Lee County Community Development e-Newsletter
BACK ISSUES
January 2015
Web-based inspection scheduling now available
Impact fee application dates
Look-up Ten Mile Canal floodway parcels online
2014 permit report
Only two months remain to renew license
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2014
FEMA to revise Ten Mile Canal floodway maps
2014 Concurrency Report accepted
LPA reviews proposed changes to maps, tables
 CPA2011-00023
Contractors may still renew expired licenses
Length of Service awards
November 2014 permit report
We’ve got heart! – American Heart Association Heart Walk
County offices closed for holidays
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2014
Elevation certificate, foundation vent classes
Deadline is Dec. 19 for preservation grants
South Branch Estero River floodway changes
Contractors may still renew expired licenses
Planners to hold annual meeting and social
October 2014 permit report
Local Planning Agency meeting rescheduled
County office closed for holidays
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2014
$100,000 available for preservation grants
North Olga Land Development Code approved
Municode website updated
Development Code, Lee Plan update available
Action taken on Lee Plan Amendments
 CPA2013-00001 – River Hall
 CPA2013-00004 – Corkscrew Ranch
BoCC adopts zoning changes
 REZ2014-00003 – Sage Fort Myers
 DCI2014-00008 – Sunshine 23
 DCI2012-00059 – Olga Square Rezone
 DCI2013-00024 & REZ2013-00016 – Estero Apartments
Late renewal available for contractors
Length of Service Awards
Promised Lands Section of APA plans event
Tony Pellicer retiring
September, FY’ 14 permit report
Local Planning Agency meetings rescheduled
County offices closed for Veterans Day
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2014
License renewals due Sept. 30
Updated state licenses now required
Commissioners consider impact fee issues
Proposed amendments
 LDC Amendment – North Olga Community Plan Area
 CPA2011-00020 – Fiddlesticks Boulevard Parcel
August 2014 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
August 2014
Population grows 1.6% in Lee County
State, County Contractor Licenses Expire
 State license renewal due by Aug. 31
 County competency certificate renewal begins
LeeSpins updates aerials to 2014 photography
Length of Service Awards
July 2014 permit report
County offices closed Sept. 1
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June/July 2014
Land Development Code amended
New email for flood zone verification
Commissioners address planning, zoning cases
CPA2013-00008 - Estero Apartments
CPA2014-00003 - Estero Community Plan Update
DCI2013-00020 and REZ2013-00013 - Estero Oaks MPD
DRI2013-00021 and DCI2013-00008 – Miromar Lakes
DCI2014-00007 – Plantation 37
Lee Plan has been updated
CPA2013-00006 – Concurrency
CPA2013-00007 – Wellfield Protection
June 2014 permit report
Offices closed for the holidays
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2014
Second hearing set for Land Code changes
Equipment must meet base flood elevations
Estero plan headed to Commissioners
April 2014 permit report
County offices closed for Memorial Day
Community planning staff change
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2014
Land Development Code Changes proposed
eCheck update: Please adjust “blocks”
New code lowers grass violation to 12 inches
Turtle nesting season begins May 1; please shield lights
NAVD spot elevations, Control Points online
MuniCode updated with LDC amendments
Commissioners act on Lee Plan amendments
CPA2013-00006 – Concurrency Update
CPA2013-00006 – Wellfield Protection
Planning and zoning symposium
Lee County March 2014 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2014
eCheck now available
North Fort Myers panel holds annual meeting
Lee Plan has been updated
CPA2013-00002 – Agricultural rezoning in Suburban areas
CPA2013-00003 – RSW Airport Layout Plan (Map 3F)
CPA2013-00005 – removing mandatory DRI requirement
CPA2013-00009 – Capital Improvement Plan update (tables 3, 3a & 4)
March 31 final deadline for license renewal
LPA reviews Lee Plan element updates
Land Development Code amended
February 2014 permit report
Florida land use symposium set for May
“Plan in Motion” is 2014 Florida APA theme
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2014
eCheck to be newest option in ePlan services
Commissioners to hear zoning cases on Wednesdays
Workshop held on impact fees
March 31 is final deadline for license renewal
Web search features enhanced
Commissioners act on Lee Plan amendments
Public hearing set for code changes
Don Blackburn retires after 28 years
January 2014 permit report
Reconnecting Lee to discuss flood insurance
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2014
Register for ePlan’s expanding options!
