On Tuesday at 9AM the Fort Myers Beach Town Council and Local Planning Agency will hold a joint meeting to discuss changes to the town’s Comprehensive Plan. Two former Town Council members spoke at public comment on Monday to voice their concerns about the document. Town Manager Will McKannay addressed those concerns.
McKannay addressed the concerns point-by-point and sent his responses around to the Town Council this week. After discussing the Comprehensive Plan with the LPA on Tuesday, the Town Council is expected to vote on the document Monday, December 1st.
Florida requires state approval of municipal comprehensive plans to ensure they align with state growth management goals, such as protecting the environment, managing growth, and ensuring infrastructure is in place. The state review process verifies that local plans provide a consistent policy foundation for future land use decisions and are in compliance with Florida’s Growth Management Act. This state oversight helps maintain a level of consistency across the state and protects public health, safety, and welfare…