Commissioners approve Caloosahatchee Ridge RPD after debate over wetlands, mitigation and bus‑stop conditions

Apr 8, 2026

The board approved rezoning of roughly 102 acres (Caloosahatchee Ridge RPD) from agricultural to residential plan development; public commenter raised concerns about roads, water and wetland clearing, and staff and engineers described mitigation, indigenous open‑space rules and on‑site water‑management systems.

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Lee County commissioners approved a rezoning to create the Caloosahatchee Ridge Residential Plan Development on about 102 acres west of State Road 31.

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