City of Everglades City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Everglades City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Everglades City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 239-252-1433 source
Still being confirmed with Everglades City: Does Everglades City require a Collier County fence permit and what are its fence height/setback rules?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Everglades City
Steps based on cityofeverglades.org — building department
- Call the Everglades City permitting office (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00-4:00) at 239-252-1433, or City Hall at 239-695-3781, to confirm fence rules and how to apply through Collier County.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Everglades City Office, Building Permits and Inspections
- Phone
- 239-252-1433
- Hours
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 to 4:00
Contact from cityofeverglades.org — building department
Other rules to know
- The City contracts with Collier County for building permits and inspections (2018 interlocal agreement); the County's Wall/Fence (PRFW) permit lists Everglades City as a water-disposal option.
- The City's Building Department page does not mention fences; City zoning rules for fences not confirmed.
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 Everglades City, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Everglades City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Everglades City?
Call the Everglades City permitting office (Mon/Wed/Fri, 9:00-4:00) at 239-252-1433, or City Hall at 239-695-3781, to confirm fence rules and how to apply through Collier County. 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 Everglades City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Everglades City?
Everglades City Office, Building Permits and Inspections. Phone 239-252-1433.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Everglades City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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