Planning & Development

About Zoning and Planning FAQ

Learn more about our zoning and planning process and receive answers for our most frequently asked questions.

About Flexibility

Learn about the role of flexibility in the zoning and planning process.

Annexation FAQ and Checklist

Review the required materials for your annexation and receive answers for our most frequently asked questions.

Get A Building Permit - Apply Online

Apply here for permits for new construction, repairing or replacing components of a building, new or replacement fences, fire systems, or to remove trees.

Building Permit Applications and Forms

View and download construction services, building, and business tax receipt applications and forms

Do I Need a Permit? Checklist and FAQ

Review the required materials for your permit and receive answers for our most frequently asked questions.

Business Tax Receipts (BTR)

Obtain information about business tax receipts and apply.

Find Your Property’s Zoning District and Future Land Use Category

View the city’s future land use and zoning maps to identify a property’s designations.

Permitting

Get a permit, schedule or cancel an inspection, estimate permit fees and more.

Read the Community Development Code

View the Clearwater Community Code online

Code Compliance

Construction Services

Long Range Planning

Development Review Planning

Development Service Center