| Permit Information |
Residential permitting guidelines: |
Contractor & Home Owner Permitting go to "Contractor Information" (link located on left side of this screen) and use the form titled Residential Plan Requirements, which includes a list of all required information necessary for permitting for new homes and additions to existing homes.
All accessory buildings such as detached carports, garages, workshops & storage sheds require a building permit. All swimming pools (in-ground or aboveground), non-portable spas & hot tubs require a permit. These structures have zoning requirements allowing them to be built or placed in side or rear yards only, and are required to meet a certain distance (setback) from the side or rear property line. Depending on what zoning classification (call our office for this zoning information) your property has been given (as established by City Ordinance), this setback will be either 5 feet or 10 feet on buildings and on pools will be 12 feet or 15 feet to the waters edge. Pools also have certain barrier protection requirements to help prevent drowning. Also, certain P.U.D. zoned areas could have a special setback requirement.
Historic Districts: Exterior renovations, additions, demolitions, and new construction in historic districts require approval of the Historic Preservation Board prior to submission of a building permit application. Click Here For More Information On Historic Districts |
The following work DOES NOT require a permit: |
This list is not all-inclusive. Certain examples are listed. Call us for additional information if necessary.
Building
Painting (Painting of commercial buildings within the Lakeland Downtown Development Authority boundary and historic districts MUST have Design Review approval prior to painting.)
Carpeting
Minor (non-structural) repairs less than $750.00
Electrical
Replacing existing light fixtures, fans, or cover plates
Plumbing
Stopping of leaks
Clear drain stoppages, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement/rearrangement of valves or pipes
Replacing faucets
Mechanical
Replacement of any part within a single piece of equipment
Connection of portable equipment such as portable heating appliances, portable ventilation equipment, or a portable cooling unit
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The following work DOES require a permit: |
| Usually, any work you are contracting out to a licensed contractor requires a permit. Call us and we can verify if the contractor is licensed and registered to do the type of work under his contract and if permits are required. A permit is not required for minor (non-structural) repairs less than $750, or painting, installing new carpet or flooring. Permits are required for most building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, roof & gas work. All storage buildings (sheds) and other accessory structures (carports, garages, workshops, etc.) require a permit. |
Inspection procedures: |
| When you obtain a permit for any work the required inspections for that job will be included. Most inspections when called in are completed within 24 hours. Inspections are to be called in on the IVR system by you. |
Automated call in system: IVR System |
The Automated Inspection Response System is an Interaction Voice Response (IVR) system for callers to use a touch-tone telephone to schedule, inquire, or cancel inspections. The IVR system is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Inspections request made before 7 AM will be scheduled for the current working day.
Instructions on using the IVR When you obtain a permit for any work, the IVR use directions will be included. |
Permit Fees: |
| Please click on "On-Line Forms Available" on the left side of this screen for information on Permit Fees. |
