Pinellas Park City Council moved a rezoning ordinance forward on first reading July 10, approving a change from rural residential (RR) to single‑family residential R3 with a residential planned unit development (RPUD) overlay to allow a proposed 10‑lot subdivision. The ordinance (No. 2025-19) was advanced after a staff presentation; the vote carried 3–1 with one abstention.

City staff (referred to in the meeting as Megan) told council the latest submittal reduces a prior request from 14 lots to 10. Under the current RR classification the parcel could accommodate a maximum of seven single‑family lots, staff said; rezoning to R3 would allow the 10‑lot plan. Staff also confirmed that accessory dwelling units are permitted on single‑family lots under the city code.

Councilmember Seville raised concerns about flooding and sanitary-sewer capacity in the area, saying the increase substantially exceeds what the RR designation allows and questioned the infrastructure impacts. Councilmember Butler moved to pass the ordinance on first reading prior to public hearing; the motion was seconded and passed by roll call 3–1, with Seville dissenting and Mayor Bradbury abstaining. The item will return for a second reading and full public hearing at a later council meeting, at which time residents and the applicant may present testimony.

Why it matters: Rezoning and RPUD approvals change allowable density and lot patterns and can affect stormwater management, utility loads and neighborhood character. Council discussion highlighted infrastructure capacity and flood concerns.

Contact: City planning staff (referred to as Megan during the meeting) for project details and public‑hearing schedule.