Burrowing Owl and Gopher Tortoise Standards

At a glance

• What: Ordinance 61-26 (TXT26-000021) updates burrowing owl and gopher tortoise standards, including penalties.
• Where it stands: The Planning and Zoning Commission approved it unanimously on November 4, 2026 with modifications: affidavit language kept and the violation penalty raised to $5,000 (staff proposed $3,000, up from $500).

Sources

• Agenda: https://pub-capecoral.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=c47e9933-0201-480c-b309-35cece7c5c7a&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English

Log

• 2026-11-04 - Planning and Zoning Commission - Approved as amended: $5,000 penalty, affidavit kept.