Date Received
Date
of
Sufficiency/Completeness
Revised 1/6/2017 Town of Fort Myers Beach Page 3 of 3
2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Phone: 239-765-0202 Permits@FortMyersBeachFL.gov Fax: 239-765-0909
Guide to filing PH‐B Additional Required Information for a Variance
Applicatio
n
Cover page
Case Number will be inserted by Community Development staff.
Project Name must be the same as the name used on the Request for Public
Hearing form.
Applicant must be the same as on the Request for Public Hearing form.
STRAP numbers must be the same as on the Request for Public Hearing form.
Current status of property must be the same as on the Request for Public
Hearing form.
LDC Section 34‐85
The guidelines for decision‐making regarding a request for rezoning are as
follows:
1. Whether there exists and error or ambiguity that must be
corrected;
2. Whether there exist changed or changing conditions that make approval
of the request appropriate;
3. The impact of the proposed change on the intent of LDC Chapter 34;
4. Whether the request is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and
intent, and with the densities, intensities, and general uses set forth in the
Fort Myers Beach Comprehensive Plan;
5. Whether the request meets all performance and locational standards for
the proposed use;
6. Whether urban services are, or will be, available and adequate to serve a
proposed land use change;
7. Whether the request will protect, conserve, or preserve environmentally
critical areas and natural resources;
8. Whether the request will be compatible with existing or planned uses and
will cause damage, hazard, nuisance, or other detriment to persons or
property;
9. Whether the location of the request places an undue burden on existing
transportation or other services and facilities, and will be served by streets
with the capacity to carry traffic generated by the development.
