Cape News
Council modifies boat canopy regulations
Waterfront homeowners looking to protect their boats from the weather will benefit from a pair of modifications to the city of Cape Coral’s regulations. Cape Coral City Council approved a slightly raised boat canopy height and also allowed one additional canopy on properties that have more than 80 feet of water frontage during its special Wednesday meeting. Councilmember Bill Steinke, who spearheaded the effort, said the minor changes were a response for the citizens to have the opportunity to lift their boats higher away from the water, as many boats were displaced off their lift cradles during Hurricane Ian. He said the city also wanted to separate the span of canopies into two ...
