Pinellas Park, FL Local Ordinances Guide

Pinellas Park, Florida may not be the biggest city in the state, but it has its own set of local rules that residents need to follow. With 21 tracked ordinances across 14 categories, there is more here than you might expect.

Fire Regulations

Fireworks: Fireworks regulation is preempted to the State of Florida under Chapter 791. Consumer fireworks are legal on three holidays, while sparklers approved by the State Fire Marshal are legal year-round in Pinellas Park..

Solar Energy

HOA Restrictions: Florida Statute 163.04 (the Solar Rights Act) preempts HOA bans on solar panels in Pinellas Park. HOAs may regulate placement within a south-facing band but cannot prohibit installation or impair system performance..

Cannabis Regulations

Home Cultivation: Home cultivation of cannabis is illegal in Pinellas Park under Florida law. Even registered medical marijuana patients cannot grow plants.

Also covered: Dispensary Zoning (moderate). See the full cannabis regulations guide for Pinellas Park for details.

Short-Term Rentals

Short-Term Rental Parking Rules: Short-term rentals in Pinellas Park must use off-street parking required by the Land Development Code, and on-street and front-yard parking is regulated by Chapter 9 traffic provisions and Article 5 of the LDC..

Also covered: Occupancy Limits (moderate). See the full short-term rentals guide for Pinellas Park for details.

Animal Ordinances

Pet Limits: Pinellas Park limits the keeping of multiple animals through nuisance and sanitation provisions in Chapter 5. Hoarding cases are prosecuted under Florida cruelty statutes (FS 828) when animals suffer from overcrowding, neglect, or inadequate care..

Also covered: Wildlife Feeding (moderate), Beekeeping (permissive), Breed Restrictions (permissive). See the full animal ordinances guide for Pinellas Park for details.

Parking Rules

EV Charging: Florida Statutes Section 366.94 preempts local regulation of electric vehicle charging stations, so Pinellas Park follows state rules adopted by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services rather than its own EV charging ordinance..

Accessory Structures

ADU Rules: Pinellas Park permits accessory dwelling units in eligible residential zoning districts under Land Development Code Section 18-1530, subject to setbacks, lot coverage, owner-occupancy expectations, and consistency with the primary single-family dwelling..

Rental Property Rules

Rent Control: Pinellas Park has no rent control. Florida Statute 166.043(2) flatly preempts municipal rent regulation, the 2023 Live Local Act removed the old emergency-referendum exception, and Statute 83.425 preempts most landlord-tenant rules..

Landscaping Rules

Water Restrictions: Pinellas Park follows Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and Pinellas County watering rules, which currently limit landscape irrigation to once per week with hours based on address..

Home Business

Home Daycare: Family day care homes in Pinellas Park must comply with Florida Statute 402.305 and Pinellas County child care licensing through the Pinellas County License Board, which administers local child care licensing on behalf of the state..

Trash & Recycling

Pickup Rules & Schedules: Pinellas Park's solid waste rules in Chapter 11 (Garbage and Disposal Items) require residents to use approved containers and follow assigned twice-weekly pickup schedules with separate weekly recycling collection..

Swimming Pools & Spas

Fencing & Safety Requirements: Pinellas Park enforces the Florida Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act, requiring at least one approved safety feature on all new residential pools, spas, and hot tubs to reduce drowning risk for children..

Also covered: Pool Permits (moderate). See the full swimming pools & spas guide for Pinellas Park for details.

Soliciting & Door-to-Door

No-Knock Registry: Pinellas Park honors posted No Solicitation signs through Pinellas County Code Chapter 42 Article V, which prohibits commercial solicitors from approaching homes that display clear no-trespass or no-soliciting notice..

Also covered: Solicitor Permits (moderate). See the full soliciting & door-to-door guide for Pinellas Park for details.

Curfew Laws

Juvenile Curfew: Pinellas Park restricts minors from being in public places during late-night hours under Chapter 16 (Offenses) of the Code of Ordinances, with defenses for emergencies, work, school, and parental accompaniment consistent with Florida Statute 877.22..

What to Do With This Information

This overview covers the big picture, but the details matter. Each ordinance page for Pinellas Park includes the full text, violation penalties, and frequently asked questions. Use those pages when you need specifics.