The maximum density and intensity (floor area ratio) standards for each zoning district are governed by the underlying future land use map (FLUM) category identified within the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan. However, some districts may establish stricter intensity standards than the FLUM category.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

Land uses in the institutional districts shall be permitted as defined in Table 138-355—Table of Uses in article III, division 3.

(b)

Land uses in the environmental districts shall be permitted as defined for each individual district listed in division 3.

(c)

Land uses in the recreational districts shall be permitted as defined for each individual district listed in division 4.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

Individual land uses may be applicable to the specific use standards as established in chapter 138, article IX, specific use standards.

(b)

Developments and land uses may be applicable to the design criteria for individual districts as established in chapter 138, article X, community design standards division 6, district design criteria.

(c)

Where the standards/requirements are different the stricter regulation shall apply.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

The institutional districts include the following: LI and GI.

(b)

The following sections list the development parameters and other specific requirements for each individual zoning district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The institutional districts accommodate educational, health, public safety, civic, religious, and other similar institutional and public uses required to serve the community; and recognize the unique needs of these uses relative to their relationship with surrounding uses and transportation access.

(a)

LI, Limited Institutional District — The purpose of the LI, Limited Institutional District is to designate, develop and accommodate public uses that serve the needs and interests of the surrounding community, such as day care facilities, nursing homes, libraries, museums, places of worship, meeting halls, government buildings, assisted living facilities/congregate care/nursing homes, and other similar limited institutional uses.

(b)

GI, General Institutional District — The purpose of the GI, General Institutional District is to designate, develop, and accommodate a broad range of public, semi-public and institutional uses, including some that are more intensive than those allowed in the LI district, such as hospitals, medical offices, large-scale educational institutions, assisted living facilities/congregate care/nursing homes, utilities and correctional facilities.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The LI, Limited Institutional District provides areas for essential and/or desirable public services that are compatible with nearby residential uses. The district is generally appropriate in locations where religious, educational, civic, health or similar institutional uses are necessary or desirable to serve the surrounding community.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The GI, General Institutional District establishes locations for a broad range of public service facilities, government facilities and other institutions throughout the unincorporated county. The district provides a wide range of services, facilities and institutions, and therefore should be located in appropriate areas easily accessible to the public and/or in proximity to areas with a demonstrated demand or need for such uses.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

The Environmental Zoning Districts include the following: AL, PC and P-RM.

(b)

The following sections list the development parameters, allowable land uses, and other specific requirements for each individual zoning district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The environmental districts implement the natural resource conservation, and protection goals and policies of the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan. The AL, PC, and P-RM districts are assigned to environmentally sensitive lands and limit development and natural resource disturbance.

(a)

AL, Aquatic Lands District — The purpose of the AL, Aquatic Lands District is to protect coastal waterways and coastal wetlands. The district limits land uses from being established and expanded that would otherwise disturb coastal natural resources. Uses are limited to recreation, docks, and stormwater management facilities.

(b)

PC, Preservation/Conservation District — The purpose of the PC, Preservation/Conservation District is to designate and protect properties containing natural resources. The district limits land uses from being established and expanded that would result in alternatives and degradation of significant natural resources. Uses are generally limited to recreation, docks, stormwater management facilities, and research.

(c)

P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District — The purpose of the P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District is to designate and protect areas where the conservation and management of important natural and potable water resources are priorities, and to recognize those functional open space areas that are essential to the health, safety and welfare of the county's residents.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The AL, Aquatic Lands District protects coastal waterways and coastal wetlands that are subject to tidal action or periodic tidal inundation. Coastal areas are characterized by mangrove stands and other salt-tolerant vegetation found in tidal fringe lands, and also include all adjacent coastal waters. Any significant alteration of these lands and waterways would result in damage to the aquatic ecosystem and its ecological value to the public.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses are permitted in the AL district pursuant to a Type 1 review and approval:

(a)

Wildlife management structures and accessory uses.

(b)

Docks and piers.

(c)

Recreation and park uses and/or structures compatible with the above.

(d)

Stormwater management facilities that are compatible with the purpose and intent of this district and are consistent with approved county watershed or land management plans.

(e)

Natural resources and wildlife management uses.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

There are no Type 2 or 3 uses within the AL District.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following property development regulations are applicable to the AL district:

(a)

This section shall not conflict with other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations; and to the extent of any such conflict, the more stringent regulations shall prevail unless otherwise provided by law.

(b)

Development requirements will be established in conjunction with site plan review.

(c)

The AL district is intended for utilization in areas designated as preservation by the future land use map of the comprehensive plan; however, it may be utilized under any designation of the plan provided the subject property meets the intent of the district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The PC, Preservation/Conservation District regulates the use of properties having unique environmental, biological, or ecological features. The district provides criteria to protect areas containing endangered species of flora or fauna, preserve areas considered vital to the maintenance and recharge of water resources, preserve areas with unique or valuable topographic or subsurface features, protect areas of significant environmental or ecological importance to the county, protect areas of natural drainage, and ensure the least intensive development compatible with the protection of native plants, wildlife and habitats in their natural condition. These areas may consist of wetlands and/or uplands.

