City of Green Cove Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Green Cove Springs? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Green Cove Springs before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Green Cove Springs: Does a residential fence in Green Cove Springs need a permit (FAQ says no; permit handout lists fences and walls)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Green Cove Springs
Steps based on greencovesprings.com — Building Division
- Call the Building Division at 904-297-7050 or email [email protected] to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 904-297-7050
- [email protected]
- Address
- 321 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
Contact from greencovesprings.com — When Do I Need a Permit PDF
Other rules to know
- Sources conflict: the City's permitting FAQ says 'Green Cove Springs does not require fence permits.', while the City's 'When Do I Need a Permit' handout lists 'Fences and walls' among work that may require a building permit (list not all-inclusive).
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 Green Cove Springs, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Green Cove Springs before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Sources conflict: the City's permitting FAQ says 'Green Cove Springs does not require fence permits.', while the City's 'When Do I Need a Permit' handout lists 'Fences and walls' among work that may require a building permit (list not all-inclusive).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Green Cove Springs?
Call the Building Division at 904-297-7050 or email [email protected] to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. 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 Green Cove Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Green Cove Springs?
Building Division. Phone 904-297-7050, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Green Cove Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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