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meetings
- Q: How can I find out about the schedule for Metropolitan Planning Organization board meetings?
A: Look at the MPO website to find out where and when board meetings are regularly held for the MPO, TAC (Technical Advisory Committee), CAC (Citizen Advisory Committee), and TDCB (Transportation Disadvantage Coordinating Board). Or, you can call them at 561-684-4170.
- Q: I would like to find out about board membership. Who should I call? And, how can I read the meeting minutes?
A: For both of these questions, call the MPO at 561-684-4170.
permits/licenses/titles
- Q: My neighbor is outside burning brush/trash. Do they have to have a permit to do this? Who should I report this to?
A: Yes, a permit is required for burning. Contact the Fire Marshal's office at 561-616-7004 for more information.
- Q: What types of home improvements require a building permit?
A: As a general rule of thumb, ask the Building Division before proceeding. Most improvements such as: fences, sheds, enclosures, concrete patios, walkways and slabs, roof repairs and re-roofing require permits. A simple call to the Building Division (561-233-5100) can save a great deal of headaches later. You may also want to check to see if the contractor is licensed. Contact the Contractor Certification Division (561-233-5525) for information on your contractor of choice. Make sure that he/she is a licensed contractor in Palm Beach County.
- Q. What is a Contractor License and how do I determine if I, or the person I hire needs one?
A. Contractors License is a certificate of competency that allows the holder to contract for work in a regulated construction trade and obtain permits, if required, from the county or municipal authority.
Anyone who, for compensation, undertakes to, submits a bid to, or does by themselves or by others construct, repair, add to, subtract from, or improve any building, structure or subsystem must hold a contractors license. Some exemptions do apply. A contractor's license may be obtained from the Construction Industry Licensing Board of Palm Beach County Contractors Certification Division. The process consists of making application, which must be approved by the CILB/PBC in order to take a competency exam. The competency exam consists of a two part examination, Business/Law and Trade.
Trades requiring licensure may be seen on the Contractors Certification Website, and applications may be obtained in person, by mail or on line at www.pbcgov.com/pzb Then Point and click on Contractors Certification near the top center of the page. The list on the left side of the page contains readable printable information in relating certification and enforcement in Palm Beach County.
- Q: How do I get a disabled parking permit?
A: Call the Tax Collector's office at 561-355-2264.
- Q: How do I go about getting my family day care license?
A: You should call the Health Department at 561-355-3018. This is the number for permits/licenses. You will need an application package. After you read it over, call the office to make an appointment to get help with the process.
- Q: How do I get a dock permit?
A: You can call the Florida Department of Environmental Protection at 681-6600 or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 683-0498 (may reach voice mail; please leave message).
- Q: Where can I get information about my driver's license?
A: You can contact the Driver License Office locally at 561-681-6333 or 800-303-7288. Information is also available on line.
- Q: How do I get an excavation permit?
A: You can call the Department of Environmental Resources Management at 561-233-2400.
- Q: Do I need a permit to fill my pond?
A: No.
- Q: Where can I get a fishing and/or hunting license?
A: Fishing and hunting licenses may be purchased from any Tax Collector location and at most bait and tackle shops.
- Q: What is an occupational license, and how do I know if I need one?
A: Anyone conducting business anywhere in Palm Beach County is required to purchase an occupation license from the Tax Collector. This includes home-based businesses as well as businesses operating from a commercial location. Obtaining the license depends on the type of business. You should call the Occupational License office at 561-355-2272. Fees vary depending upon the number of employees, rooms, seats, etc.; however, most start at about $30.00. All licenses expire September 30th of each year. Licenses can be renewed on or after August 1st. New licenses are issued at any time during the year and are pro-rated on April 1st. Any business conducted in a name other than your own legal name (first and last) must be registered with the Secretary of State prior to obtaining an occupational license. If you are conducting business in your corporation name or under a trademark or limited partnership, you are exempt from registering. Forms may be obtained by mail from the Secretary of State at (904) 488-9000. If you need to verify that a business has an occupational license you can call the Occupational License office at 561-355-2272 or visit any of our branch office locations. You may also use the public access terminal in our main office.
