| Projects located within Lee County Utilities' (LCU) water and/or wastewater service areas that require system enhancements to provide service are classified as LCU Developer-Contributed Asset Projects. These projects may range from adding a fire line, fire hydrant, or single-service connection to an existing building, to constructing comprehensive water distribution and gravity collection systems for new residential, commercial, or industrial developments—or a combination of these.
All system enhancements are undertaken at the developer's expense and must be constructed in compliance with the Land Development Code Requirements and the LCU Design Manual. |
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Most LCU Developer-Contributed Asset Projects begin with a Development Order. However, projects involving single-service connections typically do not require a Development Order.
For projects requiring a Development Order, once you receive either an Approved Development Order or a Stipulated Approval from the Utility Reviewer, you may proceed with the LCU Developer-Contributed Asset Process.
Apply for a development order.
For further details, refer to the LCU Approval to Construct Process Flow Chart.
Click on the expandable sections below for steps on LCU Developer Contributed Assets process.
Step 1: Initiate the Project
- Submit an LCU New Project: Project Information/Submittal Form.
- Complete relevant
Design Manual Forms.
- LCU staff will prepare an LCU Fee Quote and provide checklists outlining items required for the Approval to Construct Submittal and the Final Acceptance Submittal.
Step 2: Submit the Approval to Construct Package - Include all items listed on the provided checklist. Incomplete packages may delay the LCU review process or be returned.
- LCU staff will review the package for compliance and provide comments or concerns to the Engineer of Record.
- Once concerns are addressed, plans proceed to Technical Review.
- After approval, the project is submitted to the LCU Director for final Approval to Construct.
Step 3: Permits and Pre-Construction - The Engineer of Record obtains any necessary FDEP Permits.
- Conduct a pre-construction meeting with LCU staff, the Engineer of Record, and the underground contractor.
Step 4: Construction Phase - Includes construction, testing, and inspections.
- Once complete, the project transitions to the Final Acceptance Process.
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Step 1: Submit the Final Acceptance Package
- The Engineer of Record submits the LCU Final Acceptance Package, including all items identified on the checklist provided with the fee quote.
- LCU staff will review the package and record drawings for compliance, providing feedback as needed.
- Once the package meets all requirements, necessary FDEP Certifications of Completion are forwarded to the Engineer of Record for submission to the appropriate agency.
Step 2: FDEP Clearance - The constructed infrastructure/facilities are cleared by FDEP to be placed into service.
Step 3: Final Approval - The project is submitted to the LCU Director for final approval, marking the project’s completion.
Note:
Some projects may require additional steps before completion, such as recording LCU easements, executing agreements, or obtaining approval from the County Attorney or County Manager. |
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