Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services:

    • Building without a permit
    • Certification Preparation
    • Fine Reduction negotiation
    • Representation at code violation hearings
    • Building too close to property line
    • Interior and Exterior Safety Issues
    • Trash, debris and other materials
    • Overgrown landscaping
    • Operating a business in a residential zone
    • Inoperative vehicles on property
    • Recreational and Commercial Vehicles

Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Building without a permit

Are you are being held responsible for work that was done without a permit? The Permit Clinic can help you to get a permit.  This type of code compliance work involves our coordination of a number of different entities, because plans, inspections, certifications and other documentation are required.

We liaison with the appropriate officials and deal with the code violations.  We arrange the appropriate inspections and certifications from proper design professionals.  We address the fines for you.  We help prepare the proper applications, order and submit the proper plans and other documentation for you. Ultimately we coordinate the required revisions and final inspections required to reach compliance.

Worst case, we would have to advise you on possible abatement alternatives, but even then we would help you through that process.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Certification Preparation

Certifications start with inspections done by design professionals.  Inspections and certifications are often required in order to reach full compliance and to stop possible fines.  Certification preparation is an involved process which may include any number of professionals and any number of visits to the site.

Depending on your circumstances, any combination of the following professionals may be required; Architects, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Surveyors, General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Construction Managers, Owner’s Representatives, Landscape Architects, Inspectors, Feasibility Analysts, and even Blue Printers to duplicate large documents.

We know what to do to get the proper Certifications prepared and we do it for you.

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Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Fine Reduction negotiation

Fines are based on many factors.  Fines for work done without a permit are often computed at 4 times that of a standard permit fee.  Assessed fines for other violations become liens which may reach into the tens of thousands of dollars and, if left unresolved, can eventually lead to the loss of your property.  We at The Permit Clinic want to help you avoid that type of nightmare and all other fines.

With respect to the other types of potential fines The Permit Clinic can identify the positive and negative aspects of you case.  We can act on you behalf to try and transform the negative aspects into positives and then use all positive aspects of your case to help mitigate fines and fees. 

We understand “the code enforcement language” and know what is needed to mitigate fines.  We promise you that the professionalism we offer you is greatly appreciated by the code enforcement officials, and therefore, often translates into considerable savings of time and money for you.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Representation at hearings

It is easy to find yourself overwhelmed and even intimidated by a situation which requires your attendance at a hearing. Without experience it is difficult (if not impossible) for you to know what to say at a hearing, let alone what documents to bring to a hearing.

So many people end up paying large fines simply because they did not know what documentation to bring to, or what to say at a hearing. The specialists at The Permit Clinic stand ready to present a winning case for you, to any appropriate board of officials. 

For each individual case, we promise to offer attentive, skillful, and highly professional assistance.  We will prepare a winning strategy especially suited for your case, to reduce the associated costs related to compliance and fines and also to reduce your anxiety.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Building too close to your property line

If you have a structure that is too close to the property line we can help you.   Believe it or not there are any number of ways around this problem, if you know where to look, and what to look for.  The solution lies within the specific details of your situation. 

Best case is we determine, according to the code, that no violation actually exists. 
We would then work with the appropriate officials to waive any violations.  If there is an actual violation, then the specialists at The Permit Clinic will determine how to achieve the highest and best resolution to reach compliance. 

Worst case is if we would have to advise you on possible abatement alternatives, but even then we would remain available to and help you through that process.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Interior and Exterior Safety Issues

The property maintenance code addresses the requirements for the interior and exterior of structures, including lighting, ventilation, hot and cold water supply, electrical outlets, and other safety requirements. The property maintenance code also addresses unsafe structures, partial damage to structures, minimum dwelling space requirements, broken windows and believe it or not even torn screens.

If you have received a violation which is referenced above we can help you achieve compliance.  We will determine exactly what parts of the structure do not comply.  We will do, for you, what is necessary to facilitate compliance and eliminate the headache.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Trash, debris and other materials

Most property can not be used for open storage.  That includes open storage of garbage, waste, trash, old appliances and any debris that is left out in the open on your property. Most municipalities do not even allow building materials and vehicles without current tags, which are out in the open.

We at the Permit Clinic have some fair and interesting solutions to these types of violations. If you have received a violation which is referenced above, we can suggest simple ways to achieve compliance. 

The Permit Clinic knows how to efficiently solve these types of compliance problems.  We will determine exactly what you want to achieve.  We will do, for you, what is necessary to reach your goals.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; “Overgrown Lots”

Most municipalities (and neighbors) frown on what they consider “Overgrown Lots”.  “Overgrown Lots” are properties that have any or all of the following; waste, yard trash, rubble, debris, uncultivated vegetation, and or Brazilian pepper plants within a certain distance from your neighbor’s property.

The Permit Clinic knows how to efficiently solve “Overgrown Lot” compliance problems.  We will determine exactly what you want, and do for you, what is necessary to achieve compliance.

