Town of Medley fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Medley? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Medley 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 along a lot line shared with a residential lot source
- Corner lots
- Nothing over 2½ ft above top of curb within 20 ft of a street intersection (except an ornamental open fence) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may cross utility easements if a gate or access point is provided. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in R-1, R-2 and R-3 zones; electric fences except by special exception in industrial districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-887-6913 source
Still being confirmed with Medley: Does a residential fence need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Medley
Steps based on townofmedley.com — building and zoning department
- Call or email the Building and Zoning Department (305-887-6913, [email protected]) to confirm the permit and how to submit.
- Download the Permit Application and the fence installation requirements from the department's forms list.
- Schedule inspections through BS&A Online; request zoning finals by email.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Schedule online through BS&A Online at least 24 hours ahead; zoning finals by email to [email protected]
Who to contact
Building and Zoning Department
Town of Medley
- Phone
- 305-887-6913
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Thu 7:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Fri closed
- Address
- 7777 NW 72nd Ave, Medley, FL 33166
Contact from townofmedley.com — building and zoning department
What to submit
- Permit Application
- See the Town's "Installation Requirements for Wood / Chain Link Fences" handout
Other rules to know
- Open fences must have at least 30% open space in the face.
- The Building and Zoning Department posts an installation-requirements handout for wood and chain link fences.
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 Town of Medley, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Medley before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Medley?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along a lot line shared with a residential lot. Corner lots: Nothing over 2½ ft above top of curb within 20 ft of a street intersection (except an ornamental open fence).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Medley?
Fences may cross utility easements if a gate or access point is provided.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Medley?
Call or email the Building and Zoning Department (305-887-6913, [email protected]) to confirm the permit and how to submit. Download the Permit Application and the fence installation requirements from the department's forms list. Schedule inspections through BS&A Online; request zoning finals by email. 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 Town of Medley (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Medley?
Building and Zoning Department, Town of Medley. Phone 305-887-6913, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Medley's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Medley Code §62-44
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