Unincorporated Collier County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collier County? Yes. Unincorporated Collier County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Collier County: What are the maximum fence heights and setbacks in LDC 5.03.02, and what is the permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collier County
Steps based on collier.gov — PRFW
- In the County Permit Portal choose permit type Building, Remodel & Accessory, then Fence/Wall (work item 'Fence - Res/Non-Res').
- Upload a site plan showing fence location, gates, height and materials, plus fence detail specifications.
- Add owner-builder application or drainage-easement (EUA) package if applicable.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Collier County Growth Management
- Phone
- 239-252-4311
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Address
- Collier County Government Center, 3299 Tamiami Trail East, Naples, FL 34112
Contact from collier.gov — PRFW
What to submit
- Site plan showing fence/wall location, gate locations and swing, fence height and materials (and distance to septic system, at least 5 ft, if on septic)
- Fence detail/type specifications (concrete walls: footer and fill cell details, signed and sealed if required; pool fences need their own specs)
- Owner-Builder Application, if owner-builder (signed in person and notarized by Growth Management staff)
- EUA submittal package (HOA letter of no objection, plat, recorded deed) if in a drainage easement
Other rules to know
- Zoning rules are in Land Development Code 5.03.02, 'Fences and Walls, Excluding Sound Walls' (text not opened, so heights/setbacks left null).
- The County's page covers 1 & 2 Family, Multi-Family and Commercial wall/fence permits.
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 Unincorporated Collier County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Collier County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collier County?
In the County Permit Portal choose permit type Building, Remodel & Accessory, then Fence/Wall (work item 'Fence - Res/Non-Res'). Upload a site plan showing fence location, gates, height and materials, plus fence detail specifications. Add owner-builder application or drainage-easement (EUA) package if applicable. 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 Unincorporated Collier County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Collier County?
Collier County Growth Management. Phone 239-252-4311.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Collier County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Collier County LDC 5.03.02 Fences and Walls, Excluding Sound Walls
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