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Fort Myers Beach LPA approves special exception to expand bedrooms at Coconut Drive property

Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The Local Planning Agency unanimously approved a special exception allowing an elevated duplex at 166 & 168 Coconut Drive to increase bedrooms under the town's post‑disaster build‑back policy, subject to three staff‑recommended conditions including an additional parking space.

The Fort Myers Beach Local Planning Agency on Jan. 13 approved a special exception permitting an increase in the number of bedrooms at a two‑family residence at 166 and 168 Coconut Drive using the town’s post‑disaster build‑back provision.

Jason Smalley, senior planner, told the LPA the applicant sought to retain or increase pre‑storm density within the roofline as allowed by the town’s post‑disaster policy. Staff recommended conditions to…

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