Building Permit Checklist

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Information package for obtaining a building permit

To apply for a building permit, you must be a licensed contractor or the legal property

owner. (Commercial permits may be obtained by an owner if the job does not exceed

$75,000 and property is an individual’s name)

Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing and the Roofing subcontractors must be listed at the

time of application. Contractors/subcontractors must be registered with the Building

Department. The permit application must be signed by the licensed contractor

(instructions can be found on our website)

Powers of Attorney are NOT accepted for the permit application.

If you apply as an owner/builder, the building must be for your own use and occupancy.

It may not be for sale or lease. If you sell or lease the building you have built as an

owner builder within (1) one year after construction is completed, the law will presume

that you have built it for sale or lease, which is a violation of Florida State Statute

489.103 (7).

It is the owner/builders responsibility to make sure the employees working for them

have the required licenses from the state and/or county municipal licensing ordinances.

Any person working on the building who is not licensed must work under the

owner/builders direct supervision and must be employed by them. The owner/builder

must provide worker’s compensation as prescribed by Florida law as well as comply

with the IRS requirements concerning F.I.CA. and withholding taxes.

You may not hire an unlicensed contractor to perform the work.

Homeowners who hire unlicensed contractors face several potentially costly penalties.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation can issue an order to stop

construction and can levy a five-thousand dollar ($5,000.00) fine for aiding and abetting

unlicensed contractors.

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City of Palm Coast Important Phone Numbers

Area Code 386

Community Development Department 986-3736

(land development, planning, zoning questions, plats, general property questions)

Building Division 986-3780

(general permitting, plan review and inspections – including fire)

Inspection Request Line 986-4747

Zoning Division 986-3751

(setbacks, aesthetic requirements, landscaping)

Construction Management and Engineering 986-3794

(commercial development, right of way, driveways, drainage, roadways)

Code Enforcement 986-3764

(enforcement of ordinances, tree removal, wildfire mitigation, animal control, NOT building codes,)

Business Tax Receipt 986-3766

St Johns River Water Management District 329-4874

Compliance support@sjrmd.com

(SJRWMD encourages you to contact them

prior to any clearing of your property)

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In addition to the requirements of a permit, there may be

additional restrictions applicable to this property that may be

found in the public records of this county, (including covenants

and restrictions; there may be additional permits required from

other governmental entities such as water management districts,

state agencies or federal agencies.

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Table of Contents for Requirements

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Single family/Duplex Page 4

Green Build Single Family / Duplex Page 5

Additions/Renovations

Including screen enclosures Page 6

Screen Enclosure/Aluminum Page 7

Windows/Doors /Garage doors

Electric/Mechanical/Plumbing

Demolition Page 7

Pools, Spas and Solar Pages 9 & 10

Fence/Walls Page 11

Docks/Boathouse/Boatlifts Page 12

Seawall Page 13

Beautification Right Of Way Page 14

Deck Page 15

Patio / Slab / Pavers Page 16

Shed/Accessory structure Page 17

Signs Page 18

Irrigation Page 19

Roofing Page 20

Hurricane Shutters Page 21

Driveway Page 22

Generator Page 23

Gas Propane/piping Page 24

Fire Permits Page 25

Telecommunication towers Page 26

Commercial Pages 27 & 28

Lot clearing/ re-grading Page 29 & 30

When a survey is required:

The foundation survey must provide indicate setbacks and finished floor elevation.

The final survey must provide setbacks, finished floor elevations, and topographic information.

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Single family Residence / Duplex (see next page for green building)

 Permit application – signed by the licensed

contractor if a contractor is hired.

 Construction Drawings - One set of signed and

sealed construction drawings. (Include truss

package, layout and fastening schedule)

 Product Approval Spec Sheet (detail/installation

sheets to be in field at time of inspections)

 Color/Material information - Provide colors of all

architectural features on elevation plans or on a

separate attached paper, complete with manufacturer

name and color description (including, but not

limited to roof, exterior wall, trim, door, garage,

brick, quoins, stone/rock, decorative shutters).

