City of St. Cloud fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of St. Cloud? Yes. The City of St. Cloud requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $123.20 (residential) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of St. Cloud
Steps based on stcloudfl.gov — Fence Permit Application 204
- Complete the Fence Permit Application online on the city's Form Center and submit it.
- Attach the survey with the fence location marked, the Fence Installation Affidavit and the Owner Builder Disclosure Statement if you are your own contractor.
- Add the Fence Covenant and Restrictions if the fence is on a drainage or utility easement.
- Pay the fee ($123.20 residential) and track review and inspections in the building permit portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Pay online in the building permit portal (stcloudflpermits.selectpaytoday.com)
- Inspections
- Schedule inspections in the building permit portal
Who to contact
City of St. Cloud (City Hall)
- Phone
- 407-957-7300
- Address
- 1300 9th Street, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Contact from stcloudfl.gov — Permits
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application (online form)
- Survey with the fence location marked
- Fence Installation Affidavit
- Owner Builder Disclosure Statement (residential owners acting as their own contractor)
- Fence Covenant and Restrictions (if the fence runs on a drainage or utility easement)
- Fence Notice of Commencement (projects valued at $5,000 or more; recorded at the Osceola County Courthouse in Kissimmee and posted on site before first inspection)
Other rules to know
- Fences must not block, redirect or impede natural drainage; fences in drainage swales must be at least 3 inches above grade, except upright posts or bars.
- Application asks for the flood zone (A, AE or X), fence height, total linear feet, number of gates and valuation.
- Development code section 2.2.3.C: no survey is required for fence permits, but the current online application lists a survey as required; confirm with the city.
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 St. Cloud, FL?
Yes. The City of St. Cloud requires a permit before you build a fence.
How much is a fence permit in the City of St. Cloud?
$123.20 (residential).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of St. Cloud?
Complete the Fence Permit Application online on the city's Form Center and submit it. Attach the survey with the fence location marked, the Fence Installation Affidavit and the Owner Builder Disclosure Statement if you are your own contractor. Add the Fence Covenant and Restrictions if the fence is on a drainage or utility easement. Pay the fee ($123.20 residential) and track review and inspections in the building permit portal. 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 St. Cloud (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of St. Cloud?
City of St. Cloud (City Hall). Phone 407-957-7300.
Sources
Summarized from the City of St. Cloud's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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