§ 138-100. Code interpretation.

(a)

Any member of the public may request a code interpretation of any provision in the Pinellas County Code of Ordinances Part III Land Development Code as it relates to development, the review process(es), and/or use of land on any parcel in unincorporated Pinellas County.

(b)

A code interpretation is intended for cases and situations where the standards and requirements are not clear and/or there is opportunity for interpretation. It is also intended for those cases that require a thorough code review and involve multiple code sections in making a determination.

(c)

Issuance and conditions.

(1)

Code Interpretation requests shall be issued by the county administrator or designee as part of a Type 1 — Path A Department Review.

(2)

All requests for code interpretations may include:

a.

A legal description, address, and/or parcel identification of the property for which the request is made.

b.

A description of requested interpretation as it relates to a development, review process, and/or use of land.

c.

A conceptual plan or drawing illustrating the request when applicable. Plans shall be drawn to scale and show the property boundaries, proposed improvements, and connections to the roadway system.

(3)

The county administrator or designee shall review the relevant code sections and the comprehensive plan in reaching a determination. The code interpretation shall not be used to circumvent adopted policy or code requirement.

(4)

The county administrator or designee shall provide a written finding of the Code interpretation as it applies to the case and situation.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)