Lee Plan amendments move forward
CPA2013-00007 – Wellfield Protection
CPA2013-00002 Agricultural Rezoning in Suburban Areas
CPA2013-00003 RSW Revised Airport Layout Plan – Map 3F
CPA2013-00005 University Community DRI Requirement
CPA2013-00006 - Concurrency Update
CPA2013-00009 -Capital Improvement Plan Update
Symposium targets planning and zoning basics
Length of Service awards
License renewals continue
2013 Permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2013
Streamlining Report given to Horizon Council
Look up flood zones with new interactive map
2013 Concurrency Report accepted
Lee Plan amendments submitted
Commissioners direct Lee Plan amendments
Transfer of Development Rights workshop
License renewals continue
November 2013 permit report
Thank you!
Offices closed for the holidays
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2013
Coming Soon: eCheck payment option!
Development Order applications streamlined
Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) workshop
Web pages offer info on flood insurance
Planning Activities:
 Luncheon set with new hearing examiner
 Low-impact design is series topic
 Annual meeting set
Presentation of “Research Diamond” findings
Transmittal hearing on two amendments
Late fees now assessed on license renewal
Staff nominated for County award
October 2013 permit report
Offices closed for holiday observances
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2013
Go Green!
 Apply for Development Orders online
 Vegetation permits shift to electronic format
Site plans now considered at “informals”
“Research Diamond” Town Hall meeting
Late fees now assessed on license renewal
ULI hosts “Taking it to the Streets” workshop
September permit report
Offices closed November 11 for Veterans Day
Length of Service Awards
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2013
Dickson is acting Development Services Director
Development CCs are now available online
Sept. 30 is Competency Certificate deadline
State lessens low-voltage requirement
Local Planning Agency to review applications
Commissioners consider River Hall proposal
2014 County holidays announced
August 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
August 2013
Population grows 1.14% in unincorporated Lee
Competency Certificate renewal begins
2015 Elevation Certificates MUST be used
Lee Plan updated online through July 2013
North Fort Myers design panel meeting
Commissioners consider Lee Plan amendment
Tony Palermo elected local group chairman
County offices closed Sept. 2
Length of Service Awards
July 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2013
County keeps 25% flood insurance discount
FEMA adjusts three flood map panels
LPA to review proposed Procedures Element
Lehigh Community Plan workshop update
LDC now updated online
June 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June 2013
Permit extension still available
Development Director Pete Eckenrode retiring
Fees revised for some reviews
LPA reviews proposed Land Use Element
Lehigh Community Plan workshop is June 29
Fax numbers updated
May 2013 permit report
Happy Independence Day!
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2013
Community Development continues to go green!
LDC amendments streamline processes
Sea Turtles are nesting here; dim lights!
Fax numbers updated
April 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2013
Your chance to comment on Lee Plan Update
2012-2013 Land Development Code changes
Informal review of Complete Streets
ePlan enhancements require brief downtime
Electronic building access requires inspections
File formats now listed for online searches
What’s happening in Lee’s virtual town hall?
March 2013 permit report
Length of Service awards
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2013
Road, Schools, park impact fees cut by 80%
LPA to review Land Use Element and Map; to consider draft LDC amendments
“Any time” filing for plan amendments
FINAL deadline to renew licenses is March 31!
Take the Low-Impact Development survey
Comments solicited for Sustainability Plan
Lehigh, North Fort Myers centers approved
Plan amendment for airport is transmitted
February 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2013
Permit process streamlining approved
More streamlining proposals go to committees
Occupancy, compliance certificates Go Green!
