Do I Need Permits?
Please take this opportunity to learn about the types of things in your community that require permits.
| GOLF COURSE AND COUNTRY CLUB | PERMIT NEEDED? |
|---|---|
| Stormwater, Irrigation, Sewer and Water Repairs | YES |
| Sealcoating, Paving/Mill of Parking Lots and Roads | YES |
| Tree Removal Native Species (Common Areas) | YES |
| Preserve Area Modifications | YES |
| Land Clearing | YES |
| Golf Course Modifications (Grading and Addition or Removal of Fill) | YES |
| Lake Embankment Restoration | YES |
| Clubhouse Renovation | YES |
| Landscape Alterations in Common Areas | YES |
| Tennis Courts, Bocce, Pickleball, Bleachers | YES |
| Underground Piping | YES |
Building permits are required from the City of Fort Myers to construct, alter, repair and move or demolish a building or structure and for change of building occupancy.
Other Permits are required for site work and alteration of land. The list below shows examples of common items that require Permits. (This list ls not all-inclusive)
| DESCRIPTION | RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Pool | YES | YES |
| Additions | YES | YES |
| Air Conditioners (New or Replacement) | YES | YES |
| Awnings | YES | YES |
| Canopy | YES | YES |
| Cell Tower / Antenna Alteration | YES | YES |
| Change of Occupancy | YES | YES |
| Construction Trailers | ---- | YES |
| Demolition | YES | YES |
| Doors (Exterior) | YES | YES |
| Driveways | YES | YES |
| Drywall (More than 100 Sq. Ft.) | YES | YES |
| Dumpster | YES | YES |
| Electrical (Additions or Modifications) | YES | YES |
| Excavation or Addition Fill to Property | YES | YES |
| Fence / Wall | YES | YES |
| Fill / Grading (Underground Tanks and Piping) | YES | YES |
| Garage Doors | YES | YES |
| Generators (New and Replacement) | YES | YES |
| Grease Traps | ---- | YES |
| Hoods | ---- | YES |
| In-Ground Pool / Spa | YES | YES |
| In-Ground Pool Bottom Refinishing | NO | YES |
| Irrigation | YES | YES |
| Lake Embankment Restoration | ---- | YES |
| Land / Lot Clearing | YES | YES |
| Landscaping | NO | YES |
| Light Poles (Street and Parking Lot Lighting) | YES | YES |
| Lot Splits | YES | YES |
| Marine Docs, Bulkheads / Seawalls | YES | YES |
| Painting Exterior | NO | NO |
| Paint Booths | ---- | YES |
| Parking Lot such as; (Paving, Re-Striping, Sealcoating or Replacing) | YES | YES |
| Plumbing (Relocation and Additions) | YES | YES |
| PODS (Storage) | YES | YES |
| Propane Tanks (Above & Below Ground) | YES | YES |
| Recreational Amenities - (Basketball, Bocceball, Golf, Playground, Tennis) | YES | YES |
| Remodel (Interior and Exterior) | YES | YES |
| Roadways (Mill and Overlay, Paving, Restriping and Sealcoating) | YES | YES |
| Roof (Repairs and New) | YES | YES |
| Screen Enclosures (Lanai Cage, New and Renovation) | YES | YES |
| Shed(s) | YES | YES |
| Shutters | YES | YES |
| Sidewalks | YES | YES |
| Signs | ---- | YES |
| Solar Panels | YES | YES |
| Special Event (One-day Fundraisers, Auctions, Art shows, Etc.) | YES | YES |
| Speed Bumps | ---- | YES |
| Sewer and Water Repairs | YES | YES |
| Temporary Use (Farmer's Markets, Temporary Storage) | YES | YES |
| Test Borings | ---- | YES |
| Tiki Huts | YES | YES |
| Tree Removal (Native Species) | YES | YES |
| Utilities - (Underground - Sewer, Water, Gas, Etc.) | YES | YES |
| Walk-In Cooler | ---- | YES |
| Water Heater (Replacement & Installation) | NO | YES |
| Windows (New and Replacement) | YES | YES |