City of Seminole fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Seminole? Yes. The City of Seminole requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 1/2 ft above natural grade beyond the front building line source
- Corner lots
- Nothing within 15 ft of the intersection of the right-of-way lines source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence setback distances in the code beyond the 15 ft corner rule; permits are subject to recorded easements. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side (as determined by the City Manager or designee) faces the street and abutting properties; block walls (except brick) stuccoed on the exterior. source
- Not allowed
- Scrap metal, plywood or other offensive materials; barbed wire in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 727-392-1966
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Seminole
- Call the City of Seminole Building Division (727-392-1966) for the fence permit application and how to submit.
- Have a survey ready if requested.
- Get the permit before building (in-kind replacements may be exempt).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Seminole
- Phone
- 727-392-1966
- Address
- City of Seminole Building, 9199 113th Street, Seminole, FL 33772
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What to submit
- Survey (may be required)
Other rules to know
- Allowed materials: chain link, wrought iron, aluminum (wrought-iron design), wood, PVC or masonry, in uniform materials and color.
- The permit may be waived for an in-kind replacement (same materials, color, height, opacity and location).
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 Seminole, FL?
Yes. The City of Seminole requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Seminole?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 1/2 ft above natural grade beyond the front building line. Corner lots: Nothing within 15 ft of the intersection of the right-of-way lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Seminole?
No fence setback distances in the code beyond the 15 ft corner rule; permits are subject to recorded easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Seminole?
Finished side (as determined by the City Manager or designee) faces the street and abutting properties; block walls (except brick) stuccoed on the exterior.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Seminole?
Call the City of Seminole Building Division (727-392-1966) for the fence permit application and how to submit. Have a survey ready if requested. Get the permit before building (in-kind replacements may be exempt). 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 Seminole (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Seminole?
Building Division, City of Seminole. Phone 727-392-1966.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Seminole's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 70-775 Fences and walls
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