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.
Pinellas County's barrier islands, from Clearwater Beach to Treasure Island and Pass-a-Grille, lie within the Coastal Building Zone established under Florida Statute 161.55. Activities seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line require a CCCL permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection under F.S. 161.053. The state program protects beach and dune systems from upland construction that could destabilize the coast. Local Pinellas County and municipal codes layer additional floodplain and zoning requirements over the state program, and projects must coordinate with both DEP and county Building Services to obtain all approvals before any seaward work begins.
Construction without a CCCL permit can result in state administrative penalties, removal orders, and civil fines under Chapter 161, plus county code enforcement action for any local violations.
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