Hearing on Lehigh, North Fort Myers centers
Commissioners to discuss impact fee options
Code enforcement staff member recognized
License renewal continues
January 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2013
Hearings on impact fee suspension, LDC changes
Lee Plan workshop presentation
New topic on Lee County Town Hall
Online applications updated to Ord. 12-24
Length of Service awards
December and 2012 Annual permit report
Thank you
APA ethics session set for February
License renewal continues
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2012
Commissioners to hold Lee Plan workshop
Map-based Complete Streets training offered
Bugs worked out of FEMA elevation certs
Community Development Staff plays Santa
License renewal continues
November 2012 permit report
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Holiday closings
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2012
2012 Concurrency Report accepted
Change of Use waiver extended
Revisions proposed for two floodways
2015 Elevation Certificates now available
New topics, options on Lee County Town Hall
Land Development Code updated online
Treating in Pine Manor
Accepting applications for preservation grants
Holiday closing
License renewals continue
October 2012 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2012
More permit applicants are choosing ePlan!
$50,000 available for preservation grants
Vegetation permits can now be e-mailed
Bald Eagle nesting season has begun
Committees review Mixed-Use Centers
FEMA revises boundaries of two floodways
Late fees now charged on license renewals
State licenses have expired
New LDC amendments
LPA continues review of Lee Plan amendments
September 2012 permit report
Length of Service Awards
County offices closed for November holidays
Regional energy resilience strategy is topic
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2012
Renew competency certificates by Sept. 30!
State license renewal is extended
Citizens engage in LeeCountyTownHall.com
Final hearings on LDC amendments
Board approves permit reinstatements
Wind Speed maps adopted
Deadline nears to extend zoning plans
State comments on Lee Plan amendment
August 2012 permit report
Upcoming meeting and public hearings
August 2012
Visit the virtual Lee County Town Hall
Deadline nears to extend zoning plans
Board to consider permit extensions
State contractor licenses are expiring
Competency certificate renewal begins
LDC amendments set for public hearings
State conference features Lee DCD speakers
LDC codification has been updated
Staff contributes to military and the hungry
July 2012 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2012
Parking proposals
Matlacha Overlay adopted
Comp Plan transmittal
CPA2011-00018 – Corkscrew Woods
Eagle committee review
MUD case files online
“I want to” search
Service awards
June permit report
Offices closed July 4
Meetings and hearings
June 2012
Mixed-Use Centers discussed at M&P
New Deputy Hearing Examiner on the job
Transmittal hearing set for Lee Plan
Commissioners to hold second LDC hearing
APA-FL hosts planning seminar
Committee documents now online
May 2012 permit report
Offices closed for Independence Day
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2012
It’s time to shield beach lights for turtle season
Proposed update for parking regulations
Transmittal hearing set for Lee Plan
Lee Plan updates are now available online
Commissioners to hold LDC hearings
FEMA flood map revisions proposed
Three staffers nominated for new award
Offices closed for Memorial Day
Online applications updated to Ord. 12-01
April 2012 permit report
May, June LPA meetings rescheduled
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2012
School, Park and Fire/EMS impact fees drop
Wind speed maps to be updated
Historic preservation grants awarded
Lee Plan updates now available online
Permit report
Length of Service Awards
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2012
March 30 is final license renewal deadline
State building codes have been updated
Commissioners consider impact fee updates
Development Review, Zonings files online
Online applications updated
February permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2012
Building code updates effective March 15
 New building code affects product approvals
 Some AC applications have new requirements
March 30 is final license renewal deadline
FEMA Elevation Certificate expiration
Energy program survey
North Fort Myers planning meeting
January permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2012
Impact fee updates completed
Notice: Florida Building Code changes
ePlan enables electronic plan submission
Search for more public records online
Permit lobby now open on Fridays
December, 2011 year-end permit report
Avoid late fees; renew licenses
Length of Service Awards
Community Development staff aids charities
Thank you for holiday treats
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2011
Historic Preservation grant deadline nears
Staff honored by BikeWalkLee
FEMA Flood Maps: Cross Sections added to online flood maps
FEMA Flood Maps: AE Zone changed to X zone in panel 419
Avoid late fees; renew licenses
2011 color aerials now available on Lee SpInS
Holiday closings
November permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2011
DRAFT 2011 Concurrency Report now available
LDC Chapter 33 –Update to accommodate community plans
New Commission districts
Web applications updated
Latest Lee Plan updates effective Nov. 11
License renewal continues
Southwest Florida CRS Users Group formed
October permit report
Holiday closing
Length of Service awards
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2011
Development approval extensions
DCD Web site update
Preservation grants
Plat-a-Palooza - platted lands seminar
Lee Plan amendments approved
License renewals continue with late fees
Land Development Code update now online
September and FY ’11 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2011
Web site gets a new look!
