A plan to battle blight in Pinellas County is in the review stages.
- Commissioners review ordinances for redevelopment in Lealman
- County aiming to attract developers to replace outdated, unsafe mobile homes
- Proposed laws still have one more review
The county wants to attract developers to buy available mobile home sites in Lealman in an effort to replace outdated and unsafe mobile homes with more appealing affordable housing.
Two proposed ordinances went before county commissioners to get it done.
Both aim to further the redevelopment plan already in place by allowing developers to build the same number of units already on the property.
It also ensures that the new builds are certified affordable housing and include a plan for relocation of current residents.
“We look at this as a tool to move us forward within the CRA, but it is also kind of a pilot program if you will. If it works and it’s successful, I’m sure we will consider expanding it,” Renea Vincent said.
The proposed laws still have one more review to undergo, then they’ll go up for a final public hearing before Pinellas County Commissioners in July.