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Gotchas
Building Department
Phone
954-640-4215
Address
4501 North Ocean Drive, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Submission
Online preferred via CitizenServe - paper accepted at Town Hall if unable to submit online
NOC Threshold
$2500 — required above this amount
Plan Sets
2
Wind Zone
HVHZ — Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required for all exterior products
Insurance Cert Holder — Copy Exactly
Town of Lauderdale By-The-Sea, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale By-The-Sea, FL 33308
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Requirements by Trade
General / Structural4

Building Permit (Additions & Alterations)

40
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal — paper accepted at Town Hall if unable to submit online
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and NOTARIZED (both owner and qualifier signatures)
  • Permit Affidavit for HOA compliance — notarized, acknowledges HOA approval may be required
  • Documented proof of cost including ALL trades — signed contract with itemized price breakdown
  • + 36 more

Demolition Permit

25
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Demolition Checklist (LBTS-specific form)
  • Licensed demolition contractor required — must be registered with LBTS Building Division
  • + 21 more

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion

11
  • LBTS Certificate of Occupancy Completion Checklist (LBTS-specific form)
  • CO fee is due at time of initial building permit submission — not at CO request
  • Residential CO: $150.00
  • Multi-unit Residential: First unit $85.00, each additional unit $50.00
  • + 7 more

Screen Enclosure Permit

9
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • LBTS Screen Enclosures Application (LBTS-specific form)
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • Licensed contractor required — registered with LBTS
  • + 5 more
Roofing1

Roofing Permit

16
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Roofing Permit Packet includes: application, hurricane mitigation affidavit, wind load charts
  • Licensed roofing contractor required — must be registered with LBTS Building Division
  • + 12 more
Electrical3

Solar Panel Permit

22
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Solar Panel Permit requirements sheet
  • Permit Affidavit for HOA compliance — notarized
  • + 18 more

Electrical Permit

11
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — Electrical trade checked
  • Trade application must be in BLACK INK — will be rejected otherwise
  • Signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
  • + 7 more

Residential Generator Permit

7
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • LBTS Residential Generator Application (LBTS-specific form)
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • Licensed electrical contractor required — registered with LBTS
  • + 3 more
Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

10
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — Plumbing trade checked
  • Trade application must be in BLACK INK
  • Signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
  • + 6 more

Water Heater Changeout Permit

9
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • LBTS Water Heater Changeout Application (LBTS-specific form)
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — Plumbing trade checked
  • Licensed plumbing contractor required — registered with LBTS
  • + 5 more
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit

15
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — Mechanical trade checked
  • Trade application must be in BLACK INK
  • Signed by Owner AND trade Contractor
  • + 11 more
Windows & Doors1

Windows, Shutters & Garage Doors Permit

20
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • Permit Affidavit for HOA compliance — notarized
  • Construction Time Limits form
  • + 16 more
Pool & Spa1

Swimming Pool & Spa Permit

16
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • LBTS Swimming Pool & Spa Permit Package (LBTS-specific form)
  • Pool Safety Act Form (Updated 2020) — signed by both homeowner and prime contractor
  • Licensed pool contractor required — must be registered with LBTS Building Division
  • + 12 more
Fence & Driveway2

Fence Permit

20
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Fence Permit Application (Updated Nov 2023)
  • Two (2) sets of each document required
  • + 16 more

Driveway, Walkway & Patio Permit

16
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Driveways, Walkways, and Patios Application (Updated Nov 2023)
  • Two (2) sets of each document required
  • + 12 more
Marine / Waterfront2

Dock / Pile / Boatlift Permit

16
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed and notarized
  • LBTS Dock Pile Boatlift Application (LBTS-SPECIFIC dedicated form)
  • Licensed Marine Contractor or General Contractor required — registered with LBTS
  • + 12 more

Seawall Permit

4
  • Standard Broward County seawall requirements apply
  • Broward County EPD/DER approval required BEFORE city submittal
  • Construction plans signed/sealed by FL licensed Design Professional
  • Insurance must list: Town of Lauderdale By-The-Sea, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale By-The-Sea, FL 33308
Signs1

Sign Permit

9
  • Submit via CitizenServe online portal
  • LBTS Sign Permit Application (LBTS-specific form)
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application
  • Licensed sign contractor required — registered with LBTS
  • + 5 more
Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

9
  • LBTS Change of Contractor form (Updated Jan 2023)
  • Per Florida Building Code, Broward County Administrative Provisions, Section 105.13.4
  • Must include: original contractor info with license number AND new contractor info with license number
  • Reason for change must be stated
  • + 5 more

Private Provider Package

7
  • LBTS BCS Private Provider Package (LBTS-specific form available)
  • Per Florida Statute 553.791
  • Private provider hired by owner performs inspections IN ADDITION to mandatory building dept inspections
  • Private Provider Notice of Intent form required
  • + 3 more

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Our AI flags all of these.

1Insurance cert holder must read EXACTLY: 'Town of Lauderdale By-The-Sea, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauderdale By-The-Sea, FL 33308' — note the hyphens and full address are REQUIRED per Contractor Registration page
2NOC must be RECORDED at Broward County BEFORE building dept submittal — this is the #1 rejection reason in LBTS
3EPD approval required PRIOR to building dept submittal for: new construction, additions, alterations to non-residential, demolitions, generators, commercial/multi-family pools, underground storage tanks — submit ONLINE for security code & application number, walk-thru review
4Trade applications must be in BLACK INK — will be rejected otherwise
5Contract must show itemized price breakdown for ALL trades — not just a lump sum
6TURTLE LIGHTING REQUIREMENT (LBTS-specific): Any window or door visible from the beach must have tinted glass with VLT ≤ 0.45 — applies to seaward and shore-perpendicular sides of structure. Must submit documented proof of VLT compliance
7Time limits for construction are enforced — new construction/additions must be complete within 18 months, exterior repair/renovation within 6 months. Failure results in fines or legal action by the Town
8Demolition permits expire in 60 DAYS (not 180) — much shorter than standard permits
What You Get

Sample analysis for a Lauderdale-by-the-Sea roofing permit:

Analysis Complete
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea · Roofing
73%
Compliance
×Roof Material WorksheetMissing
×Product Approval (NOA)Missing
✓Signed & Sealed PlansFound
✓Permit ApplicationFound
✓Notice of CommencementFound
Product approvals must show FL# or Miami-Dade NOA — generic spec sheets will be rejected.
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FAQ
What documents do I need for a permit in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# since Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is HVHZ), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds $2500. Our AI checks against all 292 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Online preferred via CitizenServe - paper accepted at Town Hall if unable to submit online Portal: Lauderdale-by-the-Sea online system. Phone: 954-640-4215

What causes rejections in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?

Top reasons from our 32 documented gotchas: Insurance cert holder must read EXACTLY: 'Town of Lauderdale By-The-Sea, 4501 N. Ocean Drive, Lauder... Our AI flags all 32 automatically.

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