City of Naples fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Naples? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Naples before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- $100 fence permit, plus plan review (35% of permit fee), electronic permit surcharge (6%), zoning review ($50 or $0.05 per sq ft of affected enclosed space, whichever is greater), and $60 per required inspection source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the front yard outside the building envelope (residential) source
- Distance from lot line
- No numeric setback in the checklist; the site plan must show the property boundary and the distance from the boundary to the fence if it is not on the property line. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link or similar fencing is not allowed in residential front yards. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Naples: Is a fence of 50 feet or more (not a pool barrier) the trigger for a permit, and is the 50 ft a length?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Naples
Steps based on naplesgov.com — 99306
- Check whether your fence or wall needs a permit: under 50 feet and not a pool barrier means no permit but City Code Sec. 56-37 still applies.
- Get a survey showing easements and the fence location marked with X's.
- Complete the fence/wall permit application and gather items on the City's Fence/Wall checklist.
- Submit the application electronically through the City of Naples public portal (paper filing not accepted per the checklist).
- Pay the permit fee, plan review fee and surcharges; schedule required inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Fees due at application (plan review) and per checklist; amounts listed under fee
- Inspections
- Required building and fire inspections, $60 each
Who to contact
- Phone
- 239-213-5020
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm
- Address
- 295 Riverside Cir., Naples, FL 34102
Contact from naplesgov.com — department phone contacts email addresses
What to submit
- Permit application form (Fence/Wall Building Permit Application)
- Survey showing all public easements, elevations (unless a 4-ft pool barrier) and X's marking the fence location
- Public Right-of-Way permit if work is within an easement; Letters of No Objection for fences in public easements
- Final survey for front-yard fences/walls and retaining walls to obtain a Certificate of Completion
Other rules to know
- Per the City checklist, fences or walls under 50 feet that are not pool barriers do not need a permit but must follow City Code Sec. 56-37; otherwise a permit is required.
- Heights are 6 ft in side and rear yards and in the front yard within the building envelope; 3 ft in the front yard outside the building envelope. Heights are measured from the lower grade on either side.
- Properties west of the Coastal Construction Control Line have additional requirements.
- Retaining walls over 4 ft need engineered drawings; CMU walls need structural plans.
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 Naples, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Naples before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Per the City checklist, fences or walls under 50 feet that are not pool barriers do not need a permit but must follow City Code Sec. 56-37; otherwise a permit is required.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Naples?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential). Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the front yard outside the building envelope (residential).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Naples?
No numeric setback in the checklist; the site plan must show the property boundary and the distance from the boundary to the fence if it is not on the property line.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Naples?
$100 fence permit, plus plan review (35% of permit fee), electronic permit surcharge (6%), zoning review ($50 or $0.05 per sq ft of affected enclosed space, whichever is greater), and $60 per required inspection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Naples?
Check whether your fence or wall needs a permit: under 50 feet and not a pool barrier means no permit but City Code Sec. 56-37 still applies. Get a survey showing easements and the fence location marked with X's. Complete the fence/wall permit application and gather items on the City's Fence/Wall checklist. Submit the application electronically through the City of Naples public portal (paper filing not accepted per the checklist). Pay the permit fee, plan review fee and surcharges; schedule required inspections. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Naples (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Naples?
Building Department - Permitting. Phone 239-213-5020, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Naples's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: City Code Sec. 56-37 (Chapter 56, Supplemental Standards)
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