City of Palm Beach Gardens fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Palm Beach Gardens? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Palm Beach Gardens before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed forward of the established or existing front building setback line (AR/AE districts: 4 ft within the front setback) source
- Corner lots
- No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 8 ft above the road crown in the triangle formed by the street centerlines and a line joining points 25 ft from the intersection source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts; electrified fencing except as accessory to a bona fide agriculture operation. Non-single-family chain link must be black or dark green vinyl coated. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Palm Beach Gardens: Does every new residential fence need a building permit (the City posts a residential fence permit guide)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Palm Beach Gardens
- Read the City's Residential Fence permit info guide (Permit Info Guides page).
- Apply through the City's Online Permit System using the countywide building permit application.
- Keep the fence behind the front building setback line and 6 ft or lower; no barbed wire.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 561-799-4210
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 10500 N Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Contact from pbgfl.gov — Building Division
Other rules to know
- The City posts a Residential Fence permit info guide among its residential permit guides; the zoning code section read (78-186) does not itself state the permit requirement.
- Height is measured from the average elevation of the property line where the fence is installed. Residential PUD perimeter walls/fences up to 8 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 Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Palm Beach Gardens before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Palm Beach Gardens?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed forward of the established or existing front building setback line (AR/AE districts: 4 ft within the front setback). Corner lots: No obstructions between 2 1/2 and 8 ft above the road crown in the triangle formed by the street centerlines and a line joining points 25 ft from the intersection.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Palm Beach Gardens?
Read the City's Residential Fence permit info guide (Permit Info Guides page). Apply through the City's Online Permit System using the countywide building permit application. Keep the fence behind the front building setback line and 6 ft or lower; no barbed wire. 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 Palm Beach Gardens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Palm Beach Gardens?
Building Division. Phone 561-799-4210, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Palm Beach Gardens's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Palm Beach Gardens LDR Sec. 78-186(b)(7)–(8) Fences and walls; corner visibility
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