Unincorporated Orange County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County? Yes. Unincorporated Orange County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $39 plus the County fee schedule (an extra $40 if the permit results from a code enforcement violation) source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard setback (up to 6 ft on arterial and collector roads) source
- Corner lots
- Side street yard 6 ft (4 ft on a reverse corner lot); nothing in the 15 ft corner triangle; fences over 4 ft or over 50% opaque must keep a 15 ft x 15 ft clear view triangle at driveways source
- Not allowed
- No barbed wire, razor wire or electrically charged fence in residential or office districts (except public utility security); no broken glass, spikes or similar injurious materials. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County
Steps based on ocfl.net — FencePermit
- Prepare a dimensioned, to-scale site plan or survey showing the fence location (PDF named 'A100-Siteplan-Fence').
- If the fence crosses an easement (check your survey or plat), sign the Easement Acknowledgement Form (PDF named 'A200-Easement Form-Fence').
- Submit a Fence Permit online through Orange County Fast Track (homeowner or contractor only).
- Review takes 4 business days; if approved, pay the fee in Fast Track and print the permit from 'View Fence Permit Form'.
- Build within 180 days of approval or the permit expires.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Pay through Fast Track after approval: $39 plus the County fee schedule
- Review time
- 4 business days; you get an approval or deficiency email
- Permit good for
- Expires within 180 days of approval or submittal
Who to contact
Zoning Division
Orange County Planning, Environmental and Development Services
- Phone
- (407) 836-3111
- [email protected]
Contact from ocfl.net — FencePermit
What to submit
- Dimensioned site plan or survey, drawn to scale, showing the proposed fence location (PDF named exactly 'A100-Siteplan-Fence')
- Signed Easement Acknowledgement Form if the fence is in an easement (PDF named 'A200-Easement Form-Fence')
Other rules to know
- Residential fences of wood, vinyl or aluminum picket on single-family lots are filed as a Fence Permit online through Fast Track; brick or stucco walls with structural walls or concrete columns need a Building Permit.
- Pillars and posts may rise up to 24 inches above the height limit if spaced at least 10 ft apart.
- R-CE, R-CE-2 and R-CE-5 districts follow different height rules.
- Wrong PDF file names cause the system to reject the application.
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 Unincorporated Orange County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Orange County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Orange County?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard setback (up to 6 ft on arterial and collector roads). Corner lots: Side street yard 6 ft (4 ft on a reverse corner lot); nothing in the 15 ft corner triangle; fences over 4 ft or over 50% opaque must keep a 15 ft x 15 ft clear view triangle at driveways.
How much is a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County?
$39 plus the County fee schedule (an extra $40 if the permit results from a code enforcement violation).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County?
Prepare a dimensioned, to-scale site plan or survey showing the fence location (PDF named 'A100-Siteplan-Fence'). If the fence crosses an easement (check your survey or plat), sign the Easement Acknowledgement Form (PDF named 'A200-Easement Form-Fence'). Submit a Fence Permit online through Orange County Fast Track (homeowner or contractor only). Review takes 4 business days; if approved, pay the fee in Fast Track and print the permit from 'View Fence Permit Form'. Build within 180 days of approval or the permit expires. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for Unincorporated Orange County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Orange County?
Zoning Division, Orange County Planning, Environmental and Development Services. Phone (407) 836-3111, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Orange County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Orange County Code §38-1408 Fences and walls
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