DevelopmentServices is a division of Community Development
Responsibilities includeadministrative review and issuance ofdevelopment orders for site work activities for all commercial, industrial, multiple-family developments, and residential subdivisions within unincorporated Lee County.The division also reviews and processes applications for pre-application/informal meetings,limited development orders, property subdivision plats, vegetation permits, surety,and the formal vacation of easem*nts and rights-of-way. Throughout Lee County, including within themunicipalities,all county maintained rights-of-way (ROWs) and Lee County Utilities infrastructure extensions are processed through this division.
eConnectis the online system used to:
- Search and view development services cases
- Submit applications
- Upload (add)plans and other documents
- View status
- Download/print approved documents
- Pay fees
Visit eConnect System
Quick Links
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| Guides and Forms | Informal/Pre-Application Meetings | Reports | Certificate of Compliance |
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| Current Codes | Fees | Case File Search | Waiver Requests |
The Development Services Application Process
| | Determine the Need and Collect your Documentation |
| | Review theGuides and Forms to determine the information needed for the application process. Guides and Forms |
| | Informal/Pre-Application Meeting |
| | Prior to the submission of a formal application for development order approval, applicants are encouraged to schedule an informal meeting with Community Development staff members to discuss details of the proposed project and to obtain general guidance on the application process. In advance of the meeting, applicants willprovide a site planwith as much information as available in order for staff to prepare for the meeting. Request a meeting online; or download and submit the meeting requestvia e-mail to informals@leegov.com or via fax to 239-485-8344. For additional information call 239-533-8585. Request a Meeting |
| | Get eConnect Access |
| | After using the guides to determine information needed for the applicationprocess, prepare to use the online system calledeConnect. New users must register for aneConnectaccount.Instructions for New Users: Register for an Accountare included on the eConnect login page. Once registered, the systemis available for submittals and status checks. Users are required to use eConnect. Review theeConnect User Guidefor more details. eConnect: Register |
| | Submit the Application |
| | Use eConnect to complete the online application and upload plans and other supporting documents as online attachments. Reference the appropriateApplication and Permitting Guideas yougo through this process. eConnect: Submit Application |
| | Pay Fees |
| | Payment is required prior to plan review. We will email you payment instructions. You can view any fees that are due and pay them using eConnect.Log into eConnect, locate your record number, select the menu option forPayments>>Fees, then clickPay Fees buttonand follow the instructions. eConnect: Pay Fees |
| | Plan Review |
| | Lee County Codes provides the review procedures and application requirements to obtain a Development Order. Thisreview is an administrative process involving other divisions and departments within the County. Completeness Check:When the application package is first received, it is reviewed for completeness and inclusion ofall required documents, signatures, and seals are attached. If the package is incomplete, the applicant must provide missing information before the application package can be forwarded for payment and review. Application review:After payment is requested and received, the application will be assigned to multiple functional areas for simultaneous review. The review will check for compliance with The Lee Plan, Lee County Land Development Code, Lee County Administrative Codes, and Lee County Ordinances. Notice:The lead reviewer consolidates all comments and an email notice will be sent to the applicant. The email noticeinforms the applicant if their application was sufficient or insufficient.
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| | Check Status |
| | At any point in the project, applicants can view status, conditions and record details by searching the record numberwithineConnect. eConnect: Search A Reports Search is available to review all received applications andapproved applications by month and year. Report Search |
| | Notice of Development Order Approval |
| | Once approved, an email will be sentto let you know your approved documents are available for download.Log intoeConnect, locate your record number, selectAttachmentsto view/print the approveddocuments. The Notice of Approval is filed with the Lee County Clerk of Court, document type = NOT (Notice). eConnect: Approved Downloads |
| | Begin Site Work |
| | Once the Development Order has been issued and all stipulations of the development approval letter havebeen met,site work can begin. The expiration details will be listed in the approval letter. |
| | Inspections |
| | Once site work is complete, the submission of Letters of Substantial Compliance will set the inspection process in motion. Upload these documents into eConnect.If you have any questions please contact Development Services Inspections atDevRevInspections@leegov.com. |
| | Get your Certificate of Compliance |
| | Once all inspections have passed, the permit is closed and the Certificate of Compliance is issued.To pull certificate info, log into Development Review Search, type inyour record number, selectSearch Content, then selectCertificateof Compliance (CC)from the list of results. Development Review Search |
| | Case File Search |
| | Once the certificate is issued, the case is closed. Approved or closed cases can be searched using the Development Review Search – these documents are stored outside of eConnect. Development Review Search |
