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City of Weston Permit Requirements

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Types
255
Items
32
Gotchas
Building Department
Hours
7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday
NOC Threshold
$$2,500 — required above this amount
Wind Zone
HVHZ — Miami-Dade NOA or FL# required for all exterior products
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Requirements by Trade
General / Structural4

Building Permit

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  • Weston Building Code Services Building Permit Application Packet
  • Plans must be single-page files named by sheet number (A.1, M.1, E.4, S.2) — incorrect names = denial & delay
  • + 32 more

Screen Enclosure Permit

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  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed & notarized
  • Signed and sealed construction plans
  • Lot Coverage Calculation Form (Weston form)
  • Survey (survey affidavit if over 1 year old)
  • + 7 more

Demolition Permit

10
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed & notarized
  • Demolition fee: $120.61 (SFR per structure per trade) / $162.83 (all other per floor per structure per trade)
  • Asbestos Disclosure Statement — required for all demolition (Weston form available)
  • License & insurance required for EVERY submittal
  • + 6 more

Certificate of Occupancy / Completion

8
  • Obtain Certificate of Occupancy from Building Department before using completed building
  • Certificate of Occupancy fee: $120.61
  • Certificate of Completion fee: $139.91
  • Temporary Certificate of Occupancy fee: $277.41
  • + 4 more
Roofing1

Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

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  • Complete HVHZ Roofing Package:
  • — HVHZ Uniform Roof Permit Application (FBC Section 1525) — Roof Assemblies & Rooftop Structures form
  • — Required Owners Notification for Roofing Considerations (FBC 1524 HVHZ) — owner must initial all items
  • — Roof NOAs — must be stamped by architect
  • + 16 more
Electrical3

Emergency Generator Permit

15
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — FOUR separate trade applications required:
  • — Electrical Permit Application
  • — Plumbing Permit Application (for fuel lines)
  • — Building Permit Application
  • + 11 more

Solar System Permit

13
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — TWO separate trade applications:
  • — Building Permit Application
  • — Electrical Permit Application
  • Dedicated electrical plans AND structural plans (if applicable)
  • + 9 more

Electrical Permit

10
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Electrical checked) — signed & notarized
  • License & insurance required for EVERY submittal (except revisions)
  • Contractor Registration with City of Weston (GL must list 'City of Weston' as cert holder)
  • Document/File Naming Convention must be followed — incorrect = denial & delay
  • + 6 more
Plumbing2

Plumbing Permit

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  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — signed & notarized
  • Two (2) sets of plans (signed & sealed) — when required by code
  • License & insurance required for EVERY submittal (except revisions)
  • Contractor Registration with City of Weston (GL must list 'City of Weston' as cert holder)
  • + 4 more

Water Heater Replacement Permit

7
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Plumbing checked) — signed & notarized
  • Water heater specifications
  • Dwelling Unit Water Heater Replacement Form (Weston form)
  • Contractor Registration with City of Weston
  • + 3 more
Mechanical / HVAC1

Mechanical/HVAC Permit (A/C Change-Out)

13
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Mechanical checked) — signed & notarized
  • Broward County Uniform A/C Changeout Form (Broward County Policy 19-02 BORA form)
  • Signed/sealed original anchoring details, OR NOA documents, OR Product Approval documents
  • Survey (survey affidavit accepted if survey over 1 year old)
  • + 9 more
Windows & Doors1

Window and Door Replacement Permit

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  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (Building checked) — signed & notarized
  • Product Approval with highlighted components for installation
  • Broward County Uniform Retrofit Window and Door Schedule (Policy 20-01)
  • Broward County Fenestration Voluntary Wind Load Chart — signed & sealed if building over 30 feet high
  • + 10 more
Pool & Spa1

Pool / Spa Permit

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  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — FOUR separate trade applications required:
  • — Building Permit Application
  • — Electrical Permit Application
  • — Plumbing Permit Application
  • + 14 more
Fence & Driveway3

