Installation of an exterior perimeter wall around the property or a retaining wall at a residential location. Contact Zoning at 941.743.1964 for height and location restrictions for each zoning district.
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
- Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Engineered drawings are required if the exterior perimeter wall or retaining wall is more than 4 feet. 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).
- Additional Paperwork: If rental property, must have property owners’ written consent
- 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 Issuance
- Building: 0.004 x ICC valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the pre-application fee
- Surcharge: 0.025 x building fee; minimum of $4
- Zoning Review: $22
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. View Owner-Builder Permits Information.
- Certified Building
- Certified General
- Certified Residential
- Registered Building
- 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
- Natural Resources: Verify that the proposed work will not impact a protected species (such as scrub jays, gopher tortoises, etc.). This includes coastal lighting impact on sea turtles.
- Tree: Verify that trees proposed for removal are not heritage trees and ensure that the required amount of trees needed to be planted are indicated on the required drawings
- 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.