Mobile/Manufactured Home District—Additional requirements and clarifications.
- DIVISION 3. - MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-379. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-380. - Definition, purpose and intent of districts.
- Sec. 138-385. - R-4, One, Two and Three-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 138-385.1. - R-4, One, Two and Three-Family Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-386. - R-5, Urban Residential District.
- Sec. 138-386.1. - R-5, Urban Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-386.2. - R-5, Urban Residential District—Additional requirements and clarifications.
- Sec. 138-390. - RM, Multi-Family Residential District.
- Sec. 138-390.1. - RM, Multi-Family Residential District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-390.2. - RM, Multi-Family Residential District—Common open space requirements.
- Sec. 138-395. - RPD, Residential Planned Development District.
- Sec. 138-395.1. - RPD, Residential Planned Development District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-395.2. - RPD, Residential Planned Development District—Additional land use standards.
- Sec. 138-395.3. - RPD, Residential Planned Development District—Development master plan.
- DIVISION 4. - SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
ARTICLE V
- OFFICE, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND MIXED USE DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - OFFICE AND COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-740. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-741. - Definition, purpose and intent of district.
- Sec. 138-743. - LO, Limited Office District.
- Sec. 138-743.1. - LO, Limited Office District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-744. - GO, General Professional Office District.
- Sec. 138-744.1. - GO, General Professional Office District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-745. - C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District.
- Sec. 138-745.1. - C-1, Neighborhood Commercial District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-746. - C-2, General Commercial and Services District.
- Sec. 138-746.1. - C-2, General Commercial and Services District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-747. - CP, Commercial Parkway District.
- Sec. 138-747.1. - CP, Commercial Parkway District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-748. - CR, Commercial Recreation District.
- Sec. 138-748.1. - CR, Commercial Recreation District—Development parameters.
- DIVISION 3. - EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-759. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-760. - Definition, purpose and intent of districts.
- Sec. 138-762. - E-1, Employment 1 District.
- Sec. 138-762.1. - E-1, Employment 1 District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-763. - E-2, Employment 2 District.
- Sec. 138-763.1. - E-2, Employment 2 District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-764. - I, Heavy Industry District.
- Sec. 138-764.1. - I, Heavy Industry District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-765. - IPD, Industrial Planned Development District.
- Sec. 138-765.1. - IPD, Industrial Planned Development District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-765.2. - IPD, Industrial Planned Development—Common open space.
- DIVISION 4. - MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS
ARTICLE VI
PUBLIC/SEMI-PUBLIC DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-1050. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-1051. - Definition, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-1053. - LI, Limited Institutional District.
- Sec. 138-1053.1. - LI, Limited Institutional District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-1060. - GI, General Institutional District.
- Sec. 138-1060.1. - GI, General Institutional District—Development parameters.
- DIVISION 3. - ENVIRONMENTAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-1069. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-1070. - Definition, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-1071. - AL, Aquatic Lands District.
- Sec. 138-1071.1. - AL, Aquatic Lands District—Type 1 uses.
- Sec. 138-1071.2. - AL, Aquatic Lands District—Type 2 and 3 uses.
- Sec. 138-1071.3. - AL, Aquatic Lands District—Property development regulations.
- Sec. 138-1080. - PC, Preservation/Conservation District.
- Sec. 138-1080.1. - PC, Preservation/Conservation District—Type 1 uses.
- Sec. 138-1080.2. - PC, Preservation/Conservation District—Type 2 and 3 uses.
- Sec. 138-1080.3. - PC, Preservation/Conservation District—Property development regulations.
- Sec. 138-1090. - P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District.
- Sec. 138-1090.1. - P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District—Type 1 uses.
- Sec. 138-1090.2. - P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District—Type 2 uses.
- Sec. 138-1090.3. - P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District—Type 3 uses.
- Sec. 138-1090.4. - P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District—Property development regulations.
- DIVISION 4. - RECREATIONAL DISTRICTS
- Sec. 138-1099. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-1100. - RBR and FBR—Definition, purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-1101. - RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District.
- Sec. 138-1101.1. - RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-1101.2. - RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District—Type 1 uses.
- Sec. 138-1101.3. - RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District—Type 2 and 3 uses.
- Sec. 138-1101.4. - RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District—Additional requirements.
- Sec. 138-1110. - FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District.
- Sec. 138-1110.1. - FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District—Development parameters.
- Sec. 138-1110.2. - FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District—Type 1 uses.
- Sec. 138-1110.3. - FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District—Type 2 uses.
- Sec. 138-1110.4. - FBR, Resource-Based Recreation District—Type 3 uses.
- Sec. 138-1110.5. - FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District—Additional requirements.
