City of St. Augustine fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of St. Augustine? Yes. The City of St. Augustine requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of St. Augustine (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with St. Augustine: Is a separate zoning approval needed for a residential fence, and what are the maximum heights and setbacks? The phone shown (904-825-1007) is the City Clerk line; is there a direct Building Department number?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of St. Augustine
Steps based on citystaug.com — Building Permits
- Create an account on the City's online Permit Portal (Google Chrome required; reached from the Building Permits page).
- Prepare the property survey showing the fence location, a materials list and Florida Product Approval numbers (masonry wall: building plans).
- Submit the application and documents online following the City's Electronic Submission Standards, and pay fees in the portal.
- Schedule the final inspection when the work is complete.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Online in the Permit Portal; fee amount not listed
- Inspections
- Final inspection scheduled when work is complete
- Permit good for
- Permit void if work not started within 6 months, or suspended/abandoned 6 months after starting
Who to contact
Building Permits
- Phone
- 904-825-1007
- [email protected]
- Address
- 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Contact from citystaug.com — Building Permits
What to submit
- Florida Product Approval Numbers
- Property survey noting existing and/or proposed fence location
- Materials list
- Building plans, if applicable for a masonry wall (FBC 107)
Other rules to know
- Fence heights and setbacks not confirmed from an official code source; ask Planning & Zoning.
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 St. Augustine, FL?
Yes. The City of St. Augustine requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of St. Augustine?
Create an account on the City's online Permit Portal (Google Chrome required; reached from the Building Permits page). Prepare the property survey showing the fence location, a materials list and Florida Product Approval numbers (masonry wall: building plans). Submit the application and documents online following the City's Electronic Submission Standards, and pay fees in the portal. Schedule the final inspection when the work is complete. 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 St. Augustine (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of St. Augustine?
Building Permits. Phone 904-825-1007, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of St. Augustine's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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