city · Martin County · Florida

Stuart, Florida Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

5.2

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

32 days

4-5 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$9,175

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$7,200

per lot

Permit Fee

$1,450

residential

Plan Review Fee

$525

per application

Delay Risk

23%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application
✓ Engineered site plan (sealed by FL PE)
✓ Martin County impact fee payment
✓ SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit (strict criteria)
✓ Tree survey and preservation plan
✓ Stormwater management plan (enhanced standards)
✓ Fire department review
✓ Utility availability letter
✓ Environmental assessment (if near water bodies)
✓ School concurrency certificate
✓ Florida Building Code 8th Edition compliance
✓ Coastal construction compliance (if applicable)

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Thorough review process focused on environmental protection. Martin County has strict water quality standards. Pre-application meetings recommended for new subdivisions.

Recent Changes

Martin County impact fees increased 6% effective Jan 2026. Enhanced environmental review requirements for properties near St. Lucie River/Indian River Lagoon. New stormwater standards adopted to protect estuarine resources.

Rezone Probability

73%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(772) 288-5390

Official Website

https://www.martin.fl.us/building-department

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