City of Orlando fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Orlando? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Orlando before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where it abuts commercial or industrial property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Street-side yard 6 ft, or 4 ft where it abuts a neighbor's front yard; no fence in corner or driveway sight visibility triangles source
- Distance from lot line
- On or inside your property line; not in corner or driveway sight triangles. Gates across driveways at least 20 ft back from the property line. source
- Good side faces
- The finished side of a wood fence should face outward. source
- Not allowed
- Plastic or vinyl fences are not permitted in historic districts. Concrete, masonry or block fences need a permit. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Orlando
Steps based on orlando.gov — Apply for a Fence Permit
- Check the City's list of when a fence permit is needed (over 6 ft, masonry, pool barrier, corner lot, alley, easement, powered gate, floodplain).
- If yours needs one, complete the online Residential Fence Permit application; allow two business days for processing.
- Watch for the e-plan email with your permit number and upload your plans.
- Pay the permit fees and schedule the final inspection; the permit closes after an approved final inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Allow two business days for application processing
- Inspections
- Final inspection (virtual inspections can be scheduled)
Who to contact
Permitting Services Division
City of Orlando
- Phone
- 407.246.2271
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (City Hall)
- Address
- Permitting Services Division, 400 South Orange Avenue, 1st Floor, Orlando, FL 32801
Contact from orlando.gov — Apply for a Fence Permit
What to submit
- Online residential fence permit application
- Plans uploaded through the City's e-plan system after the application is processed
Other rules to know
- A residential fence of wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, wrought iron or plants generally needs no permit, unless it is over 6 ft; concrete, masonry or block; a pool or spa barrier; on a corner lot; along a property with a rear alley; on or near a public easement shown on your survey; part of a powered or vehicular gate; or in a floodplain or floodway.
- Fences in a historic district or on a landmark need a Certificate of Appropriateness first.
- Planned Development (PD) properties may have extra rules ([email protected]).
- Fences must follow City Code even when no permit is needed; confirm HOA approval if applicable.
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 Orlando, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Orlando before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. A residential fence of wood, vinyl, chain link, aluminum, wrought iron or plants generally needs no permit, unless it is over 6 ft; concrete, masonry or block; a pool or spa barrier; on a corner lot; along a property with a rear alley; on or near a public easement shown on your survey; part of a powered or vehicular gate; or in a floodplain or floodway.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Orlando?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where it abuts commercial or industrial property). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Street-side yard 6 ft, or 4 ft where it abuts a neighbor's front yard; no fence in corner or driveway sight visibility triangles.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Orlando?
On or inside your property line; not in corner or driveway sight triangles. Gates across driveways at least 20 ft back from the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Orlando?
The finished side of a wood fence should face outward.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Orlando?
Check the City's list of when a fence permit is needed (over 6 ft, masonry, pool barrier, corner lot, alley, easement, powered gate, floodplain). If yours needs one, complete the online Residential Fence Permit application; allow two business days for processing. Watch for the e-plan email with your permit number and upload your plans. Pay the permit fees and schedule the final inspection; the permit closes after an approved final inspection. 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 Orlando (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Orlando?
Permitting Services Division, City of Orlando. Phone 407.246.2271, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Orlando's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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