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GCPS  |  Gulf Coast Planning Studio

Southwest Florida land use planning
and zoning consultant

Welcome to your concierge land use planning and zoning consultant for projects throughout Southwest Florida.

My company serves local and regional developers, landowners, and investors navigate the complicated rezoning, land use amendments, development approvals, and permitting processes.
 
GCPS expertise spans a wide range of land entitlements including due diligence, rezoning, planned developments, comprehensive plan amendments, public hearings, development permitting, master planning, policy writing, neighborhood outreach, violation abatements, and owner representation.

 

I have nearly 30 years of experience with residential, commercial, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use, infill, and master-planned developments throughout Southwest Florida.
 
As Lead Planner, I'll be your primary point of contact from concept to approval. I work directly with every client, assembling the right team, managing the process, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

As an independent planning firm, we are flexible and nimble and "built" to serve unique local projects where larger national firms are more limited by structure and the services they provide under one roof. We are to able to tailor each project to its unique needs and our local expertise and strong relationships throughout Southwest Florida allow us to provide responsive service and cost-effective solutions.

Fred Drovdlic

Fred Drovdlic, AICP headshot

Meet Fred Drovdlic, AICP

Founder & Lead Planner

Gulf Coast Planning Studio Services

Explore how Fred can help navigate your specific land use and entitlement needs with concierge expertise across Southwest Florida.

Rezoning & Planned Developments

Strategic management of zoning reclassifications and PUD applications to align property rights with modern land use goals.

Comprehensive Plan Amendments

Modifying future land use maps and policy text to facilitate development changes within local government frameworks.

Due Diligence & Feasibility

Comprehensive analysis of property constraints, permitting pathways, and regulatory risks prior to acquisition or investment.

Development Orders & Permitting

Navigating the technical requirements for site plan approvals and subsequent clearing, grading, and infrastructure permits.

Expert Witness & Testimony

Providing specialized professional planning testimony for quasi-judicial hearings and litigation involving land use disputes.

Neighborhood Meetings & Outreach

Facilitating constructive dialogue between developers and residents to address community concerns and build consensus.

Code Compliance & Abatement

Resolving zoning violations and correcting non-compliant site conditions through official administrative or board actions.

Owner’s Representation & Management

Acting as the lead advocate and manager for property owners throughout the multi-layered entitlement and approval lifecycle.

30

Years Experience

AICP

Certified

10

Jurisdictions

2025

FPZA Award

Lee County

Glades County

Collier County

Charlotte County

Hendry County

Okeechobee County

City of Fort Myers

City of Cape Coral

Village of Estero

Town of Fort Myers Beach

GCPS service areas

See Recent Projects

Explore our latest case studies and examples of planning excellence in Southwest Florida.

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Fort Myers, FL 33905

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