h) Located so as to avoid routing industrial traffic through residential

Planning Board · 2026-05-06 · agenda_item

The City of Fort Myers Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to designate existing industrial areas for continued use. This review aims to maintain industrial zones while ensuring good land use patterns and avoiding industrial traffic through residential neighborhoods. The proposal focuses on contiguous industrial areas of at least eight acres, with less than half being vacant. Areas not meeting the size criteria may still be considered for continued industrial use based on their impact on nearby properties. This review is currently under consideration, representing an early stage in the planning process. The potential designation could lead to future site development, requiring services such as site clearing, grading, utility work, paving, building construction, and landscaping. Local contractors, suppliers, and service providers are encouraged to monitor this review as it progresses, as early engagement could offer advantages before formal plans and permits are finalized.

minimum size for industrial areas

8 acres