City of Lake Mary fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Mary? Yes. The City of Lake Mary requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft in front yard or street-side setbacks (decorative fences or walls only) source
- Corner lots
- No fence or wall within 20 ft of a corner intersection of street rights-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- In residential districts only decorative fences or walls (max 6 ft) are allowed in front and street-side setbacks; the footer may not extend past the property line. source
- Good side faces
- Posts on the inside of the property, finished face toward the outside. source
- Not allowed
- Electrically charged wire, ribbon, barbed or other security fences in any residential district. source
- How to apply
- Call 407-585-1366 source
Still being confirmed with Lake Mary: How do you apply for a fence permit in Lake Mary (online or in person), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Mary
- Call Lake Mary Building Permits (407-585-1366) to apply for a building permit before you build.
- Keep fences to 6 ft (decorative) in front and street-side setbacks and 8 ft in side and rear yards, posts inside and finished face out.
- Stay at least 20 ft back from street corners.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Permits
City of Lake Mary
- Phone
- 407-585-1366
Contact from seminolecountyfl.gov — quickfacts cityoverviewlakemary
What to submit
- Building permit application
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from finished ground, not the footer; the footer top must be at least 6 inches below finished grade.
- Freestanding walls need a permanent, low-maintenance finish (patterned or rock-salted concrete, split-face block, stone, brick, etc.).
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 Mary, FL?
Yes. The City of Lake Mary requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lake Mary?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft in front yard or street-side setbacks (decorative fences or walls only). Corner lots: No fence or wall within 20 ft of a corner intersection of street rights-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lake Mary?
In residential districts only decorative fences or walls (max 6 ft) are allowed in front and street-side setbacks; the footer may not extend past the property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Lake Mary?
Posts on the inside of the property, finished face toward the outside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lake Mary?
Call Lake Mary Building Permits (407-585-1366) to apply for a building permit before you build. Keep fences to 6 ft (decorative) in front and street-side setbacks and 8 ft in side and rear yards, posts inside and finished face out. Stay at least 20 ft back from street corners. 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 Mary (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 Mary?
Building Permits, City of Lake Mary. Phone 407-585-1366.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lake Mary's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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