Landscape Bond Application Process

Landscape bonds are required for :

Temporary suspension due to drought or certain construction delays.

The following documents are required with all Bond applications:

• Three (3) separate estimates of all work to be completed on-site associated with the Landscape Inspection.. This estimate should include but not limited to: plant materials, irrigation, sod, fencing, labor, etc.)
• Estimates should be submitted to Landscape Inspection section with a corresponding site plan indicating where the landscaping improvements are not being installed.
• Once Inspector reviews estimates, a letter is sent to Developer or Home Owner, outlining any changes needed to estimates or is it accepted, tell them the Bond amount 110% of accepted estimate.
• Bond should be either Surety or Performance Bond.
• Developer or Home Owner obtains bond and completes Completion Agreement. Bond is made out to PBC, Board of County Commission with a Annual Renewal Clause.

• Staff reviews the completed paperwork.
• The Project Manager clearly explaining why prepares a cover Memo and what the Bond was for.
• The memo is attached to the Bond, Completion Agreement.
• Five copies are made: Developer (Home Owner), Petition File, Landscape Inspector, Building Inspection Section and Original Memo/Bond, copy of completion agreement goes to Pasco D’Agostino in Administration.
• The Building Inspection Section will note the Completion Date on the Completion Agreement Form and put a follow-up inspection on the Mainframe (6 months or year later).
• When the inspection comes due, the Inspector will check the site for compliance.
• If site is compliance the Inspector or Developer or Home Owner will request the Zoning Division to release Bond.

CALL 561-233-5038

For further information contact:

Palm Beach County Zoning Division
2300 N. Jog Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33411

(561) 233-5200