Town of Lake Clarke Shores fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores? Yes. The Town of Lake Clarke Shores requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 2 ft 6 in within 10 ft of the edge of the paved road source
- Corner lots
- 30 inches within the safe sight triangle at intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls must be inside the property lines (shared-line fences only on a joint application) and not within 4 ft of the edge of a paved road. source
- Good side faces
- All supports, posts and bracing must face the interior of the property. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged materials; rubble, scrap iron, bottles or junk. Allowed: rot/termite-resistant or treated/painted wood, ornamental metal or chain link, concrete or masonry. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores
Steps based on townoflcs.com — building permits
- Register on the MGO Connect portal as a contractor or owner-builder (paper applications are no longer accepted).
- Apply for the fence building permit with a plan showing its location and construction type.
- Post the permit on site before work begins and pass each listed inspection, including the final.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Town Hall – Community Development Services
- Phone
- 561-964-1515
Contact from townoflcs.com — building permits
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from natural grade, which may not be altered to gain height.
- Starting work without a permit costs four times the regular permit fee. Homeowners pulling their own permit sign an Owner/Builder Affidavit.
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 Lake Clarke Shores, FL?
Yes. The Town of Lake Clarke Shores requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 2 ft 6 in within 10 ft of the edge of the paved road. Corner lots: 30 inches within the safe sight triangle at intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores?
Fences and walls must be inside the property lines (shared-line fences only on a joint application) and not within 4 ft of the edge of a paved road.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores?
All supports, posts and bracing must face the interior of the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores?
Register on the MGO Connect portal as a contractor or owner-builder (paper applications are no longer accepted). Apply for the fence building permit with a plan showing its location and construction type. Post the permit on site before work begins and pass each listed inspection, including the final. 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 Lake Clarke Shores (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lake Clarke Shores?
Town Hall – Community Development Services. Phone 561-964-1515.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lake Clarke Shores's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lake Clarke Shores Code Sec. 125-475 Fences and walls; Sec. 125-819(d) intersections
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