This district also supports environmental research and environmental education that is dependent on, or interprets, the surrounding natural environment, and is consistent with applicable management plans on county-owned or managed property. It is the intent of this section that all lands and water classified as PC shall remain in an essentially undeveloped state with no appreciable impervious surface coverage and with as much natural vegetation retained as possible, or in compliance with adopted management plans.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses are permitted in the PC district pursuant to a Type 1 review and approval:

(a)

Facilities, structures and accessory uses for natural resources and wildlife management.

(b)

Natural resource and wildlife management uses/activities.

(c)

Docks and piers, nature trails, and boardwalks; observation towers and canopy walk(s) for environmental research, education and appreciation on public-owned land.

(d)

Stormwater management facilities that are compatible with the purpose and intent of this district and are consistent with approved county watershed or land management plans.

(e)

Small diameter groundwater/wetland monitoring wells, existing permitted (non-vertical) potable water transmission lines.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

There are no Type 2 or 3 uses within the PC district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following property development regulations are applicable to the PC district:

(a)

The following development parameters shall apply to the PC district:

(b)

This section shall not conflict with other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations; and to the extent of any such conflict, the more stringent regulations shall prevail unless otherwise provided by law.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The P-RM, Preservation-Resource Management District regulates the use of environmentally-significant properties where the conservation and management of important natural and water resources is a priority. Environmental research and resource-based recreational and educational uses that promote environmental stewardship, consistent with an approved management plan for the respective county-owned or managed property, are compatible with this district, as is the provision of public potable water supply in those areas designated with a Resource Management Overlay (RMO) on the future land use map (FLUM).

The intent of the PR-M district with the application of an RMO is to provide for both the conservation and management of important natural resources, as well as, the ability to develop and manage potable water supply resources and assets, and to protect the functional integrity of natural aquifer recharge areas and potable wellfields in a manner that preserves and enhances water quantity and quality.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses are permitted in the P-RM district pursuant to a Type 1 review and approval:

(a)

Facilities, structures and accessory uses for natural resource and wildlife management.

(b)

Resource-based recreation uses.

(c)

Facilities, structures and accessory uses for environmental education.

(d)

Nature trails and boardwalks; observation towers and canopy walk(s) for environmental research, education and appreciation located on publicly-owned land.

(e)

Surface water management facilities that are compatible with the purpose and intent of this district and are consistent with approved county watershed or natural resource management plans.

(f)

Natural resource and wildlife management uses/activities.

(g)

Wellfield/recharge area protection, groundwater monitoring, water transmission lines.

(h)

Implementation of uses and activities directed by, or compatible with, an approved watershed or natural resource management plan.

(i)

Facilities, structures and accessory uses that enhance or support the provision of potable water supply, located on properties that have a Resource Management FLUM Overlay (RMO-1 or RMO-2) and that are consistent with the specific permitted uses associated with the respective overlay.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses may be permitted as a Type 2 review in the P-RM district:

(a)

Governmental telecommunication tower facilities.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

There are no Type 3 uses within the P-RM district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following property development regulations are applicable to the P-RM district:

(a)

The following development parameters shall apply to the P-RM district:

(b)

Final decisions regarding the location of vertical water supply infrastructure/structures within those areas designated with the P-RM zoning district that have the RMO-2 category on the FLUM, shall be the responsibility of the Pinellas County board of county commissioners, and be determined through the following process:

(1)

County provides general notice to the public;

(2)

Review by the county administrator or designee for compliance with the adopted Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan;

(3)

County conducts two public informational meetings to provide interested citizens with the opportunity to review and comment on the proposal for locating vertical water supply infrastructure/structures within the area designated with the RMO-2 category;

(4)

A public hearing and decision on the proposal by the board of county commissioners.

(c)

For properties designated with the P-RM zoning district with the RMO-2 category as an overlay on the future land use map, no use shall exceed an FAR of 0.05 nor an ISR of 0.10, based on the area of the project site, unless the following conditions apply:

(1)

Vertical water supply infrastructure/structures shall not exceed a cumulative FAR of 0.25 and an ISR of 0.50 that are calculated based on the area of the project site within the 260 acres that would permit these vertical water supply uses; and

(2)

If a reservoir is constructed within the 260 acres that would permit vertical water supply infrastructure/structures, the reservoir may be permitted up to a maximum ISR of 0.50, calculated based on the area of the project site, and any other vertical water supply infrastructure/structures shall not exceed a cumulative FAR of 0.25 and an ISR of 0.50 based on the area of the project site within the remaining portion of the 260 acres not used as a reservoir.

