City of Jacksonville fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jacksonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in a required front yard (residential districts) source
- Corner lots
- A 6 ft fence may be allowed in one front yard of a corner lot along a collector or higher street if the house faces a lesser street; it may not extend forward of the front of the house source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Jacksonville: Does a stand-alone residential fence (wood, vinyl or chain link) need a City of Jacksonville permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville
Steps based on jacksonville.gov — faqs
- Call the Zoning Section ((904) 255-8300, [email protected]) or the Building Inspection Division ((904) 255-8500) to ask whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep fences in a required front yard to 4 ft and all residential fences to 8 ft.
- If a permit is needed, apply online through JaxEPICS.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Inspection requests and inspector questions: (904) 255-8500, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays
Who to contact
Zoning Section
City of Jacksonville Planning and Development
- Phone
- (904) 255-8300
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Building Inspection Division: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
- Address
- Ed Ball Building, 214 North Hogan Street, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Contact from jacksonville.gov — home owner permitting page
Other rules to know
- Jacksonville is consolidated with Duval County, so these rules cover the former unincorporated county too (not the beaches or Baldwin).
- Height is measured from existing grade to the top of the fence on the owner's side, excluding pilasters or other architectural features.
- On a lot with more than one front yard, an 8 ft fence may be allowed in one front yard if approved through site plan or sketch plan review.
- The Building Inspection Division FAQ notes separate permits and fees are not required for fences and walls built as part of a paid permit for a new building or addition; City pages reviewed do not say whether a stand-alone residential fence needs a permit.
- For fence height and setback questions the City points to the Zoning Section.
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, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Jacksonville before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Building Inspection Division FAQ notes separate permits and fees are not required for fences and walls built as part of a paid permit for a new building or addition; City pages reviewed do not say whether a stand-alone residential fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Jacksonville?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in a required front yard (residential districts). Corner lots: A 6 ft fence may be allowed in one front yard of a corner lot along a collector or higher street if the house faces a lesser street; it may not extend forward of the front of the house.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Jacksonville?
Call the Zoning Section ((904) 255-8300, [email protected]) or the Building Inspection Division ((904) 255-8500) to ask whether your fence needs a permit. Keep fences in a required front yard to 4 ft and all residential fences to 8 ft. If a permit is needed, apply online through JaxEPICS. 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 (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?
Zoning Section, City of Jacksonville Planning and Development. Phone (904) 255-8300, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Jacksonville's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Jacksonville Ordinance Code §656.402(b) Fences, walls and hedges
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