City of Ocala fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ocala? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ocala before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Ocala: Does a 6-foot-or-shorter residential fence in a non-historic district need no permit at all (zoning included)? Fence heights and setbacks in the city code could not be read.
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ocala
- Check with the Building Division (352-629-8421) whether your fence needs a permit; the Building page says fences over 6 feet, wall-like fences and fences in historic districts do.
- Submit permit applications in person at the Customer Service Center, 201 SE 3rd St., 2nd floor, or through the eTrakit portal.
- Ask Planning (352-629-4040) about setbacks and the site plan.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Growth Management
- Phone
- 352-629-8421
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; lobby 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Address
- Customer Service Center, 201 SE 3rd St., 2nd floor, Ocala, FL 34471
Contact from ocalafl.gov — building
Other rules to know
- City Building page: fences 6 feet or shorter generally do not need a building permit; a permit is required for fences over 6 feet, wall-like fences (masonry or concrete) and any fence in a historic district.
- Setback and site plan questions go to the Planning Department, 352-629-4040, [email protected].
- Electric fences need a separate city license.
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 Ocala, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Ocala before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Ocala?
Check with the Building Division (352-629-8421) whether your fence needs a permit; the Building page says fences over 6 feet, wall-like fences and fences in historic districts do. Submit permit applications in person at the Customer Service Center, 201 SE 3rd St., 2nd floor, or through the eTrakit portal. Ask Planning (352-629-4040) about setbacks and the site plan. 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 Ocala (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ocala?
Building Division, Growth Management. Phone 352-629-8421, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ocala's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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