(d)

This section shall not conflict with other federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations, and to the extent of any such conflict, the more stringent regulations shall prevail unless otherwise provided by law.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

The Recreational Zoning Districts include the following: RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District and FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District.

(b)

The following sections list the development parameters, allowable land uses, and other specific requirements for each individual zoning district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The recreational districts implement the public recreational goals and policies of the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan. The RBR and FBR districts are designated to lands that are used and planned for various passive and active recreational purposes.

(a)

RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District — The purpose of the RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District is to designate, develop, and accommodate recreational uses on lands that contain open space, natural resources and environmental features.

(b)

FBR District, Facility-Based Recreation District — The purpose of the FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District is to designate, develop, and accommodate recreational uses on lands that possess significant facilities such as sports fields, recreational centers, and tracks.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District provides for resource-based (passive) recreation uses, open space and accessory uses and facilities to meet the resource-based recreation and open space needs of the county's residents and visitors. These uses and accessory facilities are located in areas where there is a demonstrated demand, need or opportunity for such. While not limited to regional county parks, this district is appropriate for such properties, as well as in park areas where natural resource features dominate and are worthy of protection, enhancement, and interpretation.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses may be permitted as a Type 1 review in the RBR district:

(a)

Resource-based (passive) recreation uses such as:

(1)

Picnicking/picnic shelters.

(2)

Low-impact camping and accessory uses.

(3)

Facilities, structures and accessory uses for environmental education.

(4)

Wildlife viewing/observation decks and towers.

(5)

Horseback riding on trails.

(6)

Fishing/fishing piers.

(7)

Hiking on trails/boardwalks.

(8)

Saltwater beach activities, including bath houses.

(9)

Boating/boat ramps.

(10)

Canoeing and kayaking/canoe and kayak launch areas.

(11)

Playgrounds/playground equipment.

(12)

Historic/cultural interpretation and activities.

(13)

Bike riding.

(14)

Dog parks.

(15)

Non-organized field sports.

(16)

Community gardens.

(17)

Concessions.

(18)

Restrooms.

(19)

Special events that are not facility dependent.

(20)

Maintenance activities and facilities.

(21)

Such other uses that would be similar to those listed in this section and which would be in keeping with the intent and purpose of the RBR district.

(b)

Natural resource and wildlife management uses, including:

(1)

Those facilities, structures and accessory uses necessary for wildlife and natural resource management, including the conservation, protection and enhancement of natural plant communities.

(2)

Watershed and habitat management activities.

(3)

Surface water management facilities.

(4)

Uses and activities that implement park management plans.

(c)

Accessory dwellings.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

There are no type 2 or 3 uses within the RBR district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

All vehicular use areas, play areas, recreation areas, etc., shall be effectively screened from contiguous residential properties.

(b)

Outdoor lighting shall be low-impact, directional and limited to security purposes only.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The FBR, Facility-Based Recreation District provides for recreation facilities for (facility-based (active) recreation uses located in appropriate areas accessible to the public. The district is appropriate primarily for public parks and other publicly-owned facilities, but may also be applied to privately-owned facilities that follow the intent of this section.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following uses may be permitted as a Type 1 review in the FBR district:

(a)

Parks and recreation areas — Facility-based (high and low intensity) such as:

(1)

Organized field sports such as football, baseball, softball, soccer, etc., with the exception of those that require Type 2 approval.

(2)

Court-related activities such as tennis, basketball, racquetball, etc.

(3)

Equestrian activities/horse stables.

(4)

Pool swimming/swimming pools.

(5)

Spray parks/splash parks.

(6)

Skating/skate parks.

(7)

Bicycling/BMX facilities.

(8)

Fitness activities.

(9)

Restrooms.

(10)

Community centers/social activities such as dance, recreational classes, special events, etc.

(11)

Such other uses that would be similar to those listed in this section and which would be in keeping with the intent and purpose of the FBR district.

(b)

All uses allowed in the RBR, Resource-Based Recreation District.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

The following Type 2 uses may be permitted in the FBR district:

(a)

Nighttime lighting for sport fields or courts that operate during non-daylight hours.

(b)

Sport fields that are proposed within 300 feet, measured from the actual playing surface, of a residential zoning district.

(c)

More than three sport fields at one particular site.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

There are no Type 3 uses within the FBR district.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)

(a)

All vehicular use areas, play areas, recreation areas, playfields or similar recreation areas shall be effectively screened from contiguous residential properties.

(b)

Outdoor lighting must be directional and low-impact.

(c)

Noise levels from public address systems, piped music and other similar sources in the FBR district shall adhere to the standards adopted by Pinellas County.

(d)

The location must accommodate the required parking and potential queuing of vehicles onsite.

(Ord. No. 18-36, § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)