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Polk County, Florida

City of Lake Wales fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Wales? Yes. The City of Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales (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
Email source

Still being confirmed with Lake Wales: What are the fence height limits and the permit fee?

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 you can send to City of Lake Wales.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Wales

  1. Prepare a job scope and a survey or site plan showing the fence lines.
  2. Email the permit information and documents to [email protected].
  3. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Email
[email protected]

Contact from lakewalesfl.gov — Permit Requirements

What to submit

  • Detailed job scope describing the fence type/style and post type
  • Property survey (preferred) or scaled site plan showing property lines and proposed fence lines
  • 911 address and current zoning

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 Lake Wales, FL?

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

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

Prepare a job scope and a survey or site plan showing the fence lines. Email the permit information and documents to [email protected]. 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 Lake Wales (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

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

Building Division. email [email protected].

Sources

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

  1. lakewalesfl.gov — Permit Requirements

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