Common rejection reasons in Hollywood
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1CLOSED ON FRIDAYS — Building Division hours are Mon-Thu 7am-6pm ONLY
2Insurance certificate must list EXACT wording: 'City of Hollywood, Department of Development Services, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, FL 33020' — AND City must be named as Additional Insured
3Required when the direct contract is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing HVAC system), per Fla. Stat. 713.135. Some older city forms list lower figures. Confirm timing with the building department.
430-day plan review period does NOT include Planning, Zoning, Engineering, or Fire review time — actual total can be much longer
5Permit applications become NULL AND VOID after 60 calendar days if no action taken after last review notification
6Owner-Builder cannot sell house/duplex for 1 YEAR after final inspection
7Chain link fencing NOT permitted in RAC district or Historic District; NOT permitted in front yard in TOC district
8PVC fencing NOT permitted in Historic District front yard
9Tree removal permit from Engineering Division required for ALL properties — this catches many contractors off guard
10Landscape sub-permit required for all new construction as addendum to building permit
11All permit applications must be signed AND NOTARIZED — owner-builder must sign/notarize; contractor's notarized signature alone is sufficient if contractor is doing the work
12Express Permitting available ONLY for A/C changeouts and electrical service changes — everything else goes through standard review
13Work without permit = $200 MINIMUM or DOUBLE the permit fee per discipline (contractor); $100 or double (homeowner)
14Expired permit renewal fee is 50% of original calculated building permit fees — NOT a flat fee
15Survey must be current signed/sealed; for certain work types (fence, driveway, patio, shed, etc.) survey affidavit accepted if survey is 1-10 years old; surveys over 10 years NOT accepted
16ePermits submission via email to ePermits@hollywoodfl.org — also use ACCELA portal for express permits
17Letter of Transmittal (cover sheet) REQUIRED for all ePermit submittals — Hollywood-specific form
18Electronic Signature Affidavit required when using digital signatures on plans
19PACO (Pre-Application Conceptual Overview) + TAC (Technical Advisory Committee) approval required for major projects BEFORE applying for Building Permit
20Broward County EPD approval required prior to permit ISSUANCE (not submittal), when applicable
21Broward County Elevator submittal/approval required prior to Building Dept approval, when applicable
22Revisions require Transmittal Form + Architect's Narrative + clouds and deltas — signatures NOT required for corrections
23Roofing: Must submit Broward County Asbestos Program Certificate of Submittal
24Roofing: Re-Roof Mitigation Affidavit AND Mandatory Countywide Rooftop Mounted Affidavit both required
25Roofing: F.S. 553.884 roof-to-wall connection retrofit required if insured value >= $300,000; exemption if cost exceeds 15% of re-roof cost
26Pool: Separate Broward County Uniform Permit Applications required for EACH sub-permit (electrical, mechanical, plumbing)
27Pool: HOA Affidavit of Awareness MUST be submitted even if property is NOT in an HOA
28Pool: Dewatering Affidavit required if applicable — executed and notarized by Contractor AND Owner
29AC: AHRI Certificate of Product Ratings required — not just specs
30AC: Equipment setbacks — 3' side/rear minimum, 12' if adjacent to side street, NOT in front 25' setback
31AC: If visible from public right-of-way, must indicate screening method
32AC: Broward County Uniform Data Form for Residential/Light Commercial AC Replacements required
33Demolition: Separate Plumbing Permit required for sewer/water cap off — provide plumbing permit number with demo application
34Demolition: Must submit letters from ALL utilities (power, gas, cable, phone) proving disconnection — even if not currently in service
35Demolition: TECO Gas clearance letter + FPL power disconnect letter required
36Demolition: Mechanical permit required to remove A/C units
37Demolition: Erosion and sedimentation control plan required showing silt fencing, dust remediation, stormwater protection
38Demolition: Must state/show on plans that property will be sodded after demolition
39Fence: NOA or site-specific engineer detail required for ANY fence material other than 6-foot chain link or wood
40Fence: If pool exists within fence limits, must comply with Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act
41Solar: TWO contractor types involved — EC (electrical) needs CCC (roofing) sub-permit for attachment; CVC (solar) needs EC for electrical but NOT CCC for attachment
42Solar: Mandatory Countywide Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit required
43Solar: FSEC System Approval Report OR signed/sealed engineered drawings required
44Solar: Roof Warranty Acknowledgment letter must be signed by BOTH Owner and Contractor
45Solar: Battery backup systems require fire detection and interconnected smoke alarms throughout dwelling and garage
46Driveway: Survey must be less than 1 year old (affidavit available for 1-10 year surveys); NO markups on survey
47Driveway: 20% of front yard area must remain landscaped open space
48Driveway: Curb cut cannot exceed 30% of lot width (smaller lots may have max 18' curb cut even if > 30%)
49Driveway: Homeowner Affidavit required for stamped concrete and paver driveways
50Driveway: Historic District requires board approval for new circular driveways; must use semi-pervious material
51Window/Door: Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window & Door Schedule required
52Window/Door: CCCL properties facing East/North/South near beach must submit Turtle glass VLT certification (VLT >= 45)
53Window/Door: Historic District — no change to size, shape, or location of openings without Planning (Historic) review
54Sign: Certificate of Use required with application
55Sign: Knox box and Fire review required for commercial signs
56Sign: Sign tag required on installed sign with permit number, date, contractor name, property address
57Change of Contractor: Requires new Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application + Hold Harmless/Indemnity Letter + proof of notification to previous contractor (notarized letter or certified mail receipt)
58Historic District properties have additional regulations for roofing, fencing, driveways, windows/doors, AC placement, and sheds
59Shed: Max one per property, max 200 sq ft (10x20), not in front yard, 5' rear/side setback (0' if adjacent to alley)