Building permit needed?

[patfla06]

if you want to install a paver patio in front or back of your house do you need a building permit and/or ARC approval?

[Trayderjoe]

if you want to install a paver patio in front or back of your house do you need a building permit and/or ARC approval?

Your best bet is to call ARC and ask them.

[Marathon Man]

You are much better off to go to the authority for answers.

Community Standards
Phone: 352-751-3912
Fax: 352-751-6707

[villagetinker]

ARC approval is a BIG yes. Get a copy of you plot plan, if you are in Sumter County go to the county office in Pinellas Plaza and they can give you one. Show the exact dimensions of the proposed patio, and get your approval (no cost), then contact a contractor. A word of caution, I always tell people to get the ARC approval themselves, I was stung by a contractor that said they got the approval (they did not) I found out after the fact, fortunately I was able to get it retroactively. If it is determined you need a building permit, MAKE SURE is completed by the contractor, in this case you do NOT want to pull the permit, as doing so makes you the general contractor.
Hope this helps.

[photo1902]

if you want to install a paver patio in front or back of your house do you need a building permit and/or ARC approval?

A building permit, no. Unless you’re altering your driveway. ARC approval, yes.

[patfla06]

Thanks - much appreciated.

[mixsonci]

Just had mine done a few months ago. Village Palms applied for approval from ARC, which of course was approved, didn't need a permit.

[rjn5656]

We did one. ARC is required. Get a plot plan and mark up what you are doing, then submit. Call them first and they will tell you what restrictions you have (footage from boundary lines, etc.). Very simple process.