Town of Palm Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Palm Beach 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
- 7 ft within 10 ft of the rear property line source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft in front, street side and street rear yards (measured from the street crown); over 4 ft must be set back 3 ft from the street line with a hedge on the street side source
- Corner lots
- 30 inches maximum within the intersection sight triangle on residential corner lots source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 2 1/2 ft from the rear lot line (unless the Town engineer approves and a removal agreement is recorded); none in the street right-of-way or in front of the front lot line. Within 25 ft of the east side of Lake Trail, 4 ft max. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-838-5431 source
Still being confirmed with Palm Beach: Does a residential fence or wall in the Town of Palm Beach need a construction permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach
- Call the Town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department (561-838-5431) to ask whether your fence or wall needs a construction permit.
- Keep walls 6 ft in street-facing yards (set back 3 ft with a hedge if over 4 ft) and 7 ft along side and rear lines.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Planning, Zoning and Building
- Phone
- 561-838-5431
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Address
- 360 South County Rd. (PO Box 2029), Palm Beach, FL 33480
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Other rules to know
- The zoning sections read (134-1666 to 134-1671) do not state a fence permit requirement; ask Planning, Zoning and Building.
- Gate posts may be up to 2 ft above the maximum wall height. Natural grade may not be artificially raised to increase wall height.
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, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Palm Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Palm Beach?
Side and rear yards: 7 ft within 10 ft of the rear property line. Front (street) yard: 6 ft in front, street side and street rear yards (measured from the street crown); over 4 ft must be set back 3 ft from the street line with a hedge on the street side. Corner lots: 30 inches maximum within the intersection sight triangle on residential corner lots.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Palm Beach?
At least 2 1/2 ft from the rear lot line (unless the Town engineer approves and a removal agreement is recorded); none in the street right-of-way or in front of the front lot line. Within 25 ft of the east side of Lake Trail, 4 ft max.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Palm Beach?
Call the Town's Planning, Zoning and Building Department (561-838-5431) to ask whether your fence or wall needs a construction permit. Keep walls 6 ft in street-facing yards (set back 3 ft with a hedge if over 4 ft) and 7 ft along side and rear lines. 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 (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?
Planning, Zoning and Building. Phone 561-838-5431.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Palm Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town of Palm Beach Code Secs. 134-1666–134-1671 Walls and fences; 134-1637 sight triangle
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