4. Comprehensive Plan Compliance

Planning Board · 2026-06-03 · agenda_item

The City of Fort Myers Planning Board is reviewing a proposal to designate new areas for future industrial use on the Future Land Use Map and create new regulations for these zones. This policy aims to strengthen the city's economic base by encouraging job creation, investment, and production opportunities. The proposed industrial areas would require specific transportation access, industrial levels of utilities, and be centrally located. Permitted uses include research and development, laboratories, industrial activities, and supporting commercial and office uses, with residential uses strictly prohibited. Expansion into heavy industrial uses within light industrial zones would require a Planned Unit Development process. This item is currently under review by the Planning Board. The project would involve planning and regulatory development, potentially leading to future site plan approvals, construction, and infrastructure development for new industrial facilities. Contractors, suppliers, and service providers in areas like engineering, site preparation, construction, and material supply should monitor this review process. Early engagement before specific site plans and permits are finalized could offer a competitive advantage.

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