Permits & Zoning in Fort Myers, Florida
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Feb 2026 — Jun 2026
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What this page covers
Building permits, zoning applications, and site plan approvals filed with the municipality.
What to watch for
- New building permits and zoning applications usually show up before neighbors hear about a project.
- Site-plan approvals and permit surges are early indicators of construction activity near a property.
- Watch for clusters of filings, not just one document, when a corridor starts moving quickly.
3 filings to know
04-28-26 Special Magistrate Agenda - Action Agenda
Apr 28, 2026Fort Myers Special Magistrate's code enforcement hearing agenda documenting findings in 46+ property violation cases. Property owners ordered to abate building and maintenance violations (structural damage, exterior walls, roofs, accessory structures, parking standards) by April 22, 2026, or face daily fines ranging from $150–$500 per day, capped between $20,000–$50,000 (or no cap for repeat offenders)...
Code Enforcement Board Revised Action Agenda 04-09-26
Apr 9, 2026The Fort Myers Code Enforcement Board held a hearing addressing violations of city building, construction, and property maintenance codes across multiple properties. The board found numerous property owners guilty of code violations including swimming pool safety, construction permit failures, and exterior structure defects...
Special Magistrate Hearing Agenda- 02-24-26
Feb 24, 2026This is a Special Magistrate hearing agenda for Fort Myers, Florida scheduled for February 24, 2026. The hearing covers 40 new code violation cases and at least 3 old business cases involving construction permits, business licensing, property maintenance, and code compliance issues across all city wards...
Recent Filings
05-29-26 Special Magistrate Agenda- Action Agenda
Fort Myers held code enforcement hearings on property violations. Property owners must fix violations by May 20, 2026...
Planning Board - June 3, 2026
The Planning Board met to consider rezoning 19. 79 acres at 1750 Ortiz Avenue...
05-29-26- Special Magistrate Agenda- Revised Final
A judge found code violations on dozens of Fort Myers properties. Property owners have until May 20, 2026, to fix violations, or they face daily fines.
05-29-26 Special Magistrate Hearing Agenda
Historic Preservation Commission - May 28, 2026
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee (BZOC) Meeting - May 28, 2026
Board of Adjustments - May 27, 2026
Code Enforcement Board Revised Public Notice Agenda 05-14-26
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