Town of Lantana fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Lantana? Yes. The Town of Lantana requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft elsewhere on the lot source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft above lot level from the front property line back to the front building line source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft and at least 75% open within the 25 ft visibility triangle along the front property line; no structures in the 15 ft corner triangle source
- Good side faces
- All exposed structural supports must face the owner's property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front setback and corner side-street setback must be dark green or black vinyl-coated. Waterfront: about 4 ft within 30 ft of the high-water mark (open wire/chain link up to 6 ft). source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Lantana
Steps based on lantana.org — Fence Checklist
- Prepare the items on the Town's Fence Checklist: application, two surveys and two fence plans, plus easement consents if needed.
- Bring the application, two paper copies and one digital copy to the Building Division (walk-ins 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 504 Greynolds Circle) and pay by cash or check.
- Record a Notice of Commencement if over $2,500, then request inspections at 561-540-5788.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Cash or check at submittal
- Inspections
- Inspection request line 561-540-5788
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 561-540-5780
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Walk-ins 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Address
- Development Services, 504 Greynolds Circle, Lantana, FL 33462
Contact from lantana.org — Fence Checklist
What to submit
- Permit application listing fence material and height
- Contractor registration or Owner Builder Affidavit
- Two copies of a survey showing all improvements and easements
- Two copies of the fence plan (fence and gate locations, material, height)
- Easement consent forms / recorded removal agreement and pool barrier documents if applicable
- Certified Notice of Commencement for permits over $2,500 (before inspection)
Other rules to know
- The Town's fence checklist says temporary construction fences do not need a Town building permit; permanent fences follow the checklist.
- Hedges may be up to 20 ft if they do not create a traffic hazard. Driveway gates in R1/R1A may be up 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 Lantana, FL?
Yes. The Town of Lantana requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Lantana?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft elsewhere on the lot. Front (street) yard: 4 ft above lot level from the front property line back to the front building line. Corner lots: 4 ft and at least 75% open within the 25 ft visibility triangle along the front property line; no structures in the 15 ft corner triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Lantana?
All exposed structural supports must face the owner's property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Lantana?
Prepare the items on the Town's Fence Checklist: application, two surveys and two fence plans, plus easement consents if needed. Bring the application, two paper copies and one digital copy to the Building Division (walk-ins 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 504 Greynolds Circle) and pay by cash or check. Record a Notice of Commencement if over $2,500, then request inspections at 561-540-5788. 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 Lantana (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Lantana?
Building Division. Phone 561-540-5780, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Lantana's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Lantana Code Sec. 23-81(j) Walls, fences and hedges
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