ARTICLE VII
OVERLAYS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - CONDITIONAL OVERLAY
- DIVISION 3. - HISTORIC PRESERVATION OVERLAY
- DIVISION 4. - TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATION OVERLAY
- DIVISION 5. - WELLHEAD PROTECTION OVERLAY
ARTICLE VIII
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - FBC, FORM-BASED CODE DISTRICT[2]
ARTICLE IX
- SPECIFIC USE STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY
- DIVISION 2. - RESIDENTIAL USES
- Sec. 138-3210.- Accessory dwelling units.
- Sec. 138-3211. - Affordable housing development (AHD).
- Sec. 138-3212. - Assisted living facility.
- Sec. 138-3213. - Community residential home.
- Sec. 138-3214. - Dormitory.
- Sec. 138-3215. - Dwellings.
- Sec. 138-3218. - Home based business.
- Sec. 138-3219. - Modern manufactured home.
- Sec. 138-3220. - Outdoor storage, residential.
- Sec. 138-3221. - Property management and maintenance facility.
- Sec. 138-3222. - Setback of residential uses from county-owned solid waste disposal facility.
- DIVISION 3. - ACCOMMODATIONS
- DIVISION 4. - COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE USES
- Sec. 138-3240.- Alcohol dispensing.
- Sec. 138-3241. - Alcoholic beverage production.
- Sec. 138-3242. - Artisan.
- Sec. 138-3243. - Bank.
- Sec. 138-3244. - Car wash and detailing.
- Sec. 138-3246. - Drive-thru facility or use with a drive-thru.
- Sec. 138-3247. - Food carts/food trucks.
- Sec. 138-3248. - Health club/fitness center.
- Sec. 138-3249. - Kennel/pet care.
- Sec. 138-3250. - Model dwelling units and pre-construction sales offices.
- Sec. 138-3251. - Motor vehicle sales.
- Sec. 138-3252. - Office.
- Sec. 138-3253. - Outdoor sales.
- Sec. 138-3254. - Personal services.
- Sec. 138-3255. - Recreational vehicle/boat sales.
- Sec. 138-3256. - Restaurant.
- Sec. 138-3257. - Retail sales and services.
- Sec. 138-3258. - Studio and gallery.
- DIVISION 5. - INDUSTRIAL, MANUFACTURING, AND WAREHOUSING USES
- Sec. 138-3260.- Contractor yard and buildings.
- Sec. 138-3262. - Fat, oil, and grease facilities.
- Sec. 138-3263. - Freight trucking.
- Sec. 138-3264. - Manufacturing.
- Sec. 138-3265. - Outdoor storage, principal use.
- Sec. 138-3266. - Recycling center.
- Sec. 138-3267. - Salvage yard.
- Sec. 138-3268. - Storage, self/mini warehouse.
- Sec. 138-3269. - Vehicle fuel/gasoline station.
- Sec. 138-3270. - Vehicle storage, maintenance, and repair.
- DIVISION 6. - ARTS, RECREATION, AND ENTERTAINMENT USES
- DIVISION 7. - EDUCATION, PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH CARE, AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
- Sec. 138-3290.- Cemeteries.
- Sec. 138-3291. - Day care facility, child and/or adult.
- Sec. 138-3292. - Government building or use.
- Sec. 138-3293. - Hospital/medical clinic.
- Sec. 138-3294. - Meeting hall and other community assembly facility.
- Sec. 138-3295. - Nursing home facilities.
- Sec. 138-3298. - School, grades pre-K thru 12.
- Sec. 138-3299. - Shelter/transitional housing.
- DIVISION 8. - TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATION, AND INFORMATION USES
- Sec. 138-3310.- Airports (Air transportation).
- Sec. 138-3311. - Docks and piers.
- Sec. 138-3312. - Marina.
- Sec. 138-3313. - Communication towers and antennas outside of county rights-of-way.
- Sec. 138-3314. - Heliport and helistops.
- Sec. 138-3315. - Mass transit center.
- Sec. 138-3316. - Off-shore tour vessels and water transport.
- Sec. 138-3317. - Parking lots and structures, principal/stand-alone.
- DIVISION 9. - UTILITIES
- DIVISION 10. - AGRICULTURAL USES AND ACTIVITIES
- DIVISION 11. - OTHER USES
- DIVISION 12. - ANIMALS AND LIVESTOCK
- DIVISION 13. - TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
- DIVISION 14. - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
ARTICLE X
- COMMUNITY DESIGN STANDARDS
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENTS
- Sec. 138-3500. - Deed restrictions, covenants, easements, other regulations.
- Sec. 138-3501. - Measurement of height and limitations.
