Watch the first session of our new informational series hosted by Vice Mayor Jim Atterholt - "Key Questions with Key Staffers"
This week's offering features Community Development team members Jason Green, Director; Jason Smalley, Senior Planner, and Steven Poposki, Building Official/Assistant Director. They talk to Jim about FEMA's 50% rule, permitting, floodplain, setbacks and more.
Mayor Dan Allers and FMB’s Public Works team led the decoration of the traditional holiday Poinsettia tree in Times Square today! Thanks to everyone who helped. Read on...
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is now accepting applications for a recently approved and newly created Vessel Turn-In Program, a key component of Florida’s derelict vessel prevention program. Read on...
On Tuesday December 6th, at 10 AM, the Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency (LPA) will discuss amendments to building setbacks for corner lots. Read on...
Third Wave Volunteers first responders are a disaster relief non-profit 501c3 set up to mobilize; medical and non-medical responders and sustainable aid to underserved and affected communities. Thank you for donations at Santini Plaza on Tuesday! Read on...
FEMA is seeking multifamily properties that can be repaired to local, state and federal standards and be offered as temporary housing to survivors of Hurricane Ian, cleaning of the southern end of Fort Myers Beach this Saturday. Read on...
FEMA is requesting information from owners of multifamily properties that can be repaired to local, state and federal standards and be offered as temporary housing to survivors of Hurricane Ian. Read on...
THANKS TO TODAYS VOLUNTEERS
Join us again this Saturday, Dec. 3rd from 8am-11am for cleaning of the southern end of Fort Myers Beach with a focus on the CWA (Critical Wildlife Area). Read on...
Thursday, December 8 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Fort Myers Beach is partnering with the Lee County Building Industry Association to hold an open house with local and licensed builders and contractors.
FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC Read on...
As you're applying for disaster assistance, remember to be on the lookout for scammers and fraud. After a disaster like Hurricane Ian, scam artists often attempt to take advantage of survivors. Don't fall victim to a scam. Read on...
Town Council voted to approve Chris Holley and his counterpart Keith Wilkins as Interim Town Managers and to waive permit fees relating to work necessitated by Hurricane Ian Read on...
IMPORTANT: All Commercial, Multifamily Residential, Condominiums, Residential Cooperative Structures are required to submit a notification form to FDEP for a demolition project (EVEN IF NO ASBESTOS IS PRESENT). Read on...
At the request of the State of Florida, Hurricane Ian survivors who suffered damage to their property have additional time to apply for federal disaster assistance. The deadline is now January 12, 2023. Read on...
At today’s Town Council meeting, Town Councilors decided to reduce the hours for curfew for residents who use the north bridge and keep the hours the same for residents who use the south bridge. Read on...
To expedite the rebuilding process for residents and invest back into the local economy, Mayor Ray Murphy announced today that property and business owners can now register to have RVs, mobile homes, trailers, and restaurant and retail structures. Read on...
We are implementing a wrist band process for residents so we can help ensure that residents are the only people using the food and convenience services and facilities that are intended only for those who live on the Island. Read on...
FEMA Representatives are on the island going door to door to help with the FEMA Disaster Assistance registration process. Do not be alarmed if they come to your door. The representatives are appropriately credentialed and in FEMA uniforms and vests. Read on...
If you have questions about the inspection, permitting, and rebuilding processes, FEMA’s 50% rule, or other building and permitting topics, contact the Town’s Building & Permitting Services via email. Read on...
On Tuesday, Oct. 25, Council directed staff to use FMB's existing floodplain ordinances and the latest information available from the Lee County Property Appraiser to calculate the 50% rule. Read on...
We've been getting a lot of the same questions from social media and the recent Town Council meetings, so we prepared this document to help address those. If you have more questions, please email them to publicinfo@fmbgov.com. Read on...
The mooring field has been damaged by hurricane Ian and is closed until further notice. We do not have the capabilities to support vessels in the mooring field currently. Read on...
Can I occupy a structure and/or connect electric service?
What is the “50% rule” for substantial improvement or substantial damage?
Where can I get more information regarding Substantial Improvement/Substantial Damage (the 50% rule)? Read on...
