City of Riviera Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Riviera Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Riviera 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 along lot lines in the required rear yard source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard source
- Corner lots
- 3 ft above the crown of the roadway within 25 ft of a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Easements must be kept clear of walls and fences unless the owner signs a written agreement to remove them at the owner's expense. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire anywhere in the city (except on top of 6 ft+ fences in industrial districts); electric fences only in the general industrial (IG) district. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Riviera Beach: Does a residential fence in Riviera Beach need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Riviera Beach
- Ask the Permit Center (561-845-4020, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- If it does, apply in the City's online permit portal (not all permit types are online yet).
- Keep the fence 4 ft in the front yard, 6 ft in side and rear yards, 3 ft near intersections, and out of easements.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Permit Center
Building Division
- Phone
- 561-845-4020
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; Fri 8 a.m.–12 p.m.
- Address
- 600 West Blue Heron Blvd., Riviera Beach, FL 33404
Contact from rivierabch.com — building
Other rules to know
- The zoning code section read (31-547) does not state whether a fence needs a permit. The Building page notes some single-family work under $7,500 may be exempt from permits (not in flood hazard areas) but must still meet zoning and setbacks.
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 Riviera Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Riviera Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. The zoning code section read (31-547) does not state whether a fence needs a permit. The Building page notes some single-family work under $7,500 may be exempt from permits (not in flood hazard areas) but must still meet zoning and setbacks.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Riviera Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft along lot lines in the required rear yard. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard. Corner lots: 3 ft above the crown of the roadway within 25 ft of a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Riviera Beach?
Easements must be kept clear of walls and fences unless the owner signs a written agreement to remove them at the owner's expense.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Riviera Beach?
Ask the Permit Center (561-845-4020, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. If it does, apply in the City's online permit portal (not all permit types are online yet). Keep the fence 4 ft in the front yard, 6 ft in side and rear yards, 3 ft near intersections, and out of easements. 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 Riviera 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 Riviera Beach?
Permit Center, Building Division. Phone 561-845-4020, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Riviera Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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