Unincorporated Lake County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lake County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Lake County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Lake County: Is a typical 6 ft wood residential fence in unincorporated Lake County exempt from a building permit, and what are the height limits by yard?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lake County
Steps based on cdn.lakecountyfl.gov — cl25 walls and fence permit checklist ada
- Check with Building Services whether your fence falls under the 6 ft / 4 ft masonry exemption.
- If a permit is needed, get zoning clearance and apply in the OPRS online permitting portal (owner-builders must be present at application).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Office of Building Services
- Phone
- 352-343-9653, Ext. 5
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- 320 W. Main St., Tavares, FL 32778
Contact from c.lakecountyfl.gov — building services
What to submit
- Building Permit Application
- Owner Builder Disclosure Statement if owner-builder
- Notice of Commencement if over $5,000
- Construction plans signed and sealed by architect or engineer
- Zoning Clearance and approved plot plan (valid 30 days)
Other rules to know
- County checklist CL25 (Fences, Retaining Walls & Seawalls) says a building permit is required, but the County's 'Residential Work Exempt from Permits' sheet exempts masonry/concrete fences 4 ft or less and all other fences 6 ft or less (zoning and flood requirements still apply). Sources conflict.
- A Zoning Permit may be required before completing a permit application in the online system.
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 Unincorporated Lake County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Lake County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lake County?
Check with Building Services whether your fence falls under the 6 ft / 4 ft masonry exemption. If a permit is needed, get zoning clearance and apply in the OPRS online permitting portal (owner-builders must be present at application). 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 Unincorporated Lake County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lake County?
Office of Building Services. Phone 352-343-9653, Ext. 5.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Lake County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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