Unincorporated Martin County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Martin County? Yes. Unincorporated Martin County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 772-288-5916 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Martin County: What are the fence height and setback limits for residential lots, and does the checklist apply only to unincorporated areas?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Martin County
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- Gather the documents on the County Fence Checklist.
- Call the Permitting Division at 772-288-5916 to confirm how to submit; call Zoning at 772-288-5495 for height and setback questions.
- After installation, submit the Affidavit of Completion to Inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Permitting Division
- Phone
- 772-288-5916
- Address
- 900 SE Ruhnke Street, Stuart, FL 34994
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What to submit
- Building Permit Application (all fields; N/A where not applicable)
- Owner/Builder Disclosure Statement (owner-builders only; signed in front of Building Department staff)
- Survey or site plan showing existing structures, proposed fence, setbacks, height, type and all easements
- Fence Affidavit of Compliance (contractor; not usable for pool barriers) and later Affidavit of Completion
- Easement agreement from each affected utility if the fence is in an easement
Other rules to know
- Checklist cites the Florida Building Code 8th Edition (2023); the Affidavit of Compliance waives zoning review when contractor certifies CRA and zoning compliance.
- Checklist gives no heights, setbacks or fees: Zoning 772-288-5495 for those.
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 Unincorporated Martin County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Martin County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Martin County?
Gather the documents on the County Fence Checklist. Call the Permitting Division at 772-288-5916 to confirm how to submit; call Zoning at 772-288-5495 for height and setback questions. After installation, submit the Affidavit of Completion to Inspections. 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 Unincorporated Martin County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Martin County?
Permitting Division. Phone 772-288-5916.
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Martin County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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