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St. Pete Beach updates hurricane recovery: permits, substantial‑damage reviews, volunteer program and Elevate Florida applications
Summary
City staff gave an update on post‑hurricane recovery work in Helena/Milton areas, reporting progress on initial inspections, appeals, volunteer outreach and Elevate Florida applications. Staff said inspectors are increasing field visits to verify substantial‑damage determinations and that the volunteer program and Elevate Florida workshops aim to
City staff updated the commission Monday on storm recovery efforts focused on Helena/Milton neighborhoods, permitting, substantial‑damage letters, appeals and state Elevate Florida grant applications.
"We have 2 options as far as pulling a permit, but we do have a preferred approach," said Laura Canary, community development, summarizing guidance for homeowners who may stagger repairs but should notify the city of cumulative work so it counts toward substantial‑damage calculations. Canary described two permit pathways that allow residents to open work incrementally but advised owners to track cumulative work to protect their standing in damage calculations.
Inspection numbers and appeals Canary said the program has completed 2,883 assessments to date and mailed 2,302 letters, with 815 initial determinations of…
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