Clearwater Considers Future Land Use Changes for Pineapple Lane Property

Clearwater Considers Future Land Use Changes for Pineapple Lane Property

Clearwater, the coastal gem of Pinellas County, is looking to amend its Future Land Use Map and Zoning Atlas for a property located at 1399 Pineapple Lane, potentially converting it from residential to recreation/open space. These changes, identified as LUP2026-02001 and REZ2026-02001, are currently listed as 'Agenda Ready' action items for an upcoming City Council meeting.

The proposed amendment to the city’s Future Land Use Map would change the category from Residential Low (RL), as designated by Pinellas County, to the Recreation/Open Space category, as defined by the City of Clearwater. Concurrently, the city’s Zoning Atlas would see an amendment from the Residential Agriculture (R-A) district (Pinellas County) to the Open Space/Recreation (OS/R) district (City of Clearwater) for the same parcel.

These Level Three Applications indicate a significant shift in how the 1399 Pineapple Lane property could be utilized in the future. While the specific plans for the open space or recreational use have not been detailed in the current agenda items, such reclassifications often pave the way for parks, natural preserves, or other public amenities that align with Clearwater's longstanding commitment to preserving green spaces amid its Gulf Coast charm.

Residents interested in understanding the implications of these land use changes are encouraged to monitor the City Council meeting schedule. The City Council typically meets on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 6:00 PM, with Council Work Sessions preceding them at 1:30 PM. Vice Mayor Lina Teixeira and Councilmembers David Allbritton and Michael Mannino, along with Mayor Bruce Rector and Councilmember Ryan Cotton, will be among those reviewing these proposals.

Further details regarding the proposals for 1399 Pineapple Lane will be made available as they are presented for discussion and action by the City Council.