Town of Century fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Century? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Century before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Century (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 850-256-3208
Still being confirmed with Century: Does a fence in the Town of Century need a Town approval plus an Escambia County land use certificate?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Century
- Call Town of Century (850-256-3208) to ask whether a fence needs Town approval and a county land use certificate.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Town of Century
- Phone
- 850-256-3208
Contact from myescambia.com — important telephone numbers
Other rules to know
- Escambia County Building Services covers new buildings and major improvements in unincorporated Escambia County and the Town of Century; a 2016 county notice says repair work also needs Town approval plus a county land use certificate and building permit (confirm current process).
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 Town of Century, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Century before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Century?
Call Town of Century (850-256-3208) to ask whether a fence needs Town approval and a county land use certificate. 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 Town of Century (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Century?
Town of Century. Phone 850-256-3208.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Century's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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