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Pinellas Park Updates Approved Tree List
Original title: ORDINANCE NO. 2026-16. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 18, LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, AMENDING SECTION 18-1533.10(B)(1) TO REMOVE AN INVASIVE TREE SPECIES FROM THE APPROVED TREE SPECIES LIST, OF ARTICLE 15, ZONING; PROVIDING FOR THE INCLUSION OF SUCH AMENDED ORDINANCE IN THE CODE OF THE CITY OF PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL OF ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (LDC-0326-00008, CITY OF PINELLAS PARK)
PUBLIC HEARING, SECOND AND FINAL READING
(Speaker - Kiara Brown, Planning Coordinator)
June 9, 2026
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What this does
Removing invasive species helps protect the local environment and prevents the spread of plants that can damage native ecosystems.
What changed
Last recorded activity June 9, 2026.
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Summary
The City Council is updating local land development rules to remove an invasive tree species from the city's list of approved trees. This change ensures that only non-harmful, native or appropriate vegetation is planted within the city.
Why It Matters
Removing invasive species helps protect the local environment and prevents the spread of plants that can damage native ecosystems.
Key Facts
- The ordinance amends Chapter 18 of the Pinellas Park Land Development Code.
- The change specifically targets Section 18-1533.10(B)(1) to update the approved tree species list.
- This is the second and final reading of the ordinance, presented by Planning Coordinator Kiara Brown.
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