 Energy Calculations - One set of energy

calculations.

 Water and Sewer Receipt with stamped approved

site plan attached. (prior approval from utility)

 Roofing worksheet

 Warranty Deed - One copy of a recorded warranty

deed

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by

contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when

an owner is obtaining a permit.

 Early Power Affidavit

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the

recorded notice of commencement is required for

any job $2500.00 or greater prior to the first

inspection. (it is not required to submit for the

permit)

 Site Plans - One site plan indicating the dimensions

and setbacks from all structures to the property lines.

Include patios, driveways, walkways, (materials and

surface treatments).

 Boundary Survey - One copy of a sealed boundary

survey indicating current flood zone by a licensed

surveyor.

 Elevation Certificate – required if property lies

within an “A” flood zone

 Landscape Detail Plans - One landscape detail

plans showing the location of existing historic,

specimen, understory, shade trees, and proposed

trees. Include tree sizes, sod type, shrub size, type,

and automatic irrigation system (if required). Plans

must include foundation plantings for front, side

street and rear structures facing saltwater canals,

freshwater canals, lakes, golf courses and public

right of ways.

 Tree Survey - One tree survey. (Survey to be no

more than 24 months old and shall identify all

protected trees by species name, and the size of the

trunk measured a the diameter at breast height).

 One driveway detail plans equivalent in detail to the

City of Palm Coast residential culvert detail

available on the city website. (DWG NO 002-

270605).

 One sealed topographic surveys referencing

1988 NAVD datum/lot grading plan (see

Stormwater req.) The survey should include the

driveway width at the property line and at the

edge of pavement and the distance from the

proposed driveway flare to any road intersection

within 75feet.

 Grade elevation profile drawing is required

when the proposed structure is on a saltwater

canal lot.

A foundation survey is required prior to

vertical construction

A final survey is required prior to final

inspection

Boundary Survey, Landscape Detail

Plans, and Tree Survey may be inclusive

on one plan and must be labeled as such

and is to be separate from the

construction drawings.

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GREEN BUILDING - Single family Residence / Duplex

 Permit application – signed by the licensed

contractor if a contractor is hired.

 Construction Drawings - One set of signed and

sealed construction drawings. Include product

approval.

 Green Home Certification Checklist– Florida

Green Building Coalition, Inc. Schedule A , Version

6.00

 Color/Material information - Provide colors of all

architectural features on elevation plans or on a

separate attached paper, complete with manufacturer

name and color description (including, but not limited to

roof, exterior wall, trim, door, garage, brick, quoins, stone/rock,

decorative shutters).

 Energy Calculations - One sets of energy

calculations.

 Water and Sewer Receipt

 Roofing worksheet

 Warranty Deed - One copy of a recorded warranty

deed

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by

contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when

an owner is obtaining a permit.

 Early Power Affidavit

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the

recorded notice of commencement is required for

any job $2500.00 or greater prior to the first

inspection. (it is not required to submit for the

permit)

 Site Plans - One site plan indicating the dimensions

and setbacks from all structures to the property lines.

Include patios, driveways, walkways, (materials and

surface treatments).

 Boundary Survey - One copy of a sealed boundary

survey indicating current flood zone by a licensed

surveyor.

 Landscape Detail Plans - One landscape detail

plans showing the location of existing historic,

specimen, understory, shade trees, and proposed

trees. Include tree sizes, sod type, shrub size, type,

and automatic irrigation system (if required). Plans

must include foundation plantings for front, side

street and rear structures facing saltwater canals,

freshwater canals, lakes, golf courses and public

right of ways.

 Tree Survey - One tree survey. (Survey to be no

more than 24 months old and shall identify all

protected trees by species name, and the size of the

trunk measured a the diameter at breast height).

 One driveway detail plans equivalent in detail to the

City of Palm Coast residential culvert detail

available on the city website. (DWG NO 002-

270605).

