City of Minneola fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Minneola? Yes. The City of Minneola requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Fence under 100 lineal feet $25; longer $50; plus $58 building inspection (cash or check only) source
- How to apply
- In person source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Minneola
Steps based on minneola.us — what is required when installing or replacing a fence
- Complete the Zoning Clearance Application and Building Permit Application.
- Attach the property record card or deed, survey, and contract or owner/builder affidavit.
- Submit both forms in person to the Planning & Zoning Department and pay by cash or check.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning & Zoning Department
- Phone
- (352) 394-3598 x172
- Address
- 800 N. US Highway 27, Minneola, FL 34715
Contact from minneola.us — what is required when installing or replacing a fence
What to submit
- Zoning Clearance Application
- Building Permit Application
- Property Record Card or recorded warranty deed
- Survey showing exactly where the fence will go
- Signed contract if a contractor submits
- Owner/Builder Affidavit if homeowner builds (can be notarized in the office)
Other rules to know
- A Zoning Clearance and Building Permit are required for all fences; fees are cash or check only.
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 Minneola, FL?
Yes. The City of Minneola requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Minneola?
Fence under 100 lineal feet $25; longer $50; plus $58 building inspection (cash or check only).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Minneola?
Complete the Zoning Clearance Application and Building Permit Application. Attach the property record card or deed, survey, and contract or owner/builder affidavit. Submit both forms in person to the Planning & Zoning Department and pay by cash or check. 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 Minneola (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Minneola?
Planning & Zoning Department. Phone (352) 394-3598 x172.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Minneola's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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