The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association -
Serving the Cape Coral Community since 1971
The Cape Coral Construction Industry Association (CCCIA) is here for the benefit of those engaged in construction related industries in the City of Cape Coral.
Cape Coral contractors, realtors, financers, electricians, plumbers, roofers... virtually any business related to the construction industry, will enjoy many benefits with a membership to The CCCIA . Our members represent the finest business leaders in the Cape Coral area. Leaders that care about our community and work proactively to promote and protect it.
DCD NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Effective Immediately - When submitting an NOC for a New Construction (Residential or Commercial) building permit, the general description of improvement line must include the following:
- Site work (the verbiage “site work” is required on the NOC for the land/infrastructure), if applies.
- Work being done (example: new construction of a building, addition to an existing building, Single Famiy Residence)
- All related work (anything that is attached and/or required to complete a new construction or that is part of the building). The NOC does not have to itemize the scope of work as long as the building is under construction.
- If the words “site work and/or all related work” are not included in the description, then the NOC will only apply to the building construction.
REMINDER: A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES.
Thank you for your cooperation, City of Cape Coral DCD
Fl Statute 713.135
Notice to Contractors - Permitting Counter Hours
Effective Monday December 10, 2007 the Commercial and Residential counters will be open between 7:30am-4:30pm. All customers must be registered by 4:00pm.
For any questions, please contact us at 239-574-0546
City of Cape Coral, Building Division
City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development
Notice to Contractor Update
Effective January 1st 2008, The City of Cape Coral will implement the Local Operating Agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The City of Cape Coral Department of Community Development regarding the Regulation of Riprap Revetments, Maintenance Dredging, Boat Ramps, Boat Ramps, Aerial Transmission Lines, Subaqueous Utility and Transmission Lines, Private Single-Family Piers (Docks) and Appurtenances, Stormwater Outfalls, Bulkheads and Backfill, and Other Minor Structures Located within the City of Cape Coral, Lee County, Florida, Pursuant to Programmatic General Permit (PGP) SAJ-91. [ Members cick here to view entire memo ]
Effective January 1, 2008, LCEC will institute a deposit policy on builder accounts.
To see the policy, click here.
URGENT!!! ENFORCEMENT OF DEBRIS ORDINANCE!!!
THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL HAS REVERSED ITS POLICY OF MAKING THIS ORDINANCE COMPLAINT DRIVEN EFFECTIVE YESTERDAY! (5/14/07)
THEY ARE COMPILING A LIST OF ALL CAPE CORAL JOB SITES AND VISITING EVERY ONE OF THEM FOR COMPLIANCE! CHECK YOUR JOB SITES TO SEE THAT BLOWING DEBRIS IS CONTAINED IN A HARD SIDED CONTAINER (NO WIRE BASKETS).
IF YOU ARE CITED IN ERROR, PLEASE CALL PATTI SCHNELL IMMEDIATELY AT 772-0027 OR SEND AN E-MAIL TO patti@cccia.org.
New Construction Site Refuse Ordinance
The City Council has passed an ordinance strengthening the requirements concerning construction debris containment. Much of the new requirements you are already incorporating into your job sites. The changes are detailed below.
The most significant change is that the wire mesh basket containers will no longer be allowed. The new ordinance also lays out a fairly significant penalty and stop work provision. [ Click here to view full article ] [View Ordinance ]
Download 2007 SOLID WASTE FEES [ members only ]
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Cape Coral DCD - June 26, 2007
Building Permit Forms/Applications
Effective July 24, 2007
All of the building permitting forms and applications on the City website have been and are currently in the process of being revised. Effective July 24, 2007, all forms and applications submitted to the City of Cape Coral must be one of the updated forms on the website as of that date. Click here for forms. Current forms are also available at City Hall. All other outdated forms submitted will not be accepted. Thank you for your cooperation.
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Effective July 1st - DCD will no longer accept Notice of Commencement Affidavits. All Notice of Commencements must be recorded and the ORIGINAL or a CERTIFIED COPY must be submitted at time of issuance of a building permit. A COPY OF THE NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT MUST BE POSTED ON THE JOB SITE AT ALL TIMES. FL Statute 713.135 This change was facilitated by a change in the lien law statute. The CCCIA will be offering a seminar to specify these changes in the near future.
