Development / Community Planning Articles

The Village of Estero’s Utilities Expansion Program Progresses Slowly Pt. 3

The Village of Estero's Utilities Expansion Program Progresses SlowlyPart 3: Costs, Capital Improvement Plans, and Grants Background The conversion from a septic and well utility system to a municipal water and central sewer for several early developments in Estero is...
Development Review Summary November 2017

Development Review Summary November 2017

This month, NCH Healthcare presented its request for zoning deviations to operate a 24/7 emergency medical facility in the Shoppes of Coconut Trace, while Aldi presented revised design plans for a new grocery store on U.S. 41 north of Walmart. Several other businesses...

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Development Review Summary October 2017

Development Review Summary October 2017

Village Council approved a fee structure for the Bonus Density Program that was adopted earlier this year for the three properties that Lee County had approved under their Bonus Density Program. These fees will be used by the Village for future purchases of public...

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September 2017 Development Review Summary

September 2017 Development Review Summary

While the Village continues to deal with drainage issues and debris removal in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma, city business has resumed. The Planning & Zoning Board (PZB) made two recommendations to Village Council last month concerning re-platting of...

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