Unincorporated St. Johns County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Johns County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated St. Johns County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within the front 25 ft of the property line (residential districts) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft along the second frontage; may not obstruct view of oncoming traffic source
- How to apply
- Call 904-827-6800 source
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated St. Johns County: Does the County require a building permit for a standard residential fence (and what is the fee)?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Johns County
Steps based on sjcfl.us
- Look up your Parcel ID on the St. Johns County Property Appraiser website.
- Call the Building Department at 904-827-6800 (or email [email protected]) to confirm a fence permit is needed and how to apply; applications are generally accepted only after a Clearance Sheet is issued.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- 904-827-6800
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 4040 Lewis Speedway, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Contact from sjcfl.us
What to submit
- Parcel ID (from the Property Appraiser website)
- Clearance Sheet (applications are generally accepted only after one is issued)
Other rules to know
- County says 'Permits are required for most improvements before any work begins' and the owner must confirm with the Building Department whether a fence needs one; no fence-specific permit statement found.
- Ponte Vedra Zoning District has its own rules (default 4 ft outside building restriction lines; 6 ft in some districts); see Ponte Vedra Zoning District Regulations, Section VIII.N.
