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Building Permit Center

Building Permit Procedures 
This is a general guideline to assist you through the Town of Ocean Ridge’s building permit procedures.  Please be aware that there may be more information that is required.  New Residences/Renovations/Alterations follow different procedures.  Purchase a Building Checklist with zoning information at Town Hall for $4.00 or click Building Checklist  (for new structures and additions) to view the checklist minus the zoning information.
(For entire code, go to: http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=10251&sid=9)

Want to know if a particular job requires a permit?  Please read the General Permitting Information Form or call Town Hall at 561-732-2635.

The Town of Ocean Ridge handles Zoning & Building Review through a contract with Hy-Byrd Inspection, Inc. This will include all aspects of the process of inspections, final inspection, and issuance of certificate of occupancy when necessary.

Permit Application

• Fill permit application out completely including PCN (folio) and estimated cost of the job.

• Owner & Qualifier’s signature must be notarized.

• Multi-family must have unit number and building name on permit.

• Multi-family permits must be pulled by licensed contractor that is registered with the Town.  Cannot be pulled by owner or renter.

• A/C (mechanical) permits must be pulled by a contractor.

• Folio (PCN number) must be correct and filled out. Obtain from Property Appraiser’s Office.

• http://www.co.palm-beach.fl.us/papa/aspx/GeneralSearch/GeneralSearch.aspx

• Generator permits need to fill out checklist.

• New roofs or re-roofs must fill out the roofing forms packet.  

• New buildings and first floor additions need to complete an elevation certificate accurately and submit before a certificate of occupancy/final building can be issued/scheduled.

• Demolition permit information

Notice of Commencement

• Need Notice of Commencement for permits over estimated cost of $2500.00 ($7500.00 for A/C).

• Must be recorded and copy given to Town Hall before picking up permit.

• File NOC at Court House, 205 N. Dixie Hwy. Room 4.2500, West Palm Beach. Phone: 561-355-2991. Hours: 8am-5pm. 

• Must use Palm Beach County's NOC form!

Back-up Material for Permit

• Two copies of contract/proposal must be included.

• Need to submit two copies of back up material (survey, product approvals, plans, etc.)  Highlight product in product approvals.

• If you have zoning questions, visit MuniCode to look at Town code online.

  • http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=10251&sid=9

• If you have other questions, contact Town Hall at 561-732-2635.

Occupational and Business Registration (Business Tax Receipt)

All contractors and subcontractors must be registered with the Town.   Please have copies available of your license and insurance when applying.  You must submit one copy of the registration form, license, general liability, and workman's compensation along with fee. 

• All companies doing work in the Town of Ocean Ridge must be registered with the Town. 

• Submit Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt or FL State Certified License to Town Hall.

• Palm Beach Competency, Broward County Licenses, etc. are not acceptable.

• General liability and workman’s compensation must be on file.

• All work vehicles must have decals.

• $2 per decal per work vehicle or $20 for blanket coverage (no decals).

• Pay fee at Town Hall. Cash or check only - paid separately from permit fees during renewals.

• Registration is for one year, October 1 through September 31.

• Renewals will be sent out in August 2010 for the 2010/11 Fiscal Year.

Permit Approval

• Turnaround time is generally 2-5 days. 

• Call the Town Hall to check status of permit. 

• Contractor cannot start work until permit is approved and permit posted on job. 

• If contractor begins work without a permit additional fees will be imposed; see Ordinance No. 585.

Inspections

• Inspections that are required are marked on the permit card.

• Call Town Hall between 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at 561-732-2635 to schedule inspections prior to 3 p.m. the day before requested inspection. 

• Inspections must be called in within 6 months of the issue date/last inspection or the permit will expire.  Permits not under active construction expire after one year.

• Inspections are from 8AM - 12pm only.  On occasion, Inspectors may run late to inspection. 

• If multi-family, inform Town Hall of unit number, building name, and gate code.

• If Inspector needs to access home, someone must be present.  They will not enter a home without someone present.

• Please leave ladder for inspections that requires a ladder to be there. (roofs, a/c units, etc.)

• Permit must be posted and visible to the inspector or it will fail.

• Two failed inspections results in a $50 re-inspection fee to be paid before rescheduling third inspection.

• Engineering inspections will be charged $150.00 each inspection after the first initial inspection. 

Work Hours: Work hours are Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Work is not permitted on holidays. Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

07/29/2010