City of West Melbourne fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Melbourne? Yes. The City of West Melbourne requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Behind the front building face: not more than six feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard (between front building face and front lot line): not more than four feet source
- Corner lots
- Within ten feet of the side right-of-way four feet; beyond ten feet six feet source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be permitted in any required yard but cannot create a traffic hazard, obstruct vision clearance or block access to utility boxes or meters; not allowed on public rights-of-way; fences on easements need a written agreement that the owner bears removal costs source
- How to apply
- Call 321-837-7776 source
Still being confirmed with West Melbourne: What is the fence permit fee, and can the application be submitted online or by email?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Melbourne
- Obtain a building permit before the fence is erected (Sec. 98-1117).
- Complete the Fence Permit Application with a survey, Hold Harmless Agreement and notarized signatures.
- Submit to the Building Department at 2240 Minton Rd or call (321) 837-7776 or email [email protected] to confirm how to submit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- All permits require inspections as indicated; Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted before the first inspection
- Permit good for
- Application valid for 180 days from date of submission
Who to contact
Dan Ferry
Building Official
- Phone
- 321-837-7776
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 2240 Minton Rd, West Melbourne, FL 32904
Contact from westmelbourne.gov — directory
What to submit
- One digital complete survey showing fence location, linear footage for each section and gate locations
- Notice of Commencement if value of construction is over $5,000.00
- Hold Harmless Agreement
- Notarized property owner and qualifier signatures
Other rules to know
- Residential lots of 2.5 acres or more with a dwelling may have a perimeter fence up to six feet.
- Code text read on the Zoneomics mirror of the City code; confirm with the City.
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 West Melbourne, FL?
Yes. The City of West Melbourne requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of West Melbourne?
Side and rear yards: Behind the front building face: not more than six feet. Front (street) yard: Front yard (between front building face and front lot line): not more than four feet. Corner lots: Within ten feet of the side right-of-way four feet; beyond ten feet six feet.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West Melbourne?
Fences may be permitted in any required yard but cannot create a traffic hazard, obstruct vision clearance or block access to utility boxes or meters; not allowed on public rights-of-way; fences on easements need a written agreement that the owner bears removal costs
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Melbourne?
Obtain a building permit before the fence is erected (Sec. 98-1117). Complete the Fence Permit Application with a survey, Hold Harmless Agreement and notarized signatures. Submit to the Building Department at 2240 Minton Rd or call (321) 837-7776 or email [email protected] to confirm how to submit. 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 West Melbourne (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of West Melbourne?
Dan Ferry, Building Official. Phone 321-837-7776, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Melbourne's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances Secs. 98-1117 and 98-1118 (Fences and walls)
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