Village of Wellington fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Wellington? Yes. The Village of Wellington requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Village of Wellington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (walls 6 ft, hedges 8 ft) on lots under one acre source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft within the front setback (lots under one acre); up to 6 ft in the front setback on parcels of one acre or more in the EPA or with Residential A/B future land use source
- Distance from lot line
- Generally at least 5 ft back from the front plane of the house (unless the PZB director grants an exception); at least 3 ft from the property line or right-of-way easement where it abuts a sidewalk or right-of-way (hedges 2 ft). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (unless approved by Engineering for security or required by law). Outside the EPA, chain link or wire must be vinyl coated and paired with a hedge; privacy slats in chain link are prohibited. source
- How to apply
- Call 561-791-4000 source
Still being confirmed with Wellington: How are fence permit applications submitted in Wellington (portal or email), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Wellington
- Contact Wellington Building ([email protected], Village Hall 561-791-4000) to apply for a fence building permit.
- Keep the fence 3 ft in the front setback, 6 ft on side and rear lines, and 3 ft back from sidewalks and rights-of-way.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Village of Wellington Building
- Phone
- 561-791-4000
- [email protected]
Contact from wellingtonfl.gov — House Bill 803 Permit Exemption
Other rules to know
- Village LDR Sec. 6.4.1.A.5: a building permit is required before installing a fence or wall, and for repairs where damage exceeds 20% of a section. The Village's HB 803 page says a fence may be exempt if under 3 ft, not a pool barrier, or a repair where posts aren't changed.
- The Village's website could not be fully read; Building contact is via [email protected].
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 Wellington, FL?
Yes. The Village of Wellington requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Wellington?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (walls 6 ft, hedges 8 ft) on lots under one acre. Front (street) yard: 3 ft within the front setback (lots under one acre); up to 6 ft in the front setback on parcels of one acre or more in the EPA or with Residential A/B future land use.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Wellington?
Generally at least 5 ft back from the front plane of the house (unless the PZB director grants an exception); at least 3 ft from the property line or right-of-way easement where it abuts a sidewalk or right-of-way (hedges 2 ft).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Wellington?
Contact Wellington Building ([email protected], Village Hall 561-791-4000) to apply for a fence building permit. Keep the fence 3 ft in the front setback, 6 ft on side and rear lines, and 3 ft back from sidewalks and rights-of-way. 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 Wellington (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Wellington?
Village of Wellington Building. Phone 561-791-4000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Wellington's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Wellington LDR Sec. 6.4.1.A.5 fences, walls and hedges
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