Town of Jupiter fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Jupiter? Yes. The Town of Jupiter requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Jupiter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in required rear yards (hedges 8 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in any residential front yard source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 ft above average street grade within the corner area measured 25 ft along each right-of-way line source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, spikes, nails or similar materials intended to injure people or animals (razors also listed in R-1A). source
- How to apply
- Call 561-741-2286 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Jupiter
- Apply for a building permit for the fence through the Town's online permitting (Jupiter Community Development Portal) or at the Building counter, 210 Military Trail (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.).
- Keep the fence to 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and rear yards, and 2 1/2 ft in the 25 ft corner sight area.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 561-741-2286
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Counter Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Address
- 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458
Contact from jupiter.fl.us — Building
Other rules to know
- Zoning Code (e.g., R-1 Sec. 27-1326): fences and walls enclosing any permitted use must follow the Town's building permit procedures (primary agricultural uses excepted).
- Pool barrier fences must be at least 48 inches; the Town's pool barrier sheet lists approved fence types.
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 Jupiter, FL?
Yes. The Town of Jupiter requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Jupiter?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in required rear yards (hedges 8 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in any residential front yard. Corner lots: 2 1/2 ft above average street grade within the corner area measured 25 ft along each right-of-way line.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Jupiter?
Apply for a building permit for the fence through the Town's online permitting (Jupiter Community Development Portal) or at the Building counter, 210 Military Trail (Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.). Keep the fence to 4 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and rear yards, and 2 1/2 ft in the 25 ft corner sight area. 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 Jupiter (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Jupiter?
Building Department. Phone 561-741-2286, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Jupiter's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Jupiter Code Ch. 27 (R-1 Sec. 27-1326, R-1A Sec. 27-1363, R-2 Sec. 27-1392) Fences, walls and hedges
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