City of Casselberry fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Casselberry? Yes. The City of Casselberry requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $100 source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (on through lots, at least 10 ft from the adjacent street) source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft forward of the front building line, open decorative type source
- Corner lots
- Corner lot regulations still apply (see City Code Chapter 82 for visibility) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence or wall may be built on or project beyond the property line. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side facing out. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire or similar materials in any residential district. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Casselberry
- Apply for a fence permit through the City's online permit portal.
- Pay the $100 fence permit fee online through the portal.
- Keep the fence 3 ft (open, decorative) in front of the house and 8 ft in side and rear yards, finished side out and inside your property line.
- Schedule inspections (done Monday-Thursday).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $100, paid online through the portal
- Inspections
- Inspections Monday-Thursday
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Casselberry
- Phone
- 407-262-7700
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Address
- 95 Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707
Contact from casselberry.org — Building Division
What to submit
- Building permit application through the online portal
- Contractors: state license, workers' comp (or exemption), general liability insurance and Business Tax Receipt
Other rules to know
- A permit is needed to build, replace or do major repair on a fence or wall.
- Only one fence or wall per perimeter, per property.
- All permit fees are paid online through the portal; additional surcharges may apply.
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 Casselberry, FL?
Yes. The City of Casselberry requires a permit before you build a fence. A permit is needed to build, replace or do major repair on a fence or wall.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Casselberry?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (on through lots, at least 10 ft from the adjacent street). Front (street) yard: 3 ft forward of the front building line, open decorative type. Corner lots: Corner lot regulations still apply (see City Code Chapter 82 for visibility).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Casselberry?
No fence or wall may be built on or project beyond the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Casselberry?
Finished side facing out.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Casselberry?
$100.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Casselberry?
Apply for a fence permit through the City's online permit portal. Pay the $100 fence permit fee online through the portal. Keep the fence 3 ft (open, decorative) in front of the house and 8 ft in side and rear yards, finished side out and inside your property line. Schedule inspections (done Monday-Thursday). 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 Casselberry (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Casselberry?
Building Division, City of Casselberry. Phone 407-262-7700.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Casselberry's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Casselberry Unified Land Development Regulations §2-7.10 Fences and walls
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