Residential Boatlift

Installation of a boatlift on residential property

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: Must clarify if electrical is included in this permit or a separate permit (if separate, please provide the permit number)
• Affidavit for Accessory Structures: Submit ONLY if the boatlift is on a natural body of water or is a replacement. 
• Notice of Commencement (1 copy signed and recorded): Required for 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: For a new boatlift, original engineering plans from the manufacturer of the boatlift are required. For used boatlifts/relocations, a Hold Harmless Agreement is required.
• Site Plan 
• 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.
• External Agency Approval: Possibly Florida Department of Environmental Protection and/or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Fees

• Building Flat: $90
• Surcharge: $4

• Right-of-Way Review: $90
• Zoning Review: $95

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: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit
• Certified Building
• Certified General
• Certified Marine
• Certified Residential
• Registered Building
• Registered General
• Registered Residential
• Local Marine Construction

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.
• 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.
• 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