Unincorporated Seminole County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Seminole County? Yes. Unincorporated Seminole County requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 407-665-7050
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How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Seminole County
- Get a certified survey showing where the fence goes, its height, style and gates.
- Apply through Building Permits Online and upload the fence form and survey to ePlan (owner-builders apply in person at 1101 E. First St., Sanford, with ID).
- Fence in an easement? Add the signed Fence in Easement Estoppel Form.
- Submit the Notice of Commencement (or a contract under $5,000) before your first inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Paid online through the portal
Who to contact
- Phone
- 407-665-7050
- [email protected]
- Address
- Seminole County Building Division, 1101 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771
What to submit
- Certified survey (no age limit) showing fence location, height, style, gates over driveways and setbacks from the property line
- Scope of work with fence height, style and material
- Fence in Easement Estoppel Form signed by the owner, if the fence is in an easement
- Recorded Notice of Commencement or signed contract under $5,000 before the first inspection
Other rules to know
- Owner-builders must apply in person with government ID at 1101 E. First St., Sanford.
- The fence form asks whether the fence serves as a pool barrier and whether a metal fence is within 5 ft of pool water.
- Zoning and setback questions go to the Planning Division (407-665-7371).
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 Unincorporated Seminole County, FL?
Yes. Unincorporated Seminole County requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Seminole County?
Get a certified survey showing where the fence goes, its height, style and gates. Apply through Building Permits Online and upload the fence form and survey to ePlan (owner-builders apply in person at 1101 E. First St., Sanford, with ID). Fence in an easement? Add the signed Fence in Easement Estoppel Form. Submit the Notice of Commencement (or a contract under $5,000) before your first inspection. 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 Unincorporated Seminole County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Seminole County?
Seminole County Development Services. Phone 407-665-7050, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Seminole County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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