Charlotte County's Zoning code (Chapter 3-9) caps building height by district, measured from grade to the roof. Near Punta Gorda Airport, FAA airspace review and airport-zone height limits can restrict how tall you build under the flight paths.
Maximum building height in unincorporated Charlotte County is set by Chapter 3-9 (Zoning) and depends on the district, measured from average grade to the highest point of the roof. Residential districts keep structures low; commercial and industrial districts allow more. Near Punta Gorda Airport (PGD), FAA obstruction review under 14 CFR Part 77 and airport height-zone limits can cap height below what the district alone allows. Chimneys, antennas, and rooftop equipment get limited exemptions. Anything taller than allowed needs a variance from the county.
Exceeding the height limit brings a stop-work order and a required reduction or variance. A structure that penetrates airport height surfaces near PGD can also trigger an FAA obstruction finding.
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