Commercial Shell

Construction of a new commercial building shell only. Buildouts are handled under a separate permit and cannot be applied for until the shell has been completed unless the buildout is being done by the same contractor.

Required Forms & Documents

• Application Package for Commercial Building Permit (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.
• Survey (2 copies or sets)
• Site Plan (2 copies or sets)
• Drawings/Plans/Engineering: Full drawings including mechanical, electrical and plumbing specifications. 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.
• External Agency Approval: Other requirements will be specified during the site plan review process
• Elevation Certificate - "Final" (2 originals): Prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is within the Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to requesting any Final Inspections.
• Elevation Certificate - "Under Construction" (1 original): Prepared by a registered surveyor, is required if the property is within a Special Flood Hazard Area. The certificate must be submitted for approval prior to requesting the Lintel Inspection.
• Affidavit - No Public Utility Structures On-Site (1 original): 1-page form notarized
• Affidavit - Fire Hydrant Accessibilty/Location (1 original): 1-page form notarized
• Affidavit - Public Sewer, Private Septic & Water Service (1 original): 1-page form notarized
• CCUD or Health Department (1 copy): Either a Charlotte County Utilities Department (CCUD) application or approved septic permit from the Health Department.
• Landscaping and Trees: Landscaping plans (4) and Tree paperwork
• Additional paperwork: Site plan approval may be required prior to application for building permit. Additional stormwater permit may be required.
• 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

• Address Assignment: $15
• Zoning Review: $65
• Tree: $80
• Tree: $80
• Right-Of-Way Review: $90
• Line & Grade: $310
• Building: 0.005 x ICC Valuation if more than or equal to $50,000 in valuation - less the Pre-Application Fee
• Surcharge: 0.025 x Building Fee; minimum of $4

• Garbage Fee: Payable for condo units
• Impact Fee: Based upon type of business and location

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 Pull 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