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
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Lee County Community Development e-Newsletter
BACK ISSUES
January 2015Web-based inspection scheduling now availableImpact fee application datesLook-up Ten Mile Canal floodway parcels online2014 permit reportOnly two months remain to renew licenseUpcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2014FEMA to revise Ten Mile Canal floodway maps2014 Concurrency Report acceptedLPA reviews proposed changes to maps, tables
CPA2011-00023 Contractors may still renew expired licensesLength of Service awardsNovember 2014 permit reportWe’ve got heart! – American Heart Association Heart WalkCounty offices closed for holidaysUpcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2014Elevation certificate, foundation vent classesDeadline is Dec. 19 for preservation grantsSouth Branch Estero River floodway changesContractors may still renew expired licensesPlanners to hold annual meeting and socialOctober 2014 permit reportLocal Planning Agency meeting rescheduledCounty office closed for holidaysUpcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2014$100,000 available for preservation grantsNorth Olga Land Development Code approvedMunicode website updatedDevelopment Code, Lee Plan update availableAction taken on Lee Plan Amendments
CPA2013-00001 – River Hall CPA2013-00004 – Corkscrew Ranch
September, FY’ 14 permit reportLocal Planning Agency meetings rescheduledCounty offices closed for Veterans DayUpcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2014License renewals due Sept. 30Updated state licenses now requiredCommissioners consider impact fee issuesProposed amendments
LDC Amendment – North Olga Community Plan Area CPA2011-00020 – Fiddlesticks Boulevard Parcel
August 2014 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
August 2014Population grows 1.6% in Lee CountyState, County Contractor Licenses Expire
State license renewal due by Aug. 31 County competency certificate renewal begins
LeeSpins updates aerials to 2014 photographyLength of Service AwardsJuly 2014 permit reportCounty offices closed Sept. 1Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June/July 2014Land Development Code amendedNew email for flood zone verificationCommissioners address planning, zoning cases
CPA2013-00008 - Estero ApartmentsCPA2014-00003 - Estero Community Plan UpdateDCI2013-00020 and REZ2013-00013 - Estero Oaks MPDDRI2013-00021 and DCI2013-00008 – Miromar LakesDCI2014-00007 – Plantation 37
Lee Plan has been updatedCPA2013-00006 – ConcurrencyCPA2013-00007 – Wellfield Protection
June 2014 permit reportOffices closed for the holidaysUpcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2014Second hearing set for Land Code changesEquipment must meet base flood elevationsEstero plan headed to CommissionersApril 2014 permit reportCounty offices closed for Memorial DayCommunity planning staff changeUpcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2014Land Development Code Changes proposedeCheck update: Please adjust “blocks”
New code lowers grass violation to 12 inchesTurtle nesting season begins May 1; please shield lightsNAVD spot elevations, Control Points onlineMuniCode updated with LDC amendmentsCommissioners act on Lee Plan amendments
Planning and zoning symposiumLee County March 2014 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2014eCheck now availableNorth Fort Myers panel holds annual meetingLee Plan has been updated
CPA2013-00002 – Agricultural rezoning in Suburban areasCPA2013-00003 – RSW Airport Layout Plan (Map 3F)CPA2013-00005 – removing mandatory DRI requirementCPA2013-00009 – Capital Improvement Plan update (tables 3, 3a & 4)
March 31 final deadline for license renewalLPA reviews Lee Plan element updatesLand Development Code amendedFebruary 2014 permit reportFlorida land use symposium set for May“Plan in Motion” is 2014 Florida APA themeUpcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2014eCheck to be newest option in ePlan servicesCommissioners to hear zoning cases on WednesdaysWorkshop held on impact feesMarch 31 is final deadline for license renewalWeb search features enhancedCommissioners act on Lee Plan amendmentsPublic hearing set for code changesDon Blackburn retires after 28 yearsJanuary 2014 permit reportReconnecting Lee to discuss flood insuranceUpcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2014Register for ePlan’s expanding options!Lee Plan amendments move forward
