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

Consumer Guide: Working with Contractors

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

Mapping & Platting Supervisor - Tara Prince

Tara Prince Mapping & Platting Supervisor

Code Compliance Supervisor - Gail Gursky

Gail Gursky Code Compliance Supervisor

Code Compliance Supervisor - David Santimauro

David Santimauro Code Compliance Supervisor

Senior Program Coordinator - Daryl Dillow

Daryl Dillow Senior Program Coordinator

Senior Program Coordinator - Kimberly Wilkinson

Kimberly Wilkinson Senior Program Coordinator

Department News

Hearing on Proposed Land Use Changes Rescheduled to Dec. 9

Oct. 20, 2025 3:26 pm

The transmittal hearing for proposed changes to the Rural Settlement Area Overlay District project (TCP-24-04) has been rescheduled. The hearing will now take place during the Dec. 9, 2025, County Commission Regular and Land Use meeting.

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.

Department Events

Nov.5

Code Enforcement Special Magistrate Hearing

9:00 am

Nov.6

Beaches and Shores Advisory Committee

9:00 am

Nov.6

Marine Advisory Committee Pre-Agenda

9:30 am

Nov.10

Planning and Zoning Board

1:30 pm

Department Locations

E. Jay Carlson Community Development Building Conference Room Port Charlotte

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