Dunedin vs Seminole
How do coastal development rules compare between Dunedin, FL and Seminole, FL?
Dunedin and Seminole have similar restriction levels.
Dunedin, FL
Pinellas County
Dunedin's waterfront on St. Joseph Sound requires building permits to comply with the Florida Building Code's coastal provisions. Construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line requires a Florida DEP permit under Statute 161.053.
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Pinellas County
Although the City of Seminole is inland of barrier islands, portions near Long Bayou and Boca Ciega Bay sit within the Coastal High Hazard Area and are governed by the Land Development Code, Florida Building Code, and Florida Statute Chapter 161.
View full Seminole rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | Seminole |
|---|---|---|
| State law | Florida Statute 161.053 | F.S. Chapter 161 |
| CCCL permit | Florida DEP issued | - |
| Local code | Chapter 105 Building Standards | - |
| Standards | FBC and ASCE 24 | - |
| Coastal admin | Building Official | - |
| Local authority | - | Land Development Code Subpart B |
| Building code | - | FBC for V/Coastal A Zones |
| Mapped hazard | - | FEMA CHHA |
| Waterfront permits | - | FDEP and USACE |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dunedin FAQ
Do I need a state permit for waterfront construction in Dunedin?
If your project is seaward of an established Coastal Construction Control Line, yes. You need a Florida DEP CCCL permit in addition to Dunedin's building permit.
What flood standards apply to coastal homes?
Coastal homes must meet the Florida Building Code's flood and wind provisions plus Dunedin's Chapter 105 elevation, freeboard, and V-Zone design requirements.
Seminole FAQ
Is Seminole subject to coastal construction control line rules?
Seminole has no Gulf-front beach, so the F.S. 161.053 Coastal Construction Control Line does not apply. Coastal High Hazard Area and FEMA flood zone rules still govern waterfront and bayfront construction.
Do I need a permit to build a dock in Seminole?
Yes. Dock work in Seminole requires a city building permit plus FDEP Environmental Resource Permit and possible US Army Corps of Engineers authorization for in-water construction below mean high water.
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