CPA2013-00007 – Wellfield ProtectionCPA2013-00002 Agricultural Rezoning in Suburban AreasCPA2013-00003 RSW Revised Airport Layout Plan – Map 3FCPA2013-00005 University Community DRI RequirementCPA2013-00006 - Concurrency Update CPA2013-00009 -Capital Improvement Plan Update
Symposium targets planning and zoning basicsLength of Service awardsLicense renewals continue2013 Permit report
December 2013Streamlining Report given to Horizon CouncilLook up flood zones with new interactive map2013 Concurrency Report acceptedLee Plan amendments submittedCommissioners direct Lee Plan amendmentsTransfer of Development Rights workshopLicense renewals continueNovember 2013 permit reportThank you!Offices closed for the holidaysUpcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2013Coming Soon: eCheck payment option!Development Order applications streamlinedTransfer of Development Rights (TDR) workshopWeb pages offer info on flood insurancePlanning Activities:
Luncheon set with new hearing examiner Low-impact design is series topic Annual meeting set
Presentation of “Research Diamond” findingsTransmittal hearing on two amendmentsLate fees now assessed on license renewalStaff nominated for County awardOctober 2013 permit reportOffices closed for holiday observancesUpcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2013Go Green!
Apply for Development Orders online Vegetation permits shift to electronic format
Site plans now considered at “informals”“Research Diamond” Town Hall meetingLate fees now assessed on license renewalULI hosts “Taking it to the Streets” workshopSeptember permit reportOffices closed November 11 for Veterans DayLength of Service AwardsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2013Dickson is acting Development Services DirectorDevelopment CCs are now available onlineSept. 30 is Competency Certificate deadlineState lessens low-voltage requirementLocal Planning Agency to review applicationsCommissioners consider River Hall proposal2014 County holidays announcedAugust 2013 permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
August 2013Population grows 1.14% in unincorporated LeeCompetency Certificate renewal begins2015 Elevation Certificates MUST be usedLee Plan updated online through July 2013North Fort Myers design panel meetingCommissioners consider Lee Plan amendmentTony Palermo elected local group chairmanCounty offices closed Sept. 2Length of Service AwardsJuly 2013 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2013County keeps 25% flood insurance discountFEMA adjusts three flood map panelsLPA to review proposed Procedures ElementLehigh Community Plan workshop updateLDC now updated onlineJune 2013 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
June 2013Permit extension still availableDevelopment Director Pete Eckenrode retiringFees revised for some reviewsLPA reviews proposed Land Use ElementLehigh Community Plan workshop is June 29Fax numbers updatedMay 2013 permit reportHappy Independence Day!Upcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2013Community Development continues to go green!LDC amendments streamline processesSea Turtles are nesting here; dim lights!Fax numbers updatedApril 2013 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2013Your chance to comment on Lee Plan Update2012-2013 Land Development Code changesInformal review of Complete StreetsePlan enhancements require brief downtimeElectronic building access requires inspectionsFile formats now listed for online searchesWhat’s happening in Lee’s virtual town hall?March 2013 permit reportLength of Service awardsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2013Road, 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 amendmentsFINAL deadline to renew licenses is March 31!Take the Low-Impact Development surveyComments solicited for Sustainability PlanLehigh, North Fort Myers centers approvedPlan amendment for airport is transmittedFebruary 2013 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2013Permit process streamlining approvedMore streamlining proposals go to committeesOccupancy, compliance certificates Go Green!Hearing on Lehigh, North Fort Myers centersCommissioners to discuss impact fee optionsCode enforcement staff member recognizedLicense renewal continuesJanuary 2013 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2013Hearings