Fort Myers public meetings in 2024
7 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Code Enforcement Board
The Fort Myers Code Enforcement Board reviewed multiple cases regarding construction permits and unsafe structures. The board found numerous properties in violation, imposing daily fines or authorizing the City to perform abatement. Two cases were dismissed due to compliance.
- Finding 2612 Fowler St. in violation with a potential fine of $250 per day
- Ordering City abatement for unsafe structures at 3830 Arlington St. and 10941 Esteban Dr.
- Imposing a $250 daily fine for violations at 1617 Hendry St. 201
- Finding 2034 Bayside Pkwy in violation with a potential fine of $200 per day
- Dismissing cases for 3206 Cargo St. and 2055 Bayside Pkwy due to compliance
Local Affordable Housing
The Local Affordable Housing Advisory Committee will review the Fifth Program Year Annual Action Plan for the proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds. The meeting also includes a review of previous meeting minutes and discussion regarding several advisory board vacancies.
- Proposed use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
- Review of March 5, 2024, and May 7, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion of advisory board vacancies for banking, planning, and local employers
Special Magistrate Hearing
The Special Magistrate will review several code enforcement cases involving construction permit requirements and property accumulations. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the May 28, 2024, hearing and noting cases dismissed due to compliance or withdrawn due to magistrate conflicts.
- Approval of May 28, 2024, Special Magistrate Hearing minutes
- Construction permit violation case for 3595 Broadway
- Construction permit violation case for 2891 Center Pointe Dr. #305
- Permit and accumulation violations at 2626 Cortez Blvd.
- Construction permit requirement case for Park at Murano Owner LLC property
Building & Zoning Oversight Committee
The committee will review various monthly reports for May 2024, including updates on fire prevention, public works, and building inspections. The agenda also includes approval of the May 23, 2024 meeting minutes.
- Approval of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
- May 2024 permit revenue charts
- May 2024 building, permitting & inspections report
- May 2024 engineering services reports
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on proposed changes to historic buildings. These applications include requests for new siding, windows, doors, signage, and canopy systems.
- Siding, window, and door replacements at 2635 Michigan Ave
- New canopy, doors, and wall sign at 1418/1420 Dean St
- Window and door replacements and facade restoration at 2225/2229 Main St
Board of Adjustments
The Board of Adjustments will consider several variance requests and a conditional use request. Key items include changes to building requirements for an affordable senior housing project at 1935 Lafayette St. Other items involve setbacks, lot frontage, and warehouse construction.
- Variance for 81 one-bedroom units at 1935 Lafayette St.
- Conditional use request for 750,000 sq. ft. of warehousing at 10631 State Road 82
- Variance for side yard setback addition at 1468 Rosada Way
- Variance for gazebo location at 2617 Second St
- Variance for lot frontage reduction at 193 Charlotte Ave./172 Hillsboro St
Beautification Advisory Board
The Beautification Advisory Board will review the April 23, 2024 minutes and discuss a new webpage and social media project. The agenda also includes discussions regarding McGregor palm tree replacements and beautification awards.
- Approval of April 23, 2024 Minutes
- Webpage and Social Media Project
- McGregor Palm Tree Replacements
- Beautification Awards