The Instructions for a SDP Application are a City of Cape Coral checklist of the documents that must be provided for review as part of an SDP/SCP permit application. They are one of the Cape Coral permit resources published by the Land Development Division, and they list 20 items, several of which apply only to certain projects. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the original document and the application itself stay with the City of Cape Coral.
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What is Instructions for a SDP Application – Cape Coral, FL?
The Instructions for a SDP Application is a City of Cape Coral document that lists the required documents reviewed as part of a permit application filed as an SDP/SCP application. It works as a submittal checklist rather than a form with lines to complete.
The list has 20 numbered items. They run from the SDP/SCP Application and a Letter of Intent through legal documents (Land Development Covenant, Warranty Deed), plans (Civil Plans, Landscape Plans, Lighting Plan), surveys and environmental reports, traffic and water calculations, a Cost Opinion for Dedicated Improvements, Architectural Elevations and several agreements.
The instructions state that some items may not apply to your project. Three items carry their own condition: the Traffic Impact Study (if peak hrs. exceed 300 trips), the Hold Harmless Agreement (required for private improvements installed on a PUE or DE) and the Draft Property Owner Association Documents (Condos).
The City of Cape Coral's Land Development Division lists other development permits on its Land Development Permits/Forms page, each with its own guideline that identifies the submittal requirements and relevant forms. This document covers the SDP application checklist only.
Who needs to file Instructions for a SDP Application – Cape Coral, FL?
Applicants who are preparing an SDP/SCP permit application with the City of Cape Coral use these instructions to assemble the documents the City reviews with it. The checklist is written for the project's applicant and anyone who prepares the submittal package.
Not every item is required for every project. The instructions say some items may not apply, and they set conditions for three of them:
- A Traffic Impact Study is needed if peak hrs. exceed 300 trips.
- A Hold Harmless Agreement is required for private improvements installed on a PUE or DE.
- Draft Property Owner Association Documents are listed for condos.
The instructions do not say who may sign or submit for the owner. For questions about whether a document applies to your project, the City directs applicants to the Land Development Division at (239) 573-3167 or [email protected].
When to file Instructions for a SDP Application – Cape Coral, FL
The instructions set no separate deadline. The documents are provided with the SDP/SCP permit application, so you gather them before or when that application is submitted for review. Prepare the full set at once: the City's software may require every category to be satisfied before the application can move forward, and a category that does not apply to your project still needs a PDF stating "not required." No processing time is printed in the instructions. For timing questions, contact the Land Development Division at (239) 573-3167 or [email protected].
Documents you need
- SDP/SCP Application and Letter of Intent: the application itself and the accompanying letter.
- Land Development Covenant and Warranty Deed: legal documents for the property.
- Civil Plans, Landscape Plans and Lighting Plan for the project.
- Environmental Survey/Report (Species) and Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit.
- Certified Boundary and Topographic Survey.
- Trip Generation and Distribution.
- Water Quality and Attenuation Calculation and Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan.
- Cost Opinion for Dedicated Improvements.
- Architectural Elevations and Non-Residential Design Standards Application.
- Traffic Impact Study, only if peak hrs. exceed 300 trips.
- Hold Harmless Agreement, required only for private improvements installed on a PUE or DE.
- Private Fire Hydrant Responsibility Agreement.
- Draft Property Owner Association Documents, listed for condos.
- A PDF document stating "not required" for any category that does not apply, when the software needs the category satisfied to move forward.
How to fill out Instructions for a SDP Application – Cape Coral, FL
Decide which listed items apply
Read all 20 items and mark the ones your project needs. Check the conditions on the Traffic Impact Study (peak hrs. over 300 trips), the Hold Harmless Agreement (private improvements on a PUE or DE) and the Draft Property Owner Association Documents (Condos).
Prepare the application and letter
Complete item 1, the SDP/SCP Application, and item 2, the Letter of Intent.
Gather the legal documents
Collect item 3, the Land Development Covenant, and item 4, the Warranty Deed.
Assemble the project plans
Prepare items 5 to 7: Civil Plans, Landscape Plans and the Lighting Plan. Add item 15, Architectural Elevations, and item 16, the Non-Residential Design Standards Application.
Add surveys and environmental reports
Provide item 8, the Environmental Survey/Report (Species), item 9, the Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit, and item 10, the Certified Boundary and Topographic Survey.
Prepare traffic and water documents
Complete item 11, Trip Generation and Distribution, item 12, the Water Quality and Attenuation Calculation, and item 13, the Surface Water Pollution Prevention Plan. Add item 17, the Traffic Impact Study, only if peak hrs. exceed 300 trips.
Add costs and agreements
Include item 14, the Cost Opinion for Dedicated Improvements, item 19, the Private Fire Hydrant Responsibility Agreement, and, where required, item 18, the Hold Harmless Agreement and item 20, the Draft Property Owner Association Documents.
Cover non-applicable categories
For any category that does not apply, prepare a PDF document that says "not required" so the software can move forward.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every applicable item is present, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and submit the package through the City's channels described under How to submit.
How to submit Instructions for a SDP Application – Cape Coral, FL
The instructions describe one channel: the documents are entered into the City's permit software as part of the permit application. They do not print a mailing address, a counter location or a portal URL.
- Software upload: provide each listed document for review as part of your permit application. If the software needs a category satisfied to move forward, enter a PDF document that says "not required."
- Questions: the City of Cape Coral Land Development Division lists (239) 573-3167 and [email protected] for assistance, on its Land Development Permits/Forms page at https://www.capecoral.gov/departments/development_services/land_development_division/other_development_permits.php.
The instructions do not mention a fee. Ask the Land Development Division whether one applies to your application. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the City's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Treating all 20 listed items as mandatory for every project; the instructions say some items may not apply.
- Leaving a software category empty when the item does not apply, instead of entering a PDF that says "not required."
- Omitting the Traffic Impact Study when peak hrs. exceed 300 trips.
- Leaving out the Hold Harmless Agreement for private improvements installed on a PUE or DE.
- Forgetting the Draft Property Owner Association Documents for a condo project.
- Submitting plans without the Letter of Intent, Land Development Covenant or Warranty Deed, which are on the required list.
- Skipping the Private Fire Hydrant Responsibility Agreement, which appears on the list of required documents.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Instructions for a SDP Application?
They are a City of Cape Coral checklist of 20 documents to provide for review as part of an SDP/SCP permit application, from the application and Letter of Intent to plans, surveys, agreements and calculations. Some items may not apply to every project.
Do I need all 20 documents for a Cape Coral SDP application?
Not necessarily. The instructions say some items may not apply to your project. If the software needs a category satisfied to move forward, enter a PDF document that says "not required."
When is a Traffic Impact Study required?
The instructions list the Traffic Impact Study as required if peak hrs. exceed 300 trips. If your project stays below that, the item may not apply, but a category may still need a "not required" PDF.
When do I need a Hold Harmless Agreement?
The instructions require a Hold Harmless Agreement for private improvements installed on a PUE or DE. If your project has no such improvements, this item may not apply to you.
Where do I submit the SDP application documents?
The instructions say to provide the documents for review as part of your permit application, entered in the City's software. No address or portal URL is printed. For help, contact Land Development at (239) 573-3167 or [email protected].
Can I fill out this SDP application checklist online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not affiliated with the City of Cape Coral and does not submit your application or documents; submission follows the City's channels.
Who can answer questions about Cape Coral permit submittals?
The City of Cape Coral Land Development Division lists (239) 573-3167 and [email protected] for assistance on its Land Development Permits/Forms page, which also links the guideline and forms for each development permit type.
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