The Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit is a City of Cape Coral form in which a contractor or authorized agent certifies that the improvements authorized by a specific permit will be installed in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. The city lists it among the affidavits in its Permit Document Center, which collects the paperwork for Cape Coral permit work, and the signature is sworn before a notary. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original PDF at the link on this page.
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What is Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL?
The Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit is a City of Cape Coral Department of Development Services form in which a contractor or authorized agent certifies that the improvements authorized by a named permit will be installed in accordance with applicable codes and ordinances.
The printed title reads "Residential Fence/Gate – City Code Compliance Affidavit". The top of the form identifies the permit by Job Address, Permit Number and Contractor License Number. The body then contains three statements:
- The signer certifies that the work will comply with all applicable codes and ordinances, including the Cape Coral Land Development Code, and understands that a permit does not relieve the applicant or contractor of responsibility for compliance or for required inspections. Receiving a permit is not a warranty or guarantee of compliance.
- The signer agrees to indemnify and hold the City of Cape Coral, its officers, employees and agents harmless from claims for injuries and damages to persons and property arising from the installation. The signer acknowledges that code violations found after the permit is issued lead to a Notice of Violation (NOV) and required corrections, and that the permit applicant is responsible for the costs of removal, relocation, repair or replacement.
- The signer confirms the agreement was read, understood and entered into voluntarily, with the chance to ask questions and consult an attorney.
The signature is sworn to and subscribed before a notary. This affidavit is separate from the permit application: the city's Permit Document Center lists Application - Enclosure/Fence, fence guidelines and fence regulations as their own documents.
Who needs to file Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL?
The contractor or authorized agent for a residential fence or gate permit in the City of Cape Coral completes and signs this affidavit. The form has a signature line headed Contractor/Authorized Agent Signature, and the header asks for the contractor's license number.
Points the form itself makes clear:
- The affidavit refers to one permit by job address and permit number, so it is completed for that permit.
- The cost of removing, relocating, repairing or replacing non-compliant improvements falls on the permit applicant, according to the text the signer acknowledges.
- The signer must appear before a notary, because the form includes a sworn-and-subscribed block with the notary's identification options.
The form does not state any exclusions or any rule about who else may sign. Ask the City of Cape Coral at (239) 574-0546 if you are unsure whether you may sign as an authorized agent.
When to file Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
The affidavit is completed for a specific Cape Coral permit, because it asks for that permit's number and the job address; the form prints no due date of its own. Have the permit number and the contractor license number on hand before you start, and complete the notary block when the form is signed. The form's statements apply from the moment of signing through installation: if a code violation is found after the permit is issued, the form says a Notice of Violation will follow and corrections will be required. For timing questions tied to your permit, contact the City of Cape Coral at (239) 574-0546.
Documents you need
- Identification for the notary, if you are not personally known to the notary: the form has a Produced identification option and a line for the type of identification produced.
How to fill out Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
Enter the job address
In the header, write the Job Address of the property where the fence or gate improvements will be installed.
Enter the permit number
Write the Permit Number of the permit that authorizes the improvements, so the affidavit refers to that permit.
Enter the contractor license number
Write the Contractor License Number in the header field provided.
Read the certifications
Read the three paragraphs: compliance with codes and the Cape Coral Land Development Code, the indemnity and Notice of Violation terms, and the acknowledgment that you read the agreement voluntarily.
Print the contractor or agent name
Write the full name in the Contractor/Authorized Agent Name field.
Sign as contractor or agent
Sign on the Contractor/Authorized Agent Signature line. The signature is sworn before a notary, so complete this step when the notarial block can be filled in.
Complete the notary block
Enter the State and County, then the day, month and year in "Sworn to and subscribed before me this __ day of , 20", and the name of the signer.
Mark the identification type
Check Personally known to me or Produced identification, and if the latter, enter the type of identification produced. The notary then signs and prints a name on the Sign and Print lines.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check the address, permit number, license number and names for accuracy, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF and have it signed and notarized as the form requires.
How to submit Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit – Cape Coral, FL
The form prints no submission channel, portal or deadline. It lists only the city's contact details in its footer: City of Cape Coral, P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0027, telephone (239) 574-0546, www.capecoral.gov.
- Original PDF: the city publishes the affidavit in the Affidavits category of its Permit Document Center on www.capecoral.gov.
- Questions: call (239) 574-0546 to ask how and where the city wants the notarized affidavit delivered with your permit.
- Signature: sign it and have the notary block completed before you hand it in; an unsworn copy is incomplete.
FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving Job Address, Permit Number or Contractor License Number blank, so the affidavit cannot be tied to the permit it covers.
- Signing without the notary block completed: the form is sworn to and subscribed before a notary, with State, County, date and identification lines.
- Not marking whether the signer is Personally known to the notary or Produced identification, and not naming the type of identification produced.
- Assuming the permit guarantees code compliance; the form states a permit does not relieve you of responsibility and is not a warranty or guarantee.
- Overlooking the indemnity: the signer agrees to hold the City of Cape Coral, its officers, employees and agents harmless from claims arising from the installation.
- Not expecting the cost of fixing violations: if a Notice of Violation is issued, the permit applicant is responsible for removal, relocation, repair or replacement costs.
- Leaving the Contractor/Authorized Agent Name blank or unprinted next to the signature.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cape Coral Residential Fence Gate-City Code Compliance Affidavit?
It is a City of Cape Coral affidavit in which a contractor or authorized agent certifies that the improvements authorized by a permit will be installed in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances, including the Cape Coral Land Development Code. It also contains an indemnity and a notary block.
Does the affidavit have to be notarized?
The form is built to be sworn: it includes a "Sworn to and subscribed before me" section with State, County, date, and options for Personally known to me or Produced identification, plus notary Sign and Print lines. Complete that block when you sign.
Who signs the Residential Fence Gate affidavit?
The signature line is headed Contractor/Authorized Agent Signature, with a matching name line, so the contractor or an authorized agent signs. The contractor's license number is requested in the header, next to the job address and permit number.
What does the Cape Coral fence permit affidavit say about violations?
It states that if code violations are found after the permit is issued, a Notice of Violation (NOV) will be issued and corrections will be required. The permit applicant is responsible for costs of removal, relocation, repair or replacement of the improvements.
Does a Cape Coral permit guarantee that my fence meets code?
No. The affidavit says the granting of a permit does not relieve the permit applicant or contractor of responsibility for complying with all codes, ordinances and required inspections, and that receiving a permit is not a warranty or guarantee of compliance.
Where do I send the completed affidavit?
The form names no delivery channel. Its footer lists the City of Cape Coral, P.O. Box 150027, Cape Coral, Florida 33915-0027, and (239) 574-0546. Call that number to confirm how the city wants it delivered with your permit.
Can I fill out this affidavit online on FillingPDF?
Yes. You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service, is not connected to the City of Cape Coral and does not file or notarize the affidavit; you deliver it through the city's channels.
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