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Some Background on Estero's Unique Building Codes

Since early 2002 the Estero Community Plan has been a part of the Lee Comprehensive Plan. Since then the Lee County Land Development Code (LDC) has been amended to include many provisions unique to Estero). These provisions provide "Overlay Districts" for Corkscrew Road, US 41 and Sandy Lane that contain site planning and appearance standards for developers in these areas. In addition they include permanent and temporary signage standards, enhanced buffering requirements for commercial properties adjacent to residential communities and special development standards for gas stations and convenience stores throughout Estero.

To assist developers and development professionals satisfy the vision of the community plan and the regulations and standards in the LDC the ECPP and the EDRC provide:

1. feedback opportunities for developers to present their plans to the community
   and obtain feedback from the community regarding their project and plans,
2. information about adjacent projects and advice about how other developers have satisfied Estero's high development standards in a fair and impartial way,
3. chances to work informally with developers and their professionals to improve the effectiveness and appearance of their projects,
4. communication with County staff, the Hearing Examiner and the Board of County Commissioners regarding community acceptance of proposed development projects.

More information on the relationship between the ECPP and Lee County government.