City of Atlantic Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Atlantic Beach? Yes. The City of Atlantic Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (4 ft within 10 ft of the rear line on double-frontage lots backing onto Beach Avenue) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft for open ornamental aluminum, iron, vinyl or wood fences with rails at least 4 inches apart) source
- Corner lots
- Rights-of-way under 50 ft: nothing over 4 ft within 10 ft of the street-side lot line. Rights-of-way 50 ft or more: street-side fence up to 6 ft, at least 15 ft from the pavement edge and 5 ft from any sidewalk or bike path source
- Distance from lot line
- In R-SM districts, no closer to the front or street-side lot line than the house. Keep sight triangles clear. source
- Not allowed
- No chain link (or similar) in the R-SM district; fences must use materials customarily used for fencing. No adding dirt, rocks or timbers to raise a fence. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Atlantic Beach
Steps based on coab.us — Permit Submittal Instructions
- Download the Fence Permit Addendum from the City's Permit Applications and Forms page.
- Submit your permit application electronically through BSAOnline (the City accepts permit submittals only electronically).
- Keep front fences to 4 ft (5 ft if open ornamental) and side/rear fences to 6 ft.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Atlantic Beach
- Phone
- 904-247-5826
- [email protected]
- Address
- 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
Contact from coab.us — Do I Need A Permit
What to submit
- Building permit application with the City's Fence Permit Addendum
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from established grade to the top horizontal rail.
- Retaining walls: 4 ft max; signed and sealed plans for walls over 36 inches.
- Corner-lot street-side fences need director review before a permit issues.
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 Atlantic Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Atlantic Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Atlantic Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft within 10 ft of the rear line on double-frontage lots backing onto Beach Avenue). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft for open ornamental aluminum, iron, vinyl or wood fences with rails at least 4 inches apart). Corner lots: Rights-of-way under 50 ft: nothing over 4 ft within 10 ft of the street-side lot line. Rights-of-way 50 ft or more: street-side fence up to 6 ft, at least 15 ft from the pavement edge and 5 ft from any sidewalk or bike path.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Atlantic Beach?
In R-SM districts, no closer to the front or street-side lot line than the house. Keep sight triangles clear.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Atlantic Beach?
Download the Fence Permit Addendum from the City's Permit Applications and Forms page. Submit your permit application electronically through BSAOnline (the City accepts permit submittals only electronically). Keep front fences to 4 ft (5 ft if open ornamental) and side/rear fences to 6 ft. 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 Atlantic Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Atlantic Beach?
Building Department, City of Atlantic Beach. Phone 904-247-5826, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Atlantic Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Atlantic Beach Code Sec. 24-157 Fences, walls and similar structures
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