Town of Fort Myers Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Fort Myers Beach? Yes. The Town of Fort Myers Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches in the front yard (columns, gates and arbors up to 84 inches) source
- Distance from lot line
- At or inside the lot line (no encroaching over it); not in a street right-of-way or easement; at least 5 ft from the mean high-water line of natural waterbodies (seawalled canals excepted). source
- Good side faces
- Fences and walls must present a finished side to adjoining lots and abutting rights-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Non-traditional materials such as tires, mufflers and hubcaps; chain link and other wire fences are not permitted in front yards. source
- How to apply
- Call 239-765-0202 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Fort Myers Beach
Steps based on fortmyersbeachfl.gov — Building Services Applications Forms
- Fill out and notarize the Town's Fence/Wall Application and Acknowledgments.
- Complete the Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan form (required for fences).
- Submit through the Town's online permitting portal (call Town Hall, 239-765-0202, with questions).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Services
Town of Fort Myers Beach
- Phone
- 239-765-0202
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, 6231 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931
Contact from fortmyersbeachfl.gov — Building Services Applications Forms
What to submit
- Fence/Wall Application and Acknowledgments (notarized)
- Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan (SWPPP) form
Other rules to know
- Within 25 ft of water, any part over 48 inches can be no more than 25% opaque.
- All applications must be notarized.
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 Town of Fort Myers Beach, FL?
Yes. The Town of Fort Myers Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Fort Myers Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 48 inches in the front yard (columns, gates and arbors up to 84 inches).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Fort Myers Beach?
At or inside the lot line (no encroaching over it); not in a street right-of-way or easement; at least 5 ft from the mean high-water line of natural waterbodies (seawalled canals excepted).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Fort Myers Beach?
Fences and walls must present a finished side to adjoining lots and abutting rights-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Fort Myers Beach?
Fill out and notarize the Town's Fence/Wall Application and Acknowledgments. Complete the Stormwater Pollution Protection Plan form (required for fences). Submit through the Town's online permitting portal (call Town Hall, 239-765-0202, with questions). 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 Town of Fort Myers Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Fort Myers Beach?
Building Services, Town of Fort Myers Beach. Phone 239-765-0202.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Fort Myers Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Fort Myers Beach Land Development Code (fences, walls and hedges)
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