| Permits |
The Building Permitting Section issues building permits
and schedules inspections for compliance with the South Florida
Building Code. This division processes permit applications
including required plan reviews for the following disciplines:
Structural, Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing.
A permit can be pulled by a licensed contractor, or a homeowner
that resides at the property (an owner/landlord who does not
reside on the property cannot pull a permit).
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A minimum deposit of $75 is required at
the time the permit application is submittedl. |
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Homeowner's/Condo Association approval of the work to
be done is required, if applicable. |
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Once the permit is issued, the permit card must be visibly
displayed during any ongoing construction. |
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Required inspections must be called in before 3 pm to
schedule next working day inspection. |
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Permit card and plans must be visible and readily accessible
at the time of inspection. |
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If for any reason the inspection is not approved, a
$50 fee will be applied. |
This department also issues permits for special events and special
event signs. Outdoor sales, carnivals and grand openings are
considered special events.
Any temporary sign announcing a special event would also
require a permit. |
| Garage Conversion |
The following items are needed when applying
for a permit to convert a garage into a room.
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Building, Electrical, Mechanical and/or
Plumbing permits, if applicable. |
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Raise garage floor to level of house, if applicable. |
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Two (2) sets of plans/drawings, with Architect/Engineer
seal, if necessary. |
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Two (2) copies of Survey. |
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If required, widen driveway to accommodate 2 vehicles
(minimum 18'; maximum 27' wide) |
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Two (2) copies of Metro-Dade Product Approval documents
for any doors or windows. |
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Other fees and/or requirements may apply. |
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| Driveway |
The following information is needed when applying
for a Driveway permit
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Building permit application. |
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Two (2) copies of Survey indicating driveway modifications/expansion
with dimensions and setbacks. |
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If driveway is installed in an easement, an Easement
Release form must be completed. |
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No driveway or driveway apron may exceed 27' in width.
Circular driveways are permitted, provided: additional
secondary driveway does not exceed 10' in width, principal
driveway does not exceed 20' 6" in width and existing
or proposed apron does not exceed 12' in width. |
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Any new driveway portion, which intersects a sidewalk,
requires the sidewalk to be framed separately and be increased
to a minimum of 6" in depth. |
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| Sheds |
The following items are needed when applying
for a shed permit.
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Building Permit application. |
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Two (2) copies of Survey indicating shed dimensions
and setbacks to property line. |
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Two (2) copies of Metro-Dade Product Approval documents.
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Sheds having 80sq ft or less of enclosed floor area, under 8'
in height and no side measuring longer than 12' in length, may
be placed a minimum of 3' from the property line. Any shed not
meeting these criteria must meet structural setback requirements
for the applicable Zoning District. Sheds are not permitted
in front yard. Shed may not be located closer than 5' to principal
structure, unless permanently attached to principal structure.
A shed may not exceed 12' in height under any circumstances.
Sheds are not allowed in a Utility Easement. |
| Fences |
The following items are needed when applying
for a Fence permit.
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The maximum fence height permitted is 6'. There are
special restrictions for corner lots. The decorative side
of a fence must always face out. Fences are not permitted
in front yards. Fences on corner lots must maintain access
to motors. |
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Building Permit application must indicate
fence type - shadowbox, chain link, etc. |
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Two (2) copies of survey indicating fence location and
linear footage. |
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If the fence is being installed in an easement, an Easement
Release form must be completed. If located in Seaview/Silverado
or North Lauderdale North Park Section 5, additional restrictions
will apply. |
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If located in Seaview/Silverado or Lauderdale North
Park Section 5, additional restrictions will apply. |
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Other fees and/or requirements may apply. |
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| Slabs, Decks and Screen Enclosures
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The following items are needed when applying
for a permit for a concrete slab, deck, or screen enclosure.
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