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Outdoor Cooking in St. Petersburg, FL (2026)

1 verified outdoor cooking rules for St. Petersburg, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

BBQ & Propane Rules

St. Petersburg's Land Development Code sets a specific setback for permanently installed outdoor barbecues, grills and kitchens up to ten feet tall: at least five feet from the side or rear property line, and no more than five feet past the required setback line on street-side or waterfront lots.

St. Petersburg Outdoor Grill Placement Setbacks

Some Restrictions

St. Petersburg City Code § 16.60.050.2

Barbeque, grill or kitchen, outdoor (up to 10 ft. in height), This applies only to permanently installed equipment, fixtures, sinks, cabinets, and counters. S, R No closer to property line than 5 ft. SS, W No more than 5 ft. from setback line.

Looking for Pinellas County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement St. Petersburg city rules.

Outdoor Cooking in Pinellas County