City of Altamonte Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Altamonte Springs? Yes. The City of Altamonte Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- Minimum building permit fee is approximately $55 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft in the residential front yard source
- Corner lots
- Nothing that blocks driver visibility within the first 10 ft of the front yard for 3 ft on each side of a driveway; intersection sight distance per the Florida Green Book source
- Distance from lot line
- Subdivision and multifamily perimeter walls at least 5 ft from the property line and not in an easement. source
- Not allowed
- Broken glass, spikes, nails, barbs, barbed wire, string wire and electrically charged fences in residential areas; chain link not allowed as a screening fence. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Altamonte Springs
Steps based on altamonte.org — faq
- Get a site plan or boundary survey showing the fence location (three copies).
- Apply for a building permit through the Citizen Self Service portal.
- Keep fences to 3 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and rear yards.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Minimum building permit fee is approximately $55
Who to contact
Building/Fire Safety Division
City of Altamonte Springs
- Phone
- 407-571-8433
Contact from altamonte.org — faq
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Three copies of a site plan or boundary survey showing where the fence goes
Other rules to know
- Repairs (replacing slats, panels, chain link or cross braces) need no permit; removing or replacing support posts does.
- Fences outside required setbacks can be up to 10 ft.
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 Altamonte Springs, FL?
Yes. The City of Altamonte Springs requires a permit before you build a fence. Repairs (replacing slats, panels, chain link or cross braces) need no permit; removing or replacing support posts does.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Altamonte Springs?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft in the residential front yard. Corner lots: Nothing that blocks driver visibility within the first 10 ft of the front yard for 3 ft on each side of a driveway; intersection sight distance per the Florida Green Book.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Altamonte Springs?
Subdivision and multifamily perimeter walls at least 5 ft from the property line and not in an easement.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Altamonte Springs?
Minimum building permit fee is approximately $55.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Altamonte Springs?
Get a site plan or boundary survey showing the fence location (three copies). Apply for a building permit through the Citizen Self Service portal. Keep fences to 3 ft in the front yard and 6 ft in side and rear yards. 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 Altamonte Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Altamonte Springs?
Building/Fire Safety Division, City of Altamonte Springs. Phone 407-571-8433.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Altamonte Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Altamonte Springs Zoning Code §3.44.2 Fences, walls and hedges
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