Fort Lauderdale Dock & Marine Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Dock & Marine Permit checklist for Fort Lauderdale

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Seawall and Dock Permitting Checklist (city-specific form)
Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Building checked)
Licensed Marine Contractor or General Contractor required — registered with City of Fort Lauderdale
Insurance certificate holder MUST read: 'City of Fort Lauderdale, 700 NW 19th Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311'
Current signed and sealed survey showing property lines extending into waterway with Zoning Affidavit
Construction plans signed, sealed, and dated by Florida licensed engineer
Cross-section diagram of dock showing pilings, framing, decking, dimensions
Site plan showing location of proposed dock relative to property lines
DERD (Department of Environmental Resource Development) approval from Broward County — MUST be obtained BEFORE building dept submittal
Florida DEP Environmental Resource Permit or exemption
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) permit if applicable
Broward County Environmental Resource General License
NOC required if job value exceeds $5,000
Seawall Survey Review Cover Sheet (city-specific form)
Final Survey Review Cover Sheet (city-specific form — for final survey submission)
GotchaDock extension limit: 30% of waterway width
GotchaSide setback: 5 feet from extended property line
GotchaReflector tape required on piles extending beyond limits
GotchaEven decking replacement on existing dock requires a permit AND Broward County approval
GotchaAgency sequence: County DERD/EPD → FL DEP → Army Corps → City building permit
NoteFort Lauderdale is a major waterfront city — marine permits are heavily scrutinized

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Fort Lauderdale building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Fort Lauderdale permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Fort Lauderdale?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Fort Lauderdale building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a dock & marine application rejected in Fort Lauderdale?

Dock extension limit: 30% of waterway width. Side setback: 5 feet from extended property line. Reflector tape required on piles extending beyond limits.

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