City of Stuart fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Stuart? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Stuart before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Stuart (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Stuart: Does the City require a building permit for a residential fence, and what are the height and setback limits?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Stuart
Steps based on stuartfl.gov — Building Division
- Call the Building Division at 772-288-5326 to confirm fence permit requirements.
- Applications and payments are made on the City's OpenGov permit portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 772-288-5326
- Hours
- 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
- Address
- 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart, FL 34994
Contact from stuartfl.gov — Building Division
Other rules to know
- The Building Division page does not state fence-specific rules; applications go through the City's OpenGov portal.
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 Stuart, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Stuart 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 Stuart?
Call the Building Division at 772-288-5326 to confirm fence permit requirements. Applications and payments are made on the City's OpenGov permit portal. 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 Stuart (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Stuart?
Building Division. Phone 772-288-5326.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Stuart's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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