Guidance on Restoring Your Sanibel Home Post-Hurricane Ian
As the Sanibel Community recovers and rebuilds following Hurricane Ian, many citizens are anxious to return to the Island and restore their home to its former beauty. In some cases, structures will be demolished and properties redeveloped. City staff knows Sanibel’s Land Development Code is complex and is necessary to maintain the island sanctuary characteristics that makes Sanibel so unique. The City of Sanibel staff is committed to helping residents and businesses be successful in completing repairs, renovations, and redevelopment. The Natural Resources, Public Works, Planning, and Building Departments have compiled important information regarding the Land Development Code to help residents undertaking renovation, restoration, and redevelopment projects. Following the guidance will help to ensure properties remain compliant with the City’s Vision Statement, Sanibel Plan, and Land Development Code and help the community recover as we all work to restore this Sanctuary Island. The City of Sanibel staff will host a community workshop to present information and answer citizen questions on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at BIG Arts. Please watch for future news releases that will provide more information on this workshop.
Contact us at: • Natural Resources Department – sandnr@mysanibel.com or (239) 472-3700 o Questions on replanting and beach restoration • Public Works Department - sanpw@mysanibel.com or (239) 472-6397 o Questions on roads, road rights-of-way, drainage, or sanitary sewer • Planning Department – sanplan@mysanibel.com or (239) 472-4136 o Questions on outdoor lighting or other development standards • Building Department – sanbuild@mysanibel.com or (239) 472-4555 o Questions on the “50%” rule or building permit requirements
Part I – Guidance from the Natural Resources Department Vegetation Permits - Do I need a permit to remove or plant vegetation? • Some activities that would typically require a vegetation permit have been exempted through Mayoral Proclamation and can be viewed by following this link. • Activities such as mangrove trimming and removal, vegetation trimming and removal gulfward of the Coastal Construction Control Line, removal of live native vegetation (plants unaffected by the hurricane or those that can be restored or preserved), vegetation work on vacant lots, and other activities described in Sanibel Code Sections 122-141 through 122-150 (Vegetation Permits), that are not otherwise addressed in Mayoral Proclamations REQUIRE a permit . Landscaping – Are there requirements for the type of plants I use? • Generally, landscaping requires the use of 75% native vegetation within each category of native plants (trees, shrubs, and groundcovers), with the remainder being additional native plants or non- competing exotic plants. A good RULE OF THUMB: for every non-competing exotic plant installed, it should be offset with three native plants to prevent non-compliance. It is strongly recommended
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