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Palm Beach County, Florida

City of South Bay fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of South Bay? Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Bay before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of South Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Call 561-996-6751 source

Still being confirmed with South Bay: What is City of South Bay's permit office phone, and does a residential fence need a permit?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of South Bay

  1. Call City of South Bay Hall (561-996-6751) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height limits apply.
  2. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

City of South Bay Hall

Phone
561-996-6751
Address
335 S.W. 2nd Avenue, South Bay, FL 33493

Contact from palmbeachcountyleagueofcities.com — municipalmembers

Other rules to know

  • No fence rules or building department contact were found on official online sources; the City/Town Hall address and phone come from the Palm Beach County League of Cities member directory (not a municipal site).

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 South Bay, FL?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Bay before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of South Bay?

Call City of South Bay Hall (561-996-6751) to ask whether your fence needs a permit and what height limits apply. 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 South Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of South Bay?

City of South Bay Hall. Phone 561-996-6751.

Sources

Summarized from the City of South Bay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. palmbeachcountyleagueofcities.com — municipalmembers

Work for the City of South Bay? Help us keep this right

If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.