Commercial Shed

Installation of a storage shed on commercial property or in the common areas of a multifamily site

Note: Sheds exceeding 400 sq. ft. require a contractor (F.S. 489.103(21))

Required Forms & Documents

All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets when required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set when required

• Application for Construction Permit 
• Accessory Structures Affidavit - Commercial
• 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.
• Site Plan: Required for any type of shed. Not required to be signed/sealed. Must show the proposed structure(s), the setbacks from the structure to the property lines, seawall, or mean high water line to the structure, any easements on the property, and street names.
  • Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Specify use of shed, materials stored, and quantities.
    • Pre-Manufactured - DBPR approved sheds only: Proof of Florida DBPR Approval and approval number. Must provide tie-down/foundation requirements from the shed's manufacturer or original signed and sealed engineering plans. Must provide the proposed final floor elevation.
    • Site Built - Sheds that will be site built require: 
      • Original signed/sealed construction plans by an engineer/architect: Must be wet seal if applying for a permit through our office in person/paper. Digitally signed/sealed engineered plans for contractors using our online portal
• Product Specifications: Please provide the complete number for materials (e.g. windows, doors, roof covering, siding, soffits, etc.) to include the number after the decimal point – not the revision “R” number (i.e. 251 is the general number with several different configurations – complete number would be 251.1, 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)
• Elevation Certificate (Final): If a shed is over 250 sq. ft., a certificate prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is in the Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to requesting Final inspections.
• Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric, mechanical, plumbing, or roofing
• 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

• Building Flat: $90
• Surcharge: $4

• Right-of-Way Review: $90
• 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: 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 Shed Tie Down

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. 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)
• Mechanical: Ensure that the proposed structure or component will comply with the mechanical provisions of the Florida Building Code
• 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
• 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

Note: Per Florida Statute FS 489.103(21), "The sale, delivery, assembly, or tie-down of lawn storage buildings or storage buildings not exceeding 400 sq. ft. and bearing the insignia of approval from the Department of Community Affairs showing compliance with the Florida Building Code" shall not require its installation by a contractor.