Historic Preservation

About Historic Preservation

Lee County's Historic Preservation Ordinance (No. 88-62) provides for the designation of those sites, buildings and districts that contribute to the cultural heritage of Lee County, Southwest Florida, the State of Florida or the nation.  In Lee County's historic districts, there are two types of designated properties: contributing and non-contributing.  Contributing buildings are those that are historic, are exceptionally designed, or are directly associated with the historical period of that district.  Non-contributing buildings are generally those structures built after the historical period of the district.  Certain regulations apply to the issuance of building, moving or demolition permits for designated properties within historic districts.  For historic resources (specific buildings and historic districts) designated under the Historic Preservation Ordinance (Chapter 22, Land Development Code), applicants must obtain a Certificate of Appropriateness prior to obtaining a building, moving or demolition permit.  An approved Certificate must accompany all building permit applications for designated historic resources.

Information Concerning Historic Preservation

• Certificates of Appropriateness
• Historic Districts
• Florida Unmarked Burial Laws
• Tax Incentives
• Certificate to Dig
• Designation Report
• Procedures for the Lee County Historic Preservation Program
• Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating

Information on Historic Resources in Lee County

• Calusa Heritage Trail

Contact Information

For more information and assistance concerning the historic preservation program, please e-mail:

Gloria Sajgo, AICP
Principal Planner

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