Building materials.
Cape Coral Land Development Code § 5.8.7
in effectSection 5.8.7. - Building materials.
Only the following finish materials for exterior walls are permitted. All other finish materials are prohibited.
A. Concrete block with stucco finish (CBS), synthetic stucco (an exterior cladding system with a stucco-like outer finish applied over insulating boards or composite materials), or other exterior coating that is the visual equivalent of stucco. Non-textured concrete block with visible mortar joints, even if painted, is not an acceptable finished material.
B. Textured or ribbed concrete block, e.g. "split-face block".
C. Reinforced concrete of any finish.
D. Glass or other glazing, whether transparent, translucent, or applied as a veneer. For purposes of this subsection, glazing consists of glass or any material that resembles glass including, but not limited to, Plexiglass or polycarbonate.
E. Stone or brick, including simulated stone or brick.
F. Wood, other than plywood or T1-11 type paneling, if termite-resistant species, pressure-treated, painted, or stained.
G. Fiber-reinforced cement panels or boards.
H. Tile.
I. Architectural metal panels, provided that corrugated metal panels shall not exceed 30% of the surface of any wall.
J. Vinyl siding, provided that vinyl siding shall not exceed 30% of the surface of any wall.
K. Cargo or shipping containers, provided that any exterior wall of the container is completely sheathed with one of more of the allowable materials listed in this subsection.
Source: City of Cape Coral, Florida, Code of Ordinances, City Charter and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/cape_coral/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=ART5DEST_CH8NSIDEST_S5.8.7BUMAFetched: 11/4/2026