The Estero Community Planning Panel (ECPP) functions primarily as a recommending body to Lee County government, in support of the Estero Plan. It is a not for profit organization composed of six members, representing The Estero Civic Association, The Estero Council of Community Leaders, The Estero Chamber of Commerce, and the local Development Community. In addition to the six Panel Members, there are two Recording Secretaries, a Treasurer and a Technical Advisors from Estero Fire Rescue and San Carlos Park Fire and Rescue.
ECPP solicits input from local Citizens, Landowners, the Development Community, The Lee County Department of Community Development, The Land Development Code Advisory Committee, The Executive Regulatory Oversight Committee, The Local Planning Agency, the Land Development Code Advisory Committee, The Florida Department of Community Affairs, and other Boards and Planning Agencies.