Hurricane Irma: Bradenton To Suspend Some Building Permits

BRADENTON, FL – Home and business owners in the City of Bradenton have been given a reprieve from the Planning & Development Department to help with cleanup efforts after Hurricane Irma passed through last weekend.

Catherine Hartley, the director of the city’s Planning & Community Development Department, announced she will not require permits for tree removal, fence repair or replacement or sign repair and replacement until further notice.

The exception is for storm-related damage only. Hartley also said clear-cutting will not be permitted without a permit and tree mitigation.

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People wishing to construct new fences and signs within the Bradenton city limits that are not replacements for ones that were damaged during Hurricane Irma must still get a permit, Hartley said.

Planning & Development department staff currently are assessing damage across the city. Hartley said development permits will be reviewed once damage assessment has been completed, hopefully by Friday, Sept. 15.

“First, let me say I hope you and your loved ones are safe,” Hartley said. “We sincerely appreciate your patience.”

For more information, e-mail Catherine.hartley@cityofbradenton.com.

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