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Residential Building Permit Checklist
u submit your building permit application for a new single-family residence or duplex, you should use the following
to determine if your application submittal is complete. Only complete applications filled out with ink can be accepted for
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Building Permit
1
A completely filled out building permit application must be
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submitted, including all required information. The
application must be signed by the applicant(s) and the
signatures must be notarized.
No
ice of Commencement
1
A recorded Notice of Commencement for all construction
with a value exceeding $2,500 has to be submitted at time
of building permit application.
onstruction Plans
2 sets
All proposed construction must be accurately shown on the
plans including but not limited to electrical wiring,
plumbing, heat/air-conditioning, gas piping, windows and
doors. The minimum plot size for these plans is 8 '/Z by 11
inches - maximum size is 24 by 36 inches. Both sets of
plans need to be signed and sealed by a Florida registered
Engineer or Architect and include truss plans. Both sets of
plans must be stamped by the Health Department, if a
septic permit is required.
Vege
ation Removal Permit
1
All residential properties of any size require a completed,
Application
signed, and notarized vegetation removal application. A
vegetation removal plan is required, including plans for
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1) Survey or Plot Plan
preservation, re -planting, and tree mitigation as applicable.
A survey and a landscape plan (if applicable per Land
Development Code Sections 7.09.03 & 7.09.04.1) must
accompany the application. If you have any questions
please contact the Environment Resources Dept at 772-
462-2526.
Surveys
2
Surveys are required for all building permits involving a
primary structure or for accessory structure with a
construction value exceeding $10,000. All copies must be
stamped by the Health Department if a septic permit is
required. The surveys must be signed &/sealed by a
registered Florida surveyor.
Lot Splits
Any parcel or parcels not meeting the minimum
Non'Conforming
Lots of
requirements of the lot size and dimensional requirements
ecord (NCLOR)
must be reviewed by the Zoning Department. Any division
of property not subject to Site Plan review through the
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Growth Management Department will require review by
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the Zoning Department. Please contact 772-462-1553.
Wi
lid Load Calculation
2
This form must be signed/sealed by a Florida
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registered Engineer or Architect
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contractor Agreement
1 each
One subcontractor agreement with original signature is
required for each subcontractor on the job. The building
permit cannot be issued until it has been determined that all
subcontractors are properly licensed and registered.
The use of unlicensed contractors is strictly prohibited.
En
rgy Calculation Form
2 each
Both forms must bear the original signatures of both the
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creator and contractor.
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'lied Land Affidavit
1
This form is required for all construction, except for
interior renovation. It must bear the original notarized
signature of the property owner. This affidavit serves to
notify the property owner of their responsibility not to
adversely impact their neighbor's properties with
stormwater drainage and runoff.
Pro
net Review Affidavit
2
The Engineer or Architect of Record must certify all
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components listed on the product affidavit per the
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submitted plans. To be accepted for review this affidavit
must be completely filled out and signed and sealed. The
actual design pressures must be noted on the sealed
drawings for each component opening.
Reco�t ded Warranty Deed
1
If the property has been purchased within the last six
months, the Property Appraiser records may not be to date.
In this case we must see a recorded warranty deed in your
name to verify ownership.
Own
r/Builder Affidavit
1
When the application is applied for under the owner/builder
provisions of Chapter 489.103(7), F.S., the applicant for
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this building permit must personally appear to sign the
appropriate affidavit.
Hea
th Department Septic
2
If you are planning to use an existing or new septic system,
Approval
you must first obtain Health Department approval for the
system. Surveys and the construction plans must bear the
original Health Department approval stamp.
Driv
way Permit
1
When you directly access a State or County road, you are
required to obtain a driveway permit from the Florida
Department of Transportation or the St. Lucie County
Road & Bridge Department.
Flood
Elevation Certificate
2
If your property is located within a designated flood zone
you are required to file an original flood elevation
certificate signed/sealed by a Florida registered surveyor.
NOTE
❖ Ad tional information beyond that contained in the checklist may be required in order to ensure a complete review of
you building permit application.
SLCPDSD Revised 07/19/18