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Residential Canopy

Installation of a canopy on residential property

Canopy: A permanent structure or architectural projection of rigid construction over which a covering is attached that provides weather protection, identity, or decoration. A canopy is permitted to be structurally independent or supported by attachment to a building on one or more sides.

Required Forms & Documents

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

Fees

At Time of Application
  • Building Flat: $90
  • Surcharge: $4
At Time of Issuance
  • 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: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit
  • Certified Building
  • Certified General
  • Certified Residential
  • Certified Specialty Structure
  • Registered Building
  • Registered General
  • Registered Residential

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.
  • 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

  • Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.

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