CONSTRUCTION DETAIL
Three (3) copies of the blocking and anchor details.
PLOT/SITE PLAN (See last page for example)
Three (3) copies of a plot/site plan drawn to scale (1/8" = 1',
1" = 10', 1" = 20', 1" = 30', 1" = 60')
on 8.5 x 11 paper (or larger), and the scale must be indicated.
The following items must be on your plot/site plan:
All four lot corners, lot lines and dimensions;
Location and name of streets or drives bordering the lot;
If there is a water body within 25 feet of your project, indicate
the mean high tide line or the edge of water and label the type of
water body (for example: lake, creek, canal, river, Gulf).
The size of the mobile home\recreational vehicle; the location of
driveways; and the location of all easements on the lot.
Setbacks of the mobile home\recreational vehicle (and any
existing or proposed additions thereto) from the four lot lines
and existing structures. Setbacks must be taken from the closest
point of the building to the closest point of the property line.
Roof lines are not allowed to encroach into or over easements.
The plans must show the roof line as well as the foundation.
If you have questions regarding your required setbacks you may
contact our office at (239) 533-8329 (option 1)
FLOOD ZONES
To determine whether your property is within a flood zone, you
may call the Division of Development Services at (239) 533-8597
(option 5)
and provide them with the STRAP number of the property. If the
Division can not verify what flood zone the property is located
in,
a certified sealed survey indicating the Flood requirement for the
zone and existing elevation of grade must be submitted with the
application.
If the mobile home/recreational vehicle must be elevated four
(4) feet or more, the contractor has the option of using mastered
36 inch engineered reinforced piers OR by meeting the base flood
elevation with conventional concrete blocking.
If using conventional concrete blocking, the floor elevation
must be verified by a registered surveyor after the
mobile home\recreational vehicle has been set in place. It will be
necessary to submit the elevation certificate, with the building
permit number, to the Department of Community Development,
Inspections Office, 1825 Hendry Street, Ft. Myers, Florida,
33901.
A final inspection must be requested when the mobile
home\recreational vehicle is tied down and all pertinent sub work
has been
completed and inspected.
PUBLIC WATER/SEWER
If the mobile home\recreational vehicle is located on private
or public water and sewer, a letter must be submitted from the
appropriate utility company verifying availability to the site at
the time of submittal of application.
SEPTIC
If the mobile home\recreational vehicle is located on a SEPTIC
SYSTEM, applicant must apply for his Septic Permit at the
Health Department prior to the submittal of the building permit. A
copy of the paid receipt is required at the time of submittal of
the building
permit. (Applications are available at Development Services) If
Septic is existing, you will need a letter from the Health Dept.
stating it will be sufficient for size of dwelling at the time of
submittal. (3900 Michigan Avenue 239-332-9556)
WELL (Mobile Homes Only)
If property requires a well, a
Well affidavit must be submitted
at time of application of building permit. The Well permit must be
obtained and inspection finaled before Certificate of Occupancy.
If the well is existing, a letter from Natural Resources will be
required at time of application stating compliance. (1500 Monroe
St. 239-533-8114)
OWNER-BUILDER DECLARATION OF SELF-USE (on back of
application)
An owner-builder must sign a declaration of self-use. He/she
must be able to do all the work himself or hire licensed
contractors.
APPLICATION FOR PERMIT
Applications are available in our office via fax, call (request at
239-533-8329), or click
here.
BUILDING ADDENDUM (if construction value is $2500 or
more and the owner is not the builder):
It is found on the back of the mobile home/recreational vehicle
application.
IMPACT LETTER
A completed impact letter, must be submitted at time of
application.
REVIEW PROCESS TIME:
The review process time varies with the department's workload
(normal permitting time is anticipated to be 7 working days).
REJECTED PLANS: Plans
will be rejected if all required paper work is not complete.
Customer will be notified in writing or by fax. The customer will
come back to the office to pick-up the reject plans.
CHANGES TO THE APPROVED
PLANS: Any filed changes of outlets or fixtures,
non-structural or structural changes must be submitted to the
Information Desk for processing. If the original plans were sealed
by an architect or engineer, the revisions must also be
sealed. These must be submitted in plan form of three (3)
copies and approved, prior to commencement of work.
POSTING THE PERMIT:
Permits must be posted at eye-level, visible from the road and
protected from the weather. There must also be a set of the
approved plans on the job at time of inspections.
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
The building may not be occupied until the final inspection
has been completed
and a Certificate of Occupancy is issued, at which time the power
company will be notified to connect permanent power. Violators
will be cited and temporary power will be disconnected.
ADDITIONAL PERMITS (if
required): Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Roofing,
Lawn Sprinkler system, Pools
(including above-ground), Spas, Enclosures, Fences, Solar, Fire
Sprinklers or Alarm Systems.
