City of Mascotte fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mascotte? Yes. The City of Mascotte requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $65 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft from front property line to front building line source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft from front building line to front lot line on each street frontage; 3 ft within the sight triangle (25 ft of intersecting roads) source
- Not allowed
- Chicken wire, hog fencing, barbed wire and razor wire on residential perimeter fences; non-vinyl-coated chain link prohibited in residential areas (except replacing a pre-May 7, 2019 fence). Cannot fence the first 16 ft of a front-yard driveway. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mascotte
Steps based on cityofmascotte.com — Fence Permit Packet 2025
- Complete the Fence Permit Packet with a description of the fence, survey, installation affidavit and any easement waiver or HOA letter.
- Submit electronically through the city's iWorQ portal and pay the $65 fee.
- Post the permit on site and schedule the final inspection on the portal or by phone.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $65
- Inspections
- Schedule final inspection on the portal or by phone; mark all property corners
- Permit good for
- Permit expires in 6 months
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (352) 557-8888
- Address
- 100 East Myers Blvd, Mascotte, FL 34753
Contact from cityofmascotte.com — Fence Permit Packet 2025
What to submit
- Completed application
- Property Records Card
- Description of fence with height and material for each side
- Survey showing fence height and location, property corners and easements
- Signed easement waiver if in an easement
- Fence installation affidavit
- HOA approval letter or Letter of Understanding if applicable
Other rules to know
- All property corners must be marked at final inspection.
- Post the permit visibly during construction.
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 Mascotte, FL?
Yes. The City of Mascotte requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Mascotte?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft from front property line to front building line. Corner lots: 4 ft from front building line to front lot line on each street frontage; 3 ft within the sight triangle (25 ft of intersecting roads).
How much is a fence permit in the City of Mascotte?
$65.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mascotte?
Complete the Fence Permit Packet with a description of the fence, survey, installation affidavit and any easement waiver or HOA letter. Submit electronically through the city's iWorQ portal and pay the $65 fee. Post the permit on site and schedule the final inspection on the portal or by phone. 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 Mascotte (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mascotte?
Building Department. Phone (352) 557-8888.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mascotte's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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