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Columbia County, FL | Permit Details

New Residential Construction Permit

Address 1276 SW SANTA FE DR
FORT WHITE, FL 32038
Parcel #: 00640-000
Acres: 1.46
Owner: The Mershon Living Trust
Subdivision: Three Rivers Estates Unit 5
Zoning: ESA-2
Flood Zone: AE
District: 2
Application #: 59387
Permit #: 000047270
Related Permit:
Submitted: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Issued: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Expires: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Completed:
Status: Plan Review - Reviewed
Septic Release? Yes
Notes:
ELEVATION CERTIFICATE NEEDED PRIOR TO PERMANENT POWER 0' RISE REC'D (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT REC'D ALL EQUIPMENT HVAC, ELECTRIC METER ETC. MUST BE ALSO 1 FOOT ABOVE BASE FLOOD ELEVATION
Job Details
Elevation regulation Special Flood Hazard Area
Finished floor requirement 34.5' One foot above FEMA Map Elevation
Requirement needed By Permanent Power Inspection
Document needed is an Elevation Certificate for Finished Construction
Document receieved No
Fema map number 12023C0466C
Water source Sante Fe
In floodway Y
This is the construction of a Single Family Dwelling
Setbacks Front 30'
Setback Side 1 10'
Setback Side 2 10'
Setbacks Rear 25'
Stories 1
Heated Area (Sqft) 2016
Total Area (Sqft) 2922
Building Height 36
Building Code Construction Type V
Building Code Element B
Building Code Occupancy Types Residential
Occupancy Use Title single family dwelling
Building Code Edition 2020 Florida Building Code 7th Edition and 2017 National Electrical Code
Septic# (00-0000) or (X00-000) 25-0449
Sealed roof decking options. (Must select one option per FBC 2023 8th Edition) a self-adhering polymer-modified bitumen underlayment complying with ASTM D1970 applied over the entire roof.
Review Notes
3/8/2023 Point Review - Printed-Online Application
3/8/2023 Point Review - Reviewed
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Building Approved
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Electrical Approved
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Mechanical Approved
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Plumbing Approved
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Fuel/Gas Approved
3/8/2023 Plan Review - Reviewed
3/9/2023 Zoning Review - Reviewed NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/9/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/14/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/15/2023 New address issued and ticket completed.
3/17/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/20/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/24/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
3/28/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/3/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/10/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/12/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/13/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/20/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/24/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
4/27/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
5/2/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
5/4/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
5/10/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) PERMIT FROM SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT BECAUSE PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY
5/17/2023 Final Review - Documents Required NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE 0' RISE (PROPERTY IS IN THE FLOODWAY) FROM ENGINEER NEEDED
5/17/2023 Final Review - Processing NEEDED: ELEVATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE NEEDED FOR PERMANENT POWER
5/17/2023 Final Review - Reviewed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE NEEDED FOR PERMANENT POWER
5/17/2023 Final Review - Payment Needed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE NEEDED FOR PERMANENT POWER
5/18/2023 Permit Issued Permit #000047270 created and approved.
9/25/2023 Plan Review - Reviewed ELEVATION CERTIFICATE WILL BE NEEDED FOR PERMANENT POWER
Contractors
Name/ Business License Title Role
Inspections
Inspection Notes Performed By Date
Failed: Electrical - Temporary Service No Temporary Service Built Matt Forsyth 5/24/2023
Failed: Building - Footer Rebar Not Placed In Footer Matt Forsyth 9/6/2023
