Summary of Landscape and Irrigation Ordinance Requirements for Unincorporated Pinellas County (Updated 05/13/2003)

The following information has been compiled as a courtesy to Landscape and Irrigation Contractors and residents only; please verify all information prior to applying for licensing and permits.

What are the Specific Design Elements Required for Landscape and Irrigation Systems?

• No current design criteria, contact Pinellas County Building Department for more information.

What Work Requires a Permit?

• Plumbing permit is required for connection to county or city water, showing backflow preventer. This must be a licensed plumber, licensed irrigation contractor or the homeowner.

• For well pumps, electrical permits are required only if the pump is not already existing. This must be licensed electrical contractor or the homeowner.

• Landscape material (hedge/trees) is required as part of the site plan or habitat (tree) permit (new construction only).

What are the Required Documents to Obtain the Permit?

• Permit application

How to Obtain a Permit?

• The permit can be obtained by coming to the department in person

• Or by faxing in the application and follow-up with the actual application mailed in within 7 days

• 310 Court Street
  Clearwater FL. 33756
  (727) 464-3176

What are the Costs for Each Permit?

$44.00 for plumbing and electrical permits.

Pinellas County Water Restrictions

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