City of Lake Worth Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Worth Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lake Worth Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft next to an alley) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft from natural grade along the front property line and side yard up to the front setback line source
- Corner lots
- Clear vision from 30 inches to 8 ft above intersection elevation in visibility triangles (20 ft sides at major roads, 10 ft at minor roads, 7 ft at alleys) source
- Good side faces
- Finished side of all fences must face the adjacent property, street or alley. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged fences; barbed wire, razor wire, chicken wire or sharp/protruding objects; temporary materials used permanently; chain link that is not black or dark green vinyl-coated (and none in front of the front setback line or along public rights-of-way except alleys). No solid opaque fencing within 15 ft of a bulkhead or mean high water line. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-586-1647
Still being confirmed with Lake Worth Beach: Does a new residential fence need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Worth Beach
- Call the Building Division (561-586-1647, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) to confirm the fence permit requirements.
- Upload all required documents with the Building Permit Application.
- Keep the fence 4 ft in front, 6 ft on side and rear lines (8 ft on an alley), finished side out, no barbed or electric fencing.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 561-586-1647
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Address
- 1900 2nd Ave North, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33461
Other rules to know
- The Building Division lists repair/replacement of a previously permitted fence (up to 16 ft or two sections, excluding pool barriers, under $1,000) as work that does not need a building permit, implying other fence work does; confirm with the City.
- Gates must be at least 5 ft from the property line and may exceed fence height by up to 2 ft.
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 Lake Worth Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lake Worth Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lake Worth Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft next to an alley). Front (street) yard: 4 ft from natural grade along the front property line and side yard up to the front setback line. Corner lots: Clear vision from 30 inches to 8 ft above intersection elevation in visibility triangles (20 ft sides at major roads, 10 ft at minor roads, 7 ft at alleys).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Lake Worth Beach?
Finished side of all fences must face the adjacent property, street or alley.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lake Worth Beach?
Call the Building Division (561-586-1647, Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.) to confirm the fence permit requirements. Upload all required documents with the Building Permit Application. Keep the fence 4 ft in front, 6 ft on side and rear lines (8 ft on an alley), finished side out, no barbed or electric fencing. 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 Lake Worth Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lake Worth Beach?
. Phone 561-586-1647.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lake Worth Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lake Worth Beach Zoning Code Sec. 23.4-4 Fences, walls and gates
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