on impact fee suspension, LDC changesLee Plan workshop presentationNew topic on Lee County Town HallOnline applications updated to Ord. 12-24Length of Service awardsDecember and 2012 Annual permit reportThank youAPA ethics session set for FebruaryLicense renewal continuesUpcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2012Commissioners to hold Lee Plan workshopMap-based Complete Streets training offeredBugs worked out of FEMA elevation certsCommunity Development Staff plays SantaLicense renewal continuesNovember 2012 permit reportMerry Christmas and Happy New Year! Holiday closingsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
November 20122012 Concurrency Report acceptedChange of Use waiver extendedRevisions proposed for two floodways2015 Elevation Certificates now availableNew topics, options on Lee County Town HallLand Development Code updated onlineTreating in Pine Manor
Accepting applications for preservation grantsHoliday closingLicense renewals continueOctober 2012 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2012More permit applicants are choosing ePlan!$50,000 available for preservation grantsVegetation permits can now be e-mailedBald Eagle nesting season has begunCommittees review Mixed-Use CentersFEMA revises boundaries of two floodwaysLate fees now charged on license renewalsState licenses have expiredNew LDC amendmentsLPA continues review of Lee Plan amendmentsSeptember 2012 permit reportLength of Service AwardsCounty offices closed for November holidaysRegional energy resilience strategy is topicUpcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2012Renew competency certificates by Sept. 30!State license renewal is extendedCitizens engage in LeeCountyTownHall.comFinal hearings on LDC amendmentsBoard approves permit reinstatementsWind Speed maps adoptedDeadline nears to extend zoning plansState comments on Lee Plan amendmentAugust 2012 permit reportUpcoming meeting and public hearings
August 2012Visit the virtual Lee County Town HallDeadline nears to extend zoning plansBoard to consider permit extensionsState contractor licenses are expiringCompetency certificate renewal beginsLDC amendments set for public hearingsState conference features Lee DCD speakersLDC codification has been updatedStaff contributes to military and the hungryJuly 2012 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2012Parking proposalsMatlacha Overlay adoptedComp Plan transmittal
MUD case files online“I want to” searchService awardsJune permit reportOffices closed July 4Meetings and hearings
June 2012Mixed-Use Centers discussed at M&PNew Deputy Hearing Examiner on the jobTransmittal hearing set for Lee PlanCommissioners to hold second LDC hearingAPA-FL hosts planning seminarCommittee documents now onlineMay 2012 permit reportOffices closed for Independence DayUpcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2012It’s time to shield beach lights for turtle seasonProposed update for parking regulationsTransmittal hearing set for Lee PlanLee Plan updates are now available onlineCommissioners to hold LDC hearingsFEMA flood map revisions proposedThree staffers nominated for new awardOffices closed for Memorial DayOnline applications updated to Ord. 12-01April 2012 permit reportMay, June LPA meetings rescheduledUpcoming meetings and public hearings
April 2012School, Park and Fire/EMS impact fees dropWind speed maps to be updatedHistoric preservation grants awardedLee Plan updates now available onlinePermit reportLength of Service AwardsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2012March 30 is final license renewal deadlineState building codes have been updatedCommissioners consider impact fee updatesDevelopment Review, Zonings files onlineOnline applications updatedFebruary permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
February 2012Building code updates effective March 15
New building code affects product approvals Some AC applications have new requirements
March 30 is final license renewal deadlineFEMA Elevation Certificate expirationEnergy program surveyNorth Fort Myers planning meetingJanuary permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2012Impact fee updates completedNotice: Florida Building Code changesePlan enables electronic plan submissionSearch for more public records onlinePermit lobby now open on FridaysDecember, 2011 year-end permit reportAvoid late fees; renew licensesLength of Service AwardsCommunity Development staff aids charitiesThank you for holiday treatsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
