Building
The Building Department is responsible for all permitting efforts in the Town. The Building Department provides records, issues permits, and performs building inspections. A major focus of the division is to ensure that commercial and residential buildings and structures comply with the Florida Building Code (FBC) and all other applicable laws and ordinances.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 24th:
ORDINANCE NO. 781 was approved by the Town Council on January 24th, 2024.
Section 6-111. Demolition permits.
Each application for a complete or major demolition permit shall be subject to the following standards and conditions:
(a) Existing native vegetation shall be preserved on site to the maximum extent practicable.
(b) An erosion control plan, parking plan, construction screening plan, and truck logistics plan shall be submitted with the permit application.
(c) The property owner shall submit an affidavit, in a format prescribed by the town, confirming that notice has been provided to the owners of all properties located within three hundred (300) feet of the property on which the demolition will occur at least thirty (30) days and no more than thirty (30) days prior to any demolition activities.
(d) If construction does not commence within thirty (30) days after the demolition or a permit for reconstruction expires or otherwise becomes null and void, the property owner shall sod and irrigate the property within ten (10) business days to assure that the property will have a neat and clean landscaped appearance and will not be deemed a nuisance.