City of Tavares Permits

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Permits

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Building Permit Application

• You are able to Apply for the following trades:
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Roofing
• Gas

Fence Permit

• Two copies of a survey sealed by an architect, engineer, or surveyor, drawn to scale, showing the size of the lot, setback, easements, and the location, height, and type of fence
• Proof of ownership
• Owner/Builder Affidavit, if applicable
• Certified copy of the Notice of Commencement (before the 1st inspection) if the value of work equals or exceeds $2500.00
• A completed permit application with the Construction Waste Disposal Statement (signed and notarized)
• A site-specific Power of Attorney if you are not the licensed contractor or owner of the property.

Tree Removal Permit

• Property boundaries and dimensions
• Existing structures
• The location of all trees indicating type and size in DBH (diameter at breast height) of all trees 6” DBH or greater
• Clearly label trees to be removed and trees to remain

Residential (Single Family) Permit

• Construction Waste Disposal Statement (signed and notarized)
• A completed driveway application
• A site-specific Power of Attorney, if applicable
• Owner/Builder Affidavit, if applicable
• Proof of ownership

Residential Addition/Alteration Permit

• Three sets of signed and sealed building plans,drawn to scale, including complete construction details
• Three copies of the state of florida product approval for all windows, sliding, exterior doors, garge doors, and roofing materials
• Three copies of the state of florida approval form
• Three copies of manufacturer installation specifications and wind load calculations for all windows, siding, exterior doors, garage doors, and roofing materials
• Three copies of a sealed survey, drawn to scale,showing the size of the lot, setbacks, easements, and all the existing structures in all direction
• Three sets of the Florida energy code compliance form
• Three sets of signed and dealt truss engineering detail layout
• A completed permit application with the construction waste disposal statement
• Proof of ownership
• Owner/Builder affidavit
• Certified copy of the Notice of Commencement
• A completed Driveway application

Commercial Permit

• Approved site plan by Planning & Zoning
• Foundation plan indicating footer sizes for all bearing walls. Provide a side detail reflecting the placement and size of reinforcing steel. Detail shall also reflect slab thickness and reinforcement if used
• Floor plan indicating room or space identification, room dimensions. Door and window dimension and types, tenant separation and fire resistant walls, complete UL design load
• An elevation of all exterior walls - east, west, north, and south, including finish floor elevations
• Gas piping plans and details
• Truss layout, design, engineering (5 sets)
• Electrical drawings signed and sealed by an engineer if over 600 AMPS
• Mechanical drawings signed and sealed when 15 tons or more and/or $5000.00
• Plumbing drawings signed and sealed and shall comply with Florida Handicap Accessibility Code
• All design information
• Square footage, type of construction, occupancy classification (group), occupant load, sprinklers, standpipes and alarm systems, fire protection requirements and NFPA requirements, and Life Safety Code IO I requirements, and egress requirements

• Utility Connection Application