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Clearwater vs Dunedin

How do driveway rules rules compare between Clearwater, FL and Dunedin, FL?

Clearwater and Dunedin have similar restriction levels.

Clearwater, FL

Pinellas County

Some Restrictions

Clearwater regulates residential driveway parking through Community Development Code Section 3-1407, which restricts oversized, commercial, and recreational vehicles forward of the building line and within front setbacks.

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Dunedin, FL

Pinellas County

Some Restrictions

Dunedin regulates residential driveway and front-yard parking through Land Development Code Section 105-31.13 (Drives and Access Ways) and Section 105-27.1.1.1 (Site Standards).

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Key Facts Comparison

FactClearwaterDunedin
Code sectionCDC Sec. 3-1407-
Front setbackRestricted-
Lawn parkingProhibitedProhibited
SurfaceImproved required-
Drives section-Sec. 105-31.13
Site standards-Sec. 105-27.1.1.1
Length limit (street)-22 feet
Width limit (street)-8 feet

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Clearwater FAQ

Can I park on the grass in my Clearwater front yard?

No. Clearwater requires vehicles to be parked on improved, permitted permanent surfaces; parking on lawns or unimproved front yards is a code violation.

Are there limits on the number of cars in my driveway?

Standard passenger vehicles registered to occupants are generally allowed, but oversized, commercial, or recreational vehicles forward of the building line are restricted under CDC Sec. 3-1407.

Dunedin FAQ

Can I park on my front lawn in Dunedin?

No. Vehicles must be on an approved driveway surface. Lawn parking and parking on unimproved front-yard areas is a code enforcement violation.

Do I need a permit to widen my driveway in Dunedin?

Yes. Driveway expansions, material changes, or new access ways must comply with Section 105-31.13 standards and typically require a building permit.

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