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.
Dunedin sits on St. Joseph Sound rather than the open Gulf, so traditional CCCL jurisdiction is more limited than on barrier islands like Honeymoon and Caladesi. However, structures along the city's waterfront are still subject to the Florida Building Code's flood-resistant and high-velocity wind provisions, with the more conservative of FBC or ASCE 24 standards applying. Where a CCCL has been established, Florida Statute 161.053 requires a state DEP permit for any construction, excavation, or major structural work seaward of the line, in addition to local permits. Dunedin's Floodplain Administrator (the Building Official) reviews coastal projects for compliance with Chapter 105 design flood elevation, freeboard, and V-Zone requirements.
Construction without required CCCL permits can trigger DEP enforcement, mandatory removal of unauthorized structures, civil penalties, and revocation of local permits.
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Dunedin adopts the Florida Building Code and Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act standards for pool barriers. Barriers must be at least 4 feet high with sel...
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Dunedin requires building permits for retaining walls, particularly those exceeding heights set in the Florida Building Code. Walls supporting surcharge load...
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