Saint Petersburg City Council voted on Thursday, October 8, 2020, to remove certai land use restrictions in areas prone to flooding during a Category 1 hurricane event. The controversial move pitted environmentalists and eco-conscious residents against City administrators and developers. The relaxed regulations will allow development along the City’s shorelines and flood zones within proximity, yet builders must adhere to more stringent codes requirements. Read more here: https://stpetecatalyst.com/kriseman-coastal-high-hazard-area-approval-helps-build-city-of-the-future/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily%20Spark%2010-9-2020&utm_content=Daily%20Spark%2010-9-2020+CID_7e60e582b3f549b624d260317dcf8008&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Kriseman%20Coastal%20High%20Hazard%20Area%20approval%20helps%20build%20city%20of%20the%20future
