City of Rockledge fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Rockledge? Yes. The City of Rockledge requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Maximum 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Opaque fences or walls in front of the front building setback line: maximum 3 feet; a 4-foot fence is allowed there if no more than 40% opaque and kept clear of grass, brush and vines source
- Corner lots
- Set back at least 10 feet from the side corner property line (may be reduced to 5 feet only along the common side-corner yard line where the lot has no rear key lot and shares a rear line with another corner lot) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence in a drainage maintenance or access easement or tract source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face outward, except within three feet of a required masonry wall separating commercial from residential source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electrified fences are prohibited in residential zones source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Rockledge
Steps based on fl-rockledge.civicplus.com — Building Division
- Complete the permit application and gather survey/site plan (and Notice of Commencement if over $2,500.00).
- Apply through the BS&A portal (Apply for a Permit from the City of Rockledge BS&A homepage), by email, or in person at 1600 Huntington Lane.
- Permits are issued digitally through the BS&A portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Building Department
- Phone
- 321-221-7540
- Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 1600 Huntington Lane, Rockledge, FL 32955
Contact from fl-rockledge.civicplus.com — Building Division
What to submit
- Completed permit application
- Survey/site plan showing fence location
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if cost exceeds $2,500.00
- Owner/Builder affidavit if homeowner does the work
Other rules to know
- Repair or replacement of up to two sections of 20 linear feet in any six-month period does not need a permit.
- The Building Official must approve the type, design and location of the fence or wall before a permit is issued.
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 Rockledge, FL?
Yes. The City of Rockledge requires a permit before you build a fence. Repair or replacement of up to two sections of 20 linear feet in any six-month period does not need a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Rockledge?
Side and rear yards: Maximum 6 feet. Front (street) yard: Opaque fences or walls in front of the front building setback line: maximum 3 feet; a 4-foot fence is allowed there if no more than 40% opaque and kept clear of grass, brush and vines. Corner lots: Set back at least 10 feet from the side corner property line (may be reduced to 5 feet only along the common side-corner yard line where the lot has no rear key lot and shares a rear line with another corner lot).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Rockledge?
No fence in a drainage maintenance or access easement or tract
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Rockledge?
Finished side must face outward, except within three feet of a required masonry wall separating commercial from residential
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Rockledge?
Complete the permit application and gather survey/site plan (and Notice of Commencement if over $2,500.00). Apply through the BS&A portal (Apply for a Permit from the City of Rockledge BS&A homepage), by email, or in person at 1600 Huntington Lane. Permits are issued digitally through the BS&A portal. 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 Rockledge (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Rockledge?
Building Division, Building Department. Phone 321-221-7540.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Rockledge's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Regulations section 81.30 Fences and Hedges
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