§ 912.10. Construction; building permit review, approval, inspection.

The building division reviews, approves, permits, and inspects regulated construction activities.

(1)

Construction activities for which application approvals and/or permits are required include the following:

(a)

Permits or approvals given over-the-counter (while you wait) include:

[1.]

Driveway construction/uncovered slab permit;

[2.]

Fence/wall permit;

[3.]

Accessory structures permit;

[4.]

Demolition permit;

[5.]

Re-roofing permit;

[6.]

Minor alteration permit;

[7.]

Construction and subcontractor "trade" permits (electrical, plumbing, mechanical).

(b)

Permits or approvals requiring more detailed review include:

[1.]

Concurrency certificate;

[2.]

Construction of single-family home (including alterations/additions);

[3.]

Tree removal and land clearing permit;

[4.]

Right-of-way permit;

[5.]

Type "C" stormwater management permit;

[6.]

Pond permit;

[7.]

Mangrove alteration permit;

[8.]

Temporary use permit;

[9.]

Home occupation permit;

[10.]

Release of easement;

[11.]

Covenant for removal of structure in easement;

[12.]

Drainage district permit (non-county);

[13.]

Well and septic tank permit (non-county);

[14.]

DNR construction seaward of CCCL (non-county).

(2)

No single-family building permit application will be accepted for review unless either a concurrency certificate has been obtained or has been applied for.

(3)

Once all permits are issued or approvals are given, construction may commence in conformance with the issued permit or approved application. Inspections are required and conducted as indicated by the building division on the permits, approved applications, and information materials available at the building division office.

(4)

Minor improvements, such as fences, receive a final inspection which is the last approval given by the county which allows full use of the improvement and indicates that the improvement complies with all applicable county standards. Major improvements, such as the construction of a new home, requires the issuance of a "certificate of occupancy" (C.O.) which is the last approval given by the county which allows full use of the improvements and indicates that the improvements comply with all applicable county requirements.

(a)

Prior to the issuance of a C.O., "temporary power" may be granted (e.g. to energize a house) to complete construction or moving prior to actually occupying and using the structure. Temporary power is granted only after execution of a building agreement and posting security. The security is forfeited if the agreement is broken by the applicant.

(Ord. No. 90-16, § 1, 9-11-90)