City of Holmes Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Holmes Beach? Yes. The City of Holmes Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Holmes Beach: What are the fence height and setback limits and the fee? Can applications be submitted online or by email?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Holmes Beach
Steps based on cms9files1.revize.com — Fence Checklist
- Complete the Building Permit Application for fences.
- Attach the site plan or survey and any product specs or sealed plans.
- Owner-builders sign the Disclosure Statement in person at the Building Department.
- Call 941-708-5800 to confirm how to submit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 941-708-5800
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (counter 8 a.m.-3 p.m.), Mon-Fri
- Address
- 5801 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Contact from cms9files1.revize.com — Fence Checklist
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (Florida Building Code 8th Edition, 2023), all fields completed (N/A where not applicable)
- Site plan or survey showing fence location and height including gates; cross sections if grade changes
- Pool information (whether the property has a pool and year built)
- Product specifications for vinyl or chain-link fences (not needed for wood)
- Signed and sealed plans for masonry fences
- Notice of Commencement if over $5,000 (before first inspection)
- Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement if owner-builder (signed in front of Building Department staff)
Other rules to know
- City 'Do I need a permit' sheet lists 'Fences including masonry and columns' as requiring a building permit and a licensed contractor (owner may act as contractor for own-occupied residence under stated conditions).
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 Holmes Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Holmes Beach requires a permit before you build a fence. City 'Do I need a permit' sheet lists 'Fences including masonry and columns' as requiring a building permit and a licensed contractor (owner may act as contractor for own-occupied residence under stated conditions).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Holmes Beach?
Complete the Building Permit Application for fences. Attach the site plan or survey and any product specs or sealed plans. Owner-builders sign the Disclosure Statement in person at the Building Department. Call 941-708-5800 to confirm how to submit. 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 Holmes Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Holmes Beach?
Building Department. Phone 941-708-5800, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Holmes Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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