Commercial Demolition

Demolition of all or part of a commercial or multifamily structure

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 prior to scheduling the first inspection.
• Demolition of Structures for Zoning Compliance: Used to document the extent of demolition and responsibilities; only for demolition of a building or structure and not for interior demolition.
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Sketch site plan or floor plan clearly indicating the area or structure(s) to be demolished. If it is a full demolition, the site plan is required. If it is an interior demolition, the floor plan with scope of work is required. Original signed/sealed plans required if any structural components are being removed.
• External Agency Approval: Asbestos survey may be required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Fees

• Building Flat: $90
• Surcharge: $4

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: 3 stories or less
• Certified General
• Registered Building: 3 stories or less
• Registered General
• Local Demolition: No explosives

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.
• 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