VEGETATION REMOVAL PERMIT APPLICATION
Town of Fort Myers Beach 2525 Estero Blvd Fort Myers Beach FL, 33931
Phone # (239) 765-0202 Permits@fmbgov.com Fax # (239) 765-0909 5/26/2020
INSPECTIONS: It is understood that submission of this application grants the director or the designee the right to
conduct an on-site inspection to determine that any removal, pruning or other such activities conform to applicable
Town of Fort Myers Beach ordinances.
If proposed development requires preservation of vegetation and/or species, then barricades must be installed
and inspected prior to permit issuance. If clearing is necessary to install barricades; then a minor clearing permit
will be required prior to installation.
The site inspection, once requested, will be conducted within seven (7) to ten (10) working days. Tree protection
barricades must be in place at the time of inspection. In the event that the tree protection barricades are not in
compliance and a subsequent site inspection is necessary, a re-inspection fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) may be assessed
to the permit fee.
Refer to the Town of Fort Myers Beach Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 14, Article V, as amended, for all
requirements. A copy of this ordinance may be obtained from: www.fmbgov.com
SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS
A Site Plan that includes the following:
a. Shape and dimensions of the lot or boundary survey
b. The location of the existing or proposed structure(s) and any other
improvements (e.g. drain field, driveway, etc.)
c. A location map or the most current 1"=200' aerial with the site delineated
d. Any proposed changes in the grade (fill/excavation) of the land e. Any proposed tree
replacement plan
WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
MAY RESULT IN YOURPAYING TWICE FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. A
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MUST BE RECORDED AND POSTED ON THE JOB SITE
BEFORE THE FIRST INSPECTION. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN FINANCING, CONSULT
WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT.
