Building Permit Procedures and Submittal Checklists

Permit Submittal Changes 

Effective October 1, 2021

Notice: For all permits except for a/c changeouts, water heater installations, residential water re-piping, and electrical service repairs, prior to submitting a building permit, you may be required to obtain development permit compliance review (DPCR) approval. Read the attached article for more information.

The below checklists will help determine if a DPCR approval is required. Some checklist's reference the Historic District or the Architectural Design Area, please use the links provided to assist in making a determination if the property is within these designated areas.

Historic Districts

Architectural Design Areas


When submitting for a DPCR, the following documentation is required:

  • A DPCR Application, submitted in-person or via email to dpcr@cityoffortpierce.com
  • Documentation needed for each department review (see checklist for additional information)
  • Signed and sealed plans (If applicable).
  • A copy of the DPCR application and electronic version of the plans are also required to be submitted.
  • Electronic versions may be submitted by CD or uploading through Core Share.
  • If uploading to Core Share, contact the Building Department and an upload link will be sent via email.

At your request, the Building Department can make additional copies of electronic submittals on CD for $5 per CD.

Submittal Checklist Not Requiring Development Permit Compliance Review

  1. Affidavit of Plan Review Compliance
  2. Air Conditioning Checklist
  3. Electrical Changeout - Repairs Checklist
  4. Gas Checklist
  5. Land Clearing - Tree Removal Checklist
  1. Low Voltage Alarm Checklist
  2. Plumbing Checklist
  3. Pool Safety Barrier Checklist
  4. Water Heater Checklist

Submittal Checklists Requiring Development Permit Compliance Review

  1. Above Ground Pool Checklist
  2. Accessible Route Checklist
  3. Accessory Structure other than Sheds Checklist
  4. Addition Checklist
  5. Affidavit of Plan Review Compliance
  6. Change Of Use Checklist
  7. Commercial Construction Trailer Checklist
  8. Commercial Sales Trailer Checklist
  9. Commercial Tenant Improvement Checklist
  10. Concrete Slab Checklist
  11. Demolition Checklist
  12. Dock Checklist
  13. Dumpster Enclosure Checklist
  14. Electrical Checklist
  15. Elevator Checklist
  16. Exhaust Hood Checklist
  17. Fence Checklist
  18. Fire Sprinkler- Alarm - Suppression Checklist
  19. Foundation Only Checklist
  20. Garden Structure Checklist
  21. Generator Checklist
  22. Grease Trap and Interceptor Checklist
  23. In Ground Pool checklist
  24. Irrigation Checklist
  25. LP Tank Checklist
  1. Medical Gas Checklist
  2. Mobile Homes-Manufactured Homes Checklist
  3. New Cell Tower or Equipment Replacement Checklist
  4. New Commercial Building Checklist
  5. New Single Family Residence Checklist
  6. Parking Lot-Restripe Checklist
  7. Pool Heater Checklist
  8. Pre-fabricated Shed Checklist
  9. Residential Garage Conversion Checklist
  10. Residential Remodel Checklist
  11. Roof Checklist
  12. Screen Enclosure Checklist
  13. Seawall Checklist
  14. Shutters Checklist
  15. Siding-Soffit Checklist
  16. Sign Checklist
  17. Site Built Shed, Carport, Workshop and Detached Garage Checklist
  18. Site Work Checklist
  19. Skylight Checklist
  20. Solar Electric Checklist
  21. Structural Damage Checklist
  22. Tent Checklist
  23. Water Heater Checklist
  24. Windows and Doors Checklist
  25. Wood Deck Checklist