The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association -
Serving the Cape Coral Community since 1971
The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA) is here for the benefit of those engaged in construction related industries in the City of Cape Coral.
Cape Coral contractors, realtors, financers, electricians, plumbers, roofers... virtually any business related to the construction industry, will enjoy many benefits with a membership to The CCCIA . Our members represent the finest business leaders in the Cape Coral area. Leaders that care about our community and work proactively to promote and protect it.
NEW NON-RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS
In accordance with the recently adopted Non-Residential Design Standards, applications for building permits, planned development projects (PDPs), and site plans received after December 1, 2008, must comply with the Non-Residential Design Standards provided in Section 5.6 of the Land Use and Development Regulations. Please see the Applicability sub-section below: [ click here to view ]
NOTICE FROM THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL
Effective Monday, June 2nd, 2008: The Permitting Counter will be Closed Every Business Day from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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August BIA/CCCIA Mixer
DCD NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Effective Immediately - When submitting an NOC for a New Construction (Residential or Commercial) building permit, the general description of improvement line must include the following:
Site work (the verbiage “site work” is required on the NOC for the land/infrastructure), if applies.
Work being done (example: new construction of a building, addition to an existing building, Single Famiy Residence)
All related work (anything that is attached and/or required to complete a new construction or that is part of the building). The NOC does not have to itemize the scope of work as long as the building is under construction.
If the words “site work and/or all related work” are not included in the description, then the NOC will only apply to the building construction.
REMINDER: A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Thank you for your cooperation, City of Cape Coral DCD
Fl Statute 713.135
URGENT!!! ENFORCEMENT OF DEBRIS ORDINANCE!!!
THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL HAS REVERSED ITS POLICY OF MAKING THIS ORDINANCE COMPLAINT DRIVEN EFFECTIVE YESTERDAY! (5/14/07)
THEY ARE COMPILING A LIST OF ALL CAPE CORAL JOB SITES AND VISITING EVERY ONE OF THEM FOR COMPLIANCE! CHECK YOUR JOB SITES TO SEE THAT BLOWING DEBRIS IS CONTAINED IN A HARD SIDED CONTAINER (NO WIRE BASKETS).
IF YOU ARE CITED IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL PATTI SCHNELL IMMEDIATELY AT 772-0027 OR SEND AN E-MAIL TO patti@cccia.org.
New Construction Site Refuse Ordinance
The City Council has passed an ordinance strengthening the requirements concerning construction debris containment. Much of the new requirements you are already incorporating into your job sites. The changes are detailed below.
The most significant change is that the wire mesh basket containers will no longer be allowed. The new ordinance also lays out a fairly significant penalty and stop work provision. [ Click here to view full article ] [View Ordinance ]
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Cape Coral DCD - June 26, 2007
Building Permit Forms/Applications
Effective July 24, 2007
All of the building permitting forms and applications on the City website have been and are currently in the process of being revised. Effective July 24, 2007, all forms and applications submitted to the City of Cape Coral must be one of the updated forms on the website as of that date. Click here for forms. Current forms are also available at City Hall. All other outdated forms submitted will not be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation.
Impact Fees for water and wastewater increase on permits applied for on or after April 1, 2007.
View the increases here. For a complete table of all the water and wastewater impact fees, view the ordinance here.
Attention Contractors - Here are two documents you will need to obtain a personal identification number from the City in order to submit permit applications and plans electronically.
Information on this new program and instructions and a help number are also included. Please direct specific questions about this new program to the City. [ pin authorization form ] [ instructions for obtaining pin ]
E-Mail Your CO Requests!
Did you know that you can now complete your CO Request form, click a button, and e-mail it! You will receive an immediate automatic confirmation that it has been received (no more lost faxes!), and within 24 hours you will receive notification that your inspection(s) are scheduled, or reasons it cannot be scheduled. You will find the forms and instructions by visiting www.capecoral.net Simply click on building permits or co request forms.
Contractors, are you interested in using a private provider for inspection and/or plans review?
The City of Cape Coral is following the requirements of Florida Statute 553.791 in relation to allowing contractors to use private providers for inspections and plans review. [Click here to download the statute.] If you are asked to provide any information or documentation not in the statute, please let the CCCIA know by sending an e-mail to issues@cccia.org.
Important New Drainage Requirements on All Permits
New Elevations Required - Get the Details!
New worksheets are in use, elevation shots are required. Members, click here for instructions from the City of Cape Coral.
Watering Restrictions
The City of Cape Coral is now under South Florida Water Management District Phase II Watering restrictions. PLEASE check your spec homes and new landscaping to see that it complies. As you can see from the communication from the City, NO MORE WARNING TICKETS…Please check your job sites.
ALSO… NEW LANDSCAPING CAN ONLY WATER FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 2:00 AM TIL 8 AM AND YOUR PERMIT MUST BE IN A CLEAR SPOT.
CCCIA is providing the most up-to-date phone list for the people in the Permitting Department at City Hall. It is our goal to provide you with these updated lists on a regular basis, and also make them available on our web site.
We have also requested a Plans Examiner List and an update to the Inspectors Contact List. We will forward those on as soon as we get them. We are working for YOU!
ICANstruction needs your leftover building materials! New and used home improvement materials are accepted. Contractors can donate unused materials to a non-profit association creating a win-win-win situation. Less waste for our landfills and reducing debris costs, all the while benefiting the community. Building materials are sold to the public at a discount and ICAN raises much needed funds for the the Island Coast AIDS Network. To make a construction material contribution please call (239) 997-4226. All donations are tax deductible. Visit www.icanswfl.org to learn more.