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Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Operating a business in a residential zone

Only certain home businesses are permitted in residential zoning and most require special licensing with set guidelines and restrictions.

We at The Permit Clinic assist in sifting through the morass of regulations and licensing requirements to help you understand what is most prudent, and we help you accomplish what you need to get properly licensed.

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 Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Inoperative vehicles on property

Does your municipality have rules against your storing what they consider “Inoperative Vehicles” on your own property?  Did you know that certain municipalities can ticket, and even tow, your vehicle from your own property if they regard it as an “Inoperative Vehicle”? 

We at The Permit Clinic help you reduce the risk of problems associated with your vehicles that may be considered by your municipality as “Inoperative Vehicles”.

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Code Complaint and Municipal Violation Services; Recreational and Commercial Vehicles

There are many specific and confusing rules for storing Boats, Campers, RV’s and other related vehicles and any type of trailer on your property.

The Permit Clinic can show you the proper way to store your Recreational and/or Commercial vehicles on your property, while still meeting your municipalities’ rules and codes etc.

Once you decide on which way you want to proceed to achieve compliance, we can facilitate that process.

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Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; New Building Permits

Many improvements require a “building permit”.  In order to apply for a building permit for any new construction, you almost always need professionally prepared drawings.  Those required drawings need to be prepared by a “design professional”.  Design professionals are Architects and Engineers, Licensed by the State of Florida.  Keep in mind, different types of projects require different types of design professionals. 

We specify the types of Design Professionals your particular project requires; Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Surveyors.  This service we provide, saves you time and energy.

Even properly licensed Architects and Engineers need various types of documentation, which if missing or wrong, can stall (or even sabotage) your project.  The specialists at The Permit Clinic know from experience what is required by Architects and Engineers.    We accumulate documents for your design professionals, so that your meetings are more productive. 

We know from experience, the long list of documents required, and accumulate documents for your municipality so that your permit application can be processed more efficiently.  A complete permit application package translates into considerable savings of approval time. We realize the importance of providing a permit package that includes all required documents. We promise you that the professionalism we offer is to your benefit, and is greatly appreciated by the plan review officials. 

Almost every meeting with the design professionals will require some follow-up.  The Permit Clinic provides the follow-up and legwork that helps keep the project on schedule and in budget.  On a regular basis, we inform you of the progress of your project.   

The design process often involves many others who are part of the construction industry including the following: General Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Material Suppliers, Construction Managers, Environmental Specialists, Owner’s Representatives, Special Inspectors, Feasibility Analysts, even Blue Printers.  We start by verifying credentials and confirming that the selected entities are properly licensed and insured.  We provide proper documentation to those selected entities, to keep your project on schedule and in budget.  We monitor and provide reports to keep you up to date of their progress.

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 Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Missed Inspections

Even with proper permits, construction without an inspection runs the risk of being ordered by the municipality to be torn open, so a proper inspection can be done (what a nightmare). We can save you from the expense of having to destroy parts of your work that are otherwise complete, and we can save you from the added costs of having to rebuild. 

The Permit Clinic knows how to satisfy the requirement for Inspections of work that is covered, enclosed, or otherwise inaccessible. A Design Professional’s Certification of those hidden components is required for State and Municipality code compliance.  The good news is we know how to get those required Certifications from Design Professionals, and we facilitate that process for you.

Even after the Design Professional’s Inspections and Certifications, you must also pass the required list of Municipal inspections to abate the missed (or missing) inspections.  We schedule those Municipal inspections and facilitate all the necessary details required for you to pass those inspections and reach full compliance.  Remember, even though the existing work may pass all inspections and receive all certifications, other construction may be required for the project to fully meet the code.

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Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Permits to fix code violations

Even though existing work may pass all inspections and receive all certifications, “remaining violations” may later be identified, and additional construction work may be required by the Municipality (surprise!). The Permit Clinic knows from experience, the type of additional work that typically may be identified by Municipal Inspectors or Plans Examiners.  If we are hired in time, we inform you of the likelihood of any potential “remaining violations” to help you avoid this type of unpleasant surprise.

Additional items of required work or “remaining violations” must be addressed and satisfied for your project to fully meet the code.  Until then the Municipality considers the existing inspected and certified work to not be fully in compliance (they consider it incomplete).  The Permit Clinic knows what to ask of the Design Professionals in order to get them to address any “remaining violations”.  We can get the additional work items (corrections) completed, certified and the “remaining violations” to pass all inspections, so your project can be considered “fully in compliance”.

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 Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Building alteration permits

Even building alterations requires a “Building Permit”.  In order to apply for a building permit for any building alteration you almost always need drawings.  Those required drawings need to be prepared by a “design professional”.   Design Professionals are Architects and Engineers, Licensed by the State of Florida.  Keep in mind, different types of “building alteration” projects require different types of design professionals. 

We specify the types of Design Professionals your building alteration requires; Architects, Landscape Architects, Engineers, Structural Engineers, Civil Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Surveyors.  This service saves you time and energy.

Even properly licensed Architects and Engineers need many types of documentation, which if missing or wrong, can stall (or even sabotage) your building alteration.  The specialists at The Permit Clinic know from experience what is required by Architects and Engineers.    We accumulate documents for your design professionals, so that your building alteration meetings are more productive.

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 Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Building Code Issues

There are many types of building code issues as they relate to your project.  At any given time, most are recognized and addressed properly.  When a particular building code issue is still giving you trouble and needs attention, call The Permit Clinic. 

Either at the beginning, middle or end of you project we help you by finding out what you want to accomplish.  The Permit Clinic advises you on the best solution that meets your needs while still complying with the code. 

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professional, as well as some more documentation for approval and subsequent code compliance.  After we help you find the best solution that meets the code, we then handle the approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Zoning Code Issues

Theoretically, the primary purpose of zoning is to segregate uses that are thought to be incompatible. In practice though, zoning is used to prevent new development from interfering with existing residents or businesses, and to preserve the "character" of a community.

Zoning may be “use-based” (regulating the uses to which land may be put), or it may “regulate” building height, lot coverage, and similar characteristics, or some combination of these.  Zoning may also include “regulation” of:

    1. the kinds of activities which will be acceptable on particular lots (such as
        open space, residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial), 

    2. the densities at which those activities can be performed (from low-density
        housing such as single family homes to high-density such as high-rise
        apartment buildings), 

    3. the height of buildings,

    4. the amount of space structures may occupy,

    5. the location of a building on the lot (setbacks), 

    6. the proportions of the types of space on a lot, such as how much landscaped
        space, impervious surface, traffic lanes, and parking must be provided.

Usually because of some perceived hardship caused by the particular nature of the property in question, Municipalities have a procedure for granting a variance (or an exception to the zoning rules).  We at The Permit Clinic understand the Variance process and stand ready to present a winning case for your zoning variance request.

There are many types of zoning code issues as they relate to your project.  At any given time, most are recognized and addressed properly.  When a particular zoning code issue is still giving you trouble and needs attention, call The Permit Clinic. 

Either at the beginning, middle or end of you project we help you by finding out what you want to accomplish.  The Permit Clinic advises you on the best solution that meets your needs while still complying with the zoning code. 

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professional, as well as some more documentation for approval and subsequent zoning code compliance.  After The Permit Clinic helps you find the best solution that meets the zoning code, we then handle the approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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 Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; ADA Issues

ADA (or the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) contains scoping and technical requirements for accessibility to buildings and facilities by individuals with disabilities. These scoping and technical requirements are supposed to be applied during the design, construction, and alteration of buildings and facilities covered by titles II and III of the ADA.

There are many types of ADA issues as they relate to your project.  At any given time, most are recognized and addressed properly.  When a particular ADA issue is still giving you trouble and needs attention, call The Permit Clinic. 

Either at the beginning, middle or end of you project we help you by finding out what you want to accomplish.  The Permit Clinic advises you on the best solution that meets your needs while still complying with the ADA. 

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professional, as well as some more documentation for approval and subsequent ADA compliance.  After we help you find the best solution that meets the ADA, we then handle the approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Sign Permits

There are many types of sign issues as they relate to a sign permit.  Signs have structural issues that relate to wind loads and signs have visual issues for both safety and esthetics just to name a few.  At any given time, most sign permit issues are recognized and addressed properly. 

When a particular sign permit issue is still giving you trouble and needs attention, call The Permit Clinic.  Either at the beginning, middle or end of you project we help you by understanding what you want to accomplish.  The Permit Clinic advises you on the best solution that meets your needs while still complying with the sign permit code. 

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professional, as well as some more documentation for approval and subsequent sign permit code compliance.  After The Permit Clinic helps you find the best solution that meets the sign permit code, we then handle the approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Fence permits

There are many types of fence issues as they relate to a fence permit.  Fences have structural wind load issues and they have visual esthetic issues and height issues for both safety and privacy just to name a few.  At any given time, most fence permit issues are recognized and addressed properly.  When a particular fence permit issue is still giving you trouble and needs attention, call The Permit Clinic. 

Either at the beginning, middle or end of you project we help you by finding out what you want to accomplish.  The Permit Clinic advises you on the best solution that meets your needs while still complying with the fence permit code. 

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professional, as well as some more documentation for approval and subsequent fence permit code compliance.  After The Permit Clinic helps you find the best solution that meets the fence permit code, we then handle the approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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 Permits, Plans and Document coordination for; Variances

Usually because of some perceived hardship caused by the particular nature of your property, municipalities have a procedure for granting a variance (or an exception to the zoning rules).  We at The Permit Clinic understand the Variance process and stand ready to present a winning case for your zoning variance request.

Keep in mind; you almost always need some plans and specifications prepared by a licensed Design Professionals, as well as some more documentation for presentation of your variance request to the appropriate board. 

After The Permit Clinic helps you win your variance request, we then handle the permit approval process for you, including coordinating Plans and all required documents.

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