Town of Juno Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Juno Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Juno 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 (residential) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft around a front-yard pool; 6 ft on lots fronting U.S. Highway 1) source
- Corner lots
- Street-facing yards of corner and through lots follow the 4 ft front limit; no obstructions between 30 inches and 6 ft in the 30 ft corner triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Walls and fences may be within required yards or on the lot line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side (without supports) should face the street and adjacent property, unless an existing fence, hedge or structure hides the unfinished side. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front yard (elsewhere it must be hot-dipped galvanized, vinyl coated or aluminum). Design, color and materials must be compatible with the principal structure. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-626-1122
Still being confirmed with Juno Beach: Does every residential fence in Juno Beach need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Juno Beach
- Contact the Town (Planning & Zoning 561-626-1122) about a fence permit; use only the Town's permit application with easement releases for any fence.
- Pay fees online at MGO Connect or at the Town Center (cash or check) and schedule inspections in MGO Connect.
- Keep the fence 4 ft in front and street-facing yards and 6 ft in side and rear yards; no chain link in front.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 561-626-1122
Other rules to know
- The Town's Building FAQ says easement releases are required for any fence installation or replacement; the zoning section read does not itself state a permit rule.
- Front-yard walls and fences need continuous landscaping on the street side unless open-style. Wood fences: boards at least 1/2 inch, 2x4 pressure-treated rails, 4x4 pressure-treated posts, corrosion-resistant fasteners.
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 Juno Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Juno Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Juno Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (5 ft around a front-yard pool; 6 ft on lots fronting U.S. Highway 1). Corner lots: Street-facing yards of corner and through lots follow the 4 ft front limit; no obstructions between 30 inches and 6 ft in the 30 ft corner triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Juno Beach?
Walls and fences may be within required yards or on the lot line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Juno Beach?
Finished side (without supports) should face the street and adjacent property, unless an existing fence, hedge or structure hides the unfinished side.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Juno Beach?
Contact the Town (Planning & Zoning 561-626-1122) about a fence permit; use only the Town's permit application with easement releases for any fence. Pay fees online at MGO Connect or at the Town Center (cash or check) and schedule inspections in MGO Connect. Keep the fence 4 ft in front and street-facing yards and 6 ft in side and rear yards; no chain link in front. 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 Juno 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 Juno Beach?
. Phone 561-626-1122.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Juno Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Juno Beach Code Sec. 34-905 Walls and fences; Sec. 34-898 corner visibility
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