Resolution 12-020 Admnistrative Code - Policy for Mandated Extensions - DOs and Building Permits View the Resolution
New Impact Fee rates for Schools, EMS, and Fire effective immediately. Impact_Fees_2012-04-11.pdf
From the 2010 Florida Building Code Energy: 101.4.7.1 REPLACEMENT HVAC EQUIPMENT 101.4.7.1.1 Duct sealing upon equipment replacement (MANDATORY) At the time of the total replacement of HVAC evaporators and condensing units, all accessible, (a minimum of 30 inches clearance), joints and seams in the air distribution system shall be inspected and sealed where needed using reinforced mastic or code approved equivalent and shall include a signed certification by the contractor that is attached to the air handler unit stipulating that this work has been accomplished. Exceptions: 1. Ducts in conditioned space. 2. Joints or seams that are already sealed with fabric and mastic. 3. If system is tested and repaired as necessary. 101.4.7.1.2 Replacement equipment sizing (MANDATORY) An AC contractor or licensed Florida PE shall submit a nationally recognized method based sizing calculation to the code official at the time of permit application for total replacement of the condensing and evaporator components of HVAC systems in accordance with Florida law and the provisions of Section 403.6.1 or Section S03.2.1, as applicable. What this means for the applicant: 1. Each application for an AC change-out will need to include Manual J sizing calculations. 2. Each installation's final inspection will need the signed certification attached to the air handler.
Building permit applications must comply with the 2010 Florida Building Code as of March 15, 2012. Master plans on file with the Bonita Springs Community Development Department must be updated to the new code. Plans submitted on or after March 15, 2012 must be certified as meeting the 2010 Florida Building Code. This includes changes in Section 1603, which address the submission of information related to wind loads. Construction drawings must now show: 1. Ultimate design wind speed and nominal design wind speed 2. Risk category 3. Wind exposure 4. Classification of the applicable enclosure 5. Components and cladding 6. Geotechnical information For details about the new code, go to www.floridabuilding.org. New building code affects product approvals. As a result of changes to the Florida Building Code, it will be necessary to update product approvals to meet the 2010 Code or to demonstrate that existing product approvals meet correct test protocols.
FEMA Elevation Certificates are due to expire in March. FEMA's Region IV office in Atlanta has advised that FEMA has begun the process to review and approve the revised Elevation Certificate form. When that is complete, the Office of Management and Budget will issue a new form with a new expiration date. No significant changes are anticipated. Bonita Springs Community Development will accept the current form until the new one is released. There will be a grace period while either version will be accepted. The dates for that period will be announced when they are finalized by FEMA.
2010 Florida Building Codes go into effect March 15, 2012. Books should be available in December 2011. BOAF is now accepting pre-orders. Go to www.boaf.net. You may also access the 2010 Florida Building Codes here.
Zoning_Schedule_2012_Revised.pdf
A New PDF for the Land Development Code (LDC) Chapter 4 Zoning Ordinance 11-02 has been published that features a bookmarked and linked Table of Contents for enhanced navigation. Each entry in the Table of Contents is linked to the corresponding section in the document. Chapter_4_ORD_11-02_Zoning.pdf
Projects Report
Community Development will be accepting Discover, MasterCard and Visa credit card payments beginning July 5th, 2011. A 3% convenience fee will be charged, which is based on the total assessed fees, for using this payment option.
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Per the City of Bonita Springs, Florida Ordinance No. 10-04; Starting August 16th, all contractors registering or renewing their licenses will be charged a flat fee of $10 and given a Bonita Springs registration number. ORD-10-04-CONSTRUCTION-LICENSE.pdf
Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule. Click to download Ordinance
The Building Fee schedule is available via the link. Click to download File
Effective immediately for all new Planning and Zoning applications For more information, call us at 239-444-6150. Click to download Resolution
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Community Development is responsible for helping assure that buildings and other structures within our city are planned, designed and built in a way that is safe and compliant with all codes and regulations. Our mission is to provide citizens and the development community with a high level of professional, customer-focused service. The Community Development Department has three primary divisions: Planning & Zoning
Development Engineering and Environmental Resources
Building and Inspections