City of Jacksonville Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville Beach? Yes. The City of Jacksonville Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft, but any part above 6 ft must be 25% open (oceanfront RS-1 rear yards: 3-1/2 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front of the front face of the house source
- Corner lots
- 30 inches within the first 20 ft on either side of the corner intersection source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville Beach
Steps based on jacksonvillebeach.org — Fence Permit Application Form PDF
- Fill out the City's Fence Permit Application (height, location, material, value of work).
- Attach a survey showing where the fence will go, plus plan details for any block wall, retaining wall or fence portion over 6 ft.
- Submit through the City's E-Permit Applications page.
- Post a recorded Notice of Commencement on site before the first inspection if one is required.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Notice of Commencement must be posted before the first inspection
Who to contact
Building Inspection Division
City of Jacksonville Beach Planning & Development
- Phone
- 904-247-6235
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
- Address
- Planning & Development, 11 North Third Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Contact from jacksonvillebeach.org — Building Inspection Division
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application with owner's affidavit
- Survey showing the fence location
- Plan details for block wall footings, retaining walls, or any part of a fence above 6 ft
- Recorded Notice of Commencement posted on site before the first inspection (when required)
Other rules to know
- City Code requires permits for installing or replacing fences on private property.
- Locked fences need a Knox Box or approved alternative through the Fire Marshal.
- Fences cannot block access to utility meters; Public Works approval may be needed outside property lines or in easements.
- HOA or Architectural Review Board approval may also be required.
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 Jacksonville Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Jacksonville Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Jacksonville Beach?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft, but any part above 6 ft must be 25% open (oceanfront RS-1 rear yards: 3-1/2 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front of the front face of the house. Corner lots: 30 inches within the first 20 ft on either side of the corner intersection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville Beach?
Fill out the City's Fence Permit Application (height, location, material, value of work). Attach a survey showing where the fence will go, plus plan details for any block wall, retaining wall or fence portion over 6 ft. Submit through the City's E-Permit Applications page. Post a recorded Notice of Commencement on site before the first inspection if one is required. 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 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville Beach?
Building Inspection Division, City of Jacksonville Beach Planning & Development. Phone 904-247-6235, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Jacksonville Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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