Roof Application and Permitting Guide
Lee County Community Development – Building & Permitting Services
Last Updated: 12/21/2023
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Project Name: What is the name of the project?
- For Commercial Projects - input the Project's Business Name (associated with the
Business License) as the Project Name
- For Residential Projects - input the name of the community/subdivision or city as the
Project Name
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Brief Description of Proposed Work: Provide enough detail for the reviewer to understand the
permit-related details of the project and Continue Application.
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Will any structural work be done, or is this for a Tesla Roof System?: (Option: Yes or No).
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Type of Structure: (Detached Accessory Structure or Primary Structure)
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Property Use Type: (Options: Commercial Building, Duplex, Mobile Home, Multi-Family/Condo 3+
Units, Single Family & Two Family attached).
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Type of Roof: (Options: Built Up, Cedar, Shake Clay, Tile, Concrete Tile, Fiberglass Shingle, Metal,
Metal over Shingle, Metal Tile, Modified, Multiple Types, Rolled Roofing, Shingle over Shingle,
Single Ply, Urethane Coating)
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Tear Off: (Options: Yes or No).
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Is this a Partial Roof Replacement? (Options: Yes or No) If yes, a Roof Plan must be provided
showing the location of roof covering work being done. Sample Roof Plans
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Job Value:
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Roof Pitch: (The angle, or pitch, of a roof is calculated by the number of inches it rises vertically
for every 12 inches it extends horizontally. For example, a roof that rises 6 inches for every 12
inches of horizontal run has a “6/12" pitch.)
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Will the applicant recycle the construction debris?: (Options: Yes or No). (If no, is selected for Single
Family Tear Off, the Solid Waste Advanced Disposal Fee will be required at checkout).
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Private Provider Inspections: Will the project be inspected by a private provider?
Note: Private Provider Inspections are required if electing to use Private Provider Review services.
(Options: Yes or No).
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Private Provider Plan Review: Is the plan being reviewed by a private provider? If yes, the
Private Provider Compliance Affidavit and Notice to Building Officials of Use of Private Provider
form must be submitted with this application. Notice to Private Providers
(Options: Yes or No).
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Is the Address on the record correct and complete?: (Option: Yes or No).
- If No, a row must be added to the Additional Address Info Custom List
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Do any additional Addresses or Unit/Suite Numbers need to be added to the record?:
(Option: Yes or No).
- If Yes, a row must be added to the Additional Address Info Custom List
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Contractor Acknowledgement: I hereby certify that my license qualifies me to perform the
improvements proposed herein, in accordance with the applicable sections of the Florida Statues,
including F.S. 489 or Executive/Legislative Order currently in effect.*Required for Contractors, must
check box
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Directions: Provide directions to the property and the specific structure being permitted.
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Attachments/Documents
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For Electronic Submittals: In the Attachments window, add the required and conditional
documents.
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For Paper Submittals: Provide the completed application, the Owner Builder Disclosure
Statement and any other required and conditional documents. (See Section 3.)