Fence Permit

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  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed & notarized
  • — PVC or Metal fence: Signed & sealed plans by FL Licensed Architect/Engineer required
  • — Chain Link fence: Chain Link Fence Table must be filled out and submitted
  • All required product approvals (if required for fence type)
  • + 11 more

Shed / Pergola / Gazebo Permit

12
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed & notarized
  • Signed and sealed plans by Florida Licensed Architect/Engineer
  • Lot Coverage Calculation Form (Weston form)
  • Survey (survey affidavit if over 1 year old)
  • + 8 more

Driveway / Walks / Patio / Pool Deck Permit

11
  • Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application — signed & notarized
  • Lot Coverage Calculation Form (Weston form)
  • Plans, details, and specifications
  • Survey (survey affidavit if over 1 year old)
  • + 7 more
Fire & Safety1

Fire Protection System Permit

13
  • Fire sprinkler/alarm drawings must have hydraulic calculations and cut sheets of all devices and panels
  • Fire Alarm System Plan Requirements (Weston form)
  • Fire Sprinkler System Plan Requirements (Weston form)
  • Automatic Fire Suppression System Requirements (Weston form)
  • + 9 more
Signs1

Sign Permit

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  • Submit through City of Weston Code Enforcement / Planning & Zoning
  • Site Plan review fee: $450.00 + 3.75% of cost estimate
  • Must comply with Weston sign ordinance
  • License & insurance required for EVERY submittal
  • + 2 more
Business & Admin2

Change of Contractor

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  • New Building Permit Application (BCUBPA) completed with new contractor's notarized signature
  • Change of Contractor Form — completed in full; owner AND new contractor must each provide notarized signatures
  • Copy of certified letter from owner to old contractor dismissing qualifier from the job
  • Copy of mail receipt (green card) signed by recipient
  • + 7 more

Private Provider Package

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  • Alternative Plans Review and Inspection Procedures and Forms (Weston form available on forms page)
  • Per Florida Statute 553.791
  • License & insurance required for EVERY submittal
  • Contractor Registration with City of Weston
  • + 2 more

Common Rejection Reasons

8 documented for City of Weston. Our AI flags all of these.

1NOC threshold for A/C Change-Out is $15,000 — NOT $2,500 and NOT $7,500. Per Quick Permit Application Checklist (Rev 3/2025). Standard NOC threshold for all other work is $2,500.
2Insurance cert holder wording is just 'City of Weston' — no address required on certificate. Per Contractor Registration Form Rev 7/2025.
3License and insurance required for EVERY submittal (not just first registration) — only exception is revisions. More frequent requirement than most cities.
4Separate check required for EACH trade application — cannot combine payment for multiple trades on one check.
5CASH NOT ACCEPTED for any permit fees — checks and credit cards only.
6Copy of original signature is NOT acceptable on any document — must be original or notarized. This applies to BCUBPA, Permit Acknowledgement Affidavit, and all owner signatures.
7Document/file naming convention is MANDATORY — incorrect file names result in DENIAL of review and DELAY of permit. Use Weston Electronic File Naming Conventions document.
8Plans must be submitted as SINGLE-PAGE files — do not combine. Name each file by sheet number (A.1, M.1, E.4, S.2).
What You Get

Sample analysis for a City of Weston roofing permit:

Analysis Complete
City of Weston · 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 City of Weston?

Typical requirements: completed application, signed & sealed plans, site survey, product approvals (Miami-Dade NOA or FL# since City of Weston is HVHZ), energy calcs for HVAC, and NOC if job exceeds $$2,500. Our AI checks against all 255 City of Weston-specific items.

How do I submit a permit in City of Weston?

Contact City of Weston Building Department. Portal: City of Weston online system.

What causes rejections in City of Weston?

Top reasons from our 32 documented gotchas: NOC threshold for A/C Change-Out is $15,000 — NOT $2,500 and NOT $7,500. Per Quick Permit Applicatio... Our AI flags all 32 automatically.

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