§ 138-3220. Outdoor storage, residential.

(a)

Purpose. Outdoor storage, residential is intended to allow for the retention/storage of residential household items outside of the home, garage, or accessory structure for routine or seasonal use. Items shall be organized, arranged, stored, and/or maintained in such as manner as to not cause any general health and welfare concerns, environmental concerns, block emergency access to the property, or otherwise cause a nuisance.

(b)

Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to residentially zoned properties and/or properties being used primarily for residential purposes within unincorporated Pinellas County.

(c)

Standards. Residential outdoor storage areas shall meet the following requirements:

(1)

All materials must be stored on private property and shall be located behind a privacy fence or otherwise generally screened from public view.

(2)

No items shall be stored in the public right-of-way, alley, or other areas generally accessible to the public.

(3)

No items shall be stored within an easement that would otherwise prevent or preclude the intent of the easement such as drainage, access to utilities, and access to another piece of property, etc.

(4)

Items stored outside shall have some discernable value and shall be maintained in working order.

(5)

The item(s) stored outdoor shall be intended for outdoor use.

(6)

The outdoor storage of such items shall not cause a harmful by products, such as, but not limited to leaking, disintegrating, or deterioration.

(7)

The storage of outdoor items does not result in the accumulation of stagnant water that can become breeding ground for mosquitos.

(d)

Illustrative examples of permissible outdoor storage items:

(1)

Properly registered vehicles, kept in working order, such as golf carts, cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and associated trailers.

(2)

Mechanical equipment serving the residence such as a HVAC units, pool equipment, solar panels, etc.

(3)

Refuse and recycling containers.

(4)

Firewood, neatly stacked and organized.

(5)

Fire pits and barbeque grills.

(6)

Outdoor furniture such as umbrellas, seating, tables, art installations, etc.

(7)

Children's backyard playgrounds such as tree house, swing sets, jungle gyms, etc.

(8)

Recreational equipment intended for outdoor use such as kayaks, bicycles, tennis court equipment cabinets, etc.

(9)

Accessory structures for household pets or permitted animals such as dog houses, stables, barns, pig pens, etc.

(e)

Illustrative examples of items not appropriate for outdoor storage:

(1)

Home or commercial building supplies.

(2)

Engine parts or equipment not being used by the residence.

(3)

Indoor household items such as mattresses, indoor carpet, indoor furniture.

(4)

Excessive amounts of fire wood or yard debris.

(5)

Items of no value, trash and debris.

(6)

Gym equipment.

(7)

Paints, solvents, or other hazardous materials.

(8)

Damaged or discarded vehicles or vehicle parts.

(9)

Commercial vehicles.

(10)

Commercial supplies.

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