Site plans and permit drawings in Lee County, FL.

Yes. We prepare site plans and permit drawings for projects in Lee County, FL remotely from our Orlando, Florida office. We check the reviewing jurisdiction for your address before drafting.

Lee County Building and Permitting Services reviews permits for unincorporated areas of Lee County, FL. Incorporated cities such as Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero usually review permits inside their own limits. We confirm the reviewing office for your address before drafting.

Florida uses one statewide code, the Florida Building Code. The 8th Edition (2023) has been in effect since December 31, 2023, and the 9th Edition (2026) is scheduled to take effect on December 31, 2026. We draw to the edition in force when your permit is submitted.

No. Only Miami-Dade and Broward counties are in the HVHZ. Projects in Lee County, FL still need wind design to the Florida Building Code, and exterior products need Florida Product Approval or local approval.

Lee County is a coastal county, so many properties are in FEMA flood zones and some fall under coastal construction rules. If yours does, the site plan usually shows the flood zone and elevations, and an elevation certificate may be required.

Under Florida law, a notice of commencement is required for improvements with a direct contract over $5,000. It is recorded with the clerk of court before the first inspection. Repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system under $15,000 is exempt.

Florida allows property owners to act as their own contractor under the owner-builder exemption, with a signed disclosure statement. The building department explains the rules that apply. We prepare the drawings either way.

Yes. We prepare drawings for projects in Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach and every other part of the county. Each city can have its own zoning rules and checklist, so we check them for your address.

Often, but not always. Many offices accept an existing survey or recorded plat for small projects, while others ask for a current boundary survey. We tell you what applies before you pay.

It depends on the project and the jurisdiction. Many residential projects do not require a seal. Where one is required, licensed professional review can be coordinated, subject to the professional's independent review.

Send the property address, the project type and any survey, photos or city comments. We reply with a written scope, price and timeline.