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Do I need a permit to clear vegetation along my shoreline?: Article XIII of the Land Development Code requires a Waterfront Improvement Activity permit for certain activities along a shoreline including vegetation removal. Several State agencies also regulate shoreline activities. Please call (407) 571-8331 to review the permit criteria before beginning any project along a shoreline.

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1. Do I need a permit to clear vegetation along my shoreline?: Article XIII of the Land Development Code requires a Waterfront Improvement Activity permit for certain activities along a shoreline including vegetation removal. Several State agencies also regulate shoreline activities. Please call (407) 571-8331 to review the permit criteria before beginning any project along a shoreline.

2. Do I need a permit to build or modify an existing boat dock?: Article XIII of the Land Development Code requires a Waterfront Improvement Activity permit for the construction and and/or repair of a boat dock. Call (407) 571-8331 to discuss the application process.

3. Who do I call to learn more about the lakes in Altamonte Springs?: The City partners with Seminole County and other municipalities to provide this information through the Seminole County Watershed Atlas. If you need more information, please call
(407) 571-8331.

Under Florida Law, email addresses are public records. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public-records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact the City by phone or in writing: City of Altamonte Springs | 225 Newburyport Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701 | Phone: (407) 571-8000

Persons with disabilities needing documents in an alternate format should contact (407) 571-8122 (Voice), (407) 571-8126 (TTY) or CityClerk@altamonte.org (Email).