Islamorada, Village of Islands BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION PROCEDURES

I. New Permit Application Please bring the following submittals with you:

1. The current Building Permit Application completely filled out. This includes all phone numbers, all items in Property Description, actual physical street address, and the contractor or Owner/Builder listed (see below). If

an area on the application is not applicable to this project, please mark N/A on the application. The application, including the second page, must be signed and notarized by the owner and the contractor.

a. If using a contractor, please complete all of the contractor information. The application must be signed

and notarized by the owner and contractor.

ii. A signed and notarized letter is required for all subcontractors.

b. If applying as an Owner/Builder, please mark Owner/Builder in the contractor section and N/A in the agent section. Owner/Builders, under State Law, must apply for and pick up permits in person. An agent

may not be utilized. The Owner/Builder disclosure statement shall be signed and notarized.

2. Completed Energy Efficiency Calculations on the most recent form, as required.

3. Complete Property Record Card (PRC) obtained from the Property Appraisers Office within the last month. If

the property was recently purchased and the name on the PRC is different than current owner, a copy of the recorded Warranty Deed must also be provided.

4. Monroe County Department of Health (DOH) letter and stamps on plans, as required.

5. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) approval, as required.

6. Florida Keys Electric Co-op’s (FKEC) approval and stamps on plans, as required.

7. One (1) copy of the legal survey, as required. For properties containing shorelines, the survey shall include

the Mean High Water Line (MHWL).

8. One (1) copy of properly signed and sealed Elevation Certificate, as required.

9. One (1) copy of the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) and/or Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) approvals, as required.

10. Two (2) sets of code compliant scaled plans signed and sealed as required. Signed and sealed plans must include the following:

a. Cover Sheet including the following: i. Name of the project, owner’s name and address of the project

ii. Flood zone information including the flood zone, base flood elevation (BFE), proposed elevation

of the ground slab (if utilized), and the proposed elevation of the grade immediately adjacent to the structure

b. Plans must include: i. Site plan including stormwater calculations and placement of swales or berm, as required

ii. The square footage of the habitable or conditioned area of each floor iii. The square footage of all porch, balcony, stairs and other impervious areas

iv. The square footage of any proposed enclosed area below base flood elevation (BFE)

v. The square footage of all roof areas vi. Proposed front, side, rear and environmental (i.e. wetlands, shoreline) setbacks

vii. Proposed structure height from existing grade, proposed finished elevation, amount of fill and number of stories

viii. Open space ratios.

i. An a

agent

gent may be utilized with a contractor. If using an agent, please complete all information for

the including address and all phone numbers. The application is still to be signed and

notarized by the owner and contractor.

ix. Location of electrical service entrance conductors

x. Electrical drawings xi. Plumbing drawings

xii. Mechanical drawings xiii. All wind load calculations, product approvals or comparative analysis (structure, roofing,

windows, and doors)

11. For properties containing vegetation, a vegetation survey, habitat analysis and/or transplantation/restoration

plan may be required.

12. Non-Refundable building permit filing fee (applicable to permit fees), amount as follows: a. Conventional Single Family Residence(New or Replacement) $1,863.00

b. Modular Single Family Residence (New or Replacement) $931.00

c. Multi-Family, Duplex or Non-Residential (New or Replacement) $3,726.00 d. All other permit applications $108.00

13. The following documents may be required after review of the submitted application:

a. Snail Survey

b. Legal documents (i.e.: unity of title, opinion of title, grant of conservation easement agreement, declaration of restrictive covenants)

14. If your permit falls within one of the following categories, the Village is required to render the

permit to the Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO). This process takes approximately eighty (80) days from the date of permit issuance. Work cannot commence until approval is attained; the one hundred eighty

(180) days to commence work and obtain an approved inspection after the eighty (80) day rendition period has

lapsed. a. Sea Turtle Nesting Beach

b. Development in Moderate or High Quality Hammock c. Reconfiguration of existing wet or dry slips of existing marinas

d. New or maintenance dredging

e. Docks over five hundred (500) square feet NOTE: status of the rendition may be viewed at http://dca.deo.myflorida.com/ACSCPermits/

II. Permit Application Process:

1. The Permit Clerk will check the application for completeness. An incomplete application will not be accepted. 2. Plans and/or Drawings are reviewed for compliance with applicable Village and building codes through various

plans examiners and departments. 3. All plans that do not comply with the Village and building codes shall be returned to the applicant for the required

corrections. Once corrected, the plans may be re-submitted to the Village for continued review. 4. The Building Official will finalize all reviews and approve the issuance of a permit.

5. The Permit Clerk will prepare the permit for issuance and E-mail or phone the appropriate person to pick up the

permit. The permit will become null and void if not picked up within one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of the Building Official’s approval.

6. Applicant or designated individual pays all appropriate permit fees (the Village does not accept Credit Cards) and is issued the following:

a. A Hard Card Permit

b. The Approved Job Copy of the construction plans c. A receipt for fees remitted

7. CityView is available for permit status updates and inspection tracking 8. If applying for BPAS, a separate application is required

III. Inspection Process:

1. No inspection will be made on site unless the following are visible and accessible to the inspector: a. The original Hard Card Permit

b. A copy of the recorded Notice of Commencement c. The Approved Job Copy of the construction plans

d. Temporary restroom facilities

2. The permit becomes null and void unless the work authorized has commenced and receives an approved required inspection, or an extension, within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date of the permit issuance.

3. The permit becomes null and void unless, after the initial approved inspection, the work authorized receives an approved required inspection or an extension (as available) every one hundred eighty (180) days.

