City of Sweetwater fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Sweetwater? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sweetwater before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (ornamental features +12 in) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft in the front yard (chain link 4 ft); front fences must leave total visibility to the house and property source
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the safe sight triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge; 6 ft within 20 ft of a corner subject to sight distance source
- Distance from lot line
- Allowed in all setback areas and on property lines, but not past the property or right-of-way line, and must not interfere with drainage. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces any adjacent public right-of-way or private road; unfinished side and supports face into the property. source
- Not allowed
- Cloth, fabric, canvas, silt screen or mesh used as a fence (except construction sites/vacant lots). Allowed materials: concrete block, ornamental masonry, ornamental metal, decorative wood or chain link. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-485-4526
Still being confirmed with Sweetwater: Can fence permits be submitted electronically?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Sweetwater
- Call the Building and Zoning Department (305-485-4526) to confirm how to submit.
- Submit the permit application and fence plans to the Building and Zoning Department, 1701 NW 112 Ave, Unit 102.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building code and zoning review
Who to contact
Building and Zoning Department
City of Sweetwater
- Phone
- 305-485-4526
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
- Address
- Building and Zoning Department, 1701 NW 112 Ave, Unit 102, Sweetwater, FL 33172
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What to submit
- Permit application
- Plans showing the fence (reviewed for building code and zoning compliance)
- Condo association written approval, if applicable
Other rules to know
- Fences must meet the Florida Building Code and resist decay, corrosion and termites.
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 Sweetwater, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Sweetwater before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Sweetwater?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (ornamental features +12 in). Front (street) yard: 6 ft in the front yard (chain link 4 ft); front fences must leave total visibility to the house and property. Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the safe sight triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge; 6 ft within 20 ft of a corner subject to sight distance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Sweetwater?
Allowed in all setback areas and on property lines, but not past the property or right-of-way line, and must not interfere with drainage.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Sweetwater?
Finished side faces any adjacent public right-of-way or private road; unfinished side and supports face into the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Sweetwater?
Call the Building and Zoning Department (305-485-4526) to confirm how to submit. Submit the permit application and fence plans to the Building and Zoning Department, 1701 NW 112 Ave, Unit 102. 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 Sweetwater (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Sweetwater?
Building and Zoning Department, City of Sweetwater. Phone 305-485-4526, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Sweetwater's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Sweetwater Code §5.05.00 Walls, fences and hedges
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