 Three (3) sealed topographic surveys referencing

1988 NAVD datum/lot grading plan (see

Stormwater req.) The survey should include the

driveway width at the property line and at the

edge of pavement and the distance from the

proposed driveway flare to any road intersection

within 75feet.

 Grade elevation profile drawing is required

when the proposed structure is on a saltwater

canal lot.

A foundation survey is required prior to vertical construction

A final survey is required prior to final inspection

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Additions/Renovations/ Screen Enclosures with solid roof

(screening existing porches/sunrooms/Florida rooms)

If the slab is existing, a letter from an engineer must be submitted verifying the

existing slab is adequate to support the new structure

 Permit application – signed by the licensed

contractor if a contractor is hired.

 Construction Drawings - One set of signed and

sealed construction drawings to include truss

package, layout and fastening schedule. Plans

must include the elevation drawings of any/all

sides being aesthetically changed by the

addition. Existing floor plan and the proposed

floor plan labeling all rooms including the

intended ‘use’ of the proposed area, (plans

MUST display means of egress) wall sections,

bearing and shear walls, footings and re-

enforcement, roof slope, overhang and method

of ventilations mechanical diagram, (if no AC it

to be provided, indicate method of heating)

electrical diagram (including interconnected

smoke detectors) door and window load

calculations from the manufacturer.

 Product Approval Spec Sheet

 Color/Material information - Provide colors

of all architectural features on elevation plans or

on a separate attached paper, complete with

manufacturer name and color description

(including, but not limited to roof, exterior wall,

trim, door, garage, brick, quoins, stone/rock,

decorative shutters).

 Energy Calculations - One set of energy

calculations if area is to be heat/cooled.

 Roofing worksheet

 Warranty Deed – must be recorded.

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by

contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required

when an owner is obtaining a permit.

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of

the recorded notice of commencement is required for

any job $2500.00 or greater prior to the first

inspection. (it is not required to submit for the

permit)

 Site Plans - One site plan indicating the size,

dimensions and locations of the proposed

addition and the setback dimensions from all

existing structures to the property lines. Include

patios, driveways, walkways, material and

surface treatments.

 Landscape Detail Plans – One landscape detail

plan indicating tree protection or removal

requirements. If trees are not to be removed,

you must write “No trees to be removed”. A

tree removal permit may be required. Plant

types, sizes, quantities, and locations (if

applicable) sodded, mulched and undisturbed

areas. The plans must include existing and

proposed foundation plantings for front, side

street and rear structures facing saltwater canals,

freshwater canals, lakes, golf courses, and

public right of ways.

If a foundation survey for the concrete involved in your project is not on file in our

office, a foundation survey will be required prior to any vertical construction.

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A final survey will be required prior to the final inspection.

Screen Enclosure/Aluminum

If the slab is existing, a letter from an engineer must be submitted verifying the

existing slab is adequate to support the new structure.

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Recorded Warranty Deed

 Construction Drawings - One set of signed and sealed engineering drawings. All drawings must include

the House/addition elevation drawings of any/all sides being aesthetically changed by the addition. Include

intended use of proposed area.

 Construction lien law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

 Site Plan - One site plan indicating the size, dimensions, and proposed location. Include setback

dimensions from all existing structures to the property lines. Include patios, driveways, walkways, materials

and surface treatments to be used.

 Landscape Plan – One landscape detail plan indicating tree protection or removal requirements. If trees

are not to be removed, you must write “No trees to be removed”. A tree removal permit may be required.

Plant types, sizes, quantities, and locations (if applicable) sodded, mulched and undisturbed areas. The

plans must include existing and proposed foundation plantings for front, side street and rear structures

facing saltwater canals, freshwater canals, lakes, golf courses, and public right of ways.

If a foundation survey for the concrete involved in your project is not on file in our

office, a foundation survey will be required prior to any vertical construction.

