City of Alachua fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Alachua? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alachua before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alachua (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 386-418-6120 source
Still being confirmed with Alachua: Does a residential fence need a permit here, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Alachua
Steps based on cityofalachua.com — department
- Call the office at 386-418-6120 and ask whether a fence needs a permit or zoning approval, and what height and setback limits apply.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division (Building Official Robert Bitgood)
Planning & Community Development / Building Division
- Phone
- 386-418-6120
- Hours
- Main City hours Monday through Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Address
- 15100 NW 142nd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615
Contact from cityofalachua.com — department
Other rules to know
- The City's building permit page says the Building Division handles permit processing, plan review and inspections; it does not mention fences.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Alachua, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Alachua before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Alachua?
Call the office at 386-418-6120 and ask whether a fence needs a permit or zoning approval, and what height and setback limits apply. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Alachua (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Alachua?
Building Division (Building Official Robert Bitgood), Planning & Community Development / Building Division. Phone 386-418-6120.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Alachua's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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