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P.O. Box 150027
Cape Coral, FL 339915-0027

phone: 239-574-0566
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email: comdev@capecoral.net

Guidelines, Checklists and Affidavits

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Guidelines

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 TitleModified DateDescription
Above Ground Pool and Deck DCD-70429/22/2009Guidelines for residential above-ground pool and deck
Additions and Alterations Guidelines DCD-702511/26/2008Guidelines for residential addtions and remodel in "A" and "V" flood hazard zones.
Boat Canopy DCD-7004 11/26/2008 
Chickee / Chiki Hut Guidelines DCD-705611/30/2009A Chickee Hut (also known as a Sun Shelter) is a Seminole Indian house built on stilts with open sides and a thached roof of palm leaves.
Commercial Demolition DCD-7017 3/31/2009 
Completion Form DCD-7006 11/26/2008 
Concrete Slab Permitting Guidelines4/15/2010 
Constructing a Dwelling DCD-70379/23/2009Basic requirements for constructiing a dwelling
DCA Approved Shed Guidelines F-DCD-70588/31/2010 
DCA Approved Shed Samples F-DCD-70598/31/2010Sample DCA Approval Letter and Sample Site Plan
Environmental Survey Guidelines1/30/2009 
eTRAKit Process Manual12/28/2009Instructions - replaces Click-to-Gov
Fence Guidelines DCD-7001 3/12/2009Residential fence guidelines include requirements, setback information, waterfront requirements and example of acceptable fences.
Floating Docks DCD-70493/2/2010Permit guidelines for residential floating docks
Garage Door Replacement DCD-70507/20/2009Guidelines for garage door replacement
Irrigation DCD-7008 11/26/2008 
Land Clearing Permit Guideliines PW-70573/8/2010Guidelines for clearing land required by the Public Works Department.
LP System Guidelines DCD-703512/22/2009Guidelines for installation and removal of LP tank (propane/natural gas)
New Single Family Duplex Residence DCD-7015 11/26/2008Permitting guidelines
PDP Guidelines DCD-7002 11/26/2008FAQs guidelines for site plans, PDPs and the commercial building permitting process
Permit Fee Schedule DCD-70001/13/2010 
Permit Fees / Miscellaneous Permit Fees DCD-704612/11/2009Effective July 6, 2009 - Building Permits Fees Only. Additional fees may apply.
Photovoltaic Solar Permit Guidelines DCD-705511/23/2009Guidelines include code compliance information, layout example, fillable engineering and checklist.
Pool, Spa/Hot Tub with Barrier DCD-7013 11/26/2008Residential permit guideline
Pre-Advisory DCD-7003 4/5/2010Guidelines for a Pre-Advisory
Preparing Construction Plans9/23/2009Guidelines for preparing constructioni plans
Right-of-Way Permit Guidelines8/20/2009 
Roof Permit DCD-7026 11/26/2008 
Screened Enclosure Guidelines DCD-703612/17/2009 
Seawall - Residential DCD-70419/23/2009Permit guidelines for residential seawall
Seawall Alternative - Residential DCD-704711/10/2009Guidelines for alternate seawall - fresh water only.
Shed DCD-7009 12/28/2009Guidelines for residential sheds
Shutters / Residential DCD-70409/23/2009Permit guidelines for residential shutters
Top Reasons for Building Inspection Rejections DCD-7023 11/26/2008Top reasons for submittal rejections
Top Reasons for Building Permit Rejections DCD-7019 11/26/2008Top reasons for submittal rejections
Top Reasons for Site Plan Inspection Rejections DCD-7021 11/26/2008Top reasons for inspection rejections
Top Reasons for Site Plan Rejections DCD-7018 11/26/2008Top reasons for submittal rejections
Top Reasons for Site Plan Review Rejections DCD-7022 11/26/2008Top reasons for SP review rejections
Window or Door Replacement DCD-7034 12/28/2009 

Checklists

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 TitleModified DateDescription
Boundary Survey Requirements DCD-400312/12/2008Sufficiency checklist for boundary survey
PDP Applicant Checklist DCD-400412/12/2008Checklist for PDP application completeness
Rejection Review and Checklist DCD-400712/12/2008 
Sufficiency Checklist DCD-400112/12/2008For Construction Plans

Affidavits

 TitleModified DateDescription
Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit DCD-30029/1/2009Required for all Site Plans
Eagle Affidavit DCD-300312/12/2008 
Owner Builder Affidavit DCD-30044/2/2009 
Pool Pressure Test Certification DCD-30014/29/2010pressure test certification affidavit
Proposed Seawall Installation DCD-30067/27/2009 
Sheathing/Secondary Water Barrier Affidavit DCD-301012/12/2008 
Sign Affidavit DCD-300712/12/2008Required for marquee's, balloons, streamers, banners, etc.
Temporary Storage Container Affidavit DCD-300912/12/2008Required for temporary moving or storage containers.


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