December 2011Historic Preservation grant deadline nearsStaff honored by BikeWalkLeeFEMA Flood Maps: Cross Sections added to online flood mapsFEMA Flood Maps: AE Zone changed to X zone in panel 419Avoid late fees; renew licenses2011 color aerials now available on Lee SpInSHoliday closingsNovember permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
November 2011DRAFT 2011 Concurrency Report now availableLDC Chapter 33 –Update to accommodate community plansNew Commission districtsWeb applications updatedLatest Lee Plan updates effective Nov. 11License renewal continuesSouthwest Florida CRS Users Group formedOctober permit reportHoliday closingLength of Service awardsUpcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2011Development approval extensionsDCD Web site updatePreservation grantsPlat-a-Palooza - platted lands seminarLee Plan amendments approvedLicense renewals continue with late feesLand Development Code update now onlineSeptember and FY ’11 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
September 2011Web site gets a new look!Contractor licensing deadlineFloodway boundary reducedBoca Grande on National RegisterSave the date for plat meetingLee Plan table updatedCounty offices closed Sept. 29August permit reportUpcoming meetings
August 2011Proposed BCC districtsContractor licensesOffices closed Sept. 5, 29Lee Plan adoption hearingLDC Amendments adoptedPaperless zoning meetingsJuly permit reportLength of Service AwardsUpcoming meetings
August 2011 – Special EditionBEBR population report
July 2011License renewal beginsLDC amendment hearingPermit extensionsRedistricting optionsCaptiva meetingLee Plan updatesHearing Examiner updatesJune permit reportMeetings and hearings
June 2011Road impact fees reducedCompact Communities Code earns awardRevision of Ten Mile Canal floodway proposedLee Plan amendments transmittedFinal public hearing on LDC amendmentsIndependence Day closingMay permit reportUpcoming meetings and hearings
May 2011Transmittal hearingRoad Impact FeeMemorial Day closingApril permit reportMeetings and hearings
April 2011Road impact feesTurtle season beginsLee Plan codificationZoning checklists updatedOffices close Friday, April 22Vacancy RateMarch permitsUpcoming meetings
March 2011Floodway revisionsMarch 31 license deadlineEAR updateFebruary permitsUpcoming meetingsLength of Service AwardsKomen Race for the Cure
February 2011EAR adoption hearingContractor license deadlineLDC AmendmentsApplications available as Microsoft Word documentsJanuary permit reportUpcoming meetings
January 2011EAR workshops, hearings2010 annual permit reportRenew contractor licensesUpcoming meetingsLength of Service AwardsThank you!
December 2010Commissioners adjust impact feesReminder: Lobby, inspection hours changedCapital projects proposedUpdated applications available onlineDon’t forget to renew contractor licensesNovember permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearingsMerry Christmas and Happy New Year
November 2010First-floor lobby to close on FridaysFlood Insurance Rate Map updates
FEMA approves V Zone change on panel 182 Riverwood Estates application to revise Spanish Creek floodway
Deadline nears for preservation grantsMaterial recycling facility open houseContractor licensing renewal continuesThanksgiving closing
October permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
October 2010First-floor lobby to close on FridaysLee offers $50,000 in preservation grantsClarification of SB1752 extensionsBoCC approves Lee Plan amendmentsComprehensive Plan cases not on E-ConnectEast Yellow Fever Creek floodway revisedContractor licensing continuesLee plan update: New Horizon 2035Length of Services awardsSeptember permit reportVeterans Day closingUpcoming meetings and hearings
September 2010Lee County population falls slightly2010 Concurrency Report now availableDeadline nears for contractor licensingLee Plan updates now available onlineTessa LeSage is new sustainability managerState responds to Lee Plan changes, DRIFramework begins for Lee Plan update – New Horizon 2035August permit reportLandscape BMP decals being renewedE-mail change for Lee Hearing ExaminerCounty offices closed Sept. 9Upcoming meetings and hearings
