Review for sufficiency and code requirements.
Cape Coral Land Development Code § 3.1.8
in effectSection 3.1.8. - Review for sufficiency and code requirements.
Once an application is determined to be complete, the Department shall commence detailed review of the application, consult with other agencies, issue comments to the applicant, consult with the applicant as necessary, and determine whether the application and supporting materials are sufficient to proceed forward, as applicable for the type of application for review. For purposes of this section, "sufficiency" shall constitute an analysis of whether a proposed application:
A. Meets the stated objective requirements of the comprehensive plan, this Code, and the City Code of Ordinances; and
B. Includes the necessary analysis and information in sufficient detail to enable the decision-making body or official to make the necessary determinations under the comprehensive plan and this Code.
C. The sufficiency and code requirements set forth herein shall be used by the City to evaluate the demands created on public services and facilities by a proposed development, as required by this code. The following public services and facilities shall be evaluated:
1. Drainage facilities;
2. Environmentally sensitive lands;
3. Fire protection;
4. Parks and open space;
5. Police protection;
6. Potable water;
7. Wastewater;
8. Solid waste;
9. Storm water; and
10. Transportation facilities. A traffic impact study is required for any development anticipated to generate more than 300 p.m. peak hour average daily trips.
D. If an application is determined to be insufficient, the director shall notify the applicant or agent in writing, stating the additional information required or the modification(s) necessary for conformance.
E. No further action shall be taken on an application determined to be insufficient unless and until the insufficiency(ies) are resolved, as determined by the director. If the insufficiencies have not been remedied within sixty (60) calendar days, the director may void the application.
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=ART3DERE_CH1DEREPR_S3.1.8RESUCOREFetched: 11/4/2026