City of Gainesville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Gainesville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gainesville 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 Gainesville (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 352-334-5050 source
Still being confirmed with Gainesville: 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 Gainesville
Steps based on gainesvillefl.gov — Building Common Questions
- Call the office at 352-334-5050 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 Division
- Phone
- 352-334-5050
- [email protected]
- Hours
- City main line 352-334-5000, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- PO Box 490, Station 9, Gainesville, FL 32627
Contact from gainesvillefl.gov — Building Common Questions
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 Gainesville, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Gainesville 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 Gainesville?
Call the office at 352-334-5050 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 Gainesville (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Gainesville?
Building Division, Building Division. Phone 352-334-5050, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Gainesville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Work for the City of Gainesville? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.