Outdoor Cooking in Pinellas County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 2 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.
BBQ & Propane Rules
Unincorporated Pinellas County exempts propane, butane and other liquid-fuel grills and camp stoves from its open-burning restrictions, as long as you don't use one to burn yard waste or other prohibited material.
Pinellas County Propane Grill Exclusion
Few RestrictionsPinellas County Code § 58-217(c)
This section does not prohibit the use of grills, camp stoves or similar devices designed for cooking, fueled by LP gas, butane, naphthalene or other liquid fuel and which are not used to burn yard waste or other material.(d)Enforcement. Law enforcement and the fire departments having jurisdiction, either by ordinance, special act or agreement, shall have authority to enter upon the premises wh...
Outdoor Cooking by City in Pinellas County
2 cities in Pinellas County have their own outdoor cooking rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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