Purpose and intent.
Cape Coral Land Development Code § 11.1
in effectSection 11.1. - Purpose and intent.
A. This chapter is intended to define terms used in the Land Development Code (LDC) and provide clarity in the LDC.
B. Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following definitions shall be used to interpret the provisions of the LDC.
C. Words whose meanings are self-evident as used in this Code are not defined here. Undefined terms that are commonly used may be defined using a dictionary. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular includes the plural, and vice versa.
D. Certain definitions may not be in alphabetical order and may be organized according to a common term or subject heading.
E. The definitions in the Article may be different from the definitions used in the City of Cape Coral Code of Ordinances.
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=ART11DE_CH1GEPR_S11.1PUINFetched: 11/4/2026
