City of Ocoee fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ocoee? Yes. The City of Ocoee requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Ocoee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50 (other fees may apply) source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front of the front building line, no more than 50% opaque source
- Corner lots
- Corner lot next to an interior lot: no fence in front of the front building line; 4 to 6 ft side-street fences only where two corner lots meet rear-to-rear, set back at least 5 ft (or the easement width) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may go in any required yard or along a yard's edge if corner visibility rules are met, placed up to 2 inches from the adjacent property line. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ocoee
Steps based on ocoee.org — Fence Requirements PDF
- Complete, sign and notarize a Building Permit Application with your address and full parcel ID.
- Sign the Fence Placement Compliance Acknowledgment and draw a site plan showing fence location, length, height, gates and material.
- Owner-builders: add a notarized Owner Builder Statement Affidavit.
- Apply online at permits.ocoee.org or in person at 1 North Bluford Ave; the permit fee is $50.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 permit fee; other fees may apply
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Ocoee
- Phone
- 407-905-3104
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Division, 1 North Bluford Ave, Ocoee, FL 34761
Contact from ocoee.org — Fence Requirements PDF
What to submit
- Building Permit Application (completed, signed and notarized, with address and full parcel ID)
- City of Ocoee Fence Placement Compliance Acknowledgment
- Site plan with accurate measurements showing the fence location, linear feet, height, number of gates and material
- Owner Builder Statement Affidavit (notarized) if you are your own contractor
- Notice of Commencement if the work is valued over $5,000
Other rules to know
- Fence permits are required for replacements and new installations.
- Zoning questions: 407-905-3157.
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 Ocoee, FL?
Yes. The City of Ocoee requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Ocoee?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front of the front building line, no more than 50% opaque. Corner lots: Corner lot next to an interior lot: no fence in front of the front building line; 4 to 6 ft side-street fences only where two corner lots meet rear-to-rear, set back at least 5 ft (or the easement width).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Ocoee?
Fences may go in any required yard or along a yard's edge if corner visibility rules are met, placed up to 2 inches from the adjacent property line.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Ocoee?
$50 (other fees may apply).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Ocoee?
Complete, sign and notarize a Building Permit Application with your address and full parcel ID. Sign the Fence Placement Compliance Acknowledgment and draw a site plan showing fence location, length, height, gates and material. Owner-builders: add a notarized Owner Builder Statement Affidavit. Apply online at permits.ocoee.org or in person at 1 North Bluford Ave; the permit fee is $50. 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 Ocoee (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Ocoee?
Building Division, City of Ocoee. Phone 407-905-3104, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ocoee's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Ocoee Land Development Code §5-4.1 Fences
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