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Sanibel council approves limited height exception to allow elevation of storm‑damaged homes
Summary
Council adopted Ordinance 26‑009 to allow limited exceptions to height limits for elevating nonconforming structures up to 10 feet above grade when rebuilding after substantial damage; the planning commission had unanimously recommended approval.
The Sanibel City Council voted June 2 to adopt Ordinance 26‑009, a change to the land development code that allows a limited exception to height limits for the elevation of nonconforming structures being reconstructed after substantial damage. Planning Director McMichael told the council the planning commission reviewed the ordinance and unanimously recommended approval.
Under the ordinance, property owners may elevate nonconforming structures up to 10 feet above grade in order to meet building‑safety and elevation requirements following a qualifying damage event; the change is framed as a narrowly targeted relief from dimensional height limits and applies to reconstruction and repair scenarios described in the code sections cited in the ordinance title. The ordinance also includes standard codification and severability language.
Council moved, seconded and approved the ordinance on its second reading at the meeting. No public comments were offered during the hearing. Implementation will follow codified internal processes and building‑permit reviews by staff.
