Agenda 10/10/2017 Item #16A2210/10/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve staff initiated recovery practices for property damage caused by
Hurricane Irma which promote streamlined and safe build-back efforts. In addition, to approve
several temporary measures to ease recovery efforts for a period of 180 days or as extended by the
Board of County Commissioners (Board).
OBJECTIVE: To approve staff initiated recovery practices for property damage caused by Hurricane
Irma which promote streamlined and safe build-back efforts. In addition, to approve several temporary
measures to ease recovery efforts for a period of 180 days or as extended by the Board.
CONSIDERATIONS: The Growth Management Department’s Building Plan Review and Inspection
Division (Building Division) has established the following practices and policies in support of residents
who incurred damage from Hurricane Irma. The Building Division will continue these efforts until the
build-back efforts are substantially complete. All building permits are required by and must be compliant
with the 5th Edition Florida Building Code, as applicable.
Collaborative efforts:
1. The Building Division has made all permits related to damage incurred from Hurricane Irma a top
priority. New informational materials regarding permitting have been created to share with
residents and can be found at: www.colliergov.net/your-government/divisions-a-e/building-
review/permit-for-damages-incurred-by-hurricane-irma <http://www.colliergov.net/your-
government/divisions-a-e/building-review/permit-for-damages-incurred-by-hurricane-irma>.
2. Licensed Building Division staff are visiting all areas of incorporated Collier County on a daily
basis to assist community members with build-back and recovery efforts.
3. The Building Division’s staff is working with electrical service providers, Florida Power and
Light and Lee County Electrical Co-op, to restore power to all structures that require electrical
service repair.
No building permits required for the following repairs and stabilization efforts:
1. Stabilization or securing of structures from the impacts of natural elements, including drying in
roofs by placing tarps on roofs, temporary roof repair, etc.
2. Demolition of certain types of structures, such as screen enclosures, car ports, and gazebos fo r
purpose of clean-up.
3. Repair of existing fences, so long as repairs comply with County codes.
4. Repair of minor damages to roof-shingles, individual tile pieces, and membranes.
5. Repair of non-structural components on car ports, gazebos, etc.
6. Repair of minor damages to irrigation systems.
7. Repair of window and door components, however, replacement of the unit requires a building
permit.
8. Repair of damages to pool barriers/screen enclosures where damages impacted less than 25
percent of the total enclosure area.
9. Re-screening of enclosures.
10. Repair to existing docks and mooring, so long as repairs do not include additions, extensions, or
alterations and comply with County codes.
The following work can be started and a permit may be applied for up to five business days after the fact:
1. A/C unit replacements.
2. Structural repairs for windows and doors.
3. Structural repairs for roofing.
4. Replacement of existing accessory structures, such as sheds, car ports, gazebos, etc., so l ong as
the replacement does not include additions, extensions, or alterations.
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5. Structural repair of sheds, car ports, gazebos, etc.
6. Existing seawall repair, so long as repairs comply with all codes.
In addition, the Growth Management Department Development Services recommends, for emergency
purposes, the following temporary measures be approved by the Board for a 180-day period to ease
recovery efforts for residents and businesses. This 180-day period may be extended by the Board after
taking the extent and severity of the disaster into account. However, should these temporary measures
cease to become temporary or exceed the scope of the temporary measures outlined below, they will be
addressed by the Code Enforcement Division. Several of these temporary measures originate from the
County’s Civil Emergencies Chapter in the Code of Laws and Ordinances and therefore have been
previously vetted as best management practices to be employed following a natural disaster.
1. Allow the temporary use of recreational vehicles for living purposes on property where the
principal residence (including a mobile home) has been rendered and confirmed by County Staff,
uninhabitable, so long as the recreational vehicle is on the site for 180 consecutive days or less, is
not parked, stored, or encroach any right-of-way easement, and is fully licensed and ready for
highway use.
A recreational vehicle is ready for highway use if it is on its wheels or jacking system, is attached
to the site only by a quick disconnect type utilities and security devices and has no permanently
attached additions.
2. Allow temporary signs for businesses whose signs have been damaged or destroyed until the
replacement signs receive a certificate of completion.
3. Suspend the requirement for tree removal permits for the removal of trees located on lots that are
dangerous to a structure.
4. Allow for code required trees or shrubs that were displaced or fallen due to Hurricane to be
replaced with code compliant trees or shrubs.
FISCAL IMPACT: There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with the policies, practices, and
temporary measures proposed; however, Growth Management Department staff will dedicate time and
resources to assist community members recover from Hurricane Irma.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no growth management plan impact associated with
this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To approve staff initiated recovery practices for property damage caused by
Hurricane Irma which promote streamlined and safe build-back efforts. In addition, to approve several
temporary measures to ease recovery efforts for a period of 180 days or as extended by the Board.
Prepared by: Caroline Cilek, Manager, Building Plan Review and Inspection
Richard Long, Director, Building Plan Review and Inspection
James French, Deputy Department Head, Growth Management Department
10/10/2017
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.A.22
Doc ID: 3861
Item Summary: Recommendation to approve staff initiated recovery practices for property
damage caused by Hurricane Irma which promote streamlined and safe build-back efforts. In addition, to
approve several temporary measures to ease recovery efforts for a period of 180 days or as extended by
the Board of County Commissioners (Board).
Meeting Date: 10/10/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Manager - LDC – Building Plan Review & Inspections
Name: Caroline Cilek
10/02/2017 4:56 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Director - Building Plans Review & Inspections – Building Plan Review & Inspections
Name: Richard Long
10/02/2017 4:56 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Growth Management Department Judy Puig Level 1 Reviewer Completed 10/03/2017 8:49 AM
Building Plan Review & Inspections Caroline Cilek Additional Reviewer Skipped 10/03/2017 8:58 AM
Growth Management Department James French Deputy Department Head Review Completed 10/03/2017 10:38 AM
Growth Management Department Thaddeus Cohen Department Head Review Completed 10/03/2017 12:17 PM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/03/2017 1:18 PM
Budget and Management Office Mark Isackson Additional Reviewer Completed 10/03/2017 2:01 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/03/2017 4:18 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 10/04/2017 10:38 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/10/2017 9:00 AM