City of Cape Canaveral fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cape Canaveral? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cape Canaveral before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- Six feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Within 25 feet of a public right-of-way: 4 feet source
- Corner lots
- No fence in the site visibility triangle at intersections, measured 25 feet from the intersection of right-of-way lines source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Cape Canaveral: Does a new residential fence need a building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cape Canaveral
- Call Building + Permitting at (321) 868-1220 to confirm a fence permit is needed.
- Apply through the BS&A Online portal; first-time users need a PIN from the Permitting Office.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building + Permitting
- Phone
- (321) 868-1220
- [email protected]
Contact from capecanaveral.gov — building permits
Other rules to know
- The code page read does not describe a separate fence permit; the City building FAQ lists fence repairs of 16 linear feet or less per year as not needing a permit and says the Building Department can advise on other work.
- Hedges within 25 feet of a right-of-way cannot exceed four feet; code text read on the Zoneomics mirror.
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 Cape Canaveral, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cape Canaveral before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Cape Canaveral?
Side and rear yards: Six feet. Front (street) yard: Within 25 feet of a public right-of-way: 4 feet. Corner lots: No fence in the site visibility triangle at intersections, measured 25 feet from the intersection of right-of-way lines.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cape Canaveral?
Call Building + Permitting at (321) 868-1220 to confirm a fence permit is needed. Apply through the BS&A Online portal; first-time users need a PIN from the Permitting Office. 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 Cape Canaveral (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cape Canaveral?
Building + Permitting. Phone (321) 868-1220, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cape Canaveral's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Sec. 110-470 Fences, walls and hedges
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