City of Palm Bay fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Palm Bay? Yes. The City of Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay (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
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Palm Bay: Is the fee for a non-pool fence zoning permit published, and what are the adopted fence height limits in section 174.007?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Palm Bay
Steps based on palmbayfl.gov — miscellaneous structure review
- Apply for zoning review through the City's online portal (ims.palmbayfl.gov) before installing.
- Call the Land Development Division at (321) 733-3042 with questions.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Land Development Division
Growth Management
- Phone
- (321) 733-3042
- [email protected]
Contact from palmbayfl.gov — miscellaneous structure review
Other rules to know
- Non-pool fences need a Zoning Permit (zoning review only, no inspections after installation); pool barrier fences need a Building Permit with zoning review, building review and inspections. Approval is needed before installation.
- The page points to Land Development Code section 174.007 (Fences and Walls) for fence rules.
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 Palm Bay, FL?
Yes. The City of Palm Bay requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Palm Bay?
Apply for zoning review through the City's online portal (ims.palmbayfl.gov) before installing. Call the Land Development Division at (321) 733-3042 with questions. 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 Palm Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Palm Bay?
Land Development Division, Growth Management. Phone (321) 733-3042, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Palm Bay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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