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.
Lee Plan Future Land Use Element & Supporting Land Development Code (LDC) Updates
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 and 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.
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 community-specific changes: Documents will be posted as they become available.
What's next? The Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee (EROC) will consider amendments to the Land Development Code at their meeting on September 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1B, 1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers. The purpose of EROC is to assess the impact of all new regulations on the lcoal economy. View the meeting agenda and packet.
The Land Development Code Advisory Committee (LDCAC) will consider amendments to the Land Development Code at their meeting on September 11, 2026 at 8:30 p.m. in Conference Room 1B, 1500 Monroe Street, Fort Myers. The purpose of the LDCAC is to review changes to the Land Development Code prior to sending to the Board of County Commissioners for public hearings. View the meeting agenda and packet.
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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.
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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.