City of Dunnellon fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Dunnellon? Yes. The City of Dunnellon 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 Dunnellon (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
- Email, mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Dunnellon: What is the fence permit fee and what are the height and setback limits? Is [email protected] accepted for fence applications?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Dunnellon
Steps based on dunnellon.org — building permits
- Get the fence permit application and checklist from the Building Permits page.
- Complete and notarize the application and gather the attachments on the checklist.
- Submit by email ([email protected]), in person, by carrier, or online through BS&A.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development
- Phone
- 352-465-8500
- [email protected]
- Address
- Community Development, 20750 River Dr., Dunnellon, FL 34431
Contact from dunnellon.org — community development
What to submit
- Fence permit application with checklist documents
- Notarized application with required attachments
- Site plan (residential), Owner Authorization Form if hiring a contractor, or Owner-Builder Affidavit if doing the work yourself, as the fence checklist requires
Other rules to know
- Building Permits page lists fencing among work that requires a permit (list is not all-inclusive). Incomplete applications are not accepted; the fence application has its own checklist.
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 Dunnellon, FL?
Yes. The City of Dunnellon requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Dunnellon?
Get the fence permit application and checklist from the Building Permits page. Complete and notarize the application and gather the attachments on the checklist. Submit by email ([email protected]), in person, by carrier, or online through BS&A. 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 Dunnellon (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Dunnellon?
Community Development. Phone 352-465-8500, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Dunnellon's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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