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Lee County Overhauls Development Rules Despite Group Objections

Lee County officials advanced a plan to eliminate 17 community development rules despite civic and environmental objections.

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Lee County officials advanced a proposal to overhaul local development rules despite objections from civic and environmental groups. [1] A waterfront house at 12798 Dennis Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is listed for sale at an asking price of $13 million. [2] County officials stated that the changes are designed to simplify regulations. [3] The proposal would eliminate 17 existing community plans. [4] The property is a two-story, 5,400-square-foot home situated on 0.54 acres along the Caloosahatchee River. [5] Civic and environmental groups objected to the proposed development rule changes. [6] Boating facilities consist of a newly built 600-foot seawall with two 30,000-pound boat lifts, two Jet Ski lifts, and private beach access. [7] The interior includes a grand foyer with 16-foot ceilings, a 300-bottle climate-controlled wine gallery, and European white oak flooring. [8]
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  1. Lee County officials advanced a proposal to overhaul local development rules despite objections from civic and environmental groups. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  2. A waterfront house at 12798 Dennis Drive in Fort Myers, Florida, is listed for sale at an asking price of $13 million. · Business Observer
  3. County officials stated that the changes are designed to simplify regulations. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  4. The proposal would eliminate 17 existing community plans. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  5. The property is a two-story, 5,400-square-foot home situated on 0.54 acres along the Caloosahatchee River. · Business Observer
  6. Civic and environmental groups objected to the proposed development rule changes. · gulfshorebusiness.com
  7. Boating facilities consist of a newly built 600-foot seawall with two 30,000-pound boat lifts, two Jet Ski lifts, and private beach access. · Business Observer
  8. The interior includes a grand foyer with 16-foot ceilings, a 300-bottle climate-controlled wine gallery, and European white oak flooring. · Business Observer
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