City of Apopka fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Apopka? Yes. The City of Apopka requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (interior rear yard); 4 ft for a rear yard next to a street source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (residential) source
- Corner lots
- Residential corner lots: 4 ft in the front or street-side setback, at least 2 ft from sidewalks, rights-of-way and driveways; no fence within 30 ft of an intersecting local road (50 ft on collector and arterial roads) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may sit in any required yard but not within 2 ft of a sidewalk, and must be outside the public right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- The more finished side faces outward, away from the lot; all segments along one lot side must match in style and color. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed or razor wire (with exceptions), spiked or hazardous materials, chicken wire, corrugated metal, plywood and similar materials, and above-ground electrified fences. Chain link only in certain districts (AG, RCE, INST, PR, I-L, I-H, AIR) and must be vinyl or powder coated. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Apopka: Are single-family fences limited to 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and interior rear yards (Table 5.5.5.A)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Apopka
- Plan the fence: 4 ft max in front and street-side setbacks, 6 ft in side and interior rear yards, at least 2 ft from sidewalks.
- Apply for a permit through the City's OpenGov permitting portal before building.
- Questions: Building Division, 407-703-1713 or [email protected].
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building-Safety Division
City of Apopka Community Development
- Phone
- 407-703-1713
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM
- Address
- Building Division, 120 E. Main St, Second Floor, Apopka, FL 32703
Contact from apopka.gov — Permitting
Other rules to know
- Fences in utility easements need written authorization from the easement holder or City.
- Fences over 4 ft within 15 ft of a street right-of-way need one evergreen shrub per 5 linear feet on the street side.
- Fences may not block drainage, fire hydrant access, sight triangles, windows or doors.
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 Apopka, FL?
Yes. The City of Apopka requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Apopka?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (interior rear yard); 4 ft for a rear yard next to a street. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (residential). Corner lots: Residential corner lots: 4 ft in the front or street-side setback, at least 2 ft from sidewalks, rights-of-way and driveways; no fence within 30 ft of an intersecting local road (50 ft on collector and arterial roads).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Apopka?
Fences may sit in any required yard but not within 2 ft of a sidewalk, and must be outside the public right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Apopka?
The more finished side faces outward, away from the lot; all segments along one lot side must match in style and color.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Apopka?
Plan the fence: 4 ft max in front and street-side setbacks, 6 ft in side and interior rear yards, at least 2 ft from sidewalks. Apply for a permit through the City's OpenGov permitting portal before building. Questions: Building Division, 407-703-1713 or [email protected]. 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 Apopka (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Apopka?
Building-Safety Division, City of Apopka Community Development. Phone 407-703-1713, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Apopka's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Apopka Land Development Code Section 5.5 Fences and Walls
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