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2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
Phone: 239-765-0202 Permits@FortMyersBeachFL.gov Fax: 239-765-0909
Forced relocation of a business
The director is authorized to permit proposed uses that are not permitted on the subject property
for a period of 180 days under the following circumstances:
1. The property owner or authorized person has filed an application for a special exception or
rezoning that would allow the requested use, if approved.
2. The requested rezoning or special exception is, in the opinion of the director, clearly compatible
with the neighboring uses and zoning and is consistent with the Fort Myers Beach
Comprehensive Plan.
3. The proposed use is a business that is being relocated due to the Town’s economic
development or redevelopment efforts or as the result of threatened or ongoing condemnation
proceedings.
4. No new principal structures are to be constructed on the subject property.
5. The applicant agrees in writing that the proposed use will cease within 180 days unless the
requested rezoning or special exception is approved by the Town Council’s final decision.
The director may extend the date of approval for up to 90 days with good cause shown. No
approval of forced relocation excuses the property from compliance with any regulation other than
the list of permitted uses in the applicable zoning district.