August 2010Competency certificate renewal beginsState contractor licenses are expiringTen Mile Canal Floodway revised near Old US 41, panels 438, 439, 576, 577 revisedLee Plan elements under reviewOperations closed for Labor Day and Sept. 9 furlough dayZoning, Development checklists updatedNew Web address for LDCState ORC reports expected this monthJuly permit reportLength of service anniversariesUpcoming meetings and public hearings
July 2010Plan implementation begins in Lehigh AcresFEMA 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 ParkDCA reviews draft EARBonus Density Funds used for housingJune permit report
Upcoming meetings and public hearings
June 2010Permits can be extended under 1752 and Lee County Community Gardens approvedNew comprehensive plan report, survey are readyComp Plan amendments transmitted to DCAOnline applications updatedMay permit reportIndependence Day Holiday closingUpcoming meetings and public hearings
May 2010Ongoing New Horizon 2035 meetingsPermits required for low voltage workCongress for New Urbanism recognizes Lee CountyLPA sets special date for four amendmentsLee planners join transit design competitionCompost available from Solid Waste DivisionApril permit reportMemorial Day closingMeetings and public hearings
April 2010New Horizon 2030 interactive groups scheduleSea Turtle nesting season beginsKathie Ebaugh joins DCDFEMA flood map panel 286 V Zone revisedHearing set for regular Lee Plan amendmentsMarch 2010 permit reportUpcoming meetings and public hearings
March 2010Only days remain to renew licenseComprehensive Plan update beginsFlood discount retainedHistoric Preservation grantsLength of Service awardsFebruary permit reportDCD fights cancerEAR begins
February 2010Revised FEMA flood mapsComp Plan hearingRenew competency certificateJanuary permit reportCompost productUpcoming meetings and public hearings
January 2010Amendment hearing2011 EAR ’09-’10 amendments
2009 Annual Permit ReportRenew contractor licenseThank you!Length of Service AwardsCalendar
December 2009Happy HolidaysComp Plan amendments transmittedRegulatory floodways have changedDon’t forget to renew contractor’s licenseNovember permit report
November 2009Building Inspections office movesComplete Streets resolution approvedExpanded online access to documentsFlood Zone “look up” Web site updatedDeadline nears for preservation grants Certificates of competency must be renewedOctober permit reportHoliday closingUpcoming meetings
October 2009State planners honor LeeHistoric preservation grantsCompetency renewals dueLength of service awardsSeptember permit reportUpcoming meetings
September 2009Code office movesNational Electric CodeCompetency renewal due2009 Concurrency ReportAugust permit reportUpcoming meetings
August 2009New population figuresCompetency renewal beginsPlan amendment updateFlood info enhancedJuly permit reportHomebuyer opportunitiesUpcoming meetings
July 2009Lee Plan codified through May 2009 now availableLDC amendmentsMore online permitting Lee Plan amendments
Aluminum plans expireAugust begins competency certificate renewalLee earns four awardsUpdated zoning applicationsJune permit reportDowntown constructionLength of Service awardsUpcoming meetings
June 2009SB360 extensionsMay permit reportIndependence Day closingUpcoming meetings
May 2009New permit feesRelief for expired permitsDCA gives nod to Comp Plan amendmentsMap of downtown Fort Myers street closingsLicensing board vacanciesApril permit reportHoliday closingUpcoming meetings
April 2009Expired permitsMarch permit reportNew Lee Plan amendmentsRecycle construction debrisFertilizer ordinance updateDCD supports Komen eventLength of Service AwardsUpcoming meetings
March 2009Final deadline for Competency CertificatesPermit expiration problemsInspections office hoursLPA to discuss land useNew fertilizer ordinance2007 building code effective February permit reportUpcoming meetings
February 2009New building codesLee Plan amendmentsNorth River Village, Babcock on LPA agendaCompetency certificate renewalJanuary permit reportUpcoming meetings
January 2009
Update master plansAnnual permit reportMining checklistsLDC updatedCompetency certificate renewalThank youLength of Service awardsUpcoming meetings
December 2008Master plans must be revised by March 1, 2009Planners honor GibbsLDC updatesCompetency certificatesHoliday scheduleNovember permit reportUpcoming meetings
