Architectural Application

This Application must be approved PRIOR to any construction/renovation.

WHEN MAKING APPLICATION, THE PROPERTY OWNER AND BUILDER/CONTRACTOR ACKNOWLDGE THE FOLLOWING:

1. All roads within Indian Lake Estates are PRIVATE and PRIVATELY MAINTAINED for the benefit and use of ALL PROPERTY OWNERS of Indian Lake Estates. Indian Lake Estates, Inc. is not responsible for paving or improvements to any non-paved roadways currently, or at any time in the future.

2. The Covenants recorded for property in Indian Lake Estates is applicable to each and every Property Owner.

3. The PROPERTY OWNER shall be liable and financially responsible for any/all damage to Indian Lake
Estates property pursuant to the construction specified on/within this application.

4. The PROPERTY OWNER shall be solely responsible for the notifications to ALL builders/contractors/suppliers/vendors of the terms and/or conditions of this application, in the performance of the above stated construction.

5. The PROPERTY OWNER and/or BUILDER/CONTRACTOR shall be responsible, during NEW PRIMARY BUILDING construction, for placing a dumpster at the construction site until completion of construction.

6. New construction must begin within 6 months and renovations within 90 days from approval date. I applicant cannot comply, contact Covenant Review Chairperson for extension.

THIS APPLICATION IS VALID UPON RECEIPT OF POLK COUNTY PERMIT IF REQUIRED AND DOES NOT SUPERCEDE SAID REQUIREMENT.

BY CLICKING SUBMIT, I HAVE READ AND WILL, FULLY COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE AND THE ATTACHED BUILDING STANDARDS

Work Requiring a COUNTY Construction Permit

• Construction or demolition of any building or structure regardless of size.
   
  
• All new construction, including additions and any alterations, renovations or remodels involving structural elements or involving any electrical, plumbing, fuel gas, fire systems, pollutant storage tanks, on-site underground utilities, signs or mechanical systems.

• Alterations, renovations, remodels or modifications to any commercial structure affecting occupancy classification, means of egress, fire resistance ratings or handicap accessibility.

• The installation, alteration, replacement, extension or repair of any irrigation, electrical, plumbing, mechanical work, fuel gas, fire systems, solar systems or any associated electrical work (low voltage). Including the change out of A/C equipment, electrical service changes or the addition of electrical outlets or circuits.

• Conversion of any non-habitable space to habitable space including the enclosure of garages, carports, porches or similar structures and the replacement of screening or vinyl windows with glass or solid walls.

• Screening of any space, which requires structural or infill framing to be added.

• All foundation remediation work to assure that an engineer is overseeing the work.

• Any change in occupancy as defined by the building code.

• Commercial and residential docks, piers, sea walls, boathouses, bulkheads and boat ramps.

• All masonry walls and fences with masonry pilasters. All solid fences over eight feet high.

• Retaining walls required for structural support, protection or erosion.

• Decorative retaining walls. Call 863-534-6080 and ask for a plans examiner for information.

• Concrete slabs adjacent to a principal or accessory structure, intended for support of a structure, elevated slabs, sidewalks and portions of driveways in the right of way or within the minimum setbacks. Note: All slabs shall meet minimum setbacks from property lines and easements, except sidewalk and driveways. Building Code and Land Development Code drainage requirements shall be met.

• Pavers installed within the required setbacks or adjacent to structures. Note: Shall meet Building Code and LDC Requirements.

• Tents over 900 square feet or larger for public assembly or use or having electrical lighting.

• Pre-manufactured storage buildings, residential buildings and commercial buildings.

• Additions, repairs, alterations or accessory structures to mobile homes or park trailers. Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.

• Mobile home and park trailer set-ups. Owners of a mobile home or park trailer situated on a rented lot will not be able to permit additions as owner builders without notarized landowner consent.

• In ground swimming pools and spas. Above ground swimming pools and spas more than 24" deep.

• Pool/spa repairs, renovations, demolitions and remodels involving structural elements, electrical, gas, solar, geothermal work or additional equipment.

• All re-roofing including mobile homes and park trailers and including installation of insulated roof coverings.

• Decks, walkways, platforms, stairs and landings. All shall meet setbacks and shall not encroach in easements.

• All carports or similar structures with rigid roofs.

• All flagpole foundations and poles greater than 50 feet high.

• Replacement of skylights, windows and doors including garage doors.

• Installation or replacement of vinyl or acrylic windows.

• Plumbing re-pipes and water heater change outs.

• Installation or replacement of security bars or permanently installed window and door shutters.

• Siding and soffit replacement or installation.

• Handicap ramps require a permit and must meet setbacks.

• Tree houses require a permit with sealed engineered plans. Exception: residential tree houses that meet the following criteria:
  1) Tree houses with maximum floor area of 32 square feet.
  2) May have up to a 30 inch knee wall.
  3) Shall meet minimum LDC Accessory Structure setback requirements.
  4) Shall be totally supported by tree.
  5) Shall have no electrical or plumbing.
  6) Shall have no roof.
  7) Maximum of one tree house per residential lot.

Work NOT requiring a COUNTY Construction Permit

• Minor roof repairs - less than 25 square feet.

• Replacement of screening with like material in an existing structure.

• Interior remodels, interior renovations or interior repairs on ANSI units or RVs.

• Minor electrical, plumbing, mechanical repairs only, no extensions or modifications.

• Chain link fences of any height and stockade fences up to eight feet high. Check Polk County Land Development Code for prohibited materials for fencing.
  

• Structures intended for storage use only (prefabricated and of a "Closet" use). You may reach in only, not walk-in. These exempt structures are limited to a maximum 5 ft. height (mean height), 50 sq. ft. maximum area and a maximum 250 cubic ft. with no electrical or plumbing.

For questions about County Permits, please call the Permitting Office at (863)
534-6080