Village of Tequesta fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Tequesta? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Tequesta 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
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed forward of the adjacent or nearest portion of the building front (walls up to 5 ft allowed forward of the front line on lots fronting County Club Drive) source
- Corner lots
- 2 1/2 ft within the visibility triangle of 25 ft in both directions from the intersecting lot lines source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Tequesta: Does a residential fence in Tequesta need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Tequesta
- Ask the Building Department (561-768-0450, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit.
- If so, apply online through BSA Online.
- Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and not forward of the front of the house; 2 1/2 ft in corner visibility triangles.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Wayne Cameron
Building Director
- Phone
- 561-768-0450
- [email protected]
- Hours
- 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Address
- 345 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, FL 33469
Contact from tequesta.org — Building Department
Other rules to know
- The zoning section read (78-284) requires a building permit and planning and zoning board approval only for entry features (masonry columns); it does not state a permit rule for ordinary fences.
- Fences screening boats, trailers and RVs in R-1A and R-1 must also meet chapter 46 rules.
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 Village of Tequesta, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Tequesta before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Tequesta?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed forward of the adjacent or nearest portion of the building front (walls up to 5 ft allowed forward of the front line on lots fronting County Club Drive). Corner lots: 2 1/2 ft within the visibility triangle of 25 ft in both directions from the intersecting lot lines.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Tequesta?
Ask the Building Department (561-768-0450, [email protected]) whether your fence needs a permit. If so, apply online through BSA Online. Keep the fence 6 ft or lower and not forward of the front of the house; 2 1/2 ft in corner visibility triangles. 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 Village of Tequesta (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Tequesta?
Wayne Cameron, Building Director. Phone 561-768-0450, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Tequesta's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Tequesta Code Sec. 78-284 Walls and fences
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