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Council adopts Land Development Code updates to align with state rules for recovery residences
Summary
The council unanimously adopted Ordinance 2026‑12 to update Pinellas Park's land development code to align administrative review and reasonable‑accommodation procedures for state‑licensed recovery residences with recent Florida law and federal disability protections.
On April 21 the Pinellas Park City Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 2026‑12, updating multiple sections of the Land Development Code that govern state‑licensed facilities, including certified recovery residences.
Kira Brown, planning coordinator, said the revisions were intended to align city definitions and review processes with the state legislation effective January 1, 2026, and to ensure local procedures comply with the Fair Housing Amendments Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Brown said the code changes clarify whether licensed facilities are handled by administrative review or conditional‑use board review, and they establish a reasonable‑accommodation process for waivers or variances.
The planning commission recommended approval on March 5, 2026. Applications will require active state licenses before city review and the city will rely on the licensing agency to enforce separation distances, supervision and operational standards.
Vice Mayor Butler moved approval and council carried the ordinance unanimously.
