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When a permit is required
Permit triggers and exempt work for Lake Butler
A building permit is required for all construction within City of Lake Butler.
- Two plot copies drawn to scale
- Two construction plan copies drawn to scale
- Existing and proposed structure size and location information
- Intended use information
- Family count (where applicable)
- Off-street parking and loading information (where applicable)
- Survey
- Property stakes in place
- County checklist items as required by Union County Building Department
- Building code
- 2023 Florida Building Code, 8th Edition, effective December 31, 2023.
- Permit validity
- Permits remain valid according to Florida Statutes 553.792.
- Owner-builder
- Owner-builders must claim exemptions in writing according to county requirements.
- Contractor requirements
- An occupational license is required to construct within city limits. All contractors and subcontractors must be licensed with the State of Florida and approved by Union County Building Department before permit issuance.
Application process
Typical processing: Processing times vary; check with Union County Building Department for current timelines.
- 01 Confirm the parcel is inside Lake Butler city limits.
- 02 Obtain city land development regulation (LDR) approval or a certificate of compliance using the city's building permit application form and planning and zoning contacts.
- 03 Prepare the city-required items, including plot and construction plans (two copies each, drawn to scale), survey, uses, parking and loading information if applicable, and property stakes for inspection.
- 04 Submit the building permit package through the county building process via Union County Building Department and Cloudpermit.
- 05 Provide utility, flood, and other county checklist items required by the county for issuance.
- 06 Pay city and county charges that apply, obtain permit issuance, and complete inspections and final approval through the county building process.
Typical processing time: Processing times vary; check with Union County Building Department for current timelines.
Source: City of Lake Butler Building Department / Planning and Zoning ↗
Required inspections
Scheduling and sequence
- Cloudpermit portal (online)
Typical sequence: Building inspections are handled through the Union County building process because Lake Butler's building department operates under Union County Building Department direction.
Source: City of Lake Butler Building Department / Planning and Zoning ↗
Frequently asked
Common questions about Lake Butler permits
01 Do I need a building permit in Lake Butler, FL? ▸
02 How do I apply for a building permit in Lake Butler, FL? ▸
03 How long does it take to get a building permit in Lake Butler, FL? ▸
04 How do I schedule a building inspection in Lake Butler, FL? ▸
Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with City of Lake Butler Building Department / Planning and Zoning before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.