Commercial Remodel

Exterior and/or interior remodel of an existing commercial space or common area of a multifamily location.

Required Forms & Documents

• Application for Construction Permit (1-page form) 1 original signed.
• Notice of Commencement (1 copy 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 (3 sets): Plans showing existing conditions and proposed new construction. Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office. Digitally signed & sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal.
• Energy Calculations
• Subcontractor Worksheet (1 original or copy): Submit if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing or roofing.
• Product Specifications: Product Approval Numbers for materials (e.g. windows, doors, roof covering, siding, soffits, etc.). Product approvals can be researched at floridabuilding.org/pr/pr_app_srch.aspx (FL#'s) or miamidade.gov/building/pc-search_app.asp (NOA #'s)

Fees

• Pre-App Fee: $200
• Building Flat Fee: $200 if ICC Valuation less than $50,000

• Surcharge: 0.025 x Building Fee; minimum of $4
• Building: 0.005 x ICC Valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the Pre-Application Fee

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.

Licenses That Can Obtain This Permit Type

• 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

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 (if applicable): Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the National Fire Prevention Code (NFPA).
• Mechanical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Plumbing: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the plumbing provisions of the Florida Building Code.
• Utilities: Ensure that the applicable regulations are followed in relation to connecting to water or sewer service provided by Charlotte County Utilities Department (CCUD).
• 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.

Typical Inspections

• Building Final (925): Made after all work is complete. Electrical, mechanical, plumbing, driveway and tree final inspections may be made prior to the building final inspection.
• Fire Final (937)
• ROW Final (985)