Coastal Development: Dunedin vs St. Petersburg
How do coastal development rules compare between Dunedin, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Dunedin and St. Petersburg 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.
View full Dunedin rules →St. Petersburg, FL
Pinellas County
St. Petersburg coastal properties must comply with Section 16.40.050 floodplain rules, the Florida Coastal Construction Control Line under FS 161.053, and the Pinellas County Coastal High Hazard Area policies.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| State law | Florida Statute 161.053 | - |
| CCCL permit | Florida DEP issued | - |
| Local code | Chapter 105 Building Standards | - |
| Standards | FBC and ASCE 24 | - |
| Coastal admin | Building Official | - |
| Local rule | - | Sec. 16.40.050 |
| State CCCL statute | - | Fla. Stat. 161.053 |
| V-Zone | - | Coastal High Hazard Area |
| Permit | - | FDEP plus City required |
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.
St. Petersburg FAQ
Can I build a beach house seaward of the CCCL in St. Petersburg?
Only with a Florida DEP CCCL permit under Fla. Stat. 161.053 plus a City of St. Petersburg building permit meeting Section 16.40.050 elevation and design rules.
What is the elevation requirement for V-Zone construction in St. Petersburg?
New buildings must be elevated on piles or columns with the lowest horizontal structural member at or above the Base Flood Elevation plus the City freeboard set in Section 16.40.050.
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