FEMA Approved LMS Plan - Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council

1.4.2. When public infrastructure within the Coastal High Hazard Area is destroyed or
receives damage that equals or exceeds 50 percent of the cost of replacing the
facility at its current location, the County shall analyze the feasibility of relocating
this infrastructure landward of the Coastal High Hazard Area. This requirement
is included within the Pinellas County Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan as
adopted within the Pinellas County Comprehensive Emergency Management
Plan.
Evaluation While this policy has not yet been applied, it could result in the reduction of
damage to public infrastructure, as well as the possibility that in the event of a
disaster that services will either not be interrupted or would only be interrupted
for a brief period of time.
1.4.3. Pinellas County shall not construct bridges or causeways to barrier islands not
serviced by such infrastructure at the time of the Pinellas County Comprehensive
Plan adoption.
Evaluation Prohibits development in such areas. This is a State requirement, as the barrier
islands within the County that can be developed have been developed.
3.1.6. Pinellas County shall utilize the guidelines in the Pinellas County Post Disaster
Redevelopment Plan to prioritize potential coastal acquisitions through the
State’s land acquisition program. Additional criteria will be developed and
included in the Post Disaster Redevelopment Plan by January 31, 1998 to
recognize pristine coastal properties or properties of significant or important
environmental sensitivity.
Evaluation Potential to reduce repetitive damage through the acquisition of storm-damaged
property. Potential to reduce the possibility of damage to surrounding properties.
HOUSING
1.5.8. The Pinellas County land development regulations may allow a density bonus for
affordable housing developments as specified in the County's adopted Affordable
Housing Incentive Plan, and subject to program guidelines and specifications as
well as compatibility with surrounding development, site constraints, and other
appropriate consideration as determined through the Pinellas County
Comprehensive Zoning Regulations and the site plan review process. Subject to
the above constraints and considerations, any density bonus allowed for an
affordable housing development shall not exceed 50 percent of the existing
allowable density on a property as determined by the Future Land Use Map or
the applicable land development regulations, whichever is more restrictive. A
density bonus shall not be allowed for affordable housing developments located
within the Coastal High Hazard Area or the Evacuation Level “A” area.
Evaluation Restricts development of affordable housing in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
Helps reduce the concentration of population in the Coastal High Hazard Area.
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