Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Bonita Springs?
It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Bonita Springs comes down to the details of your project.
Whether pavers or a driveway need a permit varies by jurisdiction and by what and where you are paving. Some jurisdictions require a zoning permit for any residential pavers or driveway, while others trigger a permit mainly by slab size and location. Any work in the public right-of-way, such as a driveway approach, commonly needs a separate right-of-way permit.
Florida and local notes for Bonita Springs
Impervious-surface and drainage limits can restrict how much of a lot you may pave. Work touching the public right-of-way usually needs a separate right-of-way or driveway-connection permit. Pavers in an easement may require an acknowledgement and can be at risk if a utility needs access. Lee County's own permitting office is the Lee County Community Development Department - Building & Permitting Services, reachable on (239) 533-8329 at https://www.leegov.com/dcd. Its online permit portal is https://aca-prod.accela.com/LEECO/Cap/CapHome.aspx?module=Permitting. It issues permits for the unincorporated county. If your city does not run its own building department, and many smaller Florida municipalities do not, this is the office that will handle the job. Patios are often exempt while driveway and right-of-way work is not, so confirm which side of that line your project falls on. Driveway work in a city right-of-way needs a permit from the Bonita Springs Public Works Department (239-949-6262), which inspects all driveways. On county-maintained roads the right-of-way permit comes from Lee County DOT, and in the San Carlos Estates district from that water control district. Residential driveways must be consistent with the city's Residential Parking Ordinance, and the city lists decks and slabs as an accessory permit type on its residential application. Deck material that is opaque and more than 42 inches above grade must meet principal building setbacks under the city's pool deck guidance.
Documents you may need
- Permit or zoning applicationSometimes required
- Site plan or survey showing paved area and property linesLikely required
- Right-of-way or driveway-connection permit (if in the right-of-way)Sometimes required
- Easement acknowledgement (if applicable)Sometimes required
- Residential Building Permit Application (Accessory: Deck/Slab)Sometimes required
- Driveway permit from Bonita Springs Public Works (city roads) or Lee County DOT (county roads)Sometimes required
- Drainage plan showing runoff directionSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Subgrade or drainage inspection where required
- Final inspection
- Driveway inspection by Public Works
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for pavers, driveway, or hardscape in Bonita Springs?
- It depends. Whether pavers, driveway, or hardscape needs a permit in Bonita Springs comes down to the details of your project. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Bonita Springs?
- The local building department for Bonita Springs handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.