November 2008LOMR process detailsMine applications onlineThanksgiving holiday scheduleCompetency certificatesOctober permit reportUpcoming meetings
October 20082008 Concurrency Report availableSchool impact fees, two road fees dropLehigh Community Plan ready for reviewLee Plan amendments transmittedElevation Certificates are now onlineRenew Competency Certificate; avoid rising feesThank you: Employees in the Voluntary Separation Incentive ProgramNew, revised mining applications availableLength of service awardsSeptember permit reportUpcoming meetings
September 2008 – Special Comp Plan Amendment Issue2007/2008 Plan Amendment Cycle2008.2009 Plan Amendment Cycle
September 2008School, road impact fee reports availableStaff to present at REIS development workshopRenew competency certificate; avoid late feeLee Plan amendments under reviewAdditional parking at our officeAugust permit report
August 2008Lee population estimated at 623,725Competency certificate renewal begins
New flood maps effective next weekUpcoming meetings and public hearingsLength of Service awards for DCD employeesJuly permit report
July 2008FEMA flood map workshop July 22New DR/GR report is onlineBonita opens new permitting officeApplications, DO checklists updatedUpcoming meetings and public hearingsJune permit report
June 2008Bonita applications go to CH2M Hill beginning June 16New FEMA flood maps may affect existing plansFirst 20/20 recreational preserve opens on riverUpcoming meetings and public hearingsMay permit report
May 2008Lee gets final flood zone boundaries; effective in AugustRevised zoning checklists, DO applicationsNew document imaging process availableConstruction, demolition debris workshop June 1Upcoming meetings and public hearingsApril permit reportReminder: Fort Myers Beach now permitting
April 2008DR/GR consultants present Work-in-Progress reportFort Myers Beach now processing all permitsBonita now processing driveway permitsUpcoming meetings and public hearingsMarch permit reportDocument imaging process updatedLength of Service awards for DCD employees
March 2008Public Invited to DR/GR sessionsResidential permits may be reinstatedState requires carbon monoxide detectorsUpcoming meetings and public hearingsFebruary permit reportLee Plan copies now availableCashier requires ID for credit card use
February 2008New FEMA flood maps require changesFinal month to renew competency certificatesVictor Dover addresses DR/GR committeeUpcoming meetings and public hearingsJanuary permit reportRecycling ordinance workshop planned
January 2008New flood maps to be effective in SeptemberCertificates of Competency renewals dueUpcoming meetings and public hearingsDecember and annual permit reportLength of Service awards for DCD employees
December 2007Happy HolidaysHoliday scheduleCertificates of competency renewals dueDR/GR committee updateConstruction recycling mandatory Jan. 1Environmental Sciences director hiredNovember permit report
November 2007Happy ThanksgivingHoliday ScheduleRenew Competency Certificates onlineMandatory business recycling begins Jan. 1Upcoming meetings and public hearingsOctober permit reportBonita Road Impact Fees increase
October 2007Permit and Development Guide availableFEMA to change more than 60 flood mapsBonita Road Impact Fees increaseState changes roof permit requirementsUpcoming meetings and public hearingsDCD fund raisers honoredSeptember permit reportLength of Service awards for DCD employees
September 2007Park fee, other public hearings rescheduledStaff begins DR/GR action planCommissioners review commercial/industrial land studyBonus density application now onlineLength of Service awards for DCD employeesAugust permit report
August 2007Lee County’s population tops 615,000LDC amendments adoptedRenew Competency Certificates online nowDR/GR area being studiedPark Impact Fee study to be reviewedWellfield ordinance posted onlinePhone numbers have changedDeadline affects pace of permittingOur new look
July 2007Meeting on DR/GR and Mining set for July 25Notice: Phone numbers are changingRenew competency certificatesPark Impact Fee reviewedCommercial permits set record in June
June 2007Web permitting expandedJune 29 deadline nears for road impact feeZoning application rules have changedUpcoming meetings and public hearingsGet online copy of 2007 Concurrency Report DraftGet online copy of McLane review of DR/GR studiesPhone number update
