Pinellas County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Pinellas County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 10 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 10 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 419% compared to September (43 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Future land use amendment at 28870-28910 US Highway 19 North

Approved.

The board approved a future land use map amendment on about 4.82 acres in unincorporated Clearwater. The change is from Residential Office Retail (4.16 ac) and Preservation (0.66 ac) to Commercial General (4.12 ac) and Preservation (0.70 ac). A self-storage facility is proposed under a non-binding concept plan. The site includes Curlew Creek, and the existing buildings (including the former Hamburger Mary's) would be demolished. The vote was unanimous.

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Development agreement DVA 2602 at US Highway 19 North

Approved.

The board approved a development agreement covering 4.82 acres for the proposed self-storage or commercial site. The agreement limits the buildable area, caps the impervious surface ratio at 0.70, and requires a conservation easement along Curlew Creek. The vote was unanimous.

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Countywide plan map amendment at 2577 Keystone Road

Approved.

Case CW2612: Pinellas County ordinance amending the countywide plan map from Residential Rural and Scenic Non-Commercial Corridor to Public/Semi-Public and Scenic Non-Commercial Corridor (mixed use classification) for 2.69 acres at 2577 Keystone Road, unincorporated North County. Existing community assembly facility (mosque) to be rebuilt about 1,000 sq ft larger with new parking and stormwater. County land use and zoning amendments previously approved unanimously. Commissioner Nowicki opposed citing increased activity in North County. Passed.

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Countywide plan map amendment at 1241 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin

Approved.

Case CW2613: City of Dunedin ordinance amending the countywide plan map from Public/Semi-Public to Retail and Services for 1.17 acres at 1241 San Christopher Drive. Motion by Scott, second by Nowicki; unanimous.

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Rezoning C-2 to R-2 on Robin Avenue, Palm Harbor

Approved.

The board approved a zoning change requested by Jonas Abraji, Remo Build LLC, from C-2 General Commercial to R-2 Single Family Residential on about 0.44 acre. The site is on the north side of Robin Avenue, about 164 feet east of U.S. Alternate 19 in Palm Harbor. The vote was unanimous with six members voting.

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Future land use amendment at Timberlane Road terminus, Palm Harbor

Approved.

The board approved a change from Residential Low Medium to Residential Office Retail on about 3.22 acres. The site is on the east side of U.S. 19 North at the terminus of Timberlane Road, on Lake Tarpon. It is a former mobile home park and is planned for a restaurant/bar. The Local Planning Agency recommended approval unanimously. The vote was unanimous.

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Rezoning RMH/R-4 to CP for Lake Tarpon restaurant

Approved.

The board approved Trent Road LLC's rezoning from RMH (2.73 ac) and R-4 (0.49 ac) to CP Commercial Parkway on 3.22 acres, with a development agreement. The project is a two-story restaurant of about 10,000 sq ft on the first floor plus about 5,000 sq ft on the second floor, with an observation deck. The site is entitled today for 32 mobile homes. Mario Investments LLC is the contract purchaser. The vote was unanimous.

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TEFRA hearing for JR Towers multifamily bonds

Approved.

The board approved the TEFRA process for $20,500,000 in bonds for the JR Towers multifamily rental project, which uses 4% low-income housing tax credits. No general fund money is required. The vote was unanimous.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 10 recorded zoning decisions. See all Pinellas County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-2 → R-2, 0.44 acres at North side of Robin Avenue, ~164 ft east of U.S. Alternate 19, Palm Harbor (Jonas Abraji, Remo Build LLC)
• CP, 3.22 acres at East side of U.S. Highway 19 North at terminus of Timberlane Road, Palm Harbor (Trent Road LLC)
• Zoning change at Palm Harbor
• R-4
• Zoning change, 2.69 acres at 2577 Keystone Road, unincorporated Pinellas County (Pinellas County)
• Zoning change, 1.17 acres at 1241 San Christopher Drive, Dunedin (City of Dunedin)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 50 instances
• land use: 40 instances
• zoning: 28 instances
• commercial: 26 instances
• industrial: 12 instances

What to Watch

• Residential is new this month with 50 mentions, not present in September.
• Land use is new this month with 40 mentions, not present in September.
• Zoning is new this month with 28 mentions, not present in September.
• Commercial is new this month with 26 mentions, not present in September.
• Industrial is new this month with 12 mentions, not present in September.

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