Cancelled: Engineering - Setbacks Matt Forsyth 9/6/2023
Passed: Building - Footer Matt Forsyth 9/8/2023
Passed: Engineering - Setbacks Matt Forsyth 9/8/2023
Passed: Building - Footer Next Inspection Masonry Column's Matt Forsyth 11/13/2023
Passed: Engineering - Setbacks Matt Forsyth 11/13/2023
Rescheduled 12/12/2023:Building - Vertical Cells/Columns Matt Forsyth 12/11/2023
Passed: Building - Vertical Cells/Columns Topping Out The Column Is Calling For #3 Ties Matt Forsyth 12/12/2023
Rescheduled 2/6/2024:Building - Vertical Cells/Columns Matt Forsyth 2/5/2024
Passed: Building - Vertical Cells/Columns Embeds In Place Top Of Column Matt Forsyth 2/6/2024
Failed: Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing Structural Brackets Are Missing For Joyce Hangers Wallsheeting Ok Matt Forsyth 5/22/2024
Rescheduled 9/6/2024:Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing Emaleigh Williams 9/4/2024
Passed: Building - Roof Decking Matt Forsyth 9/6/2024
Passed: Building - Ext Strapping/Wall Sheathing This Is Just Exterior Strapping On The Envelope All Other Fasteners Underneath Will Be Inspected During The Framing Inspection Matt Forsyth 9/6/2024
Passed: Building - Spot Check Not Ready For Framing And Rough In Inspections Yet Per Matt Troy Crews 5/7/2025
Passed: Electrical - 1st Underground Rough–In Working With Homeowner For Second Rough Inspections Matt Forsyth 5/8/2025
Cancelled: Electrical - 1st Underground Rough–In Matt Forsyth 5/9/2025
Passed: Electrical - 2nd Rough-In All Switches And Receptacles Are Already Made-up Matt Forsyth 5/9/2025
Passed: Mechanical - Rough In Ductwork Finished Above Ceiling Air Handler Not Set Matt Forsyth 5/9/2025
Passed: Plumbing/Gas - 2nd Rough-In Matt Forsyth 5/9/2025
Cancelled: Plumbing/Gas - 1st Underground Rough–In Matt Forsyth 5/9/2025
Septic Release Inspection Health Dept 5/30/2025
Passed: Electrical - Permanent Power Need Temporary Handrail 2 Meter Can Also Need Elevation Certificates To Release Power Picture Of Temporary Railing Will Suffice To Release Power Matt Forsyth 6/2/2025
Passed: Electrical - Temporary Service Matt Forsyth 6/16/2025
Release to power company Matt Forsyth 6/16/2025
Documents
File Name Date File Size
Original Permit 20230518.pdf 2025.07.05 29.71kB
Suwannee River Water Management Engineer Letter.pdf 2025.07.05 67.01kB
Lidar 59387 2023-03-09 09.06.24.615.pdf 2025.07.05 160.25kB
Roof Inspection Affidavit By Contractor 20230608 032451.pdf 2025.07.05 190.89kB
Subcontractor Form 20230608 032449.pdf 2025.07.05 215.41kB
Recorded Notice Of Commencement 20230608 032547.pdf 2025.07.05 253.40kB
Product Approval Code Specifications Form 20230608 032647.pdf 2025.07.05 246.15kB
Owner And Contractor Signature Page 20230608 032347.pdf 2025.07.05 359.08kB
Site Plan 20230309 084947.pdf 2025.07.05 267.02kB
Septic Approval Paperwork 20230608 032549.pdf 2025.07.05 379.00kB
Site Plan 20230608 032451.pdf 2025.07.05 415.29kB
1276 Sw Santa Fe Dr.pdf 2025.07.04 334.36kB
Pxl_20250605_201525051.pdf 2025.07.04 292.40kB
Owner Disclosure Statement 20230608 032548.pdf 2025.07.04 770.16kB
Recorded Deed 20230608 032548.pdf 2025.07.04 810.22kB
Manual J Forms 20230608 032747.pdf 2025.07.04 988.84kB
Residential Or Commercial Checklist 20230608 032648.pdf 2025.07.04 1.50MB
Structural Engineering And Wind Load Calculations 20230608 033200.pdf 2025.07.04 2.32MB
Energy Code Forms 20230608 032847.pdf 2025.07.04 2.96MB
Truss Engineering 20230608 032748.pdf 2025.07.04 4.71MB
Revised Plans 2023-09-25 09.06.54.481.pdf 2025.07.04 5.16MB
Mershon No Rise Report 3.29.23.pdf 2025.07.04 7.17MB
Recorded Notice Of Commencement 20240228 041547.pdf 2025.06.22 257.57kB
Srwmd Enhanced Snapshot 00-00-00-00640-000 2025-05-07 09.10.28.41.pdf 2025.06.22 601.95kB
Win_20231113_15_16_15_pro 2023-11-13 15.16.57.364.jpg 2025.06.20 190.11kB
Win_20231113_15_16_03_pro 2023-11-13 15.17.23.787.jpg 2025.06.20 203.41kB
Power Release-electrical-temporary Service 20250616.pdf 2025.06.16 39.19kB
Noc 2024.tif 2024.02.19 160.40kB

Contacts

Building & Zoning Department
Hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location:
135 NE Hernando Ave.
Lake City, FL 32055

Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 1529
Lake City, FL 32056-1529

Office Phone:
(386) 758-1008
(386) 758-1124
Building & Zoning Director
Troy Crews, CBO
(386) 758-1040

Fax:
(386) 758-2160

Email:
Building Department

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