May 2007Commissioners allow reinstatement of expired residential permitsDeadline for road impact fee approachesE-Connect enhanced with finalized documentsMeetings and public hearings scheduledApril permit reportSea Turtle nesting begins
April 2007Apply for mechanical and roof permits onlinePine Island Community Plan and other Land Development Code meetings scheduledPhone numbers will soon changeAffordable housing reviewedOutdoor lighting compliance reviewedPaul Smith celebrates 25th anniversaryMarch permit report
March 2007Certificate of competency renewals dueNew lighting code in effectUpdated Lee Plan onlineFebruary permit report
February 2007Record permit applications filed in JanuaryAffordable housing reviewedLee Plan updates proposedNew drainage site plan requiredSolid Waste fees to be changed
January 2007Past reinspection fees now due at framingPool master plans to be updatedImpact fees effective soonLee home permitting slows in 2006Our new lookThank you for holiday fare
Length of Service awards for DCD employees
December 2006Happy HolidaysHoliday scheduleState’s business tax law changesReinspection fees payment schedule changedDon’t let your permits expireEnterprise zone exemptions updatedZoning checklists are online and updatedPermitting pace slows in November
November 2006Road impact fees to increase Feb. 1Land Development Code amended: Proportionate fair share, building codeNew elevation certificatesThanksgiving closingsResidential generator permit due at intakeState and federal building code changes October permit report
October 2006Meet FEMA reps at flood map open houseFort Myers Beach service changesState building code to change Dec. 8Nov. 1 national electric changesSeptember permit report
September 2006Proposed FEMA flood maps ready for viewingPublic hearings setBuilding permits return to typical paceCongratulations to those celebrating 25th anniversaries
Special August 16, 2006 editionBureau releases new population data
August 2006Renewal time for contractorsCommittees to discuss Road Impact Fee StudyCashier newsEnvironmental Health Office movesConcurrency Report copies availableJuly permit reportZoning applications changed by amendments
July 2006New Road Impact Fee Study availableCertificate of competency renewals due soonJune permit reportLength of Service Awards for DCD employees
June 2006New duplex rules for driveways and landscaping
Concurrency reportCode enforcement office has relocatedHoliday closings
May 2006Meeting to discuss project density calculationsPermit fee schedule updatedNew construction assessments set for solid wastePay by phone for reinspection, trade permit fees
March 2006Public hearings scheduleLDC revisions for duplexes proposedDon’t let your permits expireList of revised applicationsLength of Service Awards for DCD employees
January 2006Fire Impact Fee Study available; approval schedule set2005 Building Permits set all-time record2004 codification of the Lee Plan available onlineNew plat review application availableNews from Cashier StationThanks for holiday fare
December 2005Happy HolidaysHoliday closingsSchool Impact Fee update approved by CommissionersLand Development Code amendments adoptedLength of Service Awards for DCD employees
November 2005Lee County Blasting Study to be reviewed by ad hoc committeeSchool Impact Fee approved by BoCCAdministrative Code on plat approval adoptedDecember public hearing set for LDC amendmentsNews from Cashier StationThanksgiving Holiday schedule
October 2005Meetings rescheduled due to Hurricane WilmaAdministrative Code on plat approval to be amendedNew notice requirements for Comprehensive Plan amendmentsComp Plan amendments adoptedNovember public hearings set for Community Planning Area LDC amendmentsComputer installed for customer use in second floor lobbyEmployment opportunities
September 2005School Impact Fee amendments proposedAutomated subcontractor registration now offeredPolicy for Hearing Examiner exhibitsAffordable housing methodology study
Updated applicationsNotes from the Cashier StationLength of Service Awards for DCD employeesEmployment opportunities
August 2005Land Development Code updatedPlat workshop scheduled for Sept. 14School Impact Fee review scheduleLee Plan and Concurrency Report availableCurrent master plans obsolete as of Oct. 1Remodeling of permitting centerNotes from the Cashier StationLee population estimated at 549,442Updated applicationsLabor Day holiday scheduleEmployment opportunities
