City of Bradenton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bradenton? Yes. The City of Bradenton requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Bradenton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 941-932-9400 source
Still being confirmed with Bradenton: What are the fence height/setback limits and how are fence permit applications submitted (online, email or in person)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bradenton
Steps based on cityofbradenton.com — LIST OF WORK NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT
- Contact the Building and Permitting Division (941-932-9400) to confirm the application and fence height limits.
- Submit the city permit application (see Building Forms & Applications on the city site).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 941-932-9400
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Fri 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Address
- 101 Old Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34205
Contact from cityofbradenton.com — index.asp
Other rules to know
- City list of work not requiring a permit exempts only 'Minor repair or exact replacement of fence panels only'; replacing posts, increasing fence height, changing location, new fences and pool barriers are excluded from that exemption.
- City asks you to contact Building & Planning before starting if unsure whether a zoning permit may also be required.
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 Bradenton, FL?
Yes. The City of Bradenton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bradenton?
Contact the Building and Permitting Division (941-932-9400) to confirm the application and fence height limits. Submit the city permit application (see Building Forms & Applications on the city site). 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 Bradenton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bradenton?
Building and Permitting Division. Phone 941-932-9400, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Bradenton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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