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Proposed Updates to Pinellas Park Zoning and Land Use Rules

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, AMENDING SECTION 18-1502.2 “DEFINITIONS”; SECTION 18-1506.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1507.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1508.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1509.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1510.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1511.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1512.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1513.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1514.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1515.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1517.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1519.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1520.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1526.3 “PERMITTED AND CONDITIONAL USES”; SECTION 18-1530.19 “COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL HOMES”; SECTION 18-1531.10 “LIST OF CONDITIONAL USES AND REQUIREMENTS” OF ARTICLE 15, ZONING; PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUCH AMENDED ORDINANCE IN THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH TO THE EXTENT OF SUCH CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (LDC-1026-00006, CITY OF PINELLAS PARK) PUBLIC HEARING (Speaker - Kiara Brown, Planning Coordinator)

March 5, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the rules for what types of businesses or residential facilities can operate in specific zones within Pinellas Park, which directly impacts property owners and potential developers.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Property owners in Pinellas Park

The ordinance changes the permitted and conditional uses allowed on their land.

Developers

The ordinance modifies the requirements for obtaining permits for specific types of land use.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 5, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The City of Pinellas Park is proposing amendments to its regarding permitted and conditional land uses. The ordinance specifically updates definitions and requirements for community residential homes and various zoning categories across the city.

Key Facts

The ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the Pinellas Park Land Development Code.
Updates are being made to Section 18-1502.2 regarding definitions.
Permitted and conditional use sections are being amended for 15 different zoning categories (Sections 18-1506.3 through 18-1526.3).
Specific amendments are being made to Section 18-1530.19 regarding 'Community Residential Homes'.
Section 18-1531.10 regarding the 'List of Conditional Uses and Requirements' is being updated.
The ordinance includes a standard provision to repeal any previous ordinances that conflict with these new rules.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, meaning if one part is found invalid, the rest of the ordinance remains in effect.
The ordinance will take effect upon a date to be determined following final approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a community residential home?

The ordinance updates the definition and requirements for these facilities, which are typically residential settings providing support services.

How do I know if my property is affected?

The ordinance amends multiple zoning sections (18-1506.3 through 18-1526.3). You would need to check which zoning district your property is located in to see if those specific sections apply to you.

Why It Matters

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Broad Zoning Update

The ordinance is unusual in that it updates 15 different zoning categories simultaneously, suggesting a comprehensive review of the city's land use policy rather than a single-site amendment.

City of Pinellas Park

Connected Entities

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

otherLDC-1026-00006“The specific reference number for this land development code amendment.”Map →

personKiara Brown“Planning Coordinator presenting the ordinance at the public hearing.”Map →

Sources

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