Contractor licensing deadline
Floodway boundary reduced
Boca Grande on National Register
Save the date for plat meeting
Lee Plan table updated
County offices closed Sept. 29
August permit report
Upcoming meetings
August 2011
Proposed BCC districts
Contractor licenses
Offices closed Sept. 5, 29
Lee Plan adoption hearing
LDC Amendments adopted
Paperless zoning meetings
July permit report
Length of Service Awards
Upcoming meetings
August 2011 – Special Edition
BEBR population report
July 2011
License renewal begins
LDC amendment hearing
Permit extensions
Redistricting options
Captiva meeting
Lee Plan updates
Hearing Examiner updates
June permit report
Meetings and hearings
June 2011
Road impact fees reduced
Compact Communities Code earns award
Revision of Ten Mile Canal floodway proposed
Lee Plan amendments transmitted
Final public hearing on LDC amendments
Independence Day closing
May permit report
Upcoming meetings and hearings
May 2011
Transmittal hearing
Road Impact Fee
Memorial Day closing
April permit report
Meetings and hearings
April 2011
Road impact fees
Turtle season begins
Lee Plan codification
Zoning checklists updated
Offices close Friday, April 22
Vacancy Rate
March permits
Upcoming meetings
March 2011
Floodway revisions
March 31 license deadline
EAR update
February permits
Upcoming meetings
Length of Service Awards
Komen Race for the Cure
February 2011
EAR adoption hearing
Contractor license deadline
LDC Amendments
Applications available as Microsoft Word documents
January permit report
Upcoming meetings
January 2011
EAR workshops, hearings
2010 annual permit report
Renew contractor licenses
Upcoming meetings
Length of Service Awards
Thank you!
December 2010
Commissioners adjust impact fees
Reminder: Lobby, inspection hours changed
Capital projects proposed
Updated applications available online
Don’t forget to renew contractor licenses
November permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
November 2010
First-floor lobby to close on Fridays
Flood Insurance Rate Map updates
 FEMA approves V Zone change on panel 182
 Riverwood Estates application to revise Spanish Creek floodway
Deadline nears for preservation grants
Material recycling facility open house
Contractor licensing renewal continues
Thanksgiving closing
October permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2010
First-floor lobby to close on Fridays
Lee offers $50,000 in preservation grants
Clarification of SB1752 extensions
BoCC approves Lee Plan amendments
Comprehensive Plan cases not on E-Connect
East Yellow Fever Creek floodway revised
Contractor licensing continues
Lee plan update: New Horizon 2035
Length of Services awards
September permit report
Veterans Day closing
Upcoming meetings and hearings
September 2010
Lee County population falls slightly
2010 Concurrency Report now available
Deadline nears for contractor licensing
Lee Plan updates now available online
Tessa LeSage is new sustainability manager
State responds to Lee Plan changes, DRI
Framework begins for Lee Plan update – New Horizon 2035
August permit report
Landscape BMP decals being renewed
E-mail change for Lee Hearing Examiner
County offices closed Sept. 9
Upcoming meetings and hearings
August 2010
Competency certificate renewal begins
State contractor licenses are expiring
Ten Mile Canal Floodway revised near Old US 41, panels 438, 439, 576, 577 revised
Lee Plan elements under review
Operations closed for Labor Day and Sept. 9 furlough day
Zoning, Development checklists updated
New Web address for LDC
State ORC reports expected this month
July permit report
Length of service anniversaries
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2010
Plan implementation begins in Lehigh Acres
FEMA flood map updates
 Elevation certificates have been updated
 Use updates panels and models for all applications
 County-assigned base flood elevations in A Zones
Code Amendments proposed for Page Park
DCA reviews draft EAR
Bonus Density Funds used for housing
June permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June 2010
Permits can be extended under 1752 and Lee County
Community Gardens approved
New comprehensive plan report, survey are ready
Comp Plan amendments transmitted to DCA
Online applications updated
May permit report
Independence Day Holiday closing
