City of Dunedin fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Dunedin? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Dunedin 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 (4 ft and max 50% opacity in rear yards abutting St. Joseph's Sound or a named lake) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft forward (street side) of the front building line source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft forward of the front or secondary front building line; no fencing in the 14.5 ft visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- No fencing in the 14.5 ft corner visibility triangle. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, email, in person source
Still being confirmed with Dunedin: Does a residential fence need a City permit (the fee table lists a $50 fence fee)?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Dunedin
Steps based on dunedin.gov — Permits Inspections
- Check the City's Fence Design Standards for your lot type (interior, corner or waterfront).
- Confirm with Permits (727-298-3210, [email protected]) that your fence needs a permit.
- Apply through the Citizen Self Service portal, by email to [email protected], or at City Hall Suite 137 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building/Permits
Community Development - Building Division
- Phone
- 727-298-3210
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8:00 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- City Hall, 737 Louden Avenue, Suite 137, Dunedin, FL 34698
Contact from dunedin.gov — Permits Inspections
Other rules to know
- The City's Miscellaneous Building Permit Fees list a fence fee of $50.00 each.
- Fence heights follow Land Development Code Sec. 105-26.1(f)-(g) as illustrated in the City's Fence Design Standards.
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 Dunedin, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Dunedin before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Dunedin?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft and max 50% opacity in rear yards abutting St. Joseph's Sound or a named lake). Front (street) yard: 4 ft forward (street side) of the front building line. Corner lots: 4 ft forward of the front or secondary front building line; no fencing in the 14.5 ft visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Dunedin?
No fencing in the 14.5 ft corner visibility triangle.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Dunedin?
Check the City's Fence Design Standards for your lot type (interior, corner or waterfront). Confirm with Permits (727-298-3210, [email protected]) that your fence needs a permit. Apply through the Citizen Self Service portal, by email to [email protected], or at City Hall Suite 137 (Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm). 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 Dunedin (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Dunedin?
Building/Permits, Community Development - Building Division. Phone 727-298-3210, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Dunedin's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 105-26.1(f)-(g) (Fence Design Standards)
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