Plan Review Time-Frame Chart

Plan Review Timeframe Goals by Application Type for Electronic Permits Submittals

Application TypeReviewing DepartmentsFirst Review by Building and/or Zoning (Working Days)Revisions, Corrections Received & Consecutive Review (Working Days)Comments
Agricultural VerificationBuilding, Engineering325 Day Turnaround
Airconditioning Change‐outBuilding00Over the counter
Commercial AdditionBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
Commercial MiscellaneousBuilding, (Zoning), Fire10412 Day Turnaround
Commercial RemodelingBuilding, Fire10512 Day Turnaround
DemolitionBuilding, Zoning, (Engineering) (Fire)213 Day Turnaround
Detached Accessory UnitBuilding, Engineering, Zoning10412 Day Turnaround
DrivewayBuilding, Zoning, Engineering415 Day Turnaround
ElectricBuilding415 Day Turnaround
Fence/WallBuilding, Zoning, (Engineering)415 Day Turnaround
Fire SuppressionBuilding, Fire415 Day Turnaround
Foundation Only Permit (with Approval of Bo)Building, Engineering, Zoning415 Day Turnaround
GasBuilding415 Day Turnaround
Grease InterceptorBuilding, UTIL415 Day Turnaround
Hood SystemBuilding, Fire415 Day Turnaround
Hurricane ShuttersBuilding415 Day Turnaround
Irrigation System (1 Acre and Larger)Building, Engineering415 Day Turnaround
LandscapingBuilding, Zoning, (Engineering)10412 Day Turnaround
Low VoltageBuilding, (Fire)415 Day Turnaround
Manure BinBuilding, Zoning, Engineering415 Day Turnaround
MechanicalBuilding (Fire)415 Day Turnaround
MiscellaneousBuilding (Zoning, Engineering)415 Day Turnaround
Model Home ‐ TemporaryBuilding10412 Day Turnaround
Mold RemediationBuilding415 Day Turnaround
New Amusement, Social and RecreationBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Churches and Other ReligiousBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Hospitals and InstitutionsBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Hotels/Motels, Etc.Building, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New IndustrialBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Office/Bank PlazaBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Other, Non‐ResidentialBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Parking GaragesBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Residential, 3 and 4 Family BuildingsBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Residential, AttachedBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Residential, DetachedBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Residential, Multi‐FamilyBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Residential, Two-Family BuildingsBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Schools and EducationalBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Service Stations and GaragesBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Stores and Customer ServiceBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
New Structures, Not BuildingsBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
Plumbing/BackflowBuilding, (Fire/UTIL)415 Day Turnaround
Pool Barrier PermitBuilding, Zoning (Engineering)415 Day Turnaround
Refrigeration PermitBuilding415 Day Turnaround
ReroofBuilding (Zoning)1124 Hr Turnaround
Residential AdditionBuilding, Zoning, Engineering10412 Day Turnaround
Residential Addition Over $25,000Building, Zoning,10412 Day Turnaround
Residential Addition, Garage, Carport, StorageBuilding, Zoning, (Engineering)10412 Day Turnaround
Residential RemodelingBuilding10412 Day Turnaround
Residential Remodeling Over $25,000Building10412 Day Turnaround
Roof DeterminationBuilding415 Day Turnaround
Screen EnclosureBuilding, Zoning, (Engineering)415 Day Turnaround
SignBuilding, Zoning415 Day Turnaround
Solar Panel InstallationBuilding415 Day Turnaround
Stable Non ResidentialBuilding, Zoning, Fire, Engineering10412 Day Turnaround
Stable with ResidenceBuilding, Engineering, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
Swimming Pool/Spa (Oakmont/Castellina)Building, Zoning (UTIL)415 Day Turnaround
Temporary TentBuilding, Zoning, Fire415 Day Turnaround
Tenant Build‐outBuilding, Zoning, Fire10412 Day Turnaround
Water Heater Change‐outBuilding00Over the counter


Additional Information

  • Expedited plan review is completed for additional fee after hours on overtime
  • Additional review of external agencies may be required (DBPR Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Health, and other)
  • Number of reviews for each submittal and overall review and approval timeframes depends on: 
    • Compliance of Submitted Documents
    • Florida Statutes
    • Licensing Requirements
    • Plans and Drawings with Florida Building Code
    • Other Applicable Federal, State and Local Regulations