City of Eustis fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Eustis? Yes. The City of Eustis requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Project cost $0-$1,000: $25.00; $1,000-$2,000: $40.00; $2,000 and up: $60.00 + $7 per $1,000 of construction cost; Florida state surcharges added source
- Side and rear yards
- Open fences up to 8 ft; opaque up to 6 ft (plus 2 ft open on top) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in the front street setback source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft maximum inside the visibility triangle source
- Good side faces
- If the fence has a good side it should face the road. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire only in agricultural or conservation districts. Fences require a primary structure on the property. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Eustis
Steps based on eustis.org — fence brochure
- Download the fence permit from the Building Department page or pick it up at 111 E. Orange Avenue.
- Prepare a site plan or survey showing the fence location (sealed drawings if over 6 ft or masonry).
- Submit in person, by email, or through the online permit portal.
- Pick up the permit once issued; after installation call the Building Department to schedule the final inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Per City fee schedule
- Inspections
- Call the Building Department for a final inspection; next-day inspections in the portal until 5:00 p.m.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (352) 483-5462
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 111 E. Orange Avenue, City Hall, Eustis, FL
Contact from eustis.org — Building
What to submit
- Completed fence permit application
- Site plan showing property boundaries, structures and proposed fence (survey or scaled hand-drawn plan)
- Signed and sealed drawings for fences over 6 ft, non-residential fences and concrete, block, stone or brick fences
Other rules to know
- Wooden posts must be pressure treated; parts touching the ground must resist decay and termites.
- Fences in utility easements are at the owner's risk; fences may not impede drainage.
- Washington Avenue Historic District: contact Development Services.
- The fence brochure lists [email protected]; the current Building page lists [email protected].
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 Eustis, FL?
Yes. The City of Eustis requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Eustis?
Side and rear yards: Open fences up to 8 ft; opaque up to 6 ft (plus 2 ft open on top). Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in the front street setback. Corner lots: 4 ft maximum inside the visibility triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Eustis?
If the fence has a good side it should face the road.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Eustis?
Project cost $0-$1,000: $25.00; $1,000-$2,000: $40.00; $2,000 and up: $60.00 + $7 per $1,000 of construction cost; Florida state surcharges added.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Eustis?
Download the fence permit from the Building Department page or pick it up at 111 E. Orange Avenue. Prepare a site plan or survey showing the fence location (sealed drawings if over 6 ft or masonry). Submit in person, by email, or through the online permit portal. Pick up the permit once issued; after installation call the Building Department to schedule the final inspection. 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 Eustis (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Eustis?
Building Department. Phone (352) 483-5462, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Eustis's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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