Fort Myers Pro Discusses Lee County Guidelines
Many cities, counties or other municipalities go to great lengths to protect the aesthetics of historical districts or areas, and our home in Fort Myers is no different. Lee County has several designated historic districts, and in order to try to preserve their natural beauty and utility to the community, there are guidelines in place which govern how buildings must be constructed, renovated and landscaped.
As a top-rated landscape design company based in Fort Myers and the surrounding areas of Southwest Florida, we are well versed in these guidelines and we take special precaution to ensure our clients homes and businesses not only look good, but they also are compliant with the guidelines for historical districts if they are in these designated zones.
If you live in one of these historic properties, are looking to purchase one or are just curious as to how Lee County tries to preserve these areas, we put together this article to shed some light on how landscaping fits in with these ordinances and how partnering with a professional design company can help.
Many people are concerned when they try to landscape in a historical area and they assume they won’t be able to design their ideal outdoor space due to the restrictions. While there is merit in the thought, there is room for professional design to be used in conjunction with these rules and our team excels in working with the client’s vision to produce a perfect finished product no matter what.
While there are guidelines in place, most of their language stresses the importance of keeping the structures visible, helping them stand out and ensuring uniformity of landscaping. If you do plan to replace an existing shrub or tree, sometimes approval is required to ensure the new choice is in line with existing foliage in the area. Working with an experienced designer makes this process easy.
In addition to approval, the guidelines stipulate which materials should be used for paths along the ground and/or sidewalks, and state the new solution should match what was there before, or what is prevalent in the area. The historical guidelines also encourage the use of gardens in the rear of the property, hedge walls and more distinct features which can both meet the needs of the historical standard and be customized to give your outdoor space a unique feel and functional quality.
The central tenet of the guidelines when it comes to landscaping states the landscaping should add to the property of the character of the property in question and to the historic district as a whole. If you keep this main guideline in mind when planning your perfect outdoor space then you should be able to build the perfect solution with the help of an expert.
We have been serving people in historic areas for many years, and if you have a need for a professional landscape partner in Fort Myers then we’re here to help. To learn more about our services, give us a call today.
Source: https://www.cityftmyers.com/DocumentCenter/View/13635/Design-Guidelines-for-Historic-Properties-PDF
