St. Pete Beach adopts broad land‑development code updates addressing nonconforming structures, stair encroachments
Jan 28, 2026
The City Commission adopted Ordinance 2026.01, which consolidates updates to multiple land development code sections (front‑yard stair encroachments, nonconforming uses/structures, equipment set‑backs and related definitions). Commissioners debated whether to preserve a 7‑foot stair encroachment for new construction and ultimately approved the ordinance at final reading.
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At its Jan. 27 meeting the St. Pete Beach City Commission approved Ordinance 2026.01 on final reading, a consolidation and update of multiple land development code sections intended to bring local rules into closer alignment with Chapter 98 of the city code and the Florida Building Code.
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