Sperry Property Land Use and Shoreline Conservation
Summary
The biggest development fight in Jupiter right now: a 10.5-acre parcel at the Jupiter Inlet could become a hotel, condos, restaurant and 17-slip marina, with over half the site conserved. Residents packed chambers opposing it; the developer says he'll sell to the town if the project can't be approved on his terms. First readings passed 4-1; final decisions come at second reading.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
The developer offered to sell the property to the town at fair market value with owner financing; the council says it can't afford to buy it.
The developer and future hotel/condo guests and residents, plus the public if the conserved land and waterfront access are delivered.
Opponents say seagrass beds, the ancient shell midden, the Celestial Railroad site, and A1A traffic and infrastructure would bear the costs.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Town Council - Oct 29, 2026
The biggest development fight in Jupiter right now: a 10.5-acre parcel at the Jupiter Inlet could become a hotel, condos, restaurant and 17-slip marina, with over half the site conserved. Residents packed chambers opposing it; the developer says he'll sell to the town if the project can't be approved on his terms. First readings passed 4-1; final decisions come at second reading.
Planning and Zoning Commission - Sep 10, 2026
A proposal to change land use designations on 10.5 acres at 961 and 997 N A1A from Riverwalk Flex and High Density Residential to Inlet Village Flex and Conservation. Residents and commissioners raised concerns about protecting the shoreline, maintaining the Riverwalk, managing traffic, and safeguarding local wildlife and seagrass beds.
Related development
Sperry Future Land Use Map Amendment
Puts over half the waterfront site into conservation but trims the public Riverwalk corridor; the LPA had recommended full shoreline conservation and keeping the full corridor.
Sperry Parcel — Future Land Use Map Amendment (Ordinance 31-26)
Puts over half the waterfront site into conservation but trims the public Riverwalk corridor; the LPA had recommended full shoreline conservation and keeping the full corridor.
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