Unincorporated Lee County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lee County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Lee County 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
- 3 ft between the street right-of-way/easement and the minimum street setback line (4 ft if open mesh and it doesn't block vehicle visibility) source
- Corner lots
- Along a secondary street up to 6 ft if set back 5 ft from the street right-of-way or easement and visibility rules are met source
- Distance from lot line
- Secondary-street fences over 3 ft: 5 ft from the street right-of-way or easement. source
- How to apply
- Call 239-533-8329
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lee County
- Prepare a site plan showing the fence location, setbacks from lot lines and water, and all easements; sign the Easement and Encumbrances Disclosure form.
- Apply in eConnect as Residential > Residential Fence Permit (contractors must use eConnect; owner-builders may file on paper at 1500 Monroe St. with three sets of plans).
- If rejected, fix the listed items within 30 days; when approved, pay the fees shown on the Ready Sheet.
- Pass at least one inspection within 180 days of issuance; request the '120 Fence Final' inspection through eConnect or 239-533-8997.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- eConnect, in person at the Public Works Building, or by card at 239-533-8997; no cash
- Review time
- Completeness check, then review; 30 days to resubmit if rejected
- Inspections
- 120 Fence Final (walls: footing, tie beam, columns, final)
- Permit good for
- Expires unless an inspection is passed within 180 days of issuance
Who to contact
- Phone
- 239-533-8329
- [email protected]
- Address
- Lee County Public Works Building, 1500 Monroe St. (first floor), Fort Myers, FL 33901
What to submit
- Site plan showing setbacks from property lines and waterbodies, the fence/wall location and all recorded easements
- Easement and Encumbrances Disclosure and Acknowledgment form signed by the owner
- Signed and sealed plans if the fence or wall is over 6 ft (except chain link)
- Pool barrier details if applicable
- Notice of Commencement if the project value is $5,000 or more
- Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (owner-builders)
Other rules to know
- Within 25 ft of a waterway or natural body of water, the fence must be open mesh above 3-1/2 ft.
- Height is measured from the existing elevation of the abutting property; the building official may allow up to 24 inches more in side and rear yards for grade or drainage.
- Fences must use conventional, traditional building materials.
- Zoning questions: [email protected].
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 Lee County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Lee County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Lee County?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft between the street right-of-way/easement and the minimum street setback line (4 ft if open mesh and it doesn't block vehicle visibility). Corner lots: Along a secondary street up to 6 ft if set back 5 ft from the street right-of-way or easement and visibility rules are met.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Lee County?
Secondary-street fences over 3 ft: 5 ft from the street right-of-way or easement.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lee County?
Prepare a site plan showing the fence location, setbacks from lot lines and water, and all easements; sign the Easement and Encumbrances Disclosure form. Apply in eConnect as Residential > Residential Fence Permit (contractors must use eConnect; owner-builders may file on paper at 1500 Monroe St. with three sets of plans). If rejected, fix the listed items within 30 days; when approved, pay the fees shown on the Ready Sheet. Pass at least one inspection within 180 days of issuance; request the '120 Fence Final' inspection through eConnect or 239-533-8997. 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 Lee County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Lee County?
Lee County Department of Community Development. Phone 239-533-8329, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Lee County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lee County LDC §34-1744 Location and height of fences and walls (Ord. 25-09)
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