Common rejection reasons in Lighthouse Point
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1Insurance cert holder MUST read EXACTLY: 'City of Lighthouse Point / 3701 NE 22nd Avenue / Lighthouse Point, FL 33064' — the FAQ says '22 Avenue' but the PDF says '22nd Avenue'. USE THE PDF VERSION or registration will be rejected.
2Company name must match EXACTLY on ALL four registration documents AND on permit applications. DBA mismatches = rejection.
3FAXED applications will be REJECTED — distorts legal information. Online or in-person only.
4Survey must be less than 1 year (12 months) old — OR submit Zoning Affidavit signed by owner. No exceptions.
5Marine/dock work requires Longshoreman Insurance — FEDERAL requirement per Dept of Labor §932 Longshore Act. State Workers' Comp does NOT satisfy this. Most frequently missed document.
6Pool permits require SEPARATE building applications for pool AND pool deck — two applications, not one.
7ALL electrical work MUST be done by licensed contractor — NO owner/builder permitted.
8ALL roofing work MUST be done by licensed contractor — NO owner/builder permitted.
9ALL piling work MUST be done by licensed contractor — NO owner/builder permitted.
10Applications must be signed by BOTH owner AND contractor — missing either = rejection.
11Permit applications for new SFR must be signed AND NOTARIZED for each discipline (building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical).
12Values, SF, and quantities MUST be included on ALL applications — blank fields = rejection.
13Lot, Block, and Subdivision MUST be on every application — this is the LHP Addendum requirement.
14Permits must be picked up IN PERSON — no mailing, no digital delivery.
15Must be home for inspections — EXCEPT final zoning, final exterior, and final fire inspections.
16Buildings over 25 years AND over 3,500 SF require 40-year safety inspection ($350). Single-family, duplexes, and under 3,500 SF are exempt.
17Work without permit = 200% of standard fee (triple the cost) + Stop Work Order + Code Enforcement Notice of Violation.
18Waterfront properties require 2 signed/sealed engineer letters on seawall condition for new homes OR 50%+ remodel.
19Drainage plans require 3 sets AND a SEPARATE application — not combined with building plans.
20Addition of 30%+ property increase (per code section 42-374) may trigger drainage plan requirement.
21New SFR requires ALL trade applications (building + electrical + plumbing + mechanical) submitted at SAME TIME.
22Re-roofing SFR requires Single Family Re-Roofing Affidavit — if dwelling value > $300,000 AND permitted before 1994, must provide Roof-to-Wall Connections Certificate.
23Solar installations require NOTARIZED homeowner authorization AND a NAMED special inspector on the form.
24Service change (FPL disconnect/reconnect) — DO NOT disconnect without first speaking to inspector VOICE ONLY (not text, not email).
25AC Replacement Data Sheet is per-system — each system needs its own form. Must include AHRI Certificate.
26Senate Bill 612 (effective July 1, 2024) — HVAC contractors can now work on line-side electrical, but electrical inspection STILL required even without separate electrical permit.
27Horizontal wood fences, aluminum, decorative metal, and PVC fences ALL require product approvals with components/connections/anchorage highlighted — OR two sets of signed/sealed engineer plans.
28Demolition requires 14 separate items including warranty deed, Sunbiz articles for corps, licensed exterminator vermin statement, hose bib location on survey, and temp fence as SEPARATE application.
29Driveway max combined width = 40% of front property line. Must maintain 4-foot setback from adjacent properties. Must connect to 10'x20' solid surface on lot.
30Product Approvals (NOAs) must be stamped by architect AND a separate PA Review Form must be prepared.
31No starter checks accepted — only regular checks, cashier checks, cash, or credit card.
32Change of Contractor requires NOTARIZED signatures from BOTH property owner AND new contractor — fee is $100.
3330-Day Electrical Testing Connection Application requires NOTARIZED signatures from BOTH electrical contractor AND owner/GC.
34Expired permit renewal within 180 days = 50% of original permit fee. After second 180-day period = 150% of original permit fee. FEE SCHEDULE overrides FAQ.
35Enclosing patio/balcony/Florida room/screen room requires energy calculations AND completed Product Approval Review Form.
36Synthetic turf requires compliance with Ordinance 2017-0957 — must be installed by FL-licensed GC or landscape architect, 8-year no-fade warranty, specific pile height/weight requirements.
37Rainwater harvesting — cistern max 250 gallons, first flush diverter required (1 gal per 100 SF collection surface), connections to sanitary sewer PROHIBITED.
38Demolition underground utilities form requires NOTARIZED owner signature — owner accepts responsibility for ALL underground utilities including gas tanks, septic, etc.
39Shutter Detail Information Form based on ASCE 7-16, 170 MPH wind load — must highlight all mounting details on product approval with opening numbers.