2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Pinellas County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Pinellas County requires building, electrical, and sometimes zoning permits for residential solar PV installations, with sealed engineering drawings and utility interconnection through Duke Energy or city utilities.
Florida Statute 163.04 preempts HOAs in Pinellas County from prohibiting solar collectors, allowing only narrow placement controls within 45 degrees of due south that do not impair system performance.
Fla. Stat. § 163.04 (Energy Devices Based on Renewable Resources)
163.04 Energy devices based on renewable resources. - (1) Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter or other provision of general or special law, the adoption of an ordinance by a governing body, as those terms are defined in this chapter, which prohibits or has the effect of prohibiting the installation of solar collectors, clotheslines, or other energy devices based on renewable resources...
8 cities in Pinellas County have their own solar energy rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
2 verified rules • HOA Restrictions, Panel Permits
See every category we cover for Pinellas County — parking, noise, fences, fires, animals, pools, and more.
Pinellas County Ordinance Hub →