Hearing Examiner - June 23, 2026

The Cape Coral Hearing Examiner conducted a public hearing on June 23, 2026, focusing on several city-initiated rezoning cases involving city-owned properties. The first case involved rezoning two parcels totaling 23.14 acres from single-family residential and agricultural designations to commercial zoning to support potential expansion of the Cape Coral Sports Complex. Staff recommended approval contingent on City Council's adoption of the related parks and recreation future land use amendment. The second case addressed rezoning a 2.54-acre park site from mixed-use to single-family residential zoning to better reflect its current and intended use as parkland, with unanimous Planning & Zoning Commission support and staff recommendation for approval. The third case involved rezoning a 13.38-acre city-owned property from commercial to institutional zoning to align with existing city services and allow for future expansion, also contingent on a companion future land use amendment. Throughout the hearing, staff emphasized compatibility with comprehensive plan policies and surrounding land uses. No public opposition was recorded, and the Hearing Examiner recommended forwarding all rezoning requests to City Council for final consideration.