Impact Fees for water and wastewater increase on permits applied for on or after April 1, 2007. View the increases here. For a complete table of all the water and wastewater impact fees, view the ordinance here.
Attention Contractors - Here are two documents you will need to obtain a personal identification number from the City in order to submit permit applications and plans electronically.
Information on this new program and instructions and a help number are also included. Please direct specific questions about this new program to the City. [ pin authorization form ] [ instructions for obtaining pin ]
Funding Tomorrow's Health Care Today
LMHS is gathering information from residents and visitors, along with
a number of community leaders, about local health care experiences to
listen to hopes and dreams for a model health care delivery system.
This gathering of information is helping to provide an assessment that
will assist in strategic planning for our future. The process is
titled Community Health Visioning 2017.
Town Hall meetings have been held, focus groups are being held and
continue to be scheduled, telephone calls are being made to 1000
people and now a survey is available on line at www.leememorial.org.
If you have questions, please call the public affairs office at
454-8766. We want to hear from you.
E-Mail Your CO Requests!
Did you know that you can now complete your CO Request form, click a button, and e-mail it! You will receive an immediate automatic confirmation that it has been received (no more lost faxes!), and within 24 hours you will receive notification that your inspection(s) are scheduled, or reasons it cannot be scheduled. You will find the forms and instructions by visiting www.capecoral.net Simply click on building permits or co request forms.
Contractors, are you interested in using a private provider for inspection and/or plans review?The City of Cape Coral is following the requirements of Florida Statute 553.791 in relation to allowing contractors to use private providers for inspections and plans review. [Click here to download the statute.] If you are asked to provide any information or documentation not in the statute, please let the CCCIA know by sending an e-mail to issues@cccia.org.
Important New Drainage Requirements on All Permits
New Elevations Required - Get the Details!
New worksheets are in use, elevation shots are required. Members, click here for instructions from the City of Cape Coral.
New Watering Restrictions
The City of Cape Coral is now under South Florida Water Management District Phase II Watering restrictions. PLEASE check your spec homes and new landscaping to see that it complies. As you can see from the communication from the City, NO MORE WARNING TICKETS…Please check your job sites.
ALSO… NEW LANDSCAPING CAN ONLY WATER FROM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 2:00 AM TIL 8 AM AND YOUR PERMIT MUST BE IN A CLEAR SPOT.
Please comply for our industry’s reputation!
[ Water Ordinance English ] [ Water Ordinance Spanish ]
Phone List for Permitting Department
CCCIA is providing the most up-to-date phone list for the people in the Permitting Department at City Hall. It is our goal to provide you with these updated lists on a regular basis, and also make them available on our web site.
We have also requested a Plans Examiner List and an update to the Inspectors Contact List. We will forward those on as soon as we get them. We are working for YOU!
Cape Coral Realtors...The Cape Coral real estate market is very healthy. Over and over again, Cape Coral has been ranked in the top 10 for fastest growing cities in the nation. No surprise considering all that Cape Coral has to offer. Whether its boating, fishing, golfing, restaurants, or great weather Cape Coral has it all - including a wide variety of housing options. Waterfront living, direct access to the Gulf of Mexico or an affordable family home, there is something for everyone in the City of Cape Coral. If you are in the market for Cape Coral real estate, you are urged to seek the professional assistance of a licensed REALTOR. Contact the Cape Coral Association of Realtors for a referral at caperealtors.com.
Long-term demand in local market strong
Although the Naples-Fort Myers housing market is soft, the fundamentals of long-term demand remain strong, said Bradley F. Hunter, who directs Metrostudy’s market research operations in the Naples-Fort Myers market.
“Demographic and economic trends suggest continued growth in demand for new homes over the long term, driven by a current average annual growth rate of 18,600 new jobs. That is an impressive number, given the low unemployment rate — 2.3 percent — in this market.” [ full text members only ]
ICANstruction needs your leftover building materials! New and used home improvement materials are accepted. Contractors can donate unused materials to a non-profit association creating a win-win-win situation. Less waste for our landfills and reducing debris costs, all the while benefiting the community. Building materials are sold to the public at a discount and ICAN raises much needed funds for the the Island Coast AIDS Network. To make a construction material contribution please call (239) 997-4226. All donations are tax deductible. Visit www.icanswfl.org to learn more.
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