Seminole regulates residential driveway parking under Chapter 39 (Motor Vehicle, Traffic and Parking) and Land Development Code standards, requiring vehicles to park on approved improved surfaces.
City of Seminole Chapter 39, Article II governs stopping, standing, and parking on private property, while the Land Development Code in Subpart B sets driveway design standards. Vehicles must be parked on a paved or otherwise improved driveway surface, not on lawns, swales, or unimproved front yard areas. Driveway widening, surface changes, or new curb cuts typically require a building permit. Front-yard parking outside of approved driveway pads is treated as a code enforcement violation. Section 39-53 separately controls recreational and oversized vehicles in residential zones.
Code enforcement issues a notice of violation with a compliance date. Continued violations are referred to the City special magistrate, where daily fines may be imposed.
See how other cities in Pinellas County handle driveway rules.
See how Seminole's driveway rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.