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Bonita Springs, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

4.5

Friction Index Low Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

28 days

4 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$8,075

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$6,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,400

residential

Plan Review Fee

$475

per application

Delay Risk

16%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Site plan
✓ Lee County impact fees
✓ SFWMD ERP (if applicable, especially near Imperial River/Estero Bay)
✓ Tree removal permit
✓ Stormwater management plan
✓ Fire district review
✓ Utility connection permits
✓ Flood elevation certificate (post-FEMA map updates)
✓ Enhanced wind load compliance (post-Ian standards)
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Growing city with efficient permitting process. Post-Hurricane Ian recovery efforts have streamlined reviews. Good coordination with Lee County.

Recent Changes

Lee County impact fees held steady for 2026 (post-hurricane recovery consideration). Enhanced wind load requirements post-Hurricane Ian. Fast-track review available for rebuild/replacement homes. New stormwater regulations for Imperial River watershed.

Rezone Probability

82%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(239) 949-6262

Official Website

https://www.cityofbonitasprings.org/building

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