The City of Orlando has formed a package of actions to help accelerate planned construction and infrastructure projects to help generate economic activity now. To accomplish this the City has made the following enhancements to our Permitting Department.
Expedite the planning and review process for any project that creates ten or
more permanent jobs.
Offer payment plans for sewer impact fees
structured on a per project basis to alleviate upfront costs to developers and
help jump-start projects, allowing fees to be paid as a condition
of receiving their
Certificate of Occupancy (CO).
Provide initial commercial plan review in five days
rather than ten days to expedite commercial construction.
In an effort to reduce plan review times,
project costs to developers and contractors, and provide excellent customer
service, commercial plan revisions previously completed in seven days will now
be
completed in four
days.
To save the customer time and money,
Sign Reviews will now be done immediately in the office while the customers
waits.
At the customer's request,
Permitting and Planning staff will put their expertise to work reviewing the
design, materials, and methods being proposed on projects before construction to
inform customers of
ways to reduce
project costs, yet maintain quality and meet code requirements.
To stimulate construction activity
and
continue to save citizens, developers, contractors and/or business owner's time
and money, the Permitting Division will now offer Courtesy Inspections.
Customers
may call for an
inspector to perform an on-site residential or commercial review or analysis
prior to submitting plans. This service provides customers access to expert
advice from our trained construction
industry
professionals and helps save customers from unnecessary costs.
Permitting Services is now offering same-day-inspections
to
its customers. Customers may call us at 407.246.2330. All requests for this
service must be called in by 10:00 a.m.
Conduct Home Renovation Reviews
to help expedite
residential construction. Reviews will be conducted and include visits to the
home to review renovation plans, help expedite the permit and construction
process and provide
advance notice of what permits will be required specific to the project.
Expedite residential permits for non-structural work
to save homeowners time and money. Inspectors will assist homeowners on site
with permit applications and scope of work descriptions.
1. Homeowners may download their permit application from the Permitting website.
2. Have it notarized in advance of the visit from the inspector.
3. Payments may be made online and permits can then be mailed to customers.
To request this service call Permitting Services for an appointment at 407.246.2330.
Examples of work items eligible for expedited permitting are as follows:
Minor Repairs
such as....
Gutters & Downspouts
Siding Repairs
Decking Board Replacement
Replacement of missing guardrail pickets
Fencing - pre-manufactured, wood, chain link
Replacing a water heater, toilet or sink
Fascia & Soffits
Some kinds of Low Voltage
Non Structural & minor in nature
Extend all residential permits
for an additional year at no cost to the homeowner. Homeowners can request
extensions up to the date of expiration.
Accomplish plan review in one day rather than three days for new single
family, accessory structures, pools, additions, solar panels and windows and
doors.
Advance green related commercial and residential projects
that promote environmental protection and natural resource management to save
homeowners and builders money, generate jobs and protect
the environment.
For more information call 407.246.2330