City of Tallahassee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tallahassee? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tallahassee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electrified fencing are prohibited in residentially zoned areas. source
- How to apply
- Call 850-891-7001 source
Still being confirmed with Tallahassee: Does a standard wood or chain-link fence under 10 feet need any zoning approval or have height/setback limits (Land Development Code Sec. 3-401)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tallahassee
Steps based on talgov.com — 87
- Call Growth Management at 850-891-7001 (or use the City's zoning contact form) and confirm whether your fence type and height need a permit or zoning approval.
- If a permit is required, ask Growth Management how to apply.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Growth Management
Zoning / Building
- Phone
- 850-891-7001
- Address
- Growth Management, 435 North Macomb Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Contact from talgov.com — gm faqs
Other rules to know
- City FAQ says a permit is needed for a masonry fence with a footer taller than 2 feet, and for any other fence type taller than 10 feet; it does not say whether other residential fences need a zoning approval.
- Fences must use approved materials and be kept in good repair; full fence rules are in Land Development Code Chapter 3, Article VII, Sec. 3-401 per the City code enforcement page.
- Some non-residential districts require a landscaped buffer with a fence at least 6 feet high next to an incompatible land use.
- Residential swimming pools must be enclosed by a fence at least 4 feet high with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Tallahassee, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Tallahassee before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. City FAQ says a permit is needed for a masonry fence with a footer taller than 2 feet, and for any other fence type taller than 10 feet; it does not say whether other residential fences need a zoning approval.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Tallahassee?
Call Growth Management at 850-891-7001 (or use the City's zoning contact form) and confirm whether your fence type and height need a permit or zoning approval. If a permit is required, ask Growth Management how to apply. 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 Tallahassee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tallahassee?
Growth Management, Zoning / Building. Phone 850-891-7001.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tallahassee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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