Redington Beach
The Town of Redington
Beach is currently using the Pinellas
County Building Department for all
building permitting requirements
as well as the enforcement of the
towns land use regulations.
The Town of Redington Beach has
three (3) zoning districts. District
One (1) takes in the property on
both sides of Gulf Blvd from 163rd
to the northern town limits as well
as the lots located on the west
side of 1st Street, also from 163rd
Street to 164th and the lots along
the north side of 164th Ave running
from Gulf Blvd east to the town
park. District One is consider the
commercial district, which allows
among other things the following
uses, multi-family, hotel or club
business, retail, real estate brokerage
and professional businesses. District
Two (2) includes the remaining southerly
area stopping at 157th Ave. This
district is zoned for single family
dwellings. District Three (3) contains
the area from 157th Ave to the southern
town limits at 155th Ave. Again
this district is zoned for single
family dwellings.
Below is a list of some of the more
commonly asked question dealing
with construction and land uses
within the town.
1.
How can I find the setbacks required
for a new house?
Setbacks are determined by your
lot location within the Town. Front
setbacks are 20 feet from the right-of-way
on all lots with the exception of
those that front Gulf Blvd. Side
setbacks throughout the town are
set a seven and one half (71/2)
feet with the exception for corner
lots. Rear setbacks are fifteen
(15) feet for lots not on the water
and twenty five (25) feet for those
lots on the water. Finally the lots
that front on Gulf Blvd. have a
required front setback fifty three
(53) feet from the centerline of
Gulf Blvd. The rear setbacks for
the lots located on the west side
of Gulf Blvd. have a rear setback
(with certain exceptions) of one
hundred seventy three (173) feet
from the centerline of Gulf Blvd.
2. Can I remodel by existing home
if it was built before the flood
requirements?
You are allowed under the Town of
Redington Beach's flood ordinance
to improve an existing structure
as long as the total cost of the
improvement does not equal or exceed
50% of the current structural value.
3. May I have a dock constructed
on my property?
Yes docks are permitted but must
comply with the Town's ordinance
as well as the Pinellas County's
Water and Navigation Divisions regulations.
4. If I have a an existing home
that does not meet the current Town's
land use regulations am I allowed
to add on to it?
Pinellas County Building Department
would not be able to issue a building
permit to what is known as a nonconforming
structure. You would be required
to first apply for and obtain a
Board of Adjustment and Appeals
variance from the Town of Redington
Beach.
5.
If I build a new home how many stories
are allowed, and is there a height
limit?
There is no true limit as to the
number of stories, however there
is a height limit. The height of
any flat or builtup roof shall not
exceed thirty (30) feet above the
required base flood elevation, nor
should any pitched roof exceed thirty
(30) feet to the median height of
such roof above the required base
flood elevation.
6. Are utility type sheds allowed
in the back yards?
Yes, you may place a utility shed
in your side or rear yard as long
as you meet the required setbacks
for the particular lot.
7. How close to the seawall can
a swimming pool be constructed?
The required setback is eighteen
(18) feet from the seawall, however
a rear setback of fourteen (14)
will be allowed if the owner agrees
not to disturb the seawall deadmen
and tiebacks or secure a building
permit with the proper engineering
to construct new tiebacks and deadmen
should they be in conflict with
the pool constructions.
8. Can I fence in by backyard if
my property is located on the water?
Yes, you may fence in you rear yard
with the following restrictions.
The fence can not exceed three (3)
feet in height if it is solid or
four (4) feet as long as it provides
a minimum of 85% visibility.
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Last Updated October 22, 2002
