Town of Lake Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lake Park? Yes. The Town of Lake Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (posts and caps may add 6 inches, 78 inches max) source
- Front (street) yard
- 42 inches for front-yard fences (posts/caps to 48 inches); front-yard walls 30 inches (caps to 36 inches) source
- Not allowed
- Front yards: chain link, chicken wire and unpainted/unstained wood (allowed: painted or stained wood pickets, painted wrought iron or aluminum). Barbed wire in residential areas. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-881-3320 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lake Park
- Complete the Town's Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist with the countywide permit application, survey and plans.
- Contact Town Hall (Planning Division 561-881-3320) to submit; the fee is on the Town fee schedule.
- Keep front-yard fences to 42 inches and side/rear fences to 6 ft; no chain link in front.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development – Planning Division
- Phone
- 561-881-3320
Contact from lakeparkflorida.gov — divisions
What to submit
- Palm Beach County Uniform Permit Application (digital; plus electrical permit if applicable)
- Site plan with setbacks to all property lines (or survey showing them)
- Signed and sealed survey, or a copy with a Zoning Affidavit
- Signed and sealed A/E plans for PVC or metal fences (wood and chain link may use the prescribed FBC method)
- Chain link fence table, product approvals, Fence/Wall/Gate checklist
- Owner/Builder Affidavit, Notice of Commencement over $2,500, easement agreement and pool fence acknowledgment if applicable
Other rules to know
- Combination wall/fence in front: 42 inches total with a solid base of 16 inches or less. Pool enclosures 5 to 6 ft.
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 Park, FL?
Yes. The Town of Lake Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Lake Park?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (posts and caps may add 6 inches, 78 inches max). Front (street) yard: 42 inches for front-yard fences (posts/caps to 48 inches); front-yard walls 30 inches (caps to 36 inches).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lake Park?
Complete the Town's Fence/Wall/Gate Permit Checklist with the countywide permit application, survey and plans. Contact Town Hall (Planning Division 561-881-3320) to submit; the fee is on the Town fee schedule. Keep front-yard fences to 42 inches and side/rear fences to 6 ft; 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 Lake Park (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 Park?
Community Development – Planning Division. Phone 561-881-3320.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lake Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lake Park Code Sec. 78-111 to 78-114 (fences, walls, gates)
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