Town of Palm Beach Shores fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach Shores? Yes. The Town of Palm Beach 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 (4 ft on the Lake Drive rear lot line) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft between the front building line and the 10 ft Town strip; none in the 10 ft Town strip; 6 ft behind the front setback source
- Corner lots
- Zones B, C, D: both street sides are front yards; Zone A: walls/fences 3 ft or taller next to a Town strip need street-side landscaping source
- Distance from lot line
- Walls and fences may be as close to lot lines as reasonably possible; must not block driver sight lines at intersections. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side must face out, away from the property being enclosed; footings and posts on the inside. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and other sharp-edged fencing; flat or corrugated metal, plastic or wood sheets. source
- How to apply
- In person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach Shores
Steps based on palmbeachshoresfl.us — building department
- Complete the Town's own building permit application (signed and notarized by owner and contractor) with two copies of the fence plans.
- Submit at Town Hall (intake Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., no appointment) or through the Town's online permit application.
- Schedule inspections through My Government Online.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Orlando Rodriguez
Building Department Clerk
- Phone
- 561-844-3457
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Intake Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Address
- 247 Edwards Lane, Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
Contact from palmbeachshoresfl.us — building department
What to submit
- Town building permit application (County universal application not accepted), signed and notarized by homeowner and contractor
- Plans showing the enclosed area, lot and setback dimensions, landscaping, access points, easements and materials (two copies)
- Proposal or contract showing job valuation
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if over $2,500
Other rules to know
- Town Code Pf. 9.4: 'A permit is required for the construction or installation of fences, walls or hedges in the Town.'
- Gates and gateposts max 6 ft. On Lake Drive, Inlet Way and Ocean Avenue front yards: closed walls/fences 4 ft, open fences 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 Palm Beach Shores, FL?
Yes. The Town of Palm Beach Shores requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Palm Beach Shores?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft on the Lake Drive rear lot line). Front (street) yard: 3 ft between the front building line and the 10 ft Town strip; none in the 10 ft Town strip; 6 ft behind the front setback. Corner lots: Zones B, C, D: both street sides are front yards; Zone A: walls/fences 3 ft or taller next to a Town strip need street-side landscaping.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Palm Beach Shores?
Walls and fences may be as close to lot lines as reasonably possible; must not block driver sight lines at intersections.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Palm Beach Shores?
Finished side must face out, away from the property being enclosed; footings and posts on the inside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach Shores?
Complete the Town's own building permit application (signed and notarized by owner and contractor) with two copies of the fence plans. Submit at Town Hall (intake Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., no appointment) or through the Town's online permit application. Schedule inspections through My Government Online. 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 Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach Shores?
Orlando Rodriguez, Building Department Clerk. Phone 561-844-3457, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Palm Beach Shores's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Palm Beach Shores Zoning Section IX Walls, Fences and Hedges (Pf. 9.2–9.4)
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