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Window/Door/Garage Door replacement

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

__ Product Approval Spec Sheet (detail/installation sheets to be in field at time of inspections)

 Recorded Warranty Deed

 Floor layout indicating locations of replacement(s)

 Construction lien law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

Electrical/Mechanical/Plumbing

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Recorded Warranty Deed

 Two sets of Drawings (AC Equipment change-outs must submit system verification (AHRI))

 Site Plan – one site plan if necessary

 Construction lien law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00, Mechanical if over $7500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any

electric/plumbing job $2500.00 or greater and any mechanical job $7500.00 or greater, prior to the first inspection. (it

is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

Demolition

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Recorded Warranty Deed

 One set of Construction Drawings (not needed for disconnect / reconnects, AC change outs)

 Site Plan –One site plan indicating area to be demolished

 Construction lien law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any

electric/plumbing job $2500.00 or greater and any mechanical job $7500.00 or greater, prior to the first inspection. (it

is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

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Swimming Pools

 Permit application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Warranty Deed

 Construction Drawings - One set of construction drawings. Signed and sealed drawings for pool

construction may be filed in a master file. This will eliminate the need to submit signed and sealed

drawings individually when submitting for a permit. (one time $225.00 charge)

 Total Dynamic Head Calculation Worksheet OR signed and sealed calculations.

 Aluminum Enclosure Drawings - One set of enclosure plans if the pool is to be enclosed. Signed and

sealed drawings for the aluminum enclosure may be filed in a master file. This will eliminate the need to

submit signed and sealed drawings individually when submitting for a permit. (one time $225.00 charge)

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit

 Site Plan – One site plan indicating the size, deck dimensions, the overall deck square footage (including

pool area) and setback dimensions from pool deck/enclosure to the property lines. Site plans must include

all equipment and door pads. Individual structures such as mechanical equipment and umps shall be

screened by property owner with visual buffer planting, when visible from right of ways, parking areas, or

adjacent properties. In lieu of a visual buffer planting, solid decorative fencing or walls may be installed to

screen from public view. Plants used shall be native or shall be vegetarian that conserves water, is adaptable

to local conditions, and is drought tolerant.

 Landscape Plan – One landscape detail plans indicating tree protection or removal requirements. If trees

are not to be removed, you must write “No trees to be removed”. A tree removal permit may be required.

Plant types, sizes, quantities, and locations (if applicable) sodded, mulched and undisturbed areas. The

plans must include existing and proposed foundation plantings for front, side street and rear structures

facing saltwater canals, freshwater canals, lakes, golf courses, and public right of ways. No larger than 8 ½ x

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 Topographic Survey - One signed and sealed topographic survey – (less than 12 months old) using 1988

NAVD Datum, with a lot grading plan to comply with Stormwater Requirements effective November 1,

2007.

A final survey to include topographic (to include drainage) information must be

submitted prior to the final inspection.

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Above Ground Pools

 Permit application

 Site Plan - One site plans indicating the setback dimensions from pool deck/enclosure to the property lines.

No larger than 8 ½ x 14

o Water meter pit and pep tank panel located on site plan

o If a fence is to be included with the permit, the location, color, material, and height of fence must

be included on the site plan. Screening for fences along rear or side lot lines abutting a right of

way, golf course, or saltwater canal shall be facilitated by setting the fence back a minimum of

three (3) feet from the property line and installing shrubs or vines on the outside of the fence for

softening and enhancement. This requirement also applies to any fence facing the front or side

corner of the property. This requirement applies to all types of fencing.

 Manufacturer’s Drawings - One copy of the manufactures’ drawings for the pool assembly.

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Warranty Deed

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

Solar

 Permit Application

 Manufacturer Drawings – Two set of plans / Manufactures Specifications

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit

 Warranty Deed

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

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 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

If solar panels are located on the ground, the panels must be completely screened

by landscaping or an opaque fence.

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Fence/Wall

 Permit Application

 Two copies Site Plan

o Indicate water meter pit and pep tank panel. The fence must be 3’ from the pep panel.

o Indicate the location of the pep tank.

o One site plan which indicate the property lines, roadways, waterways, easements, all existing

structures, and proposed fence location, color, height and material, location, size and swing of

any/all gates, with the setback measurements to the property line. Indicate tree protection or

removal requirements. If trees are not being removed, you must write “no trees to be removed”.

