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Polk County, Florida

City of Bartow fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Bartow? Yes. The City of Bartow 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 City of Bartow (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Yes source
How to apply
In person source

Still being confirmed with Bartow: What are the fence height limits, the permit fee, and the Building Department's main phone number?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Bartow

Steps based on bartowfl.prod.govaccess.org — frequently asked questions

  1. Bring a simple site plan to the Building Department at Bartow City Hall to discuss the fence.
  2. Simple projects are generally checked within 5 working days.
  3. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Phone
863-534-0157
Address
Bartow City Hall

Contact from bartowfl.prod.govaccess.org — frequently asked questions

What to submit

  • Preliminary site plan showing property dimensions, adjacent streets and existing and proposed structures
  • Proof of ownership for owner-builders

Other rules to know

  • The City's FAQ says a permit is generally required for structures, and structures include fences.

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 Bartow, FL?

Yes. The City of Bartow requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Bartow?

Bring a simple site plan to the Building Department at Bartow City Hall to discuss the fence. Simple projects are generally checked within 5 working days. 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 Bartow (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Bartow?

Building Department. Phone 863-534-0157.

Sources

Summarized from the City of Bartow's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. bartowfl.prod.govaccess.org — frequently asked questions

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