Installation of a storage shed on a residential site. Detached sheds 100 sq. ft. or less in area require only a zoning review (no building plans review) and a building permit. All other sheds require a building permit and must have both a building plans review & zoning review prior to permit issuance.

1) www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov. 2) Select “Departments” then select “Community Development”. 3) Under “Popular Links” select “Online Services” then select the “Citizen Access Portal”. 4) Scroll down to the “What would you like to do today?” heading and under the “Building” heading click “Search Permits.”

Call the Building Department's Contractor Licensing Division 941.743. 1201 to inquire if a contractor has a valid contractor's license and insurance. Each contractor should have a contractor's number listed on his contract that you can use to verify with the Licensing Division.

Inspections can also be scheduled by phone using the Automated Inspection Request System (AIRS) at 941.833.4086. Exception: permits that require the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, final inspections must be scheduled only by calling the main office phone number of 941.743.1201.