East Lake Community Overlay Awaits State Approval

East Lake could become the fourth Pinellas County community to be defined by an official community overlay. 

Last month, Pinellas County Commissioners approved a proposal that created the community overlay. The state needs to approve the overlay. After that happens, it will be incorporated into the Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan.

According to the Council of North County Neighborhoods, the community overlay will define the East Lake Tarpon area as a cohesive community. The overlay will also be used as a guide for any proposed construction or development in the area, with the goal of maintaining the community's quality of life, low density, and residential character.

The overlay is the fourth approved by Pinellas County Commissioners. Other overlays located in Pinellas County impact Ozona, Tierra Verde and Alderman Road.

Read more about the overlay

Pinellas County Community Planning: Information about Community Overlays