David M. Loveland, AICP, Director |
Important Recent or Upcoming Permit Process Changes
Lee County Community Development oversees planning, zoning, development and building services, environmental review, building inspections, and code enforcement for the unincorporated areas of Lee County. Please contact the incorporated areas of Bonita Springs, Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel for similar services within those jurisdictions.
Community Development administers:
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The Lee Plan — The comprehensive plan for growth in unincorporated Lee County through 2035
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The Lee County Land Development Code — The regulations which implement the Lee Plan and other ordinances adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
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Construction Review — Approvals and permits for all zoning, site development and building construction
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Code Enforcement — Enforcement of the Land Development Code and other County ordinances regarding land use and construction standards
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Flood Insurance Rate Maps — Verification of Flood Insurance Rate Map information for parcels