Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) Fees 2026
Dec. 3, 2025 10:25 am
The Charlotte County Scrub Jay Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) was implemented to address construction and development impacts to the Florida Scrub Jay (Aphelocoma coerulescens) and Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon corais couperi) throughout the County. The plan runs over a 30‐year period, which began in 2015, and established a Reserve to serve as compensation for loss of occupied scrub jay habitat.
As part of the plan, Charlotte County Parks & Natural Resources is required to periodically audit and assess development fees to ensure the fees generated by the HCP adequately cover the costs of maintaining the Reserve. As required by Section 5.4.5 of the HCP on Nov. 8, 2022, the Board of County Commissioners approved adjusting the Scrub jay development fee, which will become effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Petition SE-25-013 Rescheduled to Dec. 10, 2025
Nov. 14, 2025 4:57 pm
Petition SE-25-013, a request to allow outdoor vehicle storage at 2351 & 3011 Duncan Road, has been rescheduled. The item will not be heard at the Nov. 19 Board of Zoning Appeals meeting and will instead be considered at the Dec. 10, 2025, meeting.
Charlotte County Community Development Honored with National Award for Digital Innovation
Sep. 30, 2025 10:17 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 3:05 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 8:41 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 our department. These emails are part of a phishing scheme designed to steal sensitive personal information such as financial data.