5642 Enterpise Parkway

Fort Myers, Fl  33905.

Phone: 239-533-9300

Fax: 239-533-3640

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Welcome to Lee County DOT Engineering Services
Permitting & Inspections Department

 

Here you will find all you need to apply for a Right of Way use permit. If you are a resident and are looking to install, update or add a driveway to your home, please click on the tab for (DRV permits). If you are looking for a Commercial Right of Way use permit to do work along or in a County right of way, please click on the tab for (ROW Permits).

This web site will have many option to help you with getting started in your process of adding or changing the looks of your property fronting a county right of way.

If you have questions, please click on our FAQ tab.

RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY PERMIT, is defined as a permit for a dwelling that is less than a 4 unit building, i.e.. Duplex, Tri-plex, Quad-plex or a Single Family home, will require a DRV permit for changes to property that fronts on a County Maintained Road. Any units that are larger than 4 units, will need to be processed through Development Services for review. Please read the county’s Administration code AC11-12 for county policies for working in a right of way or easement.

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All plans are reviewed and discussed prior to issuing permits by staff review members to ensure safe and proper compliance of construction with in county right of ways.

   COMMERCIAL RIGHT OF WAY USE PERMIT, is defined as a permit for a commercial business being developed or that is already developed on county maintained roads or easements. Licensed contractors working for businesses performing work in the county right of way or easements need a ROW permit to work in or along county roads.