Town of Highland Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Highland Beach? Yes. The Town of Highland Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Corner lots
- Fences, walls and gates may not obstruct the visibility triangle (Town Code Sec. 30-68(o)) source
- How to apply
- Call 561-278-4540 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Highland Beach
- Fill out the permit application and the Town's Fences, Walls and Gates Addendum (owner signs before a notary).
- Submit to the Building Department (561-278-4540).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 561-278-4540
- Address
- Building Department, 3616 South Ocean Blvd., Highland Beach, FL 33487
Contact from highlandbeach.us — Addendum to Permit Application for Fences Walls and Gates PDF
What to submit
- Permit application with the Fences, Walls and Gates Addendum signed by the owner (notarized)
- Job address, PCN and contractor license number
Other rules to know
- An as-built survey may be required at the owner's expense before a certificate of completion if the fence may encroach on a neighbor, easement or right-of-way; encroachments must be moved at the owner's expense.
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 Town of Highland Beach, FL?
Yes. The Town of Highland Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Highland Beach?
Fill out the permit application and the Town's Fences, Walls and Gates Addendum (owner signs before a notary). Submit to the Building Department (561-278-4540). 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 Town of Highland Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Highland Beach?
Building Department. Phone 561-278-4540.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Highland Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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