Lee Plan Future Land Use Element & Supporting Land Development Code (LDC) Updates
On April 1, 2025, the Board of County Commissioners directed staff to amend the Lee PLan and LDC to increase efficiency, reduce unnecessary regulations, while maintaining the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and meeting State requirements. The proposed amendments do not change the future land use category designation or zoning classification on any property and do not increase allowable densities and intensities within Lee County. A public information meeting was held on August 25, 2026.
The Local Planning Agency (LPA) considered the amendments at their August 31, 2026 meeting. The LPA voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners transmit the proposed Lee Plan amendments and adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.
The Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee (EROC) considered the amendments to the Land Development Code at their September 9, 2026 meeting. The EROC voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.
The Land Development Code Advisory Committee (LDCAC) considered the amendments to the Land Development Code at their September 11, 2026 meeting. The LDCAC voted to recommend the Board of County Commissioners adopt the proposed Land Development Code amendments.
Use the following link to view the presentation slides:  Public Information Meeting (August 25, 2026).pdf
Use the following link to view the frequently asked questions:
Use the following links to view the amendments:
Use the following links to view Lee Plan community-specific changes:
What's next? The Board of County Commissioners will consider the amendments to the Lee Plan at their meeting on October 7, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Lee County Courthouse Commission Chambers, 2120 Main Street, Fort Myers. Once available, the meeting agenda and packet will be posted.
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