4. The Hard Card Permit must remain posted until all final inspections have been approved or a Certificate of

Occupancy is issued (if required). 5. No habitation or use is allowed until a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Violation of this condition will result in removal of electrical power to the structure and a Notice of Violation will be issued.

IV. Revisions to Permitted Plans or Drawings:

Other than those revisions deemed minor or insignificant by the Building Official, revisions must be applied for through the Building Department including the following:

1. New Building Application completed in full with the revision box marked 2. Two (2) sets of revised plans including only those sheets that pertain to the revision and that include all of the

revised information required for a new submittal

3. All revised sheets must be indicated on the cover sheet 4. All sheets that contain revisions must indicate by notes, clouding or other appropriate means those areas that

have been revised 5. Two (2) Revised Energy Efficiency Calculations (if applicable)

6. Two (2) Revised Notice of Acceptance (if applicable) 7. Approvals from other agencies as applicable (i.e.: FKEC, ACOE, DEP)

8. The minimum non-refundable permit filing fee of $108.00 must be paid at time of submittal

9. All environmental submittals older than one (1) year must be updated to reflect current conditions or changes

V. Work done without the benefit of a permit:

1. A Stop Work Order and Notice of Violation will be issued for work in progress

2. A Notice of Violation will be issued for completed work 3. After the Fact fees will be assessed in the amount of an additional 10% of the fair market value of the work or $373,

whichever is greater, plus double permit fees. 4. If the work is not permissible by current code, a demolition permit will be required to remove all construction and

related materials. Environmental restoration may also be required.

VI. External Agency’s Information:

AGENCY NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER WEBSITE

Army Corps of Engineers

(ACOE)

9900 SW 107th Ave

Suite 230 Miami, FL 33176

(305) 526-7181

http://www.usace.army.mil

Department of Environmental

Protection (DEP)

2796 Overseas Hwy

Suite 221 Marathon, FL 33050

(305) 289-7070

http://www.dep.state.fl.us

Florida Keys Electric

Cooperative Association (FKEC)

91630 Overseas Hwy

Tavernier, FL 33070

(305) 852-2431 http://www.fkec.com

Florida Keys Aqueduct

Authority (FKAA)

91620 Overseas Hwy

Tavernier, FL 33070

(305) 853-1999 http://www.fkaa.com

Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)/Public

Works

86001 Overseas Hwy Islamorada, FL 33036

(305) 664-9235

http://www.dot.state.fl.us

Monroe County Department of Health (DOH)

50 High Point Rd Tavernier, FL 33070

(305) 853-7400 http://monroe.floridahealth.gov

X = RequiredX = If the answer is "YES" to a question in thefar, right column then the specific submittal isrequiredX = Document required based on scope of work

Permit Type

Permit A

pplication

Property Record C

ardSite Plan (scaled)

Floor Plan (scaled)

Sealed Draw

ing

Survey (including MH

WL)

Stormw

ater Plan

Vegetation Survey

Transplantation/Restoration

Habitat A

nalysis (hamm

ock)

NO

As

Energy Calcs

AC

OE

DEP

FKEC

FKA

A

FDO

T / Public Works

Elevation Certificate

Photos

Benthic Survey

Bathym

etric Survey

KEYW

EP

Affidavit

BPA

S Application

Asphalt X X X X X X X X XDeck (elevated) X X X X X X X X XElectric Service (change or upgrade) X X X X XFence (new, replacement or repair) X X X X X X X XInterior Remodel (non-structural) X X X X XInterior Remodel (structural) X X X X X XLandscaping in Right-of-Way X X X XPavers / Deck / Driveway (non-elevated) X X X X X X X X XWindows/Doors/Shutters/Roofs X X X XAddition/Enclosure (no increase in current footprint) X X X X X X X X XAddition (increase in current footprint) X X X X X X X X X X X X X XGarage / Shed X X X X X X X X X X XPool X X X X X X X X X X XSFR/Commercial Building X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XFill X X X X X X X X X X X XTree Removal/Lot Clearing X X X X X X XBoat Lift / Davit X X X X X XDock / Seawall X X X X X X X XDock Cap / Seawall (repair without in-water work) X X X X X XMaintenance Dredging X X X X X X XNew Pile Supported Walkway & Terminal Platform X X X X X X X X XRiprap (new and repair) X X X X X X XSigns (new) X X X X X XSigns (replacement) X X X X XDemolition (total structure) X X X XFEMA Compliance X X X X

*Please Note that per House Bill 503 "...a municipality may not require as a condition of processing or issuing a development permit that an applicant obtain a permit orapproval from any state or federal agency...". However, a copy of such permit(s) must be submitted to the Building Department prior to any inspections.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS A GENERAL GUIDELINE FOR TYPICAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS. IF DEEMED NECESSARY TO COMPLETE A FULL REVIEW OF THEAPPLICATION, VILLAGE STAFF MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. FOR ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT (305) 664-6400.

ISLAMORADA PERMIT APPLICATION - SUBMITTALS

1) Is this onWetland?Yes - NeedKEYWEP, DEP,& ACOE

2) Does thisproperty haveHammock?Yes - NeedHabitatAnalysis

3) Will anyvegetation beremoved?Yes - NeedVegetationSurvey &Transplantation/ RestorationPlan

4) Does thepropertycontainshoreline?Yes - NeedSurvey , ACOE &DEP

5) Is any workbeing done inthe Right ofWay?Yes - NeedFDOT/PublicWorks Permit