Unincorporated Alachua County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Alachua County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Alachua County 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 Unincorporated Alachua County (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 352-374-5243 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Alachua County: 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 Unincorporated Alachua County
Steps based on alachuacounty.us — Permitting
- Call the office at 352-374-5243 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
Alachua County Growth Management - Building
Building Department
- Phone
- 352-374-5243
- [email protected]
- Address
- Alachua County Growth Management, 10 SW 2nd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Contact from alachuacounty.us — Permitting
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 Unincorporated Alachua County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Alachua County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Alachua County?
Call the office at 352-374-5243 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 Unincorporated Alachua County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Alachua County?
Alachua County Growth Management - Building, Building Department. Phone 352-374-5243, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Alachua County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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