Residential Addition
Projects May Require Planning Board Approval Prior to Building Permit Submittal
Plan Reviews
Building-All Trades, Environmental, Planning, Public Works, Urban Forestry Group
Inspections*
Notice of Commencement- Certificate, Erosion Control, Pile Log Report, Termite Treatment -Certificate, Foundation, Slab, Elevation Certificate Under Construction, Columns, Beams, Framing, Thermal Insulation- Certificate, Trusses, Sheathing, Drywall/ Metal Lath, Fire Stopping Affidavits, Planning Final, Public Works Final, Elevator, Elevation Certificate Final, Building Final (last inspection all others must be approved prior to scheduling).*Not all inspections listed may be required.
Required Construction Documents for Submittal: Digitally or electronically signed and sealed drawings – (Visit the Online Permitting Resource Center).
Construction Documents |
Department Review |
Site Survey Signed & Sealed Topographic/Boundary Survey | All Departments |
Architectural Plans | All Departments |
Structural Plans | Structural |
Electrical Plans | Electrical |
Mechanical Plans | Mechanical |
Plumbing Plans | Plumbing |
Tree survey | Urban Forestry Group |
* Site Plan must show setbacks, both existing and proposed structures, property lines, lot dimensions, and grade elevation as per survey. It must also include all proposed structures such as fences/walls, accessory buildings, pool, decks, walkways, mechanical equipment, etc. as may be required for scope.
** All elevations must include the following in NGVD values: BFE, Grade, Adjusted Grade, Freeboard (if applicable).
***Review of construction documents may require additional departments
Supporting Documents that May be Required:
Construction Documents |
Department Review |
Structural Calculations | Structural |
As-built Elevation Certificate - existing building | Building |
Geotechnical Report | Structural |
Special Inspector Forms | Structural |
Product Approval with specification on installations | Fire, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Structural,
Planning for the location |
Heating/Cooling Sizing Load Calculations (AC replaced not an exact changeout) | Mechanical |
Energy Calculation Form | Mechanical |
Tree Disposition (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group |
Tree Protection Plan (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group |
Approved Tree Removal Permit (if applicable) | Urban Forestry Group, Planning |
Drainage Calculations Report | Public Works |
Percolation Test Report | Public Works |
Public Works – Stormwater Utility Fee Worksheet | Public Works |
All proposed mechanical equipment and/or allowable encroachments within required yards shall be indicated on setbacks and floor elevation. | Planning |
Construction Site Sediment and Erosion Control Affidavit | Environmental |
DRB, HPB, BOA recorded order or Determination of Architectural Significance (if applicable) scanned into plans after cover sheet. Include any approved Variances - Scanned into plans. | Planning |
Completed City of Miami Beach Residential Zoning Data Sheet scanned into plans. Zoning Data Sheet may not be altered or modified in any way. | Planning |
Miami Dade County Building Tax Assessed Value or Cash Building Value Appraiser | Building |
Provide all required shaded diagrams and calculations (Lot Coverage, Unit Size, Front Yard Open Space, Rear Yard Open Space). | Planning |
Required Additional Agency Approval
Miami-Dade County Approval and Documents to include:
- DERM
- Air Quality
- Drainage Well Permit from DERM (if applicable)DERM Sewer Capacity Certification Letter
- WASD Ordinance 89-95 Compliance Form and proof of payment