The Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application is the City of Cape Coral form that owners use to ask the City Planning Division to abandon a Planned Development Project (PDP) covering 100% of a property. It sits among the planning documents the city publishes, alongside its other Cape Coral permit and approval applications, but it serves one purpose: giving up the entitlements granted by a PDP. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form itself is published by the City of Cape Coral.
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What is Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application – Cape Coral, FL?
The Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application is the City of Cape Coral Planning and Zoning Division form for owners who request to abandon 100% of the land area covered by a Planned Development Project (PDP). The form is issued under the Department of Development Services, City Planning Division.
The application has five pages: general requirements and review criteria, property and contact information, a notarized signature page, an Acknowledgement Form, and an Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s).
The form states how the city reviews a request. Conditions in the development order must meet at least one of three criteria: the developer has satisfied the condition; an unsatisfied condition will not adversely affect other property owners in the project; or an unsatisfied condition will not adversely affect the City.
Abandonment means the owners relinquish all entitlements granted by the PDP, except any rezone, vacation, variance or subdivision previously approved. Future entitlements are then sought under the Land Development Code. A fee applies and the owner also reimburses the city for recording the eventual abandonment documents with the Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court.
Who needs to file Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application – Cape Coral, FL?
The owner or owners of 100% of the property governed by the PDP must file and sign this application. The form is written for owners requesting to abandon the entire land area covered by the PDP.
- Owners: every owner signs, and the form's note says to list all owners. If the owner does not hold the property in a personal name, the owner signs in a corporate capacity, and a corporation supplies the Planning Division with a copy of its corporation papers.
- Applicants: the applicant section is for a person who differs from the owner.
- Authorized representatives: an owner may authorize someone to present the application by completing the Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s) page, which the owner signs before a notary.
The form does not cover requests to abandon only part of a PDP's land area; it is limited to 100% of the area.
When to file Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application – Cape Coral, FL
File this application when the owners of the whole PDP area decide to request abandonment; the form prints no deadline of its own. The application is reviewed after submittal, and the Acknowledgement Form states that any city decision is subject to a thirty (30) day appeal period. Work performed within that thirty-day period, or while an appeal is pending, is done at the applicant's risk. The city's Planning Division page says that once an application is received it is reviewed for completeness and invoiced.
Documents you need
- Letter of intent requesting to abandon the PDP and giving the reason for the request.
- Statement in the letter of intent that the owner(s) agree to relinquish all entitlements granted by the PDP, except any rezone, vacation, variance or subdivision previously approved.
- Statement in the letter of intent that future entitlements will be sought under the Land Development Code.
- A current site plan showing all existing improvements to the project area, if applicable.
- A legal description and accompanying sketch of the area proposed to be abandoned.
- Notarized signatures of the owner(s) and any applicant, on the signature page and on the Acknowledgement Form.
- Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s), signed before a notary, only if a representative will act for the owner.
- A copy of corporation papers supplied to the Planning Division, if the owner is a corporation.
- The nonrefundable application fee, submitted with the application; the owner also reimburses recording costs.
How to fill out Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application – Cape Coral, FL
Review the general requirements
Read page 1: the owner(s) of 100% of the PDP property must file and sign, and you need a letter of intent, a site plan if applicable, and a legal description with sketch.
Enter property information
Fill in Project Name, Location/Address, Strap Number, Unit, Block, Lot(s), Plat Book, Page, Future Land Use and Current Zoning.
Enter owner information
List each owner's name, phone, email, address, city, state and ZIP. Two owner blocks are provided; list all owners.
Add applicant and representative details
Complete the Applicant block only if the applicant differs from the owner. Complete the Authorized Representative block only if applicable.
Complete the signature page
Enter the corporation or company name if applicable, then the type or printed name and signature of each owner and the applicant. Each signature must be notarized, with the notary section completed.
Complete the Acknowledgement Form
Enter the day, month and year, the corporation or company name and the owner's printed name, then the owner signs before a notary.
Complete the authorization to represent
If someone will represent you, enter the person's name, unit, block, lot(s) and subdivision or legal description. Each owner prints a name, signs with title and has the signature notarized.
Prepare the letter of intent and drawings
Write the letter of intent covering the three required statements. Prepare the current site plan, if applicable, and the legal description with sketch.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check that all owners are listed and every entry is complete. Download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF, have it notarized and assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Planned Development Project Administrative (PDP) Abandonment Application – Cape Coral, FL
The City of Cape Coral Planning Division encourages applicants to submit online through the CSS online portal; its applications page also gives [email protected] for help with an application. The form itself lists the City Planning Division's Tel. (239) 574-0553, Fax (239) 574-0591 and P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027, but it does not state a delivery method.
- Online: use the CSS online portal linked from the city's Planning Division Applications and Documents page.
- Questions: email [email protected].
A nonrefundable application fee is required with the submittal, and the owner also reimburses recording costs. The city reviews the application for completeness and invoices it. The city says it will never request payment by electronic funds transfer (EFT), wire transfer or third-party payment apps such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal or Zelle. Ask the Planning Division for the current fee amount. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Filing without the owners of 100% of the PDP property; the form requires all of them to file and sign.
- Leaving signatures unnotarized; the form states that all signatures must be notarized.
- Writing a letter of intent that omits the reason for abandonment, the acknowledgement of relinquished entitlements or the statement that future entitlements will be sought under the Land Development Code.
- Omitting the legal description and sketch of the area to be abandoned, or the current site plan when it applies.
- Signing in a personal name when the property is owned by a corporation; the owner must sign in a corporate capacity.
- Listing only some owners; the form's note says to list all owners and, for a corporation, supply a copy of corporation papers.
- Naming a representative without completing the Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s) page.
- Starting work during the thirty (30) day appeal period or an appeal, which the Acknowledgement Form says is at the applicant's risk.
- Paying by wire, EFT or a third-party payment app; the city says it will never request payment that way.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PDP Abandonment Application in Cape Coral?
It is the City of Cape Coral Planning Division application for owners who request to abandon 100% of the land area covered by a Planned Development Project (PDP). Owners relinquish the PDP's entitlements, except any rezone, vacation, variance or subdivision previously approved.
Who has to sign the PDP Abandonment Application?
The owner(s) of 100% of the property governed by the PDP must file and sign it. If the property is not held in a personal name, the owner signs in a corporate capacity. An applicant who differs from the owner also signs.
Does the PDP Abandonment Application need to be notarized?
Yes. The form states that all signatures must be notarized, and the signature page, the Acknowledgement Form and the Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s) page each include a notary section.
What do I attach to the PDP Abandonment Application?
Attach a letter of intent, a current site plan showing existing improvements if applicable, and a legal description with an accompanying sketch of the area to be abandoned. Corporations also supply a copy of corporation papers to the Planning Division.
Is there a fee to abandon a PDP in Cape Coral?
Yes. A nonrefundable fee is required with the submittal, and the owner also reimburses the city for recording the abandonment documents with the Lee County Clerk of Circuit Court. Contact the Planning Division for the amount; the city never requests payment by wire, EFT or payment apps.
Can I appeal the city's decision on a PDP abandonment?
Any decision by the city is subject to a thirty (30) day appeal period, according to the Acknowledgement Form. Work done within that period or during an appeal is completed at the applicant's risk.
Where do I submit the PDP Abandonment Application?
The Planning Division encourages online submission through the CSS online portal and lists [email protected] for help. The form itself prints the division's P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027, but names no delivery method.
Can I fill out the PDP Abandonment Application online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, not affiliated with the City of Cape Coral, and does not file the application; you submit it through the city's channels.
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