Can I remove existing trees, including palms and pines, from my property? Answer: All non-residential sites are required to have a Tree Removal and Replacement permit to remove trees. Single-family developments must have a permit to remove perimeter buffer and common area trees.
Section 105 of the Palm Beach County Amendments to the Florida Building Code requires permits for most construction-related work. Various improvements to real property may not require a Building permit or Zoning review. Some may require only a Zoning review, and are exempt from inspection and Building Code review.
Building Department In general, any replacement, improvement, modification, or repair over $1,000 requires a permit. All work to be performed in multi-family/inium residences is also required to have a licensed contractor (no owner-builder permits).
Apply for permits online via our ePZB portal .pbcgov/epzb 24 hours a day/7 days a week The regulatory programs of the individual agencies that comprise the Center are limited only to those affecting the issuance of building permits. Individual agencies may have additional regulatory responsibilities.
Apply for permits online via our ePZB portal .pbcgov/epzb 24 hours a day/7 days a week The regulatory programs of the individual agencies that comprise the Center are limited only to those affecting the issuance of building permits. Individual agencies may have additional regulatory responsibilities.
Residential Construction Permits require an average of 15-30 working days for approval or response. Commercial Construction Permits require an average of 15-30 working days for approval. Fire System Permits (Alarms, Sprinklers, etc.) require an average of 7 working days for approval.
The fees are set out in Section 109 of the Florida Building Code as authorized in Florida Statutes 553.80. Licensed building contractors are normally tasked with obtaining the building permit. The license serves to cover the construction project with general liability insurance and workers compensation insurance.
All work except for installation of carpet, wallpaper and interior painting require a permit. Refer to the Florida Building Code Online and the Town's Code of Ordinances for acceptable methods.
You need a Palm Beach County building permit if you plan to build, alter, renovate, demolish, or add to an existing building.