City of Temple Terrace fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Temple Terrace? Yes. The City of Temple Terrace requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $75.00 for the first 250 linear feet, plus $0.25 per additional foot source
- Side and rear yards
- 7 ft (single-family districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- Single-family front yards: 3 ft for decorative fences or walls (6 ft where the front setback is 75 ft or more) source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft within 30 ft of a street intersection; corner yard is treated as a side yard but the fence may not extend past the home's build-to line into the front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on the property line if no landscaping is planted in front of it; landscaping in front of the fence needs at least 3 ft (single-family). source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of the fence or wall faces out. source
- Not allowed
- Decorative front-yard fences may not be chain link, board-on-board, solid brick or solid masonry. Barbed wire only in LI and A-U districts; no barbed or razor wire, roofing, beams, lattice or sharp objects attached. Chain link generally not allowed in front yards. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Temple Terrace: Are single-family side and rear fences still limited to 7 ft after the City's recent fence, wall and hedge code update?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Temple Terrace
Steps based on templeterrace.gov — Permitting Services
- Fill out the City's Fence Permit Application (Applications and Forms page).
- Attach a survey showing easements and where the fence will go, plus a sketch or description of materials and height.
- Bring it to Permitting Services at City Hall, 11250 N 56th St, during walk-in hours (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4 pm).
- Pay the fee ($75 for the first 250 linear feet, $0.25 per additional foot); you can check status, pay and schedule inspections online.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $75.00 for the first 250 linear feet plus $0.25 per additional foot; fees can be paid online
- Inspections
- Managed through the City's online permitting system
Who to contact
Candace Willoughby
Permit Coordinator, Permitting Services
- Phone
- 813-506-6470
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm
- Address
- City Hall, 11250 N 56th St (2nd floor), Temple Terrace, FL 33617
Contact from templeterrace.gov — Permitting Services
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Survey showing easements and the proposed fence location
- Sketch or description of the materials and proposed height
Other rules to know
- Gate and post caps may exceed the fence height by no more than 1 ft.
- Height and placement rules shown are from Sec. 12-861 as amended by Ordinance 1424 (2017); the City Council has since considered further fence, wall and hedge changes.
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 Temple Terrace, FL?
Yes. The City of Temple Terrace requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Temple Terrace?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft (single-family districts). Front (street) yard: Single-family front yards: 3 ft for decorative fences or walls (6 ft where the front setback is 75 ft or more). Corner lots: 3 ft within 30 ft of a street intersection; corner yard is treated as a side yard but the fence may not extend past the home's build-to line into the front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Temple Terrace?
May sit on the property line if no landscaping is planted in front of it; landscaping in front of the fence needs at least 3 ft (single-family).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Temple Terrace?
The finished side of the fence or wall faces out.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Temple Terrace?
$75.00 for the first 250 linear feet, plus $0.25 per additional foot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Temple Terrace?
Fill out the City's Fence Permit Application (Applications and Forms page). Attach a survey showing easements and where the fence will go, plus a sketch or description of materials and height. Bring it to Permitting Services at City Hall, 11250 N 56th St, during walk-in hours (Mon to Fri, 8 am to 4 pm). Pay the fee ($75 for the first 250 linear feet, $0.25 per additional foot); you can check status, pay and schedule inspections online. 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 Temple Terrace (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Temple Terrace?
Candace Willoughby, Permit Coordinator, Permitting Services. Phone 813-506-6470, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Temple Terrace's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Temple Terrace Land Development Code §12-861 Fences and walls (Ord. 1424)
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