Village of Estero fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Estero? Yes. The Village of Estero requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Good side faces
- Fences and walls must present the finished side to the adjoining lot. source
- How to apply
- Call (239) 221-5036 source
Still being confirmed with Estero: What are the maximum front, side and rear fence heights under the Estero zoning regulations?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Estero
Steps based on estero-fl.gov — Residential Fence Wall Application
- Fill out the Village's Residential Fence/Wall Application.
- Attach two plot plans showing property lines and the fence's distance from them, plus construction details.
- Contact Building and Permitting ((239) 221-5036, [email protected]) for how to submit.
- Get the first inspection within six months of issuance or the permit is void.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Notice of Commencement posted before the first inspection
- Permit good for
- Void if the first inspection is not made within six months of issuance
Who to contact
Building and Permitting Services
Village of Estero
- Phone
- (239) 221-5036
- [email protected]
- Address
- 9401 Corkscrew Palms Circle, Estero, FL 33928
Contact from estero-fl.gov — Residential Fence Wall Application
What to submit
- Residential Fence/Wall Application (material and height of the fence)
- Two copies of a plot plan showing all property lines and the fence location with setback distances
- Construction details (footings, posts); for walls, footer detail, rebar and number of block courses
- Self-latching gate details for pool enclosures
- Signed and sealed plans if a wall is over 6 ft
Other rules to know
- Fence height and setbacks must strictly conform to the Village of Estero Zoning Regulations.
- A Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted before the first inspection.
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 Village of Estero, FL?
Yes. The Village of Estero requires a permit before you build a fence.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Estero?
Fences and walls must present the finished side to the adjoining lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Estero?
Fill out the Village's Residential Fence/Wall Application. Attach two plot plans showing property lines and the fence's distance from them, plus construction details. Contact Building and Permitting ((239) 221-5036, [email protected]) for how to submit. Get the first inspection within six months of issuance or the permit is void. 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 Village of Estero (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Estero?
Building and Permitting Services, Village of Estero. Phone (239) 221-5036, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Estero's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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