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2010
Ongoing New Horizon 2035 meetings
Permits required for low voltage work
Congress for New Urbanism recognizes Lee County
LPA sets special date for four amendments
Lee planners join transit design competition
Compost available from Solid Waste Division
April permit report
Memorial Day closing
Meetings and public hearings
April 2010
New Horizon 2030 interactive groups schedule
Sea Turtle nesting season begins
Kathie Ebaugh joins DCD
FEMA flood map panel 286 V Zone revised
Hearing set for regular Lee Plan amendments
March 2010 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2010
Only days remain to renew license
Comprehensive Plan update begins
Flood discount retained
Historic Preservation grants
Length of Service awards
February permit report
DCD fights cancer
EAR begins
February 2010
Revised FEMA flood maps
Comp Plan hearing
Renew competency certificate
January permit report
Compost product
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2010
Amendment hearing
2011 EAR
’09-’10 amendments
2009 Annual Permit Report
Renew contractor license
Thank you!
Length of Service Awards
Calendar
December 2009
Happy Holidays
Comp Plan amendments transmitted
Regulatory floodways have changed
Don’t forget to renew contractor’s license
November permit report
November 2009
Building Inspections office moves
Complete Streets resolution approved
Expanded online access to documents
Flood Zone “look up” Web site updated
Deadline nears for preservation grants
Certificates of competency must be renewed
October permit report
Holiday closing
Upcoming meetings
October 2009
State planners honor Lee
Historic preservation grants
Competency renewals due
Length of service awards
September permit report
Upcoming meetings
September 2009
Code office moves
National Electric Code
Competency renewal due
2009 Concurrency Report
August permit report
Upcoming meetings
August 2009
New population figures
Competency renewal begins
Plan amendment update
Flood info enhanced
July permit report
Homebuyer opportunities
Upcoming meetings
July 2009
Lee Plan codified through May 2009 now available
LDC amendments
More online permitting
Lee Plan amendments
Aluminum plans expire
August begins competency certificate renewal
Lee earns four awards
Updated zoning applications
June permit report
Downtown construction
Length of Service awards
Upcoming meetings
June 2009
SB360 extensions
May permit report
Independence Day closing
Upcoming meetings
May 2009
New permit fees
Relief for expired permits
DCA gives nod to Comp Plan amendments
Map of downtown Fort Myers street closings
Licensing board vacancies
April permit report
Holiday closing
Upcoming meetings
April 2009
Expired permits
March permit report
New Lee Plan amendments
Recycle construction debris
Fertilizer ordinance update
DCD supports Komen event
Length of Service Awards
Upcoming meetings
March 2009
Final deadline for Competency Certificates
Permit expiration problems
Inspections office hours
LPA to discuss land use
New fertilizer ordinance
2007 building code effective
February permit report
Upcoming meetings
February 2009
New building codes
Lee Plan amendments
North River Village, Babcock on LPA agenda
Competency certificate renewal
January permit report
Upcoming meetings
January 2009
Update master plans
Annual permit report
Mining checklists
LDC updated
Competency certificate renewal
Thank you
Length of Service awards
Upcoming meetings
December 2008
Master plans must be revised by March 1, 2009
Planners honor Gibbs
LDC updates
Competency certificates
Holiday schedule
November permit report
Upcoming meetings
November 2008
LOMR process details
Mine applications online
Thanksgiving holiday schedule
Competency certificates
October permit report
Upcoming meetings
October 2008
2008 Concurrency Report available
School impact fees, two road fees drop
Lehigh Community Plan ready for review
Lee Plan amendments transmitted
Elevation Certificates are now online
Renew Competency Certificate; avoid rising fees
Thank you: Employees in the Voluntary Separation Incentive Program
New, revised mining applications available
Length of service awards
September permit report
Upcoming meetings
September 2008 – Special Comp Plan Amendment Issue
2007/2008 Plan Amendment Cycle
2008.2009 Plan Amendment Cycle
