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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