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Building Permit Center

Contractors: Click here to check if your permit is ready for pick-up.

Building Permit Procedures 
(Available forms can be found at the bottom of this page- scroll down)

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 to view the partial checklist.  (For entire code, go to: http://www.municode.com/Resources/gateway.asp?pid=10251&sid=9)

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.

• 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 hurricane mitigation form.  

• 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.

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., West Palm Beach.

• 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

All contractors and subcontractors must be registered (PDF file)with the Town.   Please have copies available of your license and insurance when applying for occupational/business registration.  You must submit one copy of the registration form, license, general liability, and workman's compensation along with fee. Click "registered" to obtain application form.

• 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. 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.

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

• Renewals will be sent out in August '07 for the 07-08 Fiscal Year.

Permit Fees

• Pay at the time of submittal.

• Cash or check only.

Permit Fee Schedule

The Permit Fee Schedule is based on the estimated cost of the work as follows (Value rounded up: example cost of job $7200 = $8000):

Estimated cost of job less than $1000 = $45.00

Estimated cost of job between $1001 and up to $3000 = $60.00

Over $3000 up to 100,000 =  $60.00 plus 1.5% of the amount exceeding $3,000

Over $100,000                      =  $60.00 for the amount up to $3,000                                                                                                               plus 1.5% of the amount exceeding $3,000 up to $100,000
                                                     plus 1.0% of the amount over $100,000

Re-inspection Fees: A $50.00 re-inspection fee will be charged for each discipline/trade re-inspection after two (2) failed inspections.  Engineering inspections will be charged $150.00 each inspection after the first initial inspection. 

Revisions: Please fill out and submit revision form along with two copies of back-up material. Major revisions, as determined by the Building & Zoning Official, will be charged an additional $45.00+ hourly rate for review (total cost depends on type of revision.) Major revisions requiring re-review by the Town Engineer will be charged at the current hourly Town rate for engineering services.  Cash or check only.

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 a double fee will be imposed.

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.

Code Online: General Ordinances and Land Development Code is available online. (click link)

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.

06/24/2008