The Sanibel Plan

Comprehensive Plan
Environmental Sustainability
Florida
Land Use
Land Use
Visioning
Zoning

5 March 2010 - 10:31am

Summary:

Landmark and groundbreaking comprehensive plan for ecologically sensitive island

Sanibel Plan identified nine major ecological zones to help planners designate appropriate land uses, intensity, and performance standards. The "Sanibel Report" explained how a comprehensive land-use plan could be formulated based on the island's carrying capacity and natural systems. The plan has allowed Sanibel to grow without exceeding its carrying capacity and led to one of Florida’s pioneer growth management regulations.

City:

Sanibel Island, Florida

Year:

1976

Awards:

American Planning Association National Planning Landmark Award, 2007

Link:

http://www.mysanibel.com/Departments/Planning-and-Code-Enforcement/The-Sanibel-Plan-Volumes-1-and-2