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Cape Coral, FL Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

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Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Base tier penalty
$150 uncontested / $225 contested
Elevated tier penalty
$250 uncontested / $325 contested
Repeat violation
Penalty doubles each time
Daily cap for repeats
$500 per day
Common cite: nuisance grass/weeds
§ 9-43 MC
Common cite: unsecured pools
LDC 5.2.15.B

Summary

Section 2-104 of the Cape Coral Code lists the exact civil penalty for every code violation the City's code enforcement officers cite, from nuisance grass and unpermitted construction at $150 uncontested to unsecured pools and unlicensed contractors at $250 uncontested, with contested penalties running $75 higher on each line.

The following table sets forth the amount of the civil penalty for any code violation(s) that may be cited under this division. The descriptions of violations are provided for purposes of general identification only. References to "MC" shall mean the Municipal Code of Ordinances of the City of Cape Coral. References to "LDC" shall mean the Cape Coral Land Development Code. References to "FBC" shall mean the Florida Building Code. ... 9-43 MC Nuisance grass and weeds $150.00 $225.00 ... 9-42 MC Nuisance accumulations on private property $150.00 $225.00 ... 105.1 FBC Unpermitted Construction - Permit required $150.00 $225.00 ... 6-14(f) MC Unlicensed Contractors $250.00 $325.00 ... 5.2.15.B. LDC Unsecured Swimming Pools $250.00 $325.00

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 38).

Full Breakdown

The § 2-104 schedule of civil penalties is a table keyed to the code section violated, tagged MC for the Municipal Code, LDC for the Land Development Code, or FBC for the Florida Building Code. 1, and delinquent local business tax receipts under § 11-12(a) MC. B. A, B, and D. Under § 2-101(f), a first repeat violation doubles the § 2-104 penalty, and each further repeat doubles again, capped at $500 per day beyond the correction deadline.

Violations & Fines

Fines run per the § 2-104 table: $150 uncontested / $225 contested for the base tier, $250 uncontested / $325 contested for the elevated tier (unlicensed contractors, protected-species harm, unsecured pools, outdoor merchandise display). Under § 2-100, an uncorrected violation accrues an additional full penalty for every day it continues, and repeat violations double under § 2-101(f) up to a $500-per-day cap; unpaid penalties become a recordable lien.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cape Coral's most commonly cited code violation?
Nuisance grass and weeds under § 9-43 MC and nuisance accumulations under § 9-42 MC sit in the base penalty tier along with vacant-lot maintenance, littering on canals, and fertilizer-application violations, all carrying a $150 uncontested / $225 contested civil penalty under the § 2-104 schedule.
How much is the fine for an unsecured swimming pool in Cape Coral?
An unsecured swimming pool violates Land Development Code § 5.2.15.B and sits in the elevated penalty tier: $250 if paid without contest, $325 if the citation is contested and the violator loses at the administrative hearing.
Do penalties increase for repeat code violations?
Yes. Under § 2-101(f), a first repeat violation doubles the base § 2-104 penalty, and each subsequent repeat doubles the immediately preceding amount, though the maximum payable for any repeat violation is capped at $500 per day beyond the correction deadline.

Sources & Official References

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