- Q: How do I know if I need a license to apply pesticides?
A: Whether or not you need a pesticide license depends on your employer, the type of products you are applying, and the areas being treated. For more information, you can call the Palm Beach County Extension office in Belle Glade at 561-996-1655. You can also call the Department of Environmental Resources Management at 561-233-2400.
- Q: Where do I get information on regulations and permits required to start a recycling business?
A: Call the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach at 561-681-6600 for state regulation requirements. You can also call your municipal or the county Building and Zoning Department at 561-233-5339, or you can call the Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Special Programs at 561-640-4000 ext. 4621 for permitting information.
- Q: How can I get a roadside vendor permit?
A: Palm Beach County has a Roadside Vendors Ordinance which permits limited use of County owned or maintained rights-of-way for the sale of produce, plants, flowers and prepared foods in unincorporated areas. The Palm Beach County Roadside Vendor Ordinance package can be mailed to you upon request by contacting the Traffic Division at 684-4030 or 684-4111. After receiving and thoroughly reading the ordinance package, you may begin selecting a location and obtaining approval of that location. After those approvals are made, a permit for roadside vending can be issued.
- Q: Do contractors need to have a license to repair underground storage tanks?
A: Yes, all contractors must have a special license issued by the State in order to install, remove or perform repairs to an underground tank system. A Closure Assessment must also be performed whenever a tank is removed from a site with no previous contamination history. For more information on storage tank cleanup, compliance, construction, inspection or removal call the Department of Environmental Resources Management (Resources Protection) at 561-233-2400.
- Q: I am bringing my vehicle in from another state. What will it cost me to title and register my vehicle in Florida?
A: The Tax Collector is the agent of the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for titling and registering all motor vehicles, including motorcycles and mopeds. The first-time cost to title and register a vehicle with a standard plate is approximately $170.00. Call the Tax Collector's Office/Vehicle Title & Registrations at 561-355-2264 for more information. Or, you can look at the Tax Collector website and click on "Vehicles".
- Q: How do I replace my Florida vehicle title?
A: Complete an application for duplicate title in person or by mail. The fee is $29.75.
- Q: Can I transfer my existing Florida license plate to a new vehicle?
A: Yes, but only after completing an official transfer at the Tax Collector's Office. If you can provide proof that the vehicle from which you are taking the plate was in your name, and has been traded, sold or disposed of, the $100 Initial Registration fee will be waived.
- Q: Do I need a vegetation removal permit to remove a tree on my property?
A: Yes, a permit or an exemption is required to remove vegetation from properties in unincorporated Palm Beach County. To find out if you qualify for an exemption or are required to permit, you may read the Article 14.C. Vegetation Preservation and Protection and Article 7. Landscape or contact Environmental Resources Management at (561) 233-2400 for assistance with your determination.
- Q: How can I register/title my vessel?
A: The Tax Collector (561-355-2262) is the agent for the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles for titling and registering vessels (boats). All motorized vessels, commercial and private, must be registered and titled with the Tax Collector before they can be used in Florida waters. Vessel trailers used on Florida roads must also be registered. An Application for Vessel Title and other forms can be found on the website, and some can be completed online.
- Q: Who do I call to get a water ski permit for Okeeheelee Park?
A: Please call Parks & Recreation Department Customer Service at 561-966-6620.
- Q: How do I obtain a permit to operate a business in a wellfield?
A: First the owner of the business should call the Department of Environmental Resource Management Resources Protection at 561-233-2400 to determine if the facility is within a wellfield zone. Then the Department will provide an application form to be completed for a permit to operate in a wellfield zone. Depending on the proximity of the facility to the wells, the permit will specify various safeguards that should be instituted to help prevent a spill or regulated substances from contaminating the water supply. These safeguards may include providing spill containment and cleanup, monitoring of groundwater for contamination, and inspecting storage containers for leaks.
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