September 2008
School, road impact fee reports available
Staff to present at REIS development workshop
Renew competency certificate; avoid late fee
Lee Plan amendments under review
Additional parking at our office
August permit report
August 2008
Lee population estimated at 623,725
Competency certificate renewal begins
New flood maps effective next week
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
July permit report
July 2008
FEMA flood map workshop July 22
New DR/GR report is online
Bonita opens new permitting office
Applications, DO checklists updated
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June permit report
June 2008
Bonita applications go to CH2M Hill beginning June 16
New FEMA flood maps may affect existing plans
First 20/20 recreational preserve opens on river
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May permit report
May 2008
Lee gets final flood zone boundaries; effective in August
Revised zoning checklists, DO applications
New document imaging process available
Construction, demolition debris workshop June 1
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
April permit report
Reminder: Fort Myers Beach now permitting
April 2008
DR/GR consultants present Work-in-Progress report
Fort Myers Beach now processing all permits
Bonita now processing driveway permits
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
March permit report
Document imaging process updated
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
March 2008
Public Invited to DR/GR sessions
Residential permits may be reinstated
State requires carbon monoxide detectors
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
February permit report
Lee Plan copies now available
Cashier requires ID for credit card use
February 2008
New FEMA flood maps require changes
Final month to renew competency certificates
Victor Dover addresses DR/GR committee
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
January permit report
Recycling ordinance workshop planned
January 2008
New flood maps to be effective in September
Certificates of Competency renewals due
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
December and annual permit report
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
December 2007
Happy Holidays
Holiday schedule
Certificates of competency renewals due
DR/GR committee update
Construction recycling mandatory Jan. 1
Environmental Sciences director hired
November permit report
November 2007
Happy Thanksgiving
Holiday Schedule
Renew Competency Certificates online
Mandatory business recycling begins Jan. 1
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
October permit report
Bonita Road Impact Fees increase
October 2007
Permit and Development Guide available
FEMA to change more than 60 flood maps
Bonita Road Impact Fees increase
State changes roof permit requirements
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
DCD fund raisers honored
September permit report
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
September 2007
Park fee, other public hearings rescheduled
Staff begins DR/GR action plan
Commissioners review commercial/industrial land study
Bonus density application now online
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
August permit report
August 2007
Lee County’s population tops 615,000
LDC amendments adopted
Renew Competency Certificates online now
DR/GR area being studied
Park Impact Fee study to be reviewed
Wellfield ordinance posted online
Phone numbers have changed
Deadline affects pace of permitting
Our new look
July 2007
Meeting on DR/GR and Mining set for July 25
Notice: Phone numbers are changing
Renew competency certificates
Park Impact Fee reviewed
Commercial permits set record in June
June 2007
Web permitting expanded
June 29 deadline nears for road impact fee
Zoning application rules have changed
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
Get online copy of 2007 Concurrency Report Draft
Get online copy of McLane review of DR/GR studies
Phone number update
May 2007
Commissioners allow reinstatement of expired residential permits
Deadline for road impact fee approaches
E-Connect enhanced with finalized documents
Meetings and public hearings scheduled
April permit report
Sea Turtle nesting begins
April 2007
Apply for mechanical and roof permits online
