How to demolish a house in Casselberry, FL
In Casselberry, residential demolition permits are issued by the City of Casselberry Building Division. If the house is a designated landmark or sits in a local historic district, review by the local historic preservation board comes first.
If the house is historic in Casselberry
When it applies
- Historic sites or structures designated by the federal or state government or by the City of Casselberry, or identified in the adopted Comprehensive Plan (ULDR s. 3-10.4).
How the review works
- Site plan review consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation (s. 3-10.4).
What the board can ask for
- A mitigation plan with narrative and graphic information identifying techniques for reinforcing the historic significance of the structure, addressing: the structure's historic character and contribution to its setting; definite plans for the vacated area; whether it can be moved without significant damage; whether it is the last remaining example in the neighborhood or city; definite reuse plans; whether it can be saved; and whether it can earn a reasonable return (s. 3-10.4.A).
Relocation, salvage and donation: Mitigation plan must address whether the structure can be moved without significant and irreversible damage (s. 3-10.4.A).
Sources: [2]
Utilities, asbestos, septic and trees in Casselberry
The office that issues it
State rules apply on top of the local ones
The asbestos notice, septic and well abandonment, owner-builder limits and the Notice of Commencement come from state law. See the Florida rules that apply to every demolition.
Straight answers
Do I need a permit to demolish a house in Casselberry?
Yes. Residential demolition in Casselberry is permitted through the City of Casselberry Building Division. Fee: $25.00 demolition permit fee (plus initial plan review and inspection fees may apply)..
What if my house is historic in Casselberry?
If the house is a local landmark or in a local historic district, the historic preservation board reviews the demolition before a permit can issue.
Do I need an asbestos survey to demolish a house in Casselberry?
FDEP Notice of Renovation or Demolition (Form 62-257.900(1)) at least 10 working days before demolition for buildings subject to the asbestos NESHAP; isolated residential buildings of four or fewer units are generally exempt unless part of a larger project or used commercially. FDEP Central District: 407-897-4100. see the Florida rules on our residential demolition page.
Can Brightview handle the demolition in Casselberry?
Yes. Brightview Homes (CRC1334100) pulls the permit under its Florida contractor license and runs the asbestos survey and notice, utility disconnects, historic documentation when it applies, tear-down, haul-off and final inspection. Demolition is quoted per job, typically $12,000 to $24,000.
Where this comes from
Every fact on this page comes from the official sources below, read on the date shown. Rules change; the building department has the final word.
- Building Division, City of Casselberry
https://www.casselberry.org/668/Building-Division - Casselberry ULDR s. 3-10.4 Protection of historic or archaeological resources
https://library.municode.com/fl/casselberry/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIIIUNLADERE_CHIIIPECR_ARTXAPDECO_S3-10.4PRHIARRE - https://floridadep.gov/air/permitting-compliance/content/asbestos
https://floridadep.gov/air/permitting-compliance/content/asbestos - https://www5.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showPermit&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=221&original_iid=0&original_contactID=0
https://www5.citizenserve.com/Portal/PortalController?Action=showPermit&ctzPagePrefix=Portal_&installationID=221&original_iid=0&original_contactID=0
What we could not confirm in published sources
Ask the building department about these before you plan around them.
- Which structures, if any, are designated or identified in the Comprehensive Plan.
- No historic board named; reviewing body for the mitigation plan unclear.
- Demolition submittal checklist not found.
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