City of West Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Park? Yes. The City of West Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Distance from lot line
- Only wood or chain link fences may encroach into an easement of record (Sec. 42-197(a)). source
- How to apply
- Call 954-989-2688 opt. 9, ext. 210 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Park
Steps based on cityofwestpark.org — building department
- Download the Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist and the Fence Permit Requirement & Utility Easement Waiver from the Building Department page.
- Register on the City's online permit portal (CitizenServe) and submit your application and documents.
- Pay by check or money order at City Hall (no cash).
- Request inspections by email ([email protected]) by 3 pm for next-day service.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Check or money order payable to City of West Park (no cash)
- Inspections
- Email requests by 3 pm for next-day inspection
Who to contact
Building Department
City of West Park Building Department
- Phone
- 954-989-2688 opt. 9, ext. 210
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-3:30 pm
- Address
- City Hall, 1965 S. State Road 7, West Park, FL 33023
Contact from cityofwestpark.org — building department
What to submit
- Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist (Building Department page)
- Fence Permit Requirement & Utility Easement Waiver
Other rules to know
- Pools and spas must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least 5 ft high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
- Cash is not accepted; pay by check or money order to "City of West Park".
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 Park, FL?
Yes. The City of West Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of West Park?
Only wood or chain link fences may encroach into an easement of record (Sec. 42-197(a)).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Park?
Download the Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist and the Fence Permit Requirement & Utility Easement Waiver from the Building Department page. Register on the City's online permit portal (CitizenServe) and submit your application and documents. Pay by check or money order at City Hall (no cash). Request inspections by email ([email protected]) by 3 pm for next-day service. 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 Park (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 Park?
Building Department, City of West Park Building Department. Phone 954-989-2688 opt. 9, ext. 210, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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