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Land Use Change for 2201 Main Street

Original title: Case No. CW 25-08 - City of Clearwater Countywide Plan Map amendment from Retail & Services to Public/Semi-Public, regarding 0.70 acres more or less, located at 2201 Main Street

Record date · December 16, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Countywide Planning Authority has approved a land use map amendment for a 0.70-acre property located at 2201 Main Street in Clearwater. The designation for the site has been changed from '' to ''.

Why it matters

This change alters the permitted future development uses for the 0.70-acre site at 2201 Main Street, shifting it from commercial retail potential to public or semi-public institutional use.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Property owners at 2201 Main Street

The permitted future land use categories for their property have been restricted to public or semi-public purposes.

Indirectly affected

Clearwater residents

The types of services or facilities that can be developed at this specific location on Main Street are now limited to public or semi-public use.

Key Facts

The Countywide Planning Authority approved Case No. CW 25-08.
The land use designation for 2201 Main Street was changed from 'Retail & Services' to 'Public/Semi-Public'.
The affected property area is approximately 0.70 acres.
The legislative file number for this action is 25-1774A.

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The amendment was introduced on November 4, 2025.
The status of the case is officially marked as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'Public/Semi-Public' designation mean?

This designation typically allows for uses such as government facilities, schools, hospitals, or other institutional services rather than private commercial retail.

Does this change affect my property taxes?

The document does not provide information regarding tax implications; it only addresses the land use map designation.

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Institutional Zoning Trend

The conversion of a retail-zoned property to public/semi-public suggests a shift toward institutional or government-related use for this Main Street location.

2201 Main Street

Connected Entities

Countywide Planning Authority, CW 25-08, 25-1774A and 1 more

OrganizationCountywide Planning Authority“The governing body that approved the land use amendment.”Map →

otherCW 25-08“The case number assigned to this specific land use amendment.”Map →

other25-1774A“The file number associated with the legislative action.”Map →

location2201 Main Street“The specific property address subject to the zoning change.”Map →

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