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Key Biscayne Pavers Permit

Driveway & Pool Deck Requirements (2025). Everything you need to get approved in Key Biscayne: Accela ePermits, documents, timelines, zoning standards, and official Village links.

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Key Facts Required Documents Fees & Timeline Zoning & Standards Forms & Portal

Key Facts

Jurisdiction Village of Key Biscayne, FL
Departments Building, Zoning & Planning (via Accela ePermits).
Work Covered New or replacement paver driveways, pool decks, walkways, widening.
Permit Required? Yes. Building permit for pavers; plus separate authorization for ROW/apron work.

1 Do I Need a Permit?

Yes. The Village requires permits for all new or replacement driveway paving, pool decks, and most resurfacing work. Applications are processed online via Accela ePermits.

Pro Tip: Contractors must be registered with the Village before applying.

2 Required Documents

Submit a complete digital package:

  1. Building Permit Application: Village form, signed & notarized.
  2. Recent Survey: Showing existing conditions and easements.
  3. To-Scale Site Plan: Layout with dimensions, setbacks, driveway width, and distances to lot lines.
  4. Paver Section Detail: Thickness, base (compacted), bedding, edge restraint.
  5. Material Specs: Paver type, color, pattern. Pervious options encouraged.
  6. Pervious/Impervious Calcs: strict open-space calculations & drainage plan.
  7. ROW Authorization: Required if working on the apron or swale.

3 Fees & Timeline

Estimated Fees

Value-based per Village fee schedule. Typical residential jobs run a few hundred dollars.

Review Time

2–3 weeks for straightforward permits with complete plans.

Note: "Early Start Permitting" may be available for limited preliminary work.

4 Zoning & Standards

  • ● Driveway Standards: Regulates width and setbacks. Verify compliance with Zoning.
  • ● Open Space: Strict pervious area maintenance. On-site drainage retention is key.
  • ● Miami-Dade Ordinance: County impervious surface standards apply to any paving increase.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit for driveway widening?
Yes. Widening increases impervious area and requires zoning review and drainage calculations.
What is "Early Start" permitting?
Key Biscayne allows limited preliminary work to begin while the full permit is under review, subject to specific eligibility.
How do I schedule inspections?
Inspections are requested via the Accela ePermits portal, typically requiring at least 24 hours notice.

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