Town of Windermere fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Windermere? Yes. The Town of Windermere requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Per the Town's fee directory source
- Side and rear yards
- 72 inches (96 inches on a residential/nonresidential boundary) source
- Front (street) yard
- 48 inches between the right-of-way and the building (front gates up to 60 inches) source
- Corner lots
- No fence higher than 24 inches in the vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Only on private property within your yards; never on Town property. source
- Good side faces
- Fences, walls and posts next to a public right-of-way or private road have the finished side facing it; visible supports face your property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link and wire mesh not allowed in required front yard setbacks; electrically charged wire fences prohibited in residential districts; barbed wire prohibited in residential districts (except utility security). source
- How to apply
- Call 407-277-9795
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Windermere
- Contact PDCS (407-277-9795, [email protected]), the Town's building permit provider, to start a fence permit.
- Paperwork and deposits for PDCS can be dropped off at the Town Administrative Office, 614 Main Street.
- Pay any permit fee by check made out to 'Town of Windermere' at the Town office (no cash or cards); confirm the amount with PDCS first.
- Keep front fences to 48 inches and side/rear fences to 72 inches, finished side toward any road.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- By check to 'Town of Windermere' at the Town Administrative Office (confirm the amount with PDCS)
Who to contact
- Phone
- 407-277-9795
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Town Administrative Office: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Address
- Town Administrative Office (PDCS drop-off), 614 Main Street, Windermere, FL 34786
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the lowest grade within 3 ft on either side.
- Posts may exceed the fence height by no more than 24 inches, including lights and decorations.
- Chain link in residential districts must have pointed ends toward the ground.
- Building permits are handled off-site by PDCS; zoning by Wade Trim (813-882-4373). Permits are not sent to the Town office unless you ask.
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 Windermere, FL?
Yes. The Town of Windermere requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Windermere?
Side and rear yards: 72 inches (96 inches on a residential/nonresidential boundary). Front (street) yard: 48 inches between the right-of-way and the building (front gates up to 60 inches). Corner lots: No fence higher than 24 inches in the vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Windermere?
Only on private property within your yards; never on Town property.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Windermere?
Fences, walls and posts next to a public right-of-way or private road have the finished side facing it; visible supports face your property.
How much is a fence permit in the Town of Windermere?
Per the Town's fee directory.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Windermere?
Contact PDCS (407-277-9795, [email protected]), the Town's building permit provider, to start a fence permit. Paperwork and deposits for PDCS can be dropped off at the Town Administrative Office, 614 Main Street. Pay any permit fee by check made out to 'Town of Windermere' at the Town office (no cash or cards); confirm the amount with PDCS first. Keep front fences to 48 inches and side/rear fences to 72 inches, finished side toward any road. 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 Windermere (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Windermere?
Building permits for the Town of Windermere. Phone 407-277-9795, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Windermere's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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