Pine Island Community Plan and other Land Development Code meetings scheduled
Phone numbers will soon change
Affordable housing reviewed
Outdoor lighting compliance reviewed
Paul Smith celebrates 25th anniversary
March permit report
March 2007
Certificate of competency renewals due
New lighting code in effect
Updated Lee Plan online
February permit report
February 2007
Record permit applications filed in January
Affordable housing reviewed
Lee Plan updates proposed
New drainage site plan required
Solid Waste fees to be changed
January 2007
Past reinspection fees now due at framing
Pool master plans to be updated
Impact fees effective soon
Lee home permitting slows in 2006
Our new look
Thank you for holiday fare
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
December 2006
Happy Holidays
Holiday schedule
State’s business tax law changes
Reinspection fees payment schedule changed
Don’t let your permits expire
Enterprise zone exemptions updated
Zoning checklists are online and updated
Permitting pace slows in November
November 2006
Road impact fees to increase Feb. 1
Land Development Code amended: Proportionate fair share, building code
New elevation certificates
Thanksgiving closings
Residential generator permit due at intake
State and federal building code changes
October permit report
October 2006
Meet FEMA reps at flood map open house
Fort Myers Beach service changes
State building code to change Dec. 8
Nov. 1 national electric changes
September permit report
September 2006
Proposed FEMA flood maps ready for viewing
Public hearings set
Building permits return to typical pace
Congratulations to those celebrating 25th anniversaries
Special August 16, 2006 edition
Bureau releases new population data
August 2006
Renewal time for contractors
Committees to discuss Road Impact Fee Study
Cashier news
Environmental Health Office moves
Concurrency Report copies available
July permit report
Zoning applications changed by amendments
July 2006
New Road Impact Fee Study available
Certificate of competency renewals due soon
June permit report
Length of Service Awards for DCD employees
June 2006
New duplex rules for driveways and landscaping
Concurrency report
Code enforcement office has relocated
Holiday closings
May 2006
Meeting to discuss project density calculations
Permit fee schedule updated
New construction assessments set for solid waste
Pay by phone for reinspection, trade permit fees
March 2006
Public hearings schedule
LDC revisions for duplexes proposed
Don’t let your permits expire
List of revised applications
Length of Service Awards for DCD employees
January 2006
Fire Impact Fee Study available; approval schedule set
2005 Building Permits set all-time record
2004 codification of the Lee Plan available online
New plat review application available
News from Cashier Station
Thanks for holiday fare
December 2005
Happy Holidays
Holiday closings
School Impact Fee update approved by Commissioners
Land Development Code amendments adopted
Length of Service Awards for DCD employees
November 2005
Lee County Blasting Study to be reviewed by ad hoc committee
School Impact Fee approved by BoCC
Administrative Code on plat approval adopted
December public hearing set for LDC amendments
News from Cashier Station
Thanksgiving Holiday schedule
October 2005
Meetings rescheduled due to Hurricane Wilma
Administrative Code on plat approval to be amended
New notice requirements for Comprehensive Plan amendments
Comp Plan amendments adopted
November public hearings set for Community Planning Area LDC amendments
Computer installed for customer use in second floor lobby
Employment opportunities
September 2005
School Impact Fee amendments proposed
Automated subcontractor registration now offered
Policy for Hearing Examiner exhibits
Affordable housing methodology study
Updated applications
Notes from the Cashier Station
Length of Service Awards for DCD employees
Employment opportunities
August 2005
Land Development Code updated
Plat workshop scheduled for Sept. 14
School Impact Fee review schedule
Lee Plan and Concurrency Report available
Current master plans obsolete as of Oct. 1
Remodeling of permitting center
Notes from the Cashier Station
Lee population estimated at 549,442
Updated applications
Labor Day holiday schedule
Employment opportunities