Engineering Permits & Services

Engineering (Right of Way) Permits, Services, Forms & Information

The Engineering Permitting Division safeguards public health, safety and welfare while providing a friendly, fair and expedient permitting process. We review site plans and construction permits for both major developments and minor work in the right-of-way to verify that projects are designed and constructed in accordance with required standards, building codes, and environmental regulations.

Engineering Services Summary:

  • Site Plans (Development Review Committee)
    • Safe, Adequate Access & Circulation for Vehicles and Pedestrians (On-Site and in Right-of-Way)
    • Adequacy of Storm Water Management Systems
    • Adequacy of Water and Wastewater Service
    • Dedication or Vacation of Public Rights-of-Way and Easements
    • Development Agreements and Revocable Licenses
  • Construction Permits
    • Roadway, Sidewalk and Driveway Improvements
    • Connections to Public Water and Wastewater Systems, Water Meters and Services
    • Storm Water Collection Systems
    • Franchise Utilities and Communications Facilities
    • Crane Permits (in Right-of-Way)
    • Construction Traffic Plans (in association with the Transportation Department)
    • Pollution and Sediment Control Plans

Engineering Permitting Forms (A-Z)

Contact Us

General Permits & Inspection Info
 Call 954-828-6520, then press option 1

DSD Office Address
 700 NW 19th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Engineering Permitting Walk-In Hours

Plan Reviewers Available
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM only

For faster help, visit the lobby kiosk for a ticket to speak with Administrative Staff.

Make an Appointment

Use the following link to book an appointment.

Book Appointment

Or call 954-828-6159 (or x5232) to confirm.

Contact Engineering Permitting Team

Find contact info for our Engineering Permitting Team, including administration, reviewers, and inspectors.

LauderStreet

LauderStreet is a mobile‑friendly, searchable map showing current and upcoming road and sidewalk closures in the City’s Right‑of‑Way. Use it when applying for an MOT to check for nearby closures and avoid overlapping impacts.

Each closure includes key details such as the reason, duration, and detour information when available. LauderStreet also links to Google’s traffic layer so you can see real‑time traffic effects.

Explore LauderStreet!

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