Adopted Long Range Plans View the city's adopted long-range plans that outline the path for the city's future.
Apply for Historic Preservation Designating a historic property or district, both locally or in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), is a prestigious honor and officially recognizes the historic or architectural significance of the property.
Beach by Design This special area plan sets forth a series of strategies for the revitalization of Clearwater Beach in six major areas: land use, mobility, off-street parking, catalytic projects, economic feasibility and financing, and design guidelines.
Coachman Ridge Special Area Plan This special area plan defines the neighborhood’s vision and provides the framework for neighborhood efforts to maintain Coachman Ridge as a desirable neighborhood.
Comprehensive Plan The city of Clearwater Comprehensive Plan guides city decisions and actions to answer and address these questions, and provides a flexible framework for adapting to real conditions over time. It is divided into ten chapters or 'elements', each containing many goals, objectives and policies to guide, and is evaluated periodically to respond to changes over time.
Downtown Redevelopment Plan & Zoning District Downtown Clearwater will thrive as the urban core and heart of the City, as the center of business and government, and as an attractive place to live, work, shop and play. A revitalized Downtown will be achieved through quality urban design, continued creation of a high quality public realm, and a dense and livable pattern which will strengthen the overall health of the city.
Island Estates Neighborhood Plan This special area plan provides a framework for neighborhood enhancement, change and maintenance. It provides the basis for the implementation of the Island Estates Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District in the Clearwater Community Development Code and is used to coordinate public and private initiatives.
Request to Have Your Property Annexed Annex into the city and become an incorporated city of Clearwater resident
Development Service Center information on: Getting a Permit, Finding Building Permit Fees, Estimating Permit Fees and Filing a Recorded Notice of Commencement.
Connecting Clearwater: Active Transportation Plan Active transportation refers to modes of travel powered by human energy, such as walking, biking, and using non-motorized vehicles. It emphasizes physical activity as a means of transportation, promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing environmental impact. Active transportation also includes access to transit, making it easier for people to combine walking or biking with public transportation.
Annexation FAQ and Checklist Review the required materials for your annexation and receive answers for our most frequently asked questions.