5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Pinellas County allows accessory dwelling units in unincorporated residential zoning under Land Development Code Sec. 138-3210, with size, height, and design rules tied to the primary dwelling.
Pinellas County requires sheds in unincorporated residential lots to meet setback, height, and yard-location rules under Land Development Code Sec. 138-3505, with permits required above 100 square feet.
Pinellas County requires building permits and zoning review for converting a garage to living space under Chapter 22 Housing Code and Land Development Code parking and density standards.
Pinellas County treats carports as accessory structures under Land Development Code Sec. 138-3505 with setback, height, and design standards, plus Florida Building Code wind-load permitting.
Pinellas County requires tiny homes on permanent foundations to follow Florida Building Code Appendix Q, Land Development Code zoning, and minimum habitable floor area in Chapter 22 Housing Code.
8 cities in Pinellas County have their own accessory structures rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
9 verified rules • ADU Impact Fees, ADU Owner Occupancy
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
5 verified rules • ADU Rules, Carport Rules
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