Announcements

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Orlando Builds

The City of Orlando has formed a package of actions to help accelerate planned construction and infrastructure projects to help generate economic activity now. To accomplish this the City has made the following enhancements to our Permitting Department.

 Expedite the planning and review process for any project that creates ten or more permanent jobs.

Offer payment plans for transportation and sewer impact fees structured on a per project basis to alleviate upfront costs to developers and help jump-start projects, allowing fees to be paid as a condition of receiving their Certificate of Occupancy (CO).

Provide initial commercial plan review in five days rather than ten days to expedite commercial construction.

In an effort to reduce plan review times, project costs to developers and contractors, and provide excellent customer service, commercial plan revisions previously completed in seven days will now be completed in four days.

To save the customer time and money, Sign Reviews will now be done immediately in the office while the customers waits.

At the customer's request, Permitting and Planning staff will put their expertise to work reviewing the design, materials, and methods being proposed on projects before construction to inform customers of ways to reduce project costs, yet maintain quality and meet code requirements.

To stimulate construction activity and continue to save citizens, developers, contractors and/or business owner's time and money, the Permitting Division will now offer Courtesy Inspections. Customers may call for an inspector to perform an on-site residential or commercial review or analysis prior to submitting plans. This service provides customers access to expert advice from our trained construction industry professionals and helps save customers from unnecessary costs.

Permitting Services is now offering same-day-inspections to its customers. Customers may call us at 407.246.2330. All requests for this service must be called in by 10:00 a.m. 

Conduct Home Renovation Reviews to help expedite residential construction.  Reviews will be conducted and include visits to the home to review renovation plans, help expedite the permit and construction process and provide advance notice of what permits will be required specific to the project.

Expedite residential permits for non-structural work to save homeowners time and money.  Inspectors will assist homeowners on site with permit applications and scope of work descriptions. 

1. Homeowners may download their permit application from the Permitting website.

2. Have it notarized in advance of the visit from the inspector.

3. Payments may be made online and permits can then be mailed to customers.

To request this service call Permitting Services for an  appointment at 407.246.2330.

Examples of work items eligible for expedited permitting are as follows:

Minor Repairs such as....

Gutters & Downspouts
Siding Repairs
Decking Board Replacement
Replacement of missing guardrail pickets
Fencing - pre-manufactured, wood, chain link
Replacing a water heater, toilet or sink
Fascia & Soffits
Some kinds of Low Voltage
Non Structural & minor in nature                               

Extend all residential permits for an additional year at no cost to the homeowner.  Homeowners can request extensions up to the date of expiration.

  Accomplish plan review in one day rather than three days for new single family, accessory structures, pools, additions, solar panels and windows and doors.

Advance green related commercial and residential projects that promote environmental protection and natural resource management to save homeowners and builders money, generate jobs and protect the environment.

        Southeast Orlando Permitting Services   
                     Satellite Office now Open

                  New Crane Ordinance


              School Concurrency Update


  Contractors:
      Please Submit Renewed License 
      Information to Permitting Services 

 

You are also able to renew your license(s) by visiting the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s website at
 www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr.

  Upcoming Public Educational Roundtable
      Sessions

The City of Orlando’s Permitting Services Division plans to have Educational Roundtables once per quarter in 2008 with various topics.

March - Platting ---->  
June - When Do I Need a Permit?---->
October - Signs and Accessory Structures----> 


  New Telephone System

To continue efficiently serving our customers, The City of Orlando is implementing a VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephone system.

             Click here..... for details.

    Laser Profiling of Storm Lines

Notice to contractors who are currently working on commercial public and private infrastructure improvements:

Over the past few weeks there has been questions asked about the videotaping storm lines before your final inspection. The City of Orlando is now requiring contractors to laser profile their storm lines instead of videotaping the lines as we have in the past. Our Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), clearly states that the most current FDOT practices supersede what is in the ESM. It does not matter when you started your project, everyone must adhere to the new requirement. The contractor is responsible for making arrangements to have your lines laser profiled.

Please refer to the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standards Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction 2007 Section 430 for the most current laser profiling requirements. For more information, please visit FDOT’s website at www.dot.state.fl.us/Specificationsoffice/2007BK/430.pdf

Special note: As noted in the FDOT Spec Book, any pipe deflection over 5%, the pipe must be removed and replaced from structure to structure, no exceptions. requirement. The contractor is responsible for making arrangements to have your lines laser profiled.

  New Orange County School Impact Fees

   Area Affected by the Ban

   Permit Application Submittal process for
     Swimming Pools and Screen Enclosures Changed

Effective January, 2008 swimming pools and screen enclosures will be required to be dropped off. The review time will be 24 - 48 hours.

  Existing Homes must meet new Roof
     Replacement Requirements

Notice:  Effective October 1, 2007 the Florida Comprehensive Hurricane Damage Mitigation Program as modified by Florida Statute 553.844 requires all permit applications for roof replacement on existing one and two family dwellings built prior to March 1, 2002 to have roof deck attachments strengthened or corrected and a secondary water barrier installed as part of the scope of work. Click here for more information.

   Notice of Transportation Impact Fee Rate
      Increase

Notice is hereby given that, as of October 1st, 2007, the rate for Transportation Impact Fees in the City of Orlando will increase, consistent with the rate schedule referenced in Chapter 56, City Code, as amended on December 31, 2006. For a complete copy of Orlando’s Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance and Rate Schedules - Chapter 56, are available here.
To receive a copy of the new Impact Fee Rate Schedule please visit the City of Orlando Permitting Services Lobby located on the 1st floor, City Hall, 400 S. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Fl 32801.

  Permitting Advisory Committee

Our Permitting Advisory Committee has met several times this year. This committee is focusing on ways to improve customer service and streamline various permitting processes. Their input will assist us as we focus on our processes and efficiencies with the Permitting Division. The Committee consists of 16 people from construction, architecture, engineering, legal, development and permit expediting industries. This group is meeting monthly and will serve for an 18-month period. Members of our permitting team, as well as related departments, who are involved in the permitting process, are staffing the committee.

   Residential and Commercial Plan Submittals

Residential Plan Submittals require 4 complete sets of plans for Permit Review. For further information see our
Residential Plans Submittal Checklist.

Commercial Plan Submittals require 4 complete sets of signed and sealed drawings. Please reference the
Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist.
A building permit application will be required when applying for any building permit.

Permitting Services
Division Manager
Timothy Johnson,
AIA, NOMA 

407.246.4444