City of Palmetto fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Palmetto? Yes. The City of Palmetto requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- Average height up to 6 feet source
- Front (street) yard
- Average height up to 4 feet (residential front yards) source
- Corner lots
- Yard not facing the street that provides primary access: up to 6 feet; visibility triangle: nothing between 2.5 and 8 feet high source
- Distance from lot line
- Fence must be within parcel boundaries shown on the survey and out of street rights-of-way and utility easements (no numeric setback in the ordinance text). source
- Good side faces
- Finished side of any gate, fence or wall must face the adjoining lot or right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Residential districts: electrified fences, razor wire, barbed wire, corrugated metal, sheet aluminum and similar materials. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, mail, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Palmetto
Steps based on palmettofl.org — Permit Application and Forms
- Fill out the Building Permit Application and the fence form for your material (chain link, or wood and vinyl).
- Prepare a survey showing the proposed fence location, plus a sketch, materials and height.
- Apply through the City's online portal (or in person/by mail) and confirm the submittal method with the Building Department.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 941-721-2166
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Address
- 601 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL 34221
Contact from palmettofl.org — Building Department
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Sketch or design, description of materials, specified height
- Survey showing the proposed location
- Chain-link: Chain Link Fence Information Form (post sizes, rail, mesh gauge, coating, height)
Other rules to know
- Utility easements: no permit unless the owner provides permanent access across the easement width.
- Supports/columns/decorative lights may exceed the height limit by 3 feet; gates by 2 feet.
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 Palmetto, FL?
Yes. The City of Palmetto requires a permit before you build a fence. Utility easements: no permit unless the owner provides permanent access across the easement width.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Palmetto?
Side and rear yards: Average height up to 6 feet. Front (street) yard: Average height up to 4 feet (residential front yards). Corner lots: Yard not facing the street that provides primary access: up to 6 feet; visibility triangle: nothing between 2.5 and 8 feet high.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Palmetto?
Fence must be within parcel boundaries shown on the survey and out of street rights-of-way and utility easements (no numeric setback in the ordinance text).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Palmetto?
Finished side of any gate, fence or wall must face the adjoining lot or right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Palmetto?
Fill out the Building Permit Application and the fence form for your material (chain link, or wood and vinyl). Prepare a survey showing the proposed fence location, plus a sketch, materials and height. Apply through the City's online portal (or in person/by mail) and confirm the submittal method with the Building Department. 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 Palmetto (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Palmetto?
Building Department. Phone 941-721-2166, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Palmetto's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Palmetto City Code Ch. 7, Art. VIII, Secs. 7-181 to 7-188 (Ord. 2018-03)
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