City of Venice fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Venice? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Venice before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- How to apply
- Call 941-882-7547 source
Still being confirmed with Venice: Does the City require a permit for a standard (non-masonry) residential fence, and what are the height limits? Also, the city site lists two Building Department numbers (941-882-7547 and 941-486-2626): which is current?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Venice
Steps based on venicegov.com — fsiteid 1
- Ask the Building Department (941-882-7547) whether your fence needs a permit and which application to use.
- If a permit is required, submit it electronically (paper applications are not accepted).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 941-882-7547
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, City Hall, 401 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285
Contact from venicegov.com — fsiteid 1
Other rules to know
- City Building Permit Requirement Guidelines list masonry privacy walls/fences (or fences with any masonry components) and motorized or electric gates as requiring a permit; other fences are not addressed.
- Applications are submitted electronically only; paper applications not accepted since October 1, 2021.
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 Venice, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Venice before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Venice?
Ask the Building Department (941-882-7547) whether your fence needs a permit and which application to use. If a permit is required, submit it electronically (paper applications are not accepted). 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 Venice (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Venice?
Building Department. Phone 941-882-7547.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Venice's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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