Pinellas County Zoning Decisions: January 2026

In January 2026, Pinellas County held 1 public meeting covering zoning matters. 5 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 4 approved (80% approval rate), 1 denied.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Future Land Use Amendment at 13400 Pine Street, Largo

Denied.

Denied without prejudice request by Green Energy for North America LLC/Bellaire Development Group to change future land use from residential urban (7.5 units/acre) to residential medium (15 units/acre) on 18.43 acres. Property is former construction debris landfill. Staff and LPA recommended denial citing incompatibility with surrounding 4-5 units/acre single-family neighborhoods.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Future Land Use and Zoning Change - 5200 62nd Avenue North, Lealman

Approved.

Approved GalenCare Incorporated request for future land use amendment from residential low to employment and zoning change from residential agriculture to employment one on 3.49 acres near hospital property.

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Tree Ordinance Update with Homestead Amendment

Approved.

Approved comprehensive updates to tree permitting (LDR2502, Chapter 58 Article 19, and fee schedule) with amendment exempting homesteaded single-family properties from permit requirements for protected trees under 24 inches DBH. Reduces replanting requirements and simplifies mitigation fees to $300/tree residential, $500/tree commercial.

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Affordable Housing Funding - St. Petersburg Multifamily

Approved.

Approved $6.7 million Penny for Pinellas funds for 204-unit multifamily apartment development in St. Petersburg. 122 units at 80% AMI or below, 82 units at market rate. This commitment brings total affordable housing program allocation to $85 million of $99 million committed.

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Whispering Souls Cemetery MSTU Funding

Approved.

Approved $6,225 MSTU funding for Whispering Souls African American Cemetery for irrigation infrastructure and storage shed acquisition.

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Zoning Changes

• Residential Agriculture → Employment One (E-1), 3.49 acres at 5200 62nd Avenue North, Lealman (GalenCare Incorporated)
• Residential Urban (RU) → Residential Medium (RM) - requested, 18.43 acres at 13400 Pine Street, Unincorporated Largo (Green Energy for North America LLC / Bellaire Development Group)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 55 instances
• land use: 49 instances
• density: 35 instances
• zoning: 30 instances
• comprehensive plan: 11 instances

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