Hurricane and Tropical Storm Recovery Permitting Guide

Post-Storm Repairs: Permit Requirements

Repairs That Require a Permit:
  • Roof replacements or substantial roof repairs
  • Structural repairs (walls, trusses, balconies)
  • Electrical service restoration/replacement
  • HVAC equipment replacement
  • Window/door replacement (non-like-for-like)
  • Fence replacement
  • Water heater replacement
Repairs That Do Not Require a Permit:
  • Temporary tarping of roofs
  • Debris removal
  • Minor cosmetic repairs (paint, carpet, etc.)
  • Fence panel reattachment (no posts)
  • Replacing glass in existing approved frames (if no frame damage)

Post-Storm Permit Application Process

How to apply:
  • Via eTRAKiT portal
  • In person at the Building Department lobby, 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs
  • Drop Off/Pick-up Boxes located at City Hall lobby, 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs
Required documents:
Expedited review categories include:
  • Roofs
  • Electrical service reconnections
  • Water-damage-related HVAC replacements

Process Modifications to Expedite Recovery

  • Temporary field office permitting stations (if activated)
  • Dedicated storm recovery hotline or queue
  • Permit fee deferment options (if activated by Commission resolution)
  • Fast-track plan review for emergency electrical and unsafe structure repairs
  • Inspection adjustments including extended hours and approved virtual inspections
  • Early Start Request Application

Physical Locations Offering Permitting Services

  • City Hall: 9500 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs, FL

Local Requirements for Rebuilding

Elevation Requirements for Substantially Damaged or Improved Buildings:
  • FEMA Base Flood Elevation (BFE) + local Freeboard
  • Compliance with the latest Florida Building Code and local amendments
Local Code References:
  • Broward County FBC Chapter 1 Amendments
  • City of Coral Springs Floodplain Ordinance
  • City of Coral Springs Code of Ordinances
  • City of Coral Springs Land Development Code

Annual Update and Web Publication

This guide will be published annually by May 1 on the Coral Springs Building Department website.

Contact Us

Phone

954-344-1025

Email

buildingpermits@coralsprings.gov

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