Commercial Foundation

To be used only when a new commercial or multifamily building permit has been applied for and the contractor is required to start work on the foundation before the issuance of the full building permit. Note: The contractor undertakes the risk of commencing work, as any design modifications required after the full building permit review will be their responsibility.

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
• Tree Permit Application Package
• 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: Drawings including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing specifications, if applicable in the ground and as part of the foundation. 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
• Survey
• No Public Utility Structures On-Site Affidavit 
• Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, or plumbing
• External Agency Approval: Other requirements will be specified during the site plan review process.
• Additional Paperwork: Site plan approval may be required prior to application for building permit. Additional stormwater permit may be required.

Fees

• Building Flat: $200
• Surcharge: $5

• Zoning Review: $65

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
• Certified General
• Registered Building
• Registered General
• Local Concrete Masonry

Department Reviews

• 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
• 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