City of Boca Raton fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Boca Raton? Yes. The City of Boca Raton requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential districts) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard source
- Corner lots
- Up to 6 ft along the side street of a corner plot if at least 5 ft from the side street plot line with a continuous shrub buffer (shrubs no more than 3 ft on center) source
- Good side faces
- Every fence, wall or gate must be installed so the finish side faces the street. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire outriggers on security fences only in business, commercial or industrial districts and certain other facilities. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-393-7930 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Boca Raton
- Prepare the Fence/Wall/Gate Addendum, zoning application, contract and a survey/site plan showing the fence.
- Submit online through the City's permit portal and pay the initial deposit (1% of contract value, $100 minimum).
- Keep the fence 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft elsewhere, finished side facing the street.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Initial deposit 1% of contract value ($100 minimum for the first $500); balance at issuance
Who to contact
Development Services – Building Administration
- Phone
- 561-393-7930
- Address
- Development Services, 200 NW 2nd Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Contact from myboca.us — Fence Wall Application PDF
What to submit
- Fence/Wall/Gate Addendum with the permit submittal and zoning application
- Contract, plans and survey/site plan
- Certified Notice of Commencement for permits over $5,000
Other rules to know
- The City posts a Fence/Wall application checklist (Development Services – Building Administration); an initial deposit of 1% of contract value ($100 minimum for the first $500) is due upfront, with the balance at issuance.
- Fences in public rights-of-way need written approval from the City Manager or designee before a building permit can be issued.
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 Boca Raton, FL?
Yes. The City of Boca Raton requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Boca Raton?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential districts). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard. Corner lots: Up to 6 ft along the side street of a corner plot if at least 5 ft from the side street plot line with a continuous shrub buffer (shrubs no more than 3 ft on center).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Boca Raton?
Every fence, wall or gate must be installed so the finish side faces the street.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Boca Raton?
Prepare the Fence/Wall/Gate Addendum, zoning application, contract and a survey/site plan showing the fence. Submit online through the City's permit portal and pay the initial deposit (1% of contract value, $100 minimum). Keep the fence 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft elsewhere, finished side facing the street. 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 Boca Raton (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Boca Raton?
Development Services – Building Administration. Phone 561-393-7930.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Boca Raton's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Boca Raton Code Sec. 28-1356 Fences, walls, gates, hedges
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