City of Cocoa Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cocoa Beach? Yes. The City of Cocoa Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Cocoa Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 321-868-3217 source
Still being confirmed with Cocoa Beach: What are the fence height and setback limits and the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cocoa Beach
Steps based on fl-cocoabeach.civicplus.com — Building
- Submit the application through OpenGov, used by the Development Services Department for building permits.
- Call the Building Division at 321-868-3217 to ask whether a project needs a permit, or Development Services at 321-868-3298 for help submitting.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division / Development Services
- Phone
- 321-868-3217
Contact from fl-cocoabeach.civicplus.com — Building
Other rules to know
- Building Division lists fences and external handrails among projects that need a building permit; the property owner is responsible for obtaining it, not the contractor.
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 Cocoa Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Cocoa Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Cocoa Beach?
Submit the application through OpenGov, used by the Development Services Department for building permits. Call the Building Division at 321-868-3217 to ask whether a project needs a permit, or Development Services at 321-868-3298 for help submitting. 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 Cocoa Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cocoa Beach?
Building Division / Development Services. Phone 321-868-3217.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cocoa Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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