Unincorporated Escambia County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Escambia County? Yes. Unincorporated Escambia County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (includes a $5 technical fee) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft opaque; 4 ft transparent (front yard, residential) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may be built up to the street right-of-way or marine/estuarine/riverine setback line and up to common property lines; 35 ft sight triangle from edge of pavement at intersections of roads, fences or driveways; must not block visual clearance or interfere with drainage. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and above-ground electrified fences limited to specific districts and conditions; below-ground electrified fences allowed in all residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Escambia County
Steps based on myescambia.com — fence application 10 2021 fillable
- Complete and sign the Land Use Certificate for Fence Installation application.
- Attach a to-scale survey or site plan (and the notarized affidavit and power of attorney if an agent applies).
- Submit in person, by email to [email protected], or through the MGO option on the form, with the $50 fee.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Development Services Department, Planning Division
- Phone
- 850-595-3475
- [email protected]
- Address
- Development Services Department, 3363 West Park Place, Pensacola, FL 32505
Contact from myescambia.com — fence application 10 2021 fillable
What to submit
- Completed and signed application
- To-scale survey or site plan showing fence location and dimensions relative to the main structure and property lines, lot length and width, bordering streets, north arrow
- Notarized Affidavit of Ownership and Limited Power of Attorney if someone other than the owner applies
Other rules to know
- Land Use Certificate for Fence Installation from the Planning Division. Height averaged at 8-ft intervals along the property line. Owner is responsible for site plan accuracy and for not encroaching on easements, rights-of-way or wetlands. Application form is dated 10-2021.
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 Escambia County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Escambia County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Escambia County?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft opaque; 4 ft transparent (front yard, residential).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Escambia County?
Fences may be built up to the street right-of-way or marine/estuarine/riverine setback line and up to common property lines; 35 ft sight triangle from edge of pavement at intersections of roads, fences or driveways; must not block visual clearance or interfere with drainage.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated Escambia County?
$50 (includes a $5 technical fee).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Escambia County?
Complete and sign the Land Use Certificate for Fence Installation application. Attach a to-scale survey or site plan (and the notarized affidavit and power of attorney if an agent applies). Submit in person, by email to [email protected], or through the MGO option on the form, with the $50 fee. 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 Escambia County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Escambia County?
Development Services Department, Planning Division. Phone 850-595-3475, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Escambia County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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