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Proposed Changes to Outdoor Storage Rules in Pinellas Park

Original title: ORDINANCE NO. . AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, TO ADD OUTDOOR STORAGE OF VEHICLES, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER SIMILAR EQUIPMENT ; AMENDING SECTION 18-1502.2 “DEFINITIONS”; AMENDING TABLE 18-1523.3 “AUTHORIZED USES IN THE CH DISTRICT”; AMENDING TABLE 18-1524.3 “AUTHORIZED USES IN THE M-1 DISTRICT”; AMENDING TABLE 18-1525.3: “AUTHORIZED USES IN THE IH DISTRICT”; AMENDING SECTION 18-1531.10 “LIST OF CONDITIONAL USES AND REQUIREMENTS”; AMENDING SECTION 18-1532 “OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS”; PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUCH AMENDED ORDINANCE IN THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (LDC-0924-00014) PUBLIC HEARING (Speaker - Todd Biron, Planning Coordinator)

February 6, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

Property owners and businesses in CH, M-1, and IH zoning districts will be subject to new regulations regarding where and how they can store vehicles and heavy equipment outdoors.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners in CH, M-1, and IH districts

These owners must comply with new requirements for outdoor storage of vehicles and equipment.

Local businesses using outdoor storage

Business operations involving outdoor storage must align with the updated definitions and conditional use requirements.

What changed

Last recorded activity February 6, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This ordinance proposes updates to the Pinellas Park Land Development Code to regulate the outdoor storage of vehicles and construction equipment. It modifies definitions, authorized uses in specific commercial and industrial districts, and updates off-street parking and loading requirements.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the Pinellas Park Land Development Code.
New regulations are added for the outdoor storage of vehicles, construction equipment, and similar items.
Section 18-1502.2 (Definitions) is being amended.
Table 18-1523.3 (Authorized Uses in the CH District) is being amended.
Table 18-1524.3 (Authorized Uses in the M-1 District) is being amended.
Table 18-1525.3 (Authorized Uses in the IH District) is being amended.
Section 18-1531.10 (List of Conditional Uses and Requirements) is being amended.
Section 18-1532 (Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations) is being amended.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the code remains valid if one part is found unenforceable.

Why It Matters

Property owners and businesses in CH, M-1, and IH zoning districts will be subject to new regulations regarding where and how they can store vehicles and heavy equipment outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which zoning districts are affected by these changes?

The ordinance specifically mentions the CH (Commercial Heavy), M-1 (Light Industrial), and IH (Heavy Industrial) districts.

What types of items are covered by the new storage rules?

The rules apply to the outdoor storage of vehicles, construction equipment, and other similar equipment.

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Consolidation of Storage Regulations

The city is moving to standardize outdoor storage rules across three distinct zoning categories (CH, M-1, IH) simultaneously.

City of Pinellas Park

Connected Entities

organizationCity of Pinellas Park“The local government body proposing the ordinance.”Map →

personTodd Biron“Planning Coordinator presenting the ordinance at the public hearing.”Map →

other25-2792“The file number for the ordinance.”Map →

otherLDC-0924-00014“The specific reference number for this land development code amendment.”Map →

Sources

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