City of Cape Coral fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Cape Coral? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cape Coral 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
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Cape Coral
- Download the Enclosure/Fence application and Residential Fence Guideline from the City's Permit Document Center.
- Prepare two site plans showing fence lines, footage per side, gates, waterways and structures, plus the required affidavits.
- Apply through the EnerGov Self-Service Portal (new applications aren't accepted at the counter).
- Keep the permit board and approved site plan on site, expose property pins, and pass the fence inspection (052) within the permit's two-month life.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Over-the-counter for simple fences; plans review for others
- Inspections
- Fence (052); retaining wall footer (051) and cap (056) if applicable
- Permit good for
- Permit expires in two months
Who to contact
Permitting Help Desk
City of Cape Coral Permitting Services Division
- Phone
- (239) 574-0546
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Counter: Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Address
- City Hall, 1015 Cultural Park Blvd, Cape Coral, FL 33990
Contact from capecoral.gov — permitting services division
What to submit
- Fence/enclosure application
- Two site plans showing fence location, linear footage per side, gates, canal/waterway, side street (corner lots) and existing structures
- Notice of Commencement if value is $2,500 or more
- Owner Builder Affidavit (homeowners)
- Burrowing Owl/Gopher Tortoise Affidavit
Other rules to know
- All fences require permits (LDR Section 3.9.2).
- Fences of 6 ft or less in chain link, vinyl, PVC, aluminum or wood, not on water, a corner, double frontage or alley, and not a pool fence, may qualify for over-the-counter review; others need plans review.
- The property must be improved (built on) to get a fence permit; no fence may enclose a utility meter or attach to a neighbor's fence.
- Property pins must be exposed for inspection; if they can't be found, a current survey is required.
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 Cape Coral, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral?
Download the Enclosure/Fence application and Residential Fence Guideline from the City's Permit Document Center. Prepare two site plans showing fence lines, footage per side, gates, waterways and structures, plus the required affidavits. Apply through the EnerGov Self-Service Portal (new applications aren't accepted at the counter). Keep the permit board and approved site plan on site, expose property pins, and pass the fence inspection (052) within the permit's two-month life. 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 Cape Coral (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Cape Coral?
Permitting Help Desk, City of Cape Coral Permitting Services Division. Phone (239) 574-0546, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Cape Coral's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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