City of Oviedo fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oviedo? Yes. The City of Oviedo requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft or less to be exempt from the front-yard setback; otherwise the front setback equals the district building setback source
- Corner lots
- On corner lots, fences along the side facing a street may use half the building setback source
- Distance from lot line
- No setback along side or rear lines not on a road; at least 2 ft from any right-of-way line. source
- Good side faces
- The more finished, uniform side faces outward from the fenced property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire or similar materials on developed residential sites. source
- How to apply
- Call 407-971-5776 source
Still being confirmed with Oviedo: How do you apply for a residential fence zoning permit in Oviedo, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oviedo
- Call Oviedo Planning at 407-971-5755 to apply for a residential fence zoning permit.
- Masonry wall? It also needs a building permit through Building Services.
- Keep fences 6 ft or under, at least 2 ft from the right-of-way, finished side out.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Debra Pierre
Deputy Development Services Director
- Phone
- 407-971-5776
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Address
- Development Services, 320 Alexandria Blvd., Oviedo, FL 32765
Contact from cityofoviedo.net — Planning
Other rules to know
- Residential fences need a planning and zoning permit from the Planning Department (not a building permit); freestanding masonry walls are structural work needing a building permit.
- Masonry walls must be finished with brick on all exposed sides.
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 Oviedo, FL?
Yes. The City of Oviedo requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Oviedo?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft or less to be exempt from the front-yard setback; otherwise the front setback equals the district building setback. Corner lots: On corner lots, fences along the side facing a street may use half the building setback.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Oviedo?
No setback along side or rear lines not on a road; at least 2 ft from any right-of-way line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Oviedo?
The more finished, uniform side faces outward from the fenced property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oviedo?
Call Oviedo Planning at 407-971-5755 to apply for a residential fence zoning permit. Masonry wall? It also needs a building permit through Building Services. Keep fences 6 ft or under, at least 2 ft from the right-of-way, finished side out. 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 Oviedo (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oviedo?
Debra Pierre, Deputy Development Services Director. Phone 407-971-5776, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oviedo's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Oviedo LDC §4.15(C) Walls and Fences Requirements
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