Ask about a Lee County zoning variance or special use
The responsible authority depends on the exact site. Verify jurisdiction and current zoning before selecting an application or hearing path.
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Steps
- 1
Identify the governing jurisdiction
Use current official municipal boundaries and confirm with the local planning staff.
leegov.com/permits - 2
Confirm the parcel's zoning and proposed use
County DCD administers County zoning matters; incorporated jurisdictions publish separate local planning rules. County zoning layers for municipalities are historic and not a current local determination.
leegov.com/dcd/zoning - 3
Request the correct relief procedure
Ask the responsible local zoning/planning office whether a variance, special use, rezoning, development order or another process applies, and confirm hearing dates and current application requirements.
fortmyers.gov/1296/Planning - 4
Review related approvals
Confirm building, environmental, floodplain, right-of-way and utility approvals separately where they apply.
leegov.com/dcd/DS
Documents
- Parcel address and identifier
- Current and proposed use
- Site sketch or plans requested by the responsible planning office