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Town of Fort Myers Beach Comprehensive Plan INTRODUCTION — 1 TOWN OF “ENVISIONING TOMORROW’S FORT MYERS BEACH” — 2 FORT MYERS BEACH COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT — 3 FUTURE LAND USE ELEMENT — 4 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT — 5 CONSERVATION ELEMENT — 6 TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT — 7 UTILITIES ELEMENT — 8 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ELEMENT — 9 RECREATION ELEMENT — 10 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT — 11 HOUSING ELEMENT — 12 HISTORIC PRESERVATION ELEMENT — 13 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT — 14 PROCEDURES AND MONITORING — 15 Town of Fort Myers Beach 2523 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-765-0202 Preparation of this comprehensive plan was aided through financial assistance received from the state of Florida under the Local Government Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Assistance Program, administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. FORT MYERS BEACH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TOWN COUNCIL: LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY: Mayor Anita Cereceda Co-Chair Betty Davis Simpson Co-Chair Roxie Smith Vice-Mayor Ray Murphy Former Chair John Mulholland Councilman Daniel L. Hughes Linda Beasley Johanna Campbell Councilman John Mulholland Lena Heyman Councilman Garr Reynolds Daniel L. Hughes Ron Kidder Former Vice-Mayor Ted FitzSimons David Smith Former Councilman Rusty Isler Bill Van Duzer AMENDMENTS TO THIS PLAN – PART 1 AMENDMENTS TO THIS PLAN – PART 2 Application Adopting Pages Effective Application Adopting Pages Effective Number Ordinance Changed Date PREPARED BY: Number Ordinance Changed Date 2000-1-TEXT 00-15 11-22 11/21/2000 Spikowski Planning Associates, Fort Myers, Florida 2008-01-TEXT 09-03 11-1–36 [all pages] 11/25/2009 2000-2-TEXT 00-15 15-4 11/21/2000 2008-02-TEXT 09-03 16-1–25 [all pages] 11/25/2009 2000-3-MAP [rejected] — — WITH: 2008-03-TEXT 09-03 4-12, 4-51, 5-14, 5-28 11/25/2009 2001-1-TEXT 01-07 11-22 11/21/2001 Carol Cunningham & Associates 2008-04-TEXT 09-03 4-18–18a, 4-52 11/25/2009 2001-2-TEXT 01-07 4-49–50 11/21/2001 Dover, Kohl & Partners 2008-05-TEXT 09-03 4-23, 4-49–50 11/25/2009 2001-3-TEXT [withdrawn] —— Mohsen Salehi Consulting Services 2008-06-TEXT 09-03 4-23, 4-44 11/25/2009 2002-1-TEXT 02-07 11-22 11/15/2002 2008-07-TEXT 09-03 7-27–33 11/25/2009 Smith•Osborne Associates 2002-2-TEXT [rejected] —— 2008-08-TEXT 09-03 7-23, 7-32 11/25/2009 2002-3-TEXT 02-07 10-17, 18, 25–27 11/15/2002 Camp Dresser & McKee Inc. 2008-09-TEXT 09-03 7-15, 7-33 11/25/2009 2003-1-TEXT 03-13 11-22 3/8/2004 2008-10-TEXT 09-03 9-13 11/25/2009 SSA-04-01 [rejected] — — 2008-11/12-TXT 09-03 6-35, 6-47, 8-1–8, 11/25/2009 SSA-04-02 [rejected] — — EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 1999 8-15–18, 11-31,14-24–26 SSA-04-03 04-10 future land use map 7/22/2004 2008-13-TEXT 09-03 5-1–2, 5-25 11/25/2009 SSA-04-04 04-10 future land use map 7/22/2004 2008-14-MAP 09-03 1-2, 4-41–42, 4-44 11/25/2009 2004-1-TEXT 04-13 11-22 5/3/2005 Town of Fort Myers Beach 2523 Estero Boulevard Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-765-0202 Preparation of this comprehensive plan was aided through financial assistance received from the state of Florida under the Local Gov- ernment Comprehensive Planning and Land Development Regulation Assistance Program, administered by the Florida Department of Community Affairs. INTRODUCTION WHY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? ............. 1 - 1 SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF FORT MYERS BEACH . 1 - 1 HOW THIS DOCUMENT IS ORGANIZED ........ 1 - 2 Asdf generous land-use approvals of the past. This congestion is INTRODUCTION compounded by extreme tourism impacts from southwest Florida residents and visitors who flock to the welcoming atmosphere at Fort Myers Beach. These visitors feel none of the hostility caused at other beach communities by high bridge tolls, or by “residents-only” beach parking restrictions. Fort Myers Beach residents suffer from peak-season congestion WHY A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN? more than vacationers because the residents need to travel to school and jobs on a daily basis. Yet most residents tolerate this In 1995, residents of Estero Island launched an era of municipal congestion because it is the obvious result of so many people governance by voting to form the Town of Fort Myers Beach. A trying to enjoy the same assets that attracted them. Fortunately, flurry of activity began immediately, involving residents, prop- the peak period lasts less than three months of each year. erty owners and business people in the enterprise of crafting a small but highly focused town government. The shortness of this period could change. This plan contains many efforts to improve the beauty, vibrancy, and livability of While struggling with the normal day-to-day activities, a two- Fort Myers Beach. These changes