City of Port Richey fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Port Richey? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Richey 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
- 4 ft (beyond the front of the building) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence in a street right-of-way or ingress/egress easement; keep the 25-ft corner sight triangle clear between 2 and 6 ft high. On waterfront lots, fences between the waterline and the nearest building line are limited to 4 ft and must be at least 50% open. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side, without posts or supports, faces the adjacent property owner. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, corrugated metal and sheet aluminum on residential property. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-816-1900 ext. 2
Still being confirmed with Port Richey: What is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Port Richey
- Prepare a plan or survey showing the fence location and height.
- Submit the permit application to Building Services with a Notice of Commencement if the job is over $5,000.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 727-816-1900 ext. 2
- [email protected]
- Address
- 6333 Ridge Rd, Port Richey, FL 34668
What to submit
- Plans or survey showing fence location and height
- Notice of Commencement if the job is over $5,000
- Owner-Builder Affidavit if the owner is doing the work
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 City of Port Richey, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Richey before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Port Richey?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (beyond the front of the building).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Port Richey?
No fence in a street right-of-way or ingress/egress easement; keep the 25-ft corner sight triangle clear between 2 and 6 ft high. On waterfront lots, fences between the waterline and the nearest building line are limited to 4 ft and must be at least 50% open.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Port Richey?
Finished side, without posts or supports, faces the adjacent property owner.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Port Richey?
Prepare a plan or survey showing the fence location and height. Submit the permit application to Building Services with a Notice of Commencement if the job is over $5,000. 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 City of Port Richey (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Port Richey?
Building Services. Phone 727-816-1900 ext. 2, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Port Richey's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Port Richey Code Sec. 127-90(f)
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