Planning commission approves Waterside Inn redevelopment with 35 conditions

Oct 13, 2026

After hours of staff presentations, expert testimony and public comment, the Planning Commission voted to approve the long‑form redevelopment of the Waterside Inn at 3033 West Gulf Drive subject to 35 conditions addressing stormwater, sea‑turtle lighting, gopher‑tortoise relocation, parking and beach access.

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The Sanibel Planning Commission voted to approve redevelopment plans for the Waterside Inn at 3033 West Gulf Drive, subject to 35 conditions described in the staff memorandum. Planning staff found the application complete, confirmed water, sewer and roadway capacity, and concluded the proposal meets Sanibel’s resort‑housing redevelopment standards, including flood‑elevation and architectural requirements.

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