might attract so many more year effort was begun to bring into focus the long-range goals for visitors that the period of extreme congestion lengthens to an the town. That effort has created this Fort Myers Beach Compre- intolerable portion of each year. That result would be the ulti- hensive Plan. To move toward those long-range goals, this plan mate irony for a community that has welcomed generations of establishes formal policies for the town government and lays the visitors to share its many charms. foundation for a new Land Development Code to guide further development and redevelopment. SPECIAL PROBLEMS OF FORT MYERS BEACH Fort Myers Beach faces a complex set of problems in addition to those usually faced by small towns. The town has already reached 85% of its maximum population. Nearly all of the remaining 15% is beyond the control of the new government, since development rights have previously vested to individual property owners. Despite this lack of control, the town has responsibility for managing the peak-season congestion that results from overly INTRODUCTION JANUARY 1, 1999 PAGE 1 – 1 HOW THIS DOCUMENT IS ORGANIZED To help readers identify those portions of each element that are being formally adopted, the goals, objectives, and policies of This document is organized into fifteen chapters. Following this each element are printed on gray paper. The “adopted” portions introduction is “Envisioning Tomorrow’s Fort Myers Beach,” an of this plan become a law of the Town of Fort Myers Beach. optimistic look at the community that the town hopes will Once comprehensive plans are adopted, “…no public or private evolve. The next twelve chapters contain the twelve main “ele- development shall be permitted except in conformity with com- ments” of this plan, organized by subject area. The Community prehensive plans…” (Section 163.3161(5), Florida Statutes). Design Element is placed first because its concepts have inspired many other parts of this plan. The final chapter contains proce- dures for interpreting and monitoring this plan. Each element contains at least two parts: # A narrative description of current conditions and possible courses of action for the town; and # Formal goals, objectives, and policies selected by the town as its legally binding comprehensive plan. The Town of Fort Myers Beach has decided to publish the full narrative portion of each element in this document. This pro- vides its residents with a wealth of interesting information and an understanding of courses of action that were studied but perhaps not included in the formal plan. The town legally “adopted” only certain portions of this docu- ment as its formal comprehensive plan. Formally adopted by Ordinance 98-14, effective January 1, 1999, are: # All goals, objectives, and policies for each of the twelve elements; # A “Future Land Use Map” (Figures 16 and 17 in the Future Land Use Element) and a “Future Transporta- tion Map” (Figure 18 in the Transportation Element); # A five-year schedule of capital improvements (Table 11-7); and # All of Chapters 1, 2, and 15. INTRODUCTION AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE 09-03 [2008-14-MAP] PAGE 1 – 2 / as amended 11-25-2009 ENVISIONING TOMORROW’S FORT MYERS BEACH NATURAL ENVIRONMENT................... 2 - 1 MOBILITY............................... 2 - 1 TIMES SQUARE........................... 2 - 1 AVENUE OF PALMS........................ 2 - 2 RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOODS............. 2 - 2 A SECOND “MAIN STREET” ................. 2 - 4 FORT MYERS BEACH, A LIVING PARK ......... 2 - 4 Asdf TIMES SQUARE: “The lively pedestrian scene at Times ENVISIONING TOMORROW’S Square is fueled by those who have been swimming, strolling on the beach, or enjoying the pier, and is especially popular FORT MYERS BEACH just before sunset. Just steps away, they enjoy the outdoor cafes, shops, and special entertainment events. “The short blocks to the north along Old San Carlos Boulevard now have wide sidewalks, street trees, and mid-day shade provided by overhangs from the new shops and restaurants. At the north end, folks reach Marina Plaza, another “people- This chapter takes a peek into the future. The italicized text gathering place” that is the hub of activity for a fleet of excur- below provides an optimistic look at the future of Fort Myers sion boats, dinner cruises, charter fishing and party boats, and Beach, the future that the town hopes to create by adding its water shuttles.” efforts to all others that have shaped this community: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT: “The natural features at Fort Myers Beach remain its primary yet most sensitive assets. The beaches are clean and regularly replenished with sand, and sand dunes have been recreated. The remaining mangroves and wetlands are healthy, with disturbed areas now fully restored. Little Estero Island and the Matanzas Pass Preserve contribute to the ecological integrity of the area, and are en- joyed by many residents on daily walks.
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