The Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application is the City of Cape Coral form used to make a first request to extend the build-out period of a planned development project. It is one of the City Planning Division applications within the Department of Development Services, alongside other Cape Coral permit and approval applications. Owners, applicants and their authorized representatives use it after a required pre-application conference. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at capecoral.gov.
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What is Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application – Cape Coral, FL?
The Planned Development Project (PDP) Amendment Application for a first request is the City of Cape Coral form that asks the City Planning Division to extend the build-out period of a project approved as a planned development project.
The form is issued by the Department of Development Services, City Planning Division. Its printed subtitle is "First Request to extend the build-out period for a project", so it covers the first extension request only. A pre-application conference with the Development Services Department is required before the application is submitted, and the form has a line for the meeting date.
The application has four pages. Page 1 lists the requirements and states that a nonrefundable fee is required with the submittal. Page 2 collects property information (project name, address, strap number, unit, block, lot, plat book and page, future land use, current zoning) and the contact details of the owner(s), the applicant and any authorized representative. Page 3 holds the owner and applicant signatures, which must be notarized. Page 4 is the Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s), which names the person who will present the request before the Hearing Examiner and City Council.
The form supports a request for more time to build. It does not itself approve anything; hearing dates are confirmed when the applicant receives the Notice of Public Hearing.
Who needs to file Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application – Cape Coral, FL?
Property owners with an approved planned development project that has not been built within the period the PDP requires use this form to make a first request for more build-out time. The form is also completed by an applicant, when the applicant is different from the owner, and may name an authorized representative, if applicable.
Conditions printed on the form:
- A pre-application conference with the Development Services Department must take place before you submit the application.
- If the owner does not own the property in his or her personal name, the owner must sign all applicable forms in his or her corporate capacity.
- All signatures must be notarized.
- Every owner must be listed. If the owner is a corporation, supply the Planning Division with a copy of the corporation papers.
- A person who will present the request before the Hearing Examiner and City Council must be named on the authorization page, signed by the property owner(s).
The form covers a first request only. It is not a general building permit application.
When to file Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application – Cape Coral, FL
File this application when you need a first extension of the build-out period because construction on the site has not occurred within the period of time required by the PDP. The form prints no calendar deadline of its own, so check the PDP approval for the period that applies to your project.
The pre-application conference must happen before you submit; the form asks for the meeting date. The nonrefundable fee is required with the submittal. After you apply, the form says hearing dates are confirmed when you receive a copy of the Notice of Public Hearing stating the day and time of any applicable hearings.
Documents you need
- A letter of intent explaining why construction on the site has not occurred within the period of time required by the PDP; the form's examples include change of ownership, deterioration of economic conditions, health-related emergencies and adverse weather.
- A boundary survey of the site.
- A legal description of the site in a WORD document.
- A copy of the previously approved Master Concept Plan.
- A copy of the corporation papers, only if the owner is a corporation.
- The nonrefundable application fee, required with the submittal; ask the Planning Division for the amount.
- Notarized signatures of the owner(s) and applicant on page 3, and the notarized authorization on page 4 if someone will represent the owner at the hearings.
How to fill out Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application – Cape Coral, FL
Hold the pre-application conference
Meet with the Development Services Department before applying, then enter the Pre-Application Meeting Date at the end of page 1.
Review the application requirements
Check the PDP Application Requirements on page 1: letter of intent, boundary survey, legal description in a WORD document and the approved Master Concept Plan.
Enter the property information
On page 2, fill in Project Name, Location/Address, Strap Number, Unit, Block, Lot(s), Plat Book, Page, Future Land Use and Current Zoning.
List the property owner(s)
Enter each owner's name, phone, email, address, city, state and zip. The form has two owner blocks; list all owners.
Add applicant and representative
Complete the Applicant block only if the applicant differs from the owner, and the Authorized Representative block only if applicable.
Complete the signature page
On page 3, enter the corporation or company name if applicable, then type or print each owner and applicant name above the signature line.
Arrange notarization
Sign before a notary: the notary section asks for state, county, physical presence or online notarization, the date, the identification used, and the notary's commission details.
Complete the authorization page
On page 4, enter the name of the person giving the presentation, the unit, block, lot(s) and subdivision or legal description, and have each owner sign with title before a notary.
Review, sign and download the PDF
Check every block, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the package described under How to submit.
How to submit Planned Development Project First Request (PDP) Amendment Application – Cape Coral, FL
The form lists the City Planning Division's contact details, and the city's Planning Division page encourages online submission through the CSS online portal. Details:
- CSS online portal: the Planning Division page says applicants are encouraged to submit online using the CSS online portal.
- Questions: contact [email protected] or call (239) 574-0553; fax is (239) 574-0591. The form's header gives the P.O. Box as P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027.
- Fee: the form states a nonrefundable fee is required with the submittal. The city's page says that once an application is received it is reviewed for completeness and invoiced. Ask the Division for the current amount.
- Payment warning: the City of Cape Coral says it will never request payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT), wire transfer, or third-party payment apps such as Venmo, Cash App, PayPal or Zelle.
Include the letter of intent, boundary survey, legal description and approved Master Concept Plan, with notarized signatures. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting the application before holding the required pre-application conference with the Development Services Department.
- Leaving out the letter of intent explaining why construction has not occurred within the PDP period.
- Sending the legal description in a format other than a WORD document.
- Omitting the boundary survey or the previously approved Master Concept Plan.
- Signing without a notary; the form states that all signatures must be notarized.
- Signing in a personal name when the owner holds the property through a corporation; the owner must sign in his or her corporate capacity.
- Listing only one owner, or failing to supply corporation papers when the owner is a corporation.
- Leaving out the nonrefundable fee, or trying to pay by wire, EFT or a third-party payment app, which the city says it never requests.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PDP First Request Amendment Application?
It is the City of Cape Coral form for a first request to extend the build-out period of a planned development project. It is issued by the Department of Development Services, City Planning Division, and requires a pre-application conference before it is submitted.
Do I need a pre-application meeting before applying?
Yes. The form states that a pre-application conference with the Development Services Department is required before you submit a PDP Amendment application, and it asks for the meeting date.
What documents go with the PDP amendment application?
A letter of intent explaining why construction has not occurred within the PDP period, a boundary survey, a legal description in a WORD document and a copy of the previously approved Master Concept Plan. Corporate owners also supply corporation papers.
Does the application have to be notarized?
Yes. The form says all signatures must be notarized. The notary block allows physical presence or online notarization, and the authorization page for a representative also has its own notary block.
Is there a fee for the PDP amendment application?
Yes. The form says a nonrefundable fee is required with the submittal. The amount is printed on the form; confirm it with the Planning Division at (239) 574-0553. The city says it never requests payment by wire, EFT or apps like Venmo or Zelle.
Can someone else represent me at the hearing?
Yes. Page 4, Authorization to Represent Property Owner(s), names the person authorized to represent you before the Hearing Examiner and City Council. The property owner(s) sign it, and it is notarized.
Where do I submit the form?
The Planning Division page encourages online submission through the CSS online portal. For help, email [email protected] or call (239) 574-0553. The form's header lists P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, FL 33915-0027.
Can I fill out this form online on FillingPDF?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service and does not file the application with the City of Cape Coral; you submit it through the city's channels.
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