Deviations.
Cape Coral Land Development Code § 3.4.2
in effectSection 3.4.2 - Deviations.
A. Purpose and Intent. To grant relief from strict application of LDC requirements to allow minor deviations.
B. Scope. Deviations may be granted for the following:
1. Non-residential design standards in Article 5, Chapter 8.
2. Dimensional standards in Article 5, Chapter 4, which do not qualify for an administrative deviation. Deviations shall meet the criteria found in Section 5.4.11.A.2.
3. Landscaping deviations in Article 5, Chapter 5, which do not qualify for an administrative deviation.
4. Design standards in the NC district.
C. Review Criteria. A Deviation may be approved based on the following criteria:
1. The proposed deviation will not result in development that is inconsistent with the intended character of the applicable zoning district.
2. The normally required code standard(s) is determined to significantly inhibit development of the site.
3. The deviation will not impede the ability of the project or site to adequately provide for service areas and other development features for the project.
4. Access for service and emergency vehicles will not be impeded.
5. The proposed deviations will result in a building and site design of equal or superior quality.
D. Effective date of approval. A deviation shall take effect upon approval by the Hearing Examiner.
(Ord. 80-21, § 2, 11-3-2021)
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_CH4SPREPRUADIPEAP_S3.4.2DEFetched: 11/4/2026