City of Sanibel fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sanibel? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sanibel before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches in the front yard (measured from the average grade of the surrounding land) source
- Distance from lot line
- No closer than 20 ft to any open body of water; lots with open water at the rear must keep a 3 ft clear corridor on at least one side. source
- Good side faces
- The finished, good or attractive side faces the adjoining property, street or open water. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences, barbed wire, sharp or garish materials, corrugated metal and metal plates. source
- How to apply
- Call (239) 472-4555 source
Still being confirmed with Sanibel: Does a residential fence on Sanibel need a development or building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sanibel
- Call the Building Department ((239) 472-4555) or email [email protected] to ask what permit your fence needs.
- Keep front fences to 42 inches, other fences to 6 ft, and at least 20 ft from open water.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Sanibel
- Phone
- (239) 472-4555
- [email protected]
- Address
- 2475 Library Way Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957
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What to submit
- Notarized statement from the abutting owner if the fence is built on a shared side or rear lot line
Other rules to know
- Alligator-deterrent fences may be allowed closer to water under stated conditions.
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 Sanibel, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sanibel before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sanibel?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 42 inches in the front yard (measured from the average grade of the surrounding land).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Sanibel?
No closer than 20 ft to any open body of water; lots with open water at the rear must keep a 3 ft clear corridor on at least one side.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Sanibel?
The finished, good or attractive side faces the adjoining property, street or open water.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sanibel?
Call the Building Department ((239) 472-4555) or email [email protected] to ask what permit your fence needs. Keep front fences to 42 inches, other fences to 6 ft, and at least 20 ft from open water. 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 Sanibel (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sanibel?
Building Department, City of Sanibel. Phone (239) 472-4555, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sanibel's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Sanibel Code §126-1056 to 126-1059 (Fences)
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