Permits

PROCEDURE FOR BLOCK PARTIES, FOOT/BIKE RACES, PARADES AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS

Permit Fee (non-refundable): $30.00 (payable to Seminole County BCC)
All permit applications must be received two (2) weeks prior to event.

1. Request for an application package can be made by phone at 407-665-5678. (The application is not currently available online) Need the date, time, location and a general map of the area. Requires the name, phone number, address of applicant where the permit can be mailed.

2. If the applicant is a homeowners association which is sponsoring the event, the president of HOA shall sign the permit. If the applicant is a corporation, an authorized officer of the company must sign for the corporation.

3. Complete top portion of permit and enclose a certificate of insurance naming Seminole County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) as the additional insured as well as the event.

4. If the applicant is an individual and wishes that the insurance requirements be waived it needs to be identified in Section II of the Permit Application. It must be noted that the waiver will require the Traffic Engineers' or BCC Approval.

5. Once permit is received, a copy of the package (permit, map, letter etc.) will be sent to Public Safety, the Sheriff’s Office District in which the event is being held, as well as the Risk Management Office for their concurrence/acknowledgement.

6. Upon approval by the Traffic Engineer, if the applicant wishes to borrow any traffic barricades/signage, they must sign the appropriate documentation taking responsibility for safe keeping and return in good condition of the material.

7. If BCC Approval is required, the complete information package will be placed on BCC Agenda for approval. Please note that if BCC approval is required, two (2) months notice would be required to process the permit.

8. A copy of the approved permit will be sent to the applicant upon approval by BCC.

PROCEDURE FOR HOUSE MOVES

Permit Fee (non-refundable): $50.00 (payable to Seminole County BCC)

House/Oversize Structure Move Permit Application (PDF) [62KB]

1. House move permit must be filed with the Traffic Engineer prior to any move.

File permit at:
Traffic Engineering
140 Bush Loop
Sanford, FL 32773
Phone: (407) 665-5677

2. Require a permit application with all appropriate height and weight information and the map of route involved.

3. Move must take place between 11:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified in writing by the Traffic Engineer.

4. Contractor shall acquire the service of adequate number of law enforcement officers for traffic control and safety.

5. If trees are to be trimmed within the public right-of-way, a right-of-way utilization permit must be obtained either from the City or County Engineer in addition to the permit for the move.

6. If removal or displacement of traffic signals or signs is necessary, in addition to the non-refundable permit fee, an hourly crew charge will be assessed to the applicant to be payable to the Seminole County BCC.