Commercial Communication Tower

Construction of a new communication tower, or installation or changeout of any attachment to that tower. Installation or changeout of any associated structures and/or equipment at grade level.

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 
• Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Any improvement for which the direct contract price is greater than $5,000. Must be submitted before scheduling the first inspection.
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Provide Tower Structural Analysis Report when drawing includes proposed load or structural changes to the communication tower. 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).
• Site Plan
• Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric
• No Public Utility Structures On-Site Affidavit

Fees

• Building Flat: $90
• Surcharge: $4

• Address Assignment: $15 (if an address needs to be assigned)
• Zoning Review: $22 if existing tower; $65 if new tower

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: Not more than $75,000 in cost. Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit.
• Certified Building
• Registered General

Department Reviews

• Addressing: Verify that a property has an address and, if it does not, one is created
• 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.
• Fire: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA)
• 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.
• 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
• 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