Environmental Rules in Pinellas County, FL (2026)

5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pinellas County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Stormwater Management

Chapter 58, Article VI of the Pinellas County Code prohibits illicit discharges to the county's separate storm sewer system and authorizes civil penalties up to $10,000 per offense for violations.

Stormwater and Surface Water Pollution Control

Heavy Restrictions

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Erosion Control

Pinellas County's stormwater and surface water management provisions in Chapter 58 require erosion and sediment controls during land disturbance to prevent soil loss into waterways and the storm sewer system.

Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control

Heavy Restrictions

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Coastal Development

Construction seaward of Florida's Coastal Construction Control Line in Pinellas County is regulated under Chapter 161 of the Florida Statutes and administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Coastal Construction and the State CCCL

Heavy Restrictions

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Flood Zones

Chapter 158 of the Pinellas County Land Development Code regulates construction in special flood hazard areas, requiring elevation, flood-resistant design, and a floodplain administrator's review for development.

Floodplain Management Under Chapter 158

Heavy Restrictions

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Grading & Drainage

Pinellas County requires grading and drainage on private property to follow the county Stormwater Manual and Chapter 58 surface water management rules so that runoff does not damage neighboring properties or county infrastructure.