If trees are to be removed, a tree removal permit may be required. Screening for fences along

rear or side lot lines abutting a right of way, golf course, or saltwater canal shall be facilitated by

setting the fence back a minimum of three (3) feet from the property line and installing shrubs or

vines on the outside of the fence for softening and enhancement. This requirement also applies to

any fence facing the front or side corner of the property. This requirement applies to all types of

fencing.

 Construction Drawings - Walls will require two sets of plans signed and sealed by a licensed Florida

Architect or Engineer. Plans must include the linear square footage, dimensions, column spacing and

finished cap.

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Warranty Deed - One copy of a recorded warranty deed

 Tenant Affidavit - this is required if property owner is NOT the applicant.

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

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Docks and Boathouses/Boat Lifts

In accordance with the Palm Coast Restrictive Covenant and Easements you may not extend into the waterbody

more than 12’ unless such waterbody is 100’ or more in width. If so, same may extend 16’, in both instances as

measured at right angles to and from the property line abutting the waterbody.

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Construction Drawings - One set of signed and sealed construction drawings (if lift station for boat, a copy

of the electrical drawing and power source is required. Drawings must be cleaned and concise, drafted to

scale, showing all types of materials, sizes, dimensions and locations. Include any other details necessary to

convey design/construction intent. Brochures or photographs which include all dimension and material

information are acceptable to show design. ALL DOCKS MUST HAVE A HIP STYLE ROOF.

 Site Plan - One set of the site plan which must include a drafted to scale professional drawing to show the

lot, property lines, proposed structure location and width of the canal. All dimensions must be included on

the site.

 Warranty Deed

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

The Intracoastal Waterway must require all appropriate state and federal permits prior to

permit submittal (Army Corps. Engineers, DEP, SJRWMD, SFRWMD). In addition, a

database search from Florida Natural Areas Inventory, US Fish and Wildlife Services to

list plant and animal species that have potential to occur on property.

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Seawall

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Warranty Deed

 Construction Drawings - One sets of signed and sealed scaled drawings to include detailed construction of

the proposed bulkhead or coquina riprap.

 Site Plan – One set of the site plan which must indicate a drafted to scale professional drawing to show the

lot, property lines, proposed bulkhead/riprap location and width of canal. All dimensions must be included

on this site plan.

 Right of Way Access Application

 Construction Lien Law affidavit (provided by contractor if job is valued over $2500.00)

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

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Beautification Right of Way

(To clear property belonging to the city that abuts your property)

 Permit Application - signed by the licensed contractor if contractor is to obtain permit.

 Right of Way Access Application

 Site plan indicating measurements from both sides of the rear property line to the waters edge,

measurements from both side property lines to the proposed ROW. The 20’ ROW must be shown and the

amount of type of trees that are to be removed.

 Owner/Builder disclosure – this is required when an owner is obtaining a permit.

 Notice of Commencement – a certified copy of the recorded notice of commencement is required for any job

$2500.00 or greater prior to the first inspection. (it is not required to submit for the permit)

Requirements:

Must be set back 10’ from side property lines

ROW may be anywhere between both side property line setbacks

All work in ROW must be done by hand. (no heavy equipment permitted)

Any disturbed areas must be stabilized immediately

All areas outside the BROW are to remain natural

Sample

Waters edge

---------------------------40'--------------------

--------20'---------

15'

R O W

15'

-----------Property lines----------

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-------------Shaded area's are 10' set back---------------

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Deck

(Wooden with no roof)

 Permit Application

 Construction Drawings –One set of signed and sealed construction drawings (by licensed Florida Architect

or Engineer)

 Recorded Warranty Deed

 Site Plan – One signed and sealed survey which indicates the property lines, easements, size, dimension and

locations of proposed and all existing structures with the setback dimensions to the property lines. No