Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan represents a community’s
vision for its future. It provides the framework
for how a community will develop, re-develop
and grow. Under Florida’s Growth Management
Act, every local government is required to
adopt a comprehensive plan to guide decisions
that are made using taxpayer money to ensure
that a quality community is maintained for
all residents. Pinellas County’s Comprehensive
Plan contains fourteen Elements that address:
Why is the Comprehensive Plan important?
The Comprehensive Plan is important because it’s the main tool used by County staff and Administrators to make decisions on infrastructure improvements, land use amendments, and many other “behind the scenes” functions of County life, like sewer and water services. Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan affects the quality of life in this County through development regulations, new policies, projects and programs.
What is the Evaluation and Appraisal Process?
Every seven years the County examines its Comprehensive Plan to make sure that it addresses the current needs of citizens, as well as effectively and efficiently directs governmental functions. Extensive public input is necessary for this process. The result of this process is an Evaluation and Appraisal that “evaluates” the current Comprehensive Plan and recommends changes, additions and improvements.
Why is public involvement so important, and how can I participate?
Citizen participation and public input play important roles in establishing the content of a comprehensive plan, because ultimately the people who live in a community have the greatest stake in its future and should help determine its future course. If you want to give us your ideas about the future of Pinellas County, you may call us at 464-8200, or contact us by e-mail.
What kinds of things are changed by the Evaluation and Appraisal?
Once input is received from community stakeholders, all of the Elements of the Comprehensive Plan are examined to see if they are addressing the up-to-date needs of citizens. For example, new trends in governmental management, current population and demographic statistics, and many other factors will be used to plan ahead for the future.
Who does the Evaluation and Appraisal?
The Pinellas County Planning Department will be coordinating the entire Evaluation and Appraisal process, and will ensure that all necessary changes are made. However, they need input from citizens, the business community and other governmental agencies to ensure that all the issues are identified, and solutions are built into the updated Comprehensive Plan.
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