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Florida Site Plan
Requirements Checker

Answer 5 questions about your project and Florida county — get an instant, accurate checklist of everything your building department requires on your site plan.

Based on 2025 Florida Building Code, FBC 8th Edition & county-specific requirements
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Select Your Florida County
Requirements vary significantly across Florida's 67 counties
Florida County
What type of project?
Pool / Spa In-ground or above-ground pool High Demand
Fence / Wall Perimeter fence or masonry wall Most Common
Deck / Patio Attached or detached deck, lanai Common
Shed / Accessory Storage shed, carport, pergola Common
Garage Attached or detached garage Common
Home Addition Room addition, sunroom, ADU Popular
Driveway New or expanded driveway Simple
New Home Build Full residential construction Complex
Commercial Retail, office, restaurant, warehouse PE Stamp Required
Your lot details
Additional property factors
Property is in a FEMA Flood Zone (AE, VE, or X)Affects floor elevation requirements and plan notation — very common in Florida
Property uses Septic System / WellRequires setback notation from tank and drain field on site plan
Property is in an HOA CommunityHOA may have stricter setbacks than county — both must be met
Coastal Property / Near WaterCCCL (Coastal Construction Control Line) setbacks may apply — DEP permit may be required
Known Drainage / Utility Easements on PropertyStructures cannot be built within easement boundaries — must be shown on plan
What already exists on your property?

All existing structures must be shown on your Florida site plan — even if they're not related to your project.

Existing House / Principal StructureMust be shown with dimensions and distance to all property lines
Existing Pool or SpaShown with barrier fence location and setbacks
Existing Shed / Accessory StructureAll sheds and accessory buildings must appear on the plan
Existing Driveway / Paved AreasRequired for impervious surface area calculation
Existing FenceEspecially important if new project relates to pool barrier compliance
Your current situation
Starting a New Permit Haven't submitted yet — want to know what's required Most Common
Plan Was Rejected Building dept returned my plan — need to fix it Fix Needed
Verifying Existing Plan Have a plan — want to check it's complete before submitting Verification
Need PE Stamp Building dept requires a licensed Florida PE seal PE Required

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Accuracy Notice: This tool is based on the 2025 Florida Building Code (8th Edition), Florida Statute 515 (pool safety), and documented requirements from Florida county building departments including Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough, Orange, Lee, Palm Beach, Pinellas, and others. Setback requirements and format rules vary by individual zoning district and municipality. Always verify requirements with your specific building department before submitting. This tool does not replace professional advice. Site Plans FL has prepared 10,000+ permit-ready plans across all 67 Florida counties since 2021.