Landscape plans.
Cape Coral Land Development Code § 5.5.6
in effectSection 5.5.6. - Landscape plans.
A. Landscape plan required. A landscape plan that meets the requirements below shall be provided as required by Article 3.
B. Landscape plan standards. Landscape plans for all projects that require a landscape plan, including Site Development Plans and Subdivision Construction Plans shall be signed and sealed by a landscape architect, or other licensed professional authorized pursuant to F.S. Ch. 481, Part II, as amended. All landscape plans shall meet the following requirements and contain the following information:
1. Scale of not less than one-inch equals 30 feet. This requirement shall not preclude the inclusion of a smaller-scaled drawing such as a key map for the purpose of establishing the orientation of landscape plans for large sites that, because of their size, cannot be displayed on a single sheet.
2. Zoning district and future land use classification for the subject parcel and all abutting parcels.
3. The approximate location, quantity, diameter/caliper, botanical and common name, and native status of all heritage trees and other existing trees with a caliper of two inches or greater, and whether they are proposed to be preserved or removed. Trees to be removed, if any, shall be indicated on a separate sheet.
4. Location, quantity, spacing, diameter/caliper, overall height (at time of planting) of proposed trees, palm trees, botanical and common name, and native status. Any existing trees located within the street right-of-way, between the closest outside edge of pavement and the subject property shall be shown.
5. Location, quantity, spacing, container size, overall height (at time of planting) of proposed shrubs and groundcover, botanical and common name, and native status.
6. Types, amounts, and placement of other hardscape materials such as berms and walls required by this section or Section 5.5.13, or both.
7. A statement or plan describing compliance with the irrigation standards of these regulations.
8. Location and type of existing and proposed utility lines, easements, electrical transformer boxes, fire hydrants or fire appliances, sidewalks, parking spaces, light poles, and stop signs.
9. Indication of existing and proposed grades if existing vegetation is to be retained on site.
10. Existing or proposed onsite curbing.
11. Calculations, notes, and installation details indicating how the proposed landscaping will be in compliance with requirements of this section.
12. Vegetation protection barricades to be used during construction, for all trees to be preserved.
13. Safe sight distance triangles.
14. Locations of proposed and existing off-street parking area lighting, if applicable.
15. A note that all existing prohibited vegetation shall be removed.
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_CH5LA_S5.5.6LAPLFetched: 11/4/2026