City of Plant City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Plant City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Plant City 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
- 48 inches between the front building setback line and the street right-of-way (lots in or next to residential districts); otherwise 6 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Residential corner lots: 3 ft within the triangle 20 ft from the street intersection; no fence over 30 inches in the vision clearance area source
- Good side faces
- Where an opaque fence runs along a side or rear lot line next to a road, the finished side faces the road, with landscaping on the outside. source
- Not allowed
- In the residential front-yard area, materials must be chain link, wrought iron or other decorative fencing (outside the residential historic district). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Plant City: Does a residential fence need a Plant City building permit (the fee schedule lists fences at $45)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Plant City
- Call or email the Building Division (813-659-4254, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply through the City's online permitting portal.
- Keep fences within 48 inches between the front building line and the street, and within 8 ft in side and rear yards.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Plant City
- Phone
- 813-659-4254
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
- Address
- Building Division, 302 W Reynolds St, Plant City, FL 33563
Contact from plantcitygov.com — building
Other rules to know
- The Building Division's residential fee schedule lists 'Fences' at $45.00; City pages reviewed do not otherwise say whether a residential fence needs a permit.
- Properties in a historic district follow the fencing criteria in Sec. 38-163(3).
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 Plant City, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Plant City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The Building Division's residential fee schedule lists 'Fences' at $45.00; City pages reviewed do not otherwise say whether a residential fence needs a permit.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Plant City?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 48 inches between the front building setback line and the street right-of-way (lots in or next to residential districts); otherwise 6 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Residential corner lots: 3 ft within the triangle 20 ft from the street intersection; no fence over 30 inches in the vision clearance area.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Plant City?
Where an opaque fence runs along a side or rear lot line next to a road, the finished side faces the road, with landscaping on the outside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Plant City?
Call or email the Building Division (813-659-4254, [email protected]) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply through the City's online permitting portal. Keep fences within 48 inches between the front building line and the street, and within 8 ft in side and rear yards. 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 Plant City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Plant City?
Building Division, City of Plant City. Phone 813-659-4254, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Plant City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Plant City Code §102-1377 Fence and wall standards
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