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Engineering
Construction Permit Requirements
1. Definition: Engineering permits, to be issued by the
Engineering Division, are required for all construction activities within private property and dedicated
public rights-of-way, and easements, including, but not limited to; excavation, fill, road construction,
road cuts, parking areas, sidewalks, swales, curbing, landscaping, irrigation, light poles, traffic signs,
pavement markings, drainage lines and structures, waterways, water distribution,
sanitary sewer, and other engineering activities.
2. Permit Application: Blank forms may be obtained from the
Engineering Division, 13975 Pembroke Road, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027. Telephone (954) 435-6512,
Fax (954) 435-6755. Please complete all blanks. Incomplete or unsigned applications CANNOT be
processed.
3. Permit Processing: A minimum time period of five (5)
working days is required for the processing of a permit application.
4. Permit Fee: 4% of the construction cost, or as specified
otherwise in Sec. 6-16 of the City Code of Ordinances.
5. Lake Excavation Permit Fee: See Permit Schedule in
Engineering Division.
6. Other fees: The following fees (if applicable must be paid
prior to the process of this permit application.
Engineering Plan Review - $1,090.42
lump sum
Street Lights - $1,000.00/pole
Note: Permit fees are subject to Consumer Price Index.
7. Drawings and Specifications: Seven (7) sets of drawings and specifications, sealed and signed by the design engineer, and which have already been reviewed and approved by the City/County/-State, Health and Rehabilitative Services, Department of Environmental Protection, South Florida Water Management District, South Broward Drainage District and other applicable review agencies. All approvals must be within a maximum period of 12 months preceding the date of issuance of the permit.
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7. Performance Bond: A performance bond in the amount of 110% of the construction cost, to ensure engineering construction as planned. If the bond has already been submitted to the City, then attach a copy of it.
8. Construction Contract: A copy of the construction contract which shows the breakdown of all quantities and lump sum cost of the project should be attached with the permit application.
9.
License Qualifications: Up to date and valid licenses, registrations,
certifications and insurances should be submitted with each application.
10. Pavement Cuts: This permit does NOT cover any pavement cuts on any existing roads, swales or sidewalks in public rights-of-way. Separate permit must be applied for such activities.
11.
Pre-Construction Meeting: The pre-construction meeting should be scheduled prior
to issuance of the construction pemit.
12. All construction to be performed under this permit must conform to the requirements of the City's Code of Ordinances. The City's Code of Ordinances shall supersede the approved plans and specifications.
H.R.S. - Health and Rehabilitative Services
D.E.P - Department of Environmental Protection
S.F.W.M.D. - South Florida Water Management District
S.B.D.D. - South Broward Drainage District
D.N.R.P. - Department of Natural Resource Protection
B.C.W.M. - Broward County Water Management District
F.D.O.T. - Florida Department of Transportation
C.B.W.C.D. - Central Broward Water Control District
Effective Date 12/95
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