List Of Construction Activities For Building A House In Broward

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The Construction Contract provides a structured agreement between a Contractor and an Owner for the building of a residence in Broward County. Key features include the scope of work detailing all labor and materials required, and specifics regarding the work site, including location and any necessary excavation and grading activities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits, with their costs being the Owner's responsibility. Soil conditions are also addressed, placing the responsibility on the Owner for issues that arise due to site conditions. The contract stipulates insurance requirements for the Contractor, ensuring protection against various risks. Furthermore, modifications to the scope of work can be made via written Change Orders, with associated costs to be covered by the Owner. Payment details are clearly outlined, allowing for either cost-plus or fixed fee structures, alongside stipulations for late payments and defaults. The warranty clause limits liability for defects in workmanship to one year, while material warranties are passed on to the Owner from the manufacturer. This document serves as a vital tool for attorneys, partners, owners, associates, paralegals, and legal assistants by providing a comprehensive framework to legally manage the intricacies of construction projects, ensuring clarity, protection, and compliance with local regulations.
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Typically, the setback of a property is 10 feet at the front, 10 feet at the back, and four feet on each side.

The most common minimum setback requirement in Florida is 25 feet from the property line for most structures.

Yes, a building permit is required. All sheds must have any of the following to qualify for installation within the High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ):

Building setbacks from the property line, including relocatables, shall, at a minimum, be 25 feet (7620 mm) or shall comply with local setback requirements if less than 25 feet (7620 mm).

Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a Certificate of Occupancy.

To get more specific, setbacks are measured from an owner's side, rear and front property lines. So how far is it? As an example, you may be required to build no closer than 15 feet from the front property line, 5 feet from the property lines on each side of the house, and 10 feet from the rear property line.

Setback Requirements: Main Structure. 25 ft. The sum of the side yard setbacks shall be at least 25% of the lot width, but not to exceed 50 ft.

Per the Florida Building Code, sheds 200 square feet or less and used exclusively for storage purposes are exempt from permitting requirements.

Permit Process A permit​ is required to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, remove or demolish any building, structure or part thereof.

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List Of Construction Activities For Building A House In Broward