Construction of a detached or attached garage on commercial property
Required Forms & Documents
All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required
- Application for Construction Permit
- Accessory Structures Affidavit - Commercial
- Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted prior to scheduling the first inspection.
- Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Must convey the full extent of proposed work – legible and of sufficient clarity. Drawings/plans need to be signed and sealed. If applying for a permit in person, plans must be wet or embossed with a signature. If applying for a permit online, plans must be digitally signed and sealed with a third-party verification (see User Information).
- Product Specifications: Please provide the complete number for materials (e.g. windows, doors, roof covering, siding, soffits, etc.) to include the number after the decimal point – not the revision “R” number (i.e. 251 is the general number with several different configurations – complete number would be 251.1, etc.). Product approvals can be researched at floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx (FL #s) or miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp (NOA #s)
- Tree Permit Application: Must accompany the permit application if trees are being removed and/or lot clearing is necessary
- Site Plan
- Survey
- Elevation Certificate (Under Construction): Prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is within a Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to roof sheathing inspection. The document may be emailed to FloodInfo@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
- Elevation Certificate (Final): Prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is within the Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to requesting any final inspections. The document may be emailed to FloodInfo@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
- No Impact Certification: Required only if fill, new construction, substantial improvements, and other development within the adopted regulatory floodway is proposed. The certification shall demonstrate that the proposed encroachment would not result in any increase in flood levels.
- Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing
- No Public Utility Structures On-Site Affidavit
- Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat: $200 if valuation less than $50,000
- Surcharge: $5 if valuation is less than $50,000. If valuation is $50,000 or more, the surcharge = 0.025 x building fee
At Time of Issuance
- Zoning Review: $22
- Right-of-Way Review: $90
- Building: 0.004 x ICC valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the pre-application fee
Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.
Eligible Licenses for This Permit
- Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
- Certified Building
- Certified General
- Certified Residential
- Registered Building
- Registered General
- Registered Residential
Department Reviews
- Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees
- Building: A review of the proposed work to ensure that the structure will be in compliance with the applicable structural requirements of the Florida Building Code. This also includes wind loads and flood loads.
- Electrical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the electrical provisions of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
- Fire: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA)
- Plumbing: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code
- Mechanical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code
- Right-of-Way: A review the proposed work for impacts to the county right-of-way (ROW) and/or easements and determine what, if any, inspections will be required
- Utilities: Ensure that the applicable regulations are followed in relation to connecting to water or sewer service provided by Charlotte County Utilities (CCU)
- Zoning: A review the proposed work for compliance with the land development regulations. This includes zoning, setbacks and any other regulations pertaining to the location and type of structure.
Inspections
- Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.