Common rejection reasons in Weston
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1Required 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.
2Insurance cert holder wording is just 'City of Weston' — no address required on certificate. Per Contractor Registration Form Rev 7/2025.
3License and insurance required for EVERY submittal (not just first registration) — only exception is revisions. More frequent requirement than most cities.
4Separate check required for EACH trade application — cannot combine payment for multiple trades on one check.
5CASH NOT ACCEPTED for any permit fees — checks and credit cards only.
6Copy of original signature is NOT acceptable on any document — must be original or notarized. This applies to BCUBPA, Permit Acknowledgement Affidavit, and all owner signatures.
7Document/file naming convention is MANDATORY — incorrect file names result in DENIAL of review and DELAY of permit. Use Weston Electronic File Naming Conventions document.
8Plans must be submitted as SINGLE-PAGE files — do not combine. Name each file by sheet number (A.1, M.1, E.4, S.2).
9Digital signature statement REQUIRED on all sealed plans: 'This item has been electronically signed and sealed by [name] on [date] using a Digital Signature.'
10Two (2) original surveys with RAISED SEAL required for all new residential and commercial construction — not just signed/sealed.
11City of Weston Permit Acknowledgement Affidavit required for ALL residential projects — signed and notarized by property OWNER only. Signatures by agents, owner representatives, or individuals other than the property owner WILL NOT be accepted.
12NOC must be recorded PRIOR to Building Dept submittal per Alliance page. Record at County Recording office. Secure 2 certified copies.
13EPD (Environmental Protection Division) submittal/approval required PRIOR to Building Dept submittal — not concurrent. Submit asbestos form if interior only or renovation/addition.
14Permit expires if no approved inspection within 90 days — not 180 days like some Broward cities.
15Expired permit renewal is 50% of original fee (per Fee Schedule) — only available within 6 months of expiration.
16Work without permit penalty is DOUBLE the required permit fee (100% penalty).
17Re-inspection fees are $111.57 (SFR) / $144.74 (all other) per trade. Subsequent re-inspections (3rd+) for same violation are 4x the amount per F.S. 553.80.
18Job value on permit application must include cost for ALL sub-permit amounts — Building Official can use RS Means to verify if stated value seems low.
19Contractor registration is FREE but qualifier signature must be notarized on the registration form.
20DRC (Development Review Committee) original stamped/approved plans required for ALL exterior work — none required for interiors only.
21Survey must be dated less than 1 year from application date (per Weston Code §124.66). Homeowner's Survey Affidavit Form available if survey is expired.
22Owner-builder cannot build for sale or lease — if sold within 1 year of completion, law presumes it was built for sale/lease (violation).
23Owner-builder limited to commercial buildings under $75,000 in cost.
24Pool permits require FOUR separate trade applications: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, and Pool Heater.
25Emergency generator permits require FOUR trade applications: Electrical, Plumbing, Building, and Mechanical (commercial only).
26Re-roofs other than SFR require additional: Asbestos Statement (SRRA from Broward DERD), Lightweight Concrete packet if applicable, Rooftop Equipment & Gas Vent Affidavit (Weston form), and Rooftop Mounted Equipment Affidavit (Broward form).
2725-Year Building Inspection Program (not 40-year) — per Broward BORA and F.S. 553.899. Initial inspection at 25 years of age.
28A/C change-out requires survey AND aerial photos showing all outdoor equipment locations (commercial only). Survey affidavit accepted if survey over 1 year old.
29Fence requirements differ by type: PVC and metal fences require signed/sealed plans by FL Licensed Architect/Engineer. Wood and chain link can follow FBC prescribed method without architect IF not designed by one. Chain link requires Chain Link Fence Table form.
30Solar installations require Special Inspector Form (signed & sealed by engineer, signed by owner).
31Broward County Property Appraiser's assessed building valuation required for re-roof — determines threshold applicability.
32Change of contractor requires certified letter from owner to old contractor + mail receipt (green card) + both owner and new contractor notarized signatures.