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Cape Coral staff propose retaining‑wall limits and view‑corridor rules; council asks industry consultations
Summary
Staff proposed a new definition and rules for retaining walls, limits on fence/vegetation heights near waterways to protect view corridors, and an exceptions path for city properties and emergencies; council raised concerns about pool‑barrier compatibility, fall‑protection math, and asked staff to work with the construction industry and return.
Senior planner Anthony Santora presented comprehensive proposed amendments to the land‑development code section on fences, walls, bulkheads and seawalls. The package adds a formal definition of 'retaining wall' (structures built to resist lateral soil pressure), separates retaining‑wall criteria from seawall/bulkhead rules, and establishes new limitations designed to preserve waterfront view…
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