HOURS OF OPERATION
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday through Friday
(Except on holidays)

Frequently Asked Questions

ALL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES A PERMIT
New construction, repair/replacement work,
additions, signs, fences, et cetera.
For further information, please contact the
Building Department
954-943-6509.

Report any and all illegal flood plain
development to the City.

"BUILDING INSPECTIONS ONLY"
954-784-3449
Inspections must be called in by 3:00 p.m.
to schedule for next day inspection
or earliest available inspection.

BUILDING APPLICATIONS
AND
COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD APPLICATIONS
click here

CITY OF LIGHTHOUSE POINT ZONING MAPS

Regular Map

Multi-colored Map

COMMUNITY APPEARANCE BOARD
2012 MEETING DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINES

MEETING DATE - APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 19, 2012 - December 19, 2011
February 16, 2012 - January 23, 2012
March 15, 2012 - February 20 2012
April 19, 2012 - March 19, 2012
May 17, 2012 - April 23, 2012
June 21, 2012 - May 21, 2012
July 19, 2012 - June 25, 2012
August 16, 2012 - July 23, 2012
September 20, 2012 - August 20, 2012
October 18, 2012 - September 24, 2012
November 15, 2012 - October 22, 2012
December 20, 2012 - November 19, 2012

PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
2012 MEETING DATES
APPLICATION DEADLINES

MEETING DATE - APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 3, 2012 - December 2, 2011
February 7, 2012 - January 6, 2012
March 6, 2012 - February 3, 2012
April 3, 2012 - March 2, 2012
May 1, 2012 - March 30, 2012
June 5, 2012 - May 4, 2012
July 3, 2012 - June 1, 2012
August 7, 2012 - July 6, 2012
September 4, 2012 - August 3, 2012
October 2, 2012 - August 31, 2012
November 6, 2012 - October 5, 2012
December 4, 2012 - November 2, 2012
January 1, 2013 - November 30, 2012

BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS CURRENTLY BEING PROCESSED

Click here to view the status of the building permit applications that are currently being processed by the City of Lighthouse Point Building Department. The information is listed in ascending house number order and will be updated weekly.

To access the information you may either go to the Edit/Find portion of the website and type in your specific data or scroll down the list and locate the information you are seeking. Definitions for the status of the building permit applications are as follows:

Approved - Permit is ready to be issued.

Approved with Conditions - Permit is ready to be issued with additional conditions requiring your attention and compliance. Contact the Building Department if you require further explanation.

Denied - Contact the Building Department for further explanation.

Expired - Contact the Building Department for further explanation.

On Hold - Contact the Building Department for further explanation.

Sent To - Permit is being reviewed by the Department indicated. Contact the Building Department if you require further explanation.

This information is provided for REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY, and you may verify the status of the Permit by contacting the Building Department.

If you feel that there may be an error in the information provided or you require further clarification, please contact the City of Lighthouse Point Building Department at 954-943-6509.

DRAINAGE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE

The City has a system of canals and storm drains for stormwater management purposes. They are maintained on a regular basis by our Public Works Department. These drains are of vital importance since the water flowing through them not only drains our City, but also the area to the west of us.
State and City law prohibits dumping into these waterways.

Violations should be reported to:
Public Works - 954-946-7386
or
Code Enforcement - 954-784-3409.

FEMA NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
ELEVATION CERTIFICATE AND INSTRUCTIONS
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FLOOD PROTECTION ASSISTANCE
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IMPORTANT FLOOD INFORMATION
Lighthouse Point is in a flood-prone area and we want to encourage everyone to secure adequate flood insurance protection. Information from the
Federal Emergency Management Agency
National Flood Insurance Program is available here.

FLOOD ELEVATION MAPS
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)

The City of Lighthouse Point Building Department has Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) elevation certificate for residential units and commercial buildings available upon request.

The City of Lighthouse Point also has copies of elevation certificates for some properties in the floodplain.

Additionally, Flood Insurance Rate Maps and map reading assistance, are also available at the Building Department.

The Building Department is located at:
3701 N.E. 22nd Avenue
Lighthouse Point, Florida 33064

Hours of operation are:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

If you have any flood elevation questions or need additional information, please contact the Building Department at 954-943-6509.

NOTICES
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE

CONTRACTORS
Roofing/Building Materials

RESIDENTS AND CONTRACTORS
Construction Sites

Broward County 40 Year Building Safety Inspection Requirement

The City is aware that engineering and architectural firms are sending out notices regarding the Building Safety Inspection requirements. If you receive one of their notices, remember your property may not be subject to the requirements. The City does not endorse any of the firms sending out the notices.

If you have questions regarding Building Safety Inspections, contact the Lighthouse Point Building Department at 954-943-6509.