Community Development

Mission: To administer and enforce the county's land development & building construction regulations, the Florida Building Code, and the preparation and implementation of the county's Comprehensive Plan.

Automated Inspection Request System (AIRS) phone: 941.833.4086. Available 24/7. Must call by 8 p.m. for next day service.

Online inspection scheduling: Contractors only. Available 24/7. Request must be made by 8 p.m. to be eligible for next day service.

Permit counter and phone hours (except holidays):

Monday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Inspector hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (in the field only) Monday through Friday (holidays).

Englewood Permitting Site Open

A pop-up permitting site at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood, is open for residential storm-related permits. Commercial permits unavailable. Visit the main office at 18400 Murdock Circle for other permits.

Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Resources

RV/Camper Location Registration

Department Staff

Community Development Director - Ben Bailey

Ben Bailey Community Development Director

Shawn McNulty Building Official

Planning & Zoning Official - Shaun Cullinan

Shaun Cullinan Planning & Zoning Official

Business Services Manager - Evangelina DiPiazza

Evangelina DiPiazza Business Services Manager

Tim Rodgers Inspections Manager

Julia Galofre Plans Review Manager

Shawn Horton Code Compliance Manager

Maryann Franks Zoning Supervisor

Permitting and Licensing Supervisor - Chris Perin

Chris Perin Permitting and Licensing Supervisor

Public Relations Manager - Kellie Stewart

Kellie Stewart Public Relations Manager

Code Compliance Supervisor - Gail Gursky

Gail Gursky Code Compliance Supervisor

Senior Program Coordinator - Kimberly Wilkinson

Kimberly Wilkinson Senior Program Coordinator

Department News

Charlotte County Community Development Honored with National Award for Digital Innovation

Sep. 30, 2025 10:16 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department has received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 2025 Government Experience Awards, presented by the Center for Digital Government, for its innovative improvements to the county’s digital permitting services.

Fake Emails Impersonating County Staff

Sep. 24, 2025 2:57 pm

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is alerting residents to a new wave of fraudulent emails impersonating county staff. These fraudulent messages are part of an ongoing phishing scheme designed to deceive recipients into sharing personal or financial information.

Beware of Scam Emails Imitating Official County Services

Sep. 15, 2025 8:40 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department is warning the public about an ongoing email scam targeting individuals with fraudulent messages that appear to come from the department. These emails are part of a phishing scheme designed to steal sensitive personal information such as financial data.

Department Events

Oct.8

Board of Zoning Appeals

9:00 am

Oct.9

Marine Advisory Committee

9:30 am

Oct.13

Planning and Zoning Board

1:30 pm

Nov.5

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

9:00 am

Department Locations

E. Jay Carlson Community Development Building Conference Room Port Charlotte

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