- Sec. 138-3502. - Boundary lines and survey.
- Sec. 138-3503. - Road frontage.
- Sec. 138-3504. - Surface drainage.
- Sec. 138-3505. - Setback measurements, allowances and restrictions.
- Sec. 138-3506. - Uses over open water—Prohibited.
- Sec. 138-3507. - Dumpsters and trash enclosures.
- Sec. 138-3508. - Sight visibility triangles.
- Sec. 138-3509. - Outdoor lighting.
- Sec. 138-3510. - Residential accessory structures and uses.
- DIVISION 2. - PARKING AND LOADING
- DIVISION 3. - LANDSCAPING, HABITAT PROTECTION, AND WETLAND BUFFERS
- Sec. 138-3650. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-3651. - Application of landscape regulations and required maintenance.
- Sec. 138-3653. - Undesirable trees/plants.
- Sec. 138-3654. - Tree protection and relocation.
- Sec. 138-3655. - Minimum plant material specifications.
- Sec. 138-3657. - Street trees.
- Sec. 138-3658. - Landscaping for single-family detached, attached, two-family, and three-family residential properties.
- Sec. 138-3659. - Non-residential and multifamily landscaping standards.
- Sec. 138-3660. - Scenic noncommercial corridor landscaping standards.
- Sec. 138-3662. - Low impact development (LID) landscaping.
- Sec. 138-3664. - Approved plant list.
- DIVISION 4. - FENCES AND WALLS
- Sec. 138-3700. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-3701. - Definitions, as used in this section.
- Sec. 138-3702. - General requirements.
- Sec. 138-3703. - Materials and conditions.
- Sec. 138-3704. - Barbed wire or electrical strands.
- Sec. 138-3705. - Measurement of height.
- Sec. 138-3706. - Visibility.
- Sec. 138-3707. - Easements.
- Sec. 138-3708. - Minor administrative adjustments to height.
- DIVISION 5. - SIGNS
- Sec. 138-3750. - Purpose and intent.
- Sec. 138-3751. - Definitions.
- Sec. 138-3752. - General sign requirements.
- Sec. 138-3753. - Exempt signs.
- Sec. 138-3754. - Prohibited signs.
- Sec. 138-3755. - Computation of dimensions.
- Sec. 138-3756. - Permitted signs and standards by zoning classifications.
- Sec. 138-3757. - Off-premises signs.
- Sec. 138-3758. - Illustrations.
- DIVISION 6. - DISTRICT DESIGN CRITERIA
ARTICLE XI
THE LEALMAN FORM BASED CODE
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION
- Sec. 138-3930. - Authority.
- Sec. 138-3931. - Review types.
- Sec. 138-3932. - Review procedures.
- Sec. 138-3933. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-3934. - Nonconforming situations.
- Sec. 138-3935. - Variances, waivers, and administrative adjustments.
- Sec. 138-3936. - Zoning clearances, code interpretations, and site plans.
- Sec. 138-3937. - Enforcement procedures
- DIVISION 3. - DISTRICT MAP
- DIVISION 4. - DISTRICT STANDARDS
- DIVISION 5. - DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
- DIVISION 6. - USE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 7. - PARKING STANDARDS
- DIVISION 8. - DEFINITIONS
ARTICLE XII
THE DOWNTOWN PALM HARBOR FORM-BASED CODE
Sections
- DIVISION 1. - GENERAL PROVISIONS
- DIVISION 2. - ADMINISTRATION
- Sec. 138-4350. - Authority.
- Sec. 138-4351. - Review types.
- Sec. 138-4352. - Review procedures.
- Sec. 138-4353. - Applicability.
- Sec. 138-4354. - Nonconforming situations.
- Sec. 138-4355. - Variances, waivers, and administrative adjustments.
- Sec. 138-4356. - Zoning clearances, code interpretations, and site plans.
- Sec. 138-4357. - Enforcement procedures.
- DIVISION 3. - DISTRICT MAP
- DIVISION 4. - DISTRICT STANDARDS
- Sec. 138-4420. - Intent.
- Sec. 138-4421. - General provisions.
- Sec. 138-4422. - Private frontage standards.
- Sec. 138-4423. - Districts.
- Sec. 138-4424. - Central District (DPH-1).
- Sec. 138-4425. - West District (DPH-2).
- Sec. 138-4426. - Neighborhood District (DPH-3).
- Sec. 138-4427. - Boulevard District (DPH-4).
- DIVISION 5. - DEVELOPMENT DESIGN STANDARDS
- DIVISION 6. - USE STANDARDS
- DIVISION 7. - PARKING STANDARDS
- DIVISION 8. - DEFINITIONS