City of Mount Dora fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Mount Dora? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mount Dora before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Mount Dora: What is the Mount Dora fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Mount Dora
- Prepare a site plan showing property dimensions, fence type and location.
- Apply through the City's online Building Permit portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Building Official Ryan Morgan
- Phone
- 352-735-7115
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Address
- 308 E. 5th Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757
Contact from mountdora.gov — Building Fire Prevention Construction
What to submit
- Application showing property dimensions, fence type and location; permit must address grade differences between properties
Other rules to know
- Land Development Code 3.5.8.2 allows 8 ft side/rear where a single or duplex abuts existing multifamily.
- Fences built without a permit are unlawful and subject to removal (3.5.8.9).
- The City's Fence Permit Checklist (BFP-062) could not be fetched; confirm its requirements.
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 Mount Dora, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Mount Dora before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Mount Dora?
Prepare a site plan showing property dimensions, fence type and location. Apply through the City's online Building Permit portal. 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 Mount Dora (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Mount Dora?
Building Department, Building Official Ryan Morgan. Phone 352-735-7115, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Mount Dora's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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