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Resolution relating to local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code, as approved by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, pertaining to revised definition of substantial improvement and removal of prior technical amendments now included in the Florida Building Code.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approval of a resolution relating to local technical amendments to the Florida Building Code, as approved by the Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board, pertaining to the revised definition of substantial improvement and removal of prior technical amendments now included in the Florida Building Code.
• Amendments mirror the recent revisions to Chapter 158 of the Land Development Code approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 17, 2024.
• The Pinellas County Construction Licensing Board approved the local technical amendments at their January 13, 2025, meeting.
• The amendments have been sent to the Florida Building Commission for adoption.
• The amendments add flexible criteria regarding the application of Substantial Improvement review for non-substantially damaged properties specific to the repair of damages caused by flood and wind to pre-damage conditions.
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Strategic Plan:
Practice Superior Environmental Stewardship
3.3 Protect and improve the quality of our water, air, and other natural resources
3.5 Foster a sustainable and resilient community that is prepared for sea level rise and a changing climate
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
4.3 Catalyze redevelopment through planning and regulatory programs
Summary:
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The County currently manages and regulates activities and development in its floodplains through provisions in both Chapter 158 and in the Florida Building Code (FBC). These amendments to the FBC respond to and reflect the changing conditions of the County. The purpose of these proposed amendments is to establish the necessary regulatory framework to ensure that the FBC is aligned with the County’s floodplain management regulations and consistent with the intent of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and the Community Rating System (CRS).
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Background Information:
The County currently manages and regulates activities and development in its floodplains through provisions in both Chapter 158 and in the Florida Building Code (FBC). The proposed amendments were prepared based on coordination with the County’s Floodplain Administrator and Building & Development Review Services.
Fiscal Impact:
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Staff Member Responsible:
Kevin McAndrew, Building and Development Review Services Director
Partners:
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Attachments:
Resolution
Adopted Ordinance - Chapter 158