Pinellas Park allows home-based businesses in residential zones consistent with Florida Statute 559.955, which preempts overly restrictive local rules. Activities must remain secondary to the dwelling's residential use and not alter neighborhood character.
Under Florida Statute 559.955, Pinellas Park cannot prohibit home-based businesses operating in residentially zoned areas, provided the activity stays secondary to the residential use. Employees working onsite must reside there, with up to two outside employees permitted. The home's exterior must remain consistent with surrounding residences, and external storage, vehicle traffic, parking, noise, vibration, heat, smoke, dust, glare, fumes, and odors cannot exceed levels typical for the neighborhood. Pinellas Park's Article 15 Zoning regulations layer on accessory and conditional use rules. Operators should check zoning district restrictions and obtain any required local business tax receipt before opening.
Operating without local business tax receipt, exceeding employee limits, generating excessive traffic or noise, or making non-conforming structural modifications can trigger code enforcement.
See how other cities in Pinellas County handle zoning restrictions.
See how Pinellas Park's zoning restrictions rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.