Town of Fort Myers Beach
Affidavit for Home Occupation
Submit in person: Town of Fort Myers Beach 2525 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
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Permit # USE
Zoning
Address: Strap No.
Business Name:
Applicant Name: Type of Business:
Email Address: Telephone Number:
Property Owner Name:
LDC Sec. 34-1772. - Home occupations.
(a) Any use of a residence for a home occupation as defined by this chapter shall be clearly incidental and subordinate
to its use for residential purposes by its occupants and thus is considered to be a residential accessory use and is
permitted in accordance with the regulations in this section in all zoning districts except EC.
(b) Such use shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or customary accessory building.
(c) No employees or contractors other than members of the household residing in the dwelling shall be permitted to
work at the residence, but may be employed to work elsewhere provided that the employees do not regularly come
to the residence for equipment, vehicles, or supplies. Under special conditions, such as a handicapped person or
retiree needing clerical assistance, the director may grant administrative approval to allow one employee who is
not a resident of the home to work at the residence.
(d) There shall be no exterior indication that the dwelling is being used for any purpose other than a residence, except
that one non-illuminated nameplate, not exceeding one square foot (144 square inches) in area, may be attached
to the building on or next to the entrance.
(e) No commodities, stores, or display of products on the premises shall be visible from the street or surrounding
residential area, and no outdoor display or storage of materials, goods, supplies, or equipment used in the home
occupation shall be permitted on the premises. Vehicles and trailers for use by the business may not be parked or
stored on the premises unless completely enclosed within a building.
(f) No equipment shall be used which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, or odors outside the dwelling unit that are
objectionable to the normal senses.
(g) A home occupation shall not generate greater volumes of traffic than would otherwise be expected by normal
residential uses, and a home occupation shall not attract more than an average of ten total visits per week from
customers, clients, and suppliers.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A. Submit completed form.
B. Application fee of $25.
C. Letter of Authorization from the Property Owners, if different from Applicant.
D. Proof of residence at the address of the application.
E. Completed Lee County Business Tax Receipt Application
.
a. Once approved by Town Staff, you’ll take this signed application to the Lee County Tax Collector’s office
to complete the process.
The undersigned applicant agrees to comply with the Town of Fort Myers Beach Land Development Code LDC Sec. 34-
1772 Home Occupations and any other applicable codes.
Applicant Signature Print Name Date
