Commercial Building Permit Checklists

IMPORTANT:  Before you submit your permit on The City of Port Orange’s Online Portal (Smartgov), please take the time to review the Commercial or Residential checklists by clicking on the links below. Please submit all documents listed on the permit's checklist by uploading correct documents to the City of Port Orange’s Online Portal (Smartgov). If you do not submit the correct documention it will create an incomplete submittal and will not be processed. If you have any questions, please contact us at (386) 506-5602.

REQUIRED: Every engineered drawing uploaded for review to the City of Port Orange SmartGov Portal must have a Digital Seal and Signature combo. All design professionals will also need to have their identity authenticated by a third-party Certification Authority per State Statue 471.025 and Florida Administrative Code 61G15-23.003.  

Flood Zone: Please be advised, if the property is located in the A, AE, AH, V, or VE Flood Zones, a supplemental Special Flood Zone Hazard Building Permit Application is required. (Click for more information on Flood Zone information)

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Permit Type
Item Required
Item Required
Item Required
Item Required
Alterations or Repairs
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Key Plan

Scope of Work
Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Commercial Wall /Fence
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Construction Trailer
Demolition Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Anchoring Details
Demolition
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

FPL Disconnect letter
Asbestos Survey and DFU Count
Driveway, Sidewalk, or Paving Permit
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Dumpster Enclosure
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Electrical
Permit Application
Electrical Plan

(if necessary)

Fence
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Fire Alarm System
Permit Application
Manufacturer's Installation Details

FA Drawings
Fire Sprinkler
Permit Application
Manufacturer's Installation Details

FA Drawings
Fire Suppression (other than sprinklers)
Permit Application
Manufacturer's Installation Details

FA Drawings
Foundation
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Fuel Tanks (removal)
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Fuel Tanks and/or Dispensers
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Gas
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Riser Diagram
Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Gate
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Electrical Plan

(if necessary)

Grease Hood or Duct System
Permit Application
Product Approval Specification Sheet
Riser Diagram
Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Leasing Temporary Trailer
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Anchoring Details
Light Poles
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Engineering/ Specifications
Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Mechanical
Permit Application
AHRI Form
Tie Downs
Office Trailer
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Plumbing
Permit Application
Porches/Canopies
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Engineered Plans or Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Retaining Wall
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Roof/Reroof
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Shingle Color Sample
Product Approval Specification Sheet

(if Flat, Metal, or Tile)

Siding
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Scope of Work
Product Approval Specification Sheet or Manufacture's Installation Details
Signs (permanent and temporary)
Permit Application
Temporary Sign Checklist
Permanent Sign Checklist
Tents
Permit Application
Site Plan
Fire Retardancy Certificate
Tower (Communications)
Permit Application
Scaled Survey or Site Plan

Scope of Work
Construction Plans

Stamped and Sealed (no digital)

Tree Removal
Tree removal Permit Application
Site Plan
Window/Door Replacement
Permit Application
Product Approval Specification Sheet or FPA Installation Details
Layout of Windows/Doors