Town of Loxahatchee Groves fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Loxahatchee Groves 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
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft in front yards (Agricultural Residential) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences, walls and hedges may project into required setbacks; walls are not allowed on a property line abutting a road without a Special Exception. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences and materials such as broken glass, spikes or nails (barbed wire and low-voltage electric wire are allowed as fencing on all plots). Walls must have a finished exterior; dark or fluorescent colors prohibited. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-793-2418 source
Still being confirmed with Loxahatchee Groves: Does a fence in Loxahatchee Groves need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves
- Ask the Building Department (561-793-2418) whether your fence needs a permit.
- Keep fences 6 ft in front yards and 8 ft in side and rear yards; no walls on a road property line without a Special Exception.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 561-793-2418
- [email protected]
Contact from loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov — Do you need a permit Requirements and Exemptions
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the lower ground level on either side. Hedges and natural vegetation have no height limit.
- The Town's permit requirements sheet does not mention fences and says the Building Official makes the final determination.
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 Loxahatchee Groves, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Loxahatchee Groves before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft in front yards (Agricultural Residential).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves?
Fences, walls and hedges may project into required setbacks; walls are not allowed on a property line abutting a road without a Special Exception.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves?
Ask the Building Department (561-793-2418) whether your fence needs a permit. Keep fences 6 ft in front yards and 8 ft in side and rear yards; no walls on a road property line without a Special Exception. 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 Loxahatchee Groves (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Loxahatchee Groves?
Building Department. Phone 561-793-2418, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Loxahatchee Groves's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Loxahatchee Groves ULDC Sec. 20-010(E) fences and walls (AR district)
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