New installation or replacement of any solar photovoltaic component on the ground or on the roof of a residential (non-multifamily) structure
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 Package for Simplified Solar Ready PV Permit
- Application for Construction Permit
- 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 or Roof Layout Plan
- 50 Percent Improvement or Damage Review Application: If property is in a flood hazard zone, a copy of an elevation certificate proving the structure is above the flood hazard elevation must be provided. Otherwise, this 50 Percent Review Form must be completed and submitted.
- Subcontractor Worksheet: Required if contractor is hiring a subcontractor to perform any electric or roofing
- Construction Documents: Electrical diagram; manufacturers specification sheets or signed/sealed engineering; load calculations; and Roof Structure Affidavit.
- Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what & who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.
- Construction Guidelines for Solar Ready Construction
Fees
At Time of Application
- Building Flat: $90
- Surcharge: $5 if valuation is less than $50,000. If valuation is $50,000 or more, the surcharge = 0.025 x building 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.
Eligible Licenses for This Permit
- Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit
- Certified Master Electrician
- Certified Solar Energy Specialty
- Certified Solar Systems
- Certified Solar Water Heater
- Registered Master Electrician
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: 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)
- 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.
Note: Roof top installations require both electrical and building department reviews. If installed on the ground, or other non-roof top area, the permit application will need a zoning, electrical, and building review. If water is to be heated by the system, a plumbing review and a plumbing final inspection will need to be conducted.