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Lee County Community Development is responsible for overseeing Planning, Zoning, Development Services, Permitting, Plan Review, Inspections, Contractor Licensing, & Code Enforcement for unincorporated areas of Lee County.

CPA2026-00005: Lee Plan Future Land Use Element & Supporting Land Development Code (LDC) Updates

Current Status

The Board of County Commissioners voted September 15, 2026 to pause the process for the amendments related to CPA2026-00005. The Board will no longer consider the amendments to the Lee Plan at the October 7, 2026 meeting.


This pause does not apply to the Southeast Lee County Plan Updates, assigned case number CPA2026-00004. The Board voted to transmit these amendments to the state reviewing agencies at the August 19, 2026 meeting. An adoption hearing for the these amendments is tentatively scheduled for October 21, 2026. 


Past Actions

On April 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to amend the Lee PLan and LDC to increase efficiency, reduce unnecessary regulations, while maintaining the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and meeting State requirements. The proposed amendments do not change the future land use category designation or zoning classification on any property and do not increase allowable densities and intensities within Lee County.  

A public information meeting was held on August 25, 2026. 


The Local Planning Agency (LPA) considered the amendments at their August 31, 2026 meeting. The LPA voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners transmit the proposed Lee Plan amendments and adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.


The Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee (EROC) considered the amendments to the Land Development Code at their September 9, 2026 meeting. The EROC voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.


The Land Development Code Advisory Committee (LDCAC) considered the amendments to the Land Development Code at their September 11, 2026 meeting. The LDCAC voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.


Use the following link to view the presentation slides: 

Public Information Meeting (August 25, 2026).pdf

Use the following link to view the frequently asked questions:


Use the following links to view the amendments: 


Use the following links to view Lee Plan community-specific changes:



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Floodplain Information

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Permits are required for renovations, remodels, additions and any repairs related to storms, floods or any other damaging event. 

To remain in compliance with FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), properties within the flood zone require an additional layer of review and documentation before repairs can proceed. 

For more information, go to https://www.leegov.com/dcd/flood or call 239-533-8948.
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Lee County Community Development provides services for the unincorporated areas of Lee County. Please contact the incorporated areas of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach or Sanibel for similar services within those jurisdictions.









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