Common rejection reasons in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
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1Insurance cert holder must read EXACTLY: 'Town of Lauderdale By-The-Sea, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale By-The-Sea, FL 33308' — note the hyphens and full address are REQUIRED per Contractor Registration page
2NOC must be RECORDED at Broward County BEFORE building dept submittal — this is the #1 rejection reason in LBTS
3EPD approval required PRIOR to building dept submittal for: new construction, additions, alterations to non-residential, demolitions, generators, commercial/multi-family pools, underground storage tanks — submit ONLINE for security code & application number, walk-thru review
4Trade applications must be in BLACK INK — will be rejected otherwise
5Contract must show itemized price breakdown for ALL trades — not just a lump sum
6TURTLE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT (LBTS-specific): Any window or door visible from the beach must have tinted glass with VLT ≤ 0.45 — applies to seaward and shore-perpendicular sides of structure. Must submit documented proof of VLT compliance
7Time limits for construction are enforced — new construction/additions must be complete within 18 months, exterior repair/renovation within 6 months. Failure results in fines or legal action by the Town
8Demolition permits expire in 60 DAYS (not 180) — much shorter than standard permits
9Pool permit fees are 5% of construction cost — highest rate of any permit type in LBTS
10Renovation/alteration permits are 3% of construction cost (higher than new construction at 2%)
11Work without permit = DOUBLE the permit fee
12Permit Affidavit for HOA compliance is NOTARIZED — owner acknowledges HOA approval may be required and accepts cost responsibility
13Fences — NOA (Notice of Acceptance) required for ALL fence types EXCEPT wood or chainlink
14Fences near pools — fence MUST be on the property where the pool is located per FBC
15Fence easement agreements must be signed by FIVE (5) utility companies
16Driveway/walkway/patio permits require impervious/pervious space calculations — Town may require engineer/architect to sign and seal
17Roofing — Hurricane Mitigation Affidavit required for dwellings valued over $300,000 (F.S. 553.844 / FBC Section 706.8.1)
18Solar permits require Owner's Notification form signed by both contractor AND owner acknowledging roof penetrations and warranty implications
19Additions/alterations require percentage of improvement cost to building value calculations (triggers flood zone compliance if ≥50%)
20Additions require construction fence permit INCLUDING silt fence for perimeter AND filter fabric over catch basins
21Elevator permits — Broward County Elevator submittal/approval required PRIOR to building dept submittal (submit plans only, no application needed, allow 1 week)
22Re-inspections escalate: $65 (1st), $130 (2nd), $195 (3rd), $260 (4th+)
23Expired permit reinstatement is 1/2 of original fee (min $85) — one-time only, must apply within 6 months of expiration. Cannot reinstate a second time — must apply as new permit with full fees
24All new construction and additions require slab survey AND elevation certificate approved PRIOR to column or tie beam inspection
25Swimming pools require spot survey approved after gunite and PRIOR to perimeter plumbing pressure test inspection
26Final survey required PRIOR to pool barrier inspection, deck/fence inspection, and final electric inspection before starting the pool
27NOA documents must be stamped by architect for windows, doors, louvers, shutters
28Product approvals must be highlighted AND approved by designer of record
29Changes to plans after permit issued require Architect's narrative with clouds and deltas — $85 per discipline
30Same business name must appear on ALL contractor registration documents
31Required 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.
32Asbestos form required for EPD if interior only OR if renovation/addition