FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
You can read more about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at their website.
You can read more about the National Flood Insurance Program online.
You can find Marco Island related FEMA information at the Marco Island FEMA Homepage or you may also send an e-mail to Kelli DeFedericis kdefedericis@cityofmarcoIslnad.com or 239-389-3926.
If you live in a condominium you need a contractor. If you own and occupy your one or two-family house you may be eligible to act as your own contractor per State statute (489.103(7). As an owner builder though, if you do not complete all of the work yourself, you must supervise the work, and hire licensed trade subcontractors (electrician, plumbing, a/c, and roof) in accordance with state law. Owners acting as their own contractor are required to personally appear for all permitting. You must provide proof that the property is insured and you must be present for all inspections.
Once you read the disclaimer and click on Accept you will be directed to an index page that lists all the streets on Marco Island. Near the top of that index page there is a list of individual letters. Clicking on a letter will take you further down the page to a list streets for that letter. Once you click on a street you will be directed to a folder that holds the elevation certificates on file for that street.
Because the folder page containing elevation certificates opens in a new window, or tab, you should be able to find this page in a window that is still open on your desktop, or in another tab in the browser window.
Once you find the elevation certificate just click on it. If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed it will open automatically.
You can print the elevation certificate by choosing Print from the menu while viewing the document. You can print while the document is closed by right-clicking on the file name and choosing Print. Adobe Acrobat will then open and automatically bring up a print window to choose your settings.
To save the elevation certificate right click on the one you want to save. A window will pop up giving you options. While that window is open left click on Save Link As and a new window will pop up giving you the opportunity to save the document. You can save it wherever you want on your computer. Just don't change the file type or file extension.
A permit application expires 180 days after the date of filing from approval date (105.3.2). Depending on workload, and all required documents are provided, a Building Permit can be obtained within 10-15 workdays. Minor projects are normally approved, or additional information requested, within 5 workdays. There are also over-the-counter permits such as reroofs and a/c replacements.
Permits expire and become null and void if work is not started and an inspection requested within 180 days from the issuance date of the permit. After work has commenced the permit will expire when work is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days. Lack of an approved inspection within this time will serve as validation that the job has been suspended or abandoned.
The cost of a permit varies depending on the permit type. Fee schedule is available on our web site.
Ask for and check references, ask to see their state license. Check the number on the state website (www.myflorida.com) for any state complaints. If they ask you to secure the permit, beware. They may not be licensed, which puts the homeowner totally at risk.
The list of required inspections is located on the bottom of the permit placard. Instructions on scheduling these inspections will be provided when your permit is issued. It is the applicants (Owner-Builder/Contractor) responsibility to ensure that all required inspections are made prior to proceeding with work on the project. For new dwellings, once all fees are paid and all required inspections are completed, the applicant will be issued a CO (Certificate of Occupancy). Or, a COC (Certificate of Completion) can be obtained for all other permit types.
Building & Zoning Code Compliance will issue an advisory notice. Once a permit is obtained, the cost will be quadrupled for an After the Fact permit. Additionally, there may be fees for a third party engineering analysis if areas of work are concealed. If no action is taken, a Notice of Violation will be issued and could result in fines being levied.
Adobe Acrobat Reader is a free cross-platform program from Adobe that allows documents to be viewed on any type of computer. It is very safe to use and you can download it at http://www.adobe.com. Just click on the link for Adobe Reader and follow the instructions.
You can read more about the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at their website.
You can read more about the National Flood Insurance Program online.
You can find Marco Island related FEMA information at the Marco Island FEMA Homepage or you may also send an e-mail to Kelli DeFedericis at kdefedericis@cityofmarcoisland.com
Send us an e-mail at buildingservices@cityofmarcoisland.com or call us at 239-389-5059.
Send us an e-mail at buildingservices@cityofmarcoisland.com or call us at 239-389-5059.
Per Florida Building Code (102.2), a permit shall apply to the construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every public and private building, structure or facility or floating residential structure, or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings, structures or facilities.
In the ground floor of the City Annex, located at 1310 San Marco Rd, Marco Island FL, 34145.
Please access our parking lot through the City Hall parking at 50 Bald Eagle DR.
Phone: 239-389-5059 please leave a message for our help desk team. All communications go to a queue where they are responded to in the order received.
The Florida Building Code (101.3) states that the purpose of the code is to establish the minimum requirements to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, adequate light and ventilation, energy conservation, and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency operations.
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