North Redington Beach
The Town of North
Redington Beach is currently using
Pinellas County Building Department
for all building permitting requirements
as well as the enforcement of the
towns land use regulations.
The Town of North Redington Beach
has six zoning districts. Three
of which are residential, two are
commercial and the last is public
owned property. In the three residential
zones two are for single family
(RS-150, RS-60) and the third is
for multifamily (RM-15). The two
commercial zones are divided into
Commercial Tourist (CT) and Light
Commercial (CL). The last is for
public buildings and parks.
Below you will find a few of the
more commonly asked questions as
they relate to construction in North
Redington Beach.
1.
What are my main concerns should
I decide to add onto my existing
home?
The first problem you could encounter
is complying with the 50% substantial
improvement rule. If you home was
constructed prior to the town's
flood ordinance you will not be
able to exceed 50% of the structural
value. This will be based on either
a certified appraisal or on the
Pinellas County Property Appraisers
records. The second problem could
possibly be caused by not being
able to comply with the land use
code of the Town. These would deal
with required setbacks, lot coverage
and overall building height.
2. Are construction plans required
to be signed and sealed by an architect
or engineer?
All plans for new construction or
additions must be signed and sealed
by a Florida registered architect
or engineer, or they must be drawn
in compliance with RCS-96. This
hurricane resistant manual can be
obtained along with a worksheet
at the Contractors Builders Association
by calling 545-5536. All new construction
and substantal improvements west
of Gulf Blvd. or 300' landward of
the CCCL must comply with Chapter
39 Coastal Construction Code.
3. Is there a restriction on the
size of either a new home or an
addition?
There is a restriction on the allowable
area of the lot that may be covered.
This area not only includes the
house but also all areas that would
be considered impervious ( driveway,
pool deck and walkways). However
this is not a limit as to the actual
floor area.
4. What are the restrictions on
swimming pools?
Swimming pools in single family
districts must be constructed in
the rear yard only. They must not
interfere with the seawall tiebacks.
The side setbacks for that district
shall apply also for the pool. Inground
pools shall not exceed 30 inches
above the seawall cap. Above ground
pools are not permitted in the town.
5.
What is the allowable height for
a second story addition addition?
The maximum height for an addition
is 30 feet from the highest point
of the centerline of the street
abutting the property.
6. Is the height of a new home the
same as that of an addition?
No, a newly constructed home or
that which is considered a substantial
improvement is allowed to have a
maximum height of 30 feet measured
from the base flood elevation.
7. May I have a dock constructed
for my personal use?
Yes you are allowed to have a dock
constructed with the following requirements.
The dock may not extend more than
thirty-six (36) feet out from the
seawall or mean tide line if there
is no seawall. The side setbacks
shall be the same as those for the
zoning district. Should the lots
property line taper to the seawall
the dock must be placed in the center
one-third (1/3) of the property
and the length of the dock will
be set at a point where the extended
property lines meet the dock. For
these lots a signed agreement from
both adjoining property owners will
also be required prior to permitting.
8. A utility sheds allowed in the
backyard?
A detached shed is not allowed within
the town limits. However metal sheds,
or those of a fire resistant construction,
are allow if attached to the main
structure and extend no more that
four (4) feet from the structure.
Sheds shall not be more than eight
(8) feet in length, eight (8) feet
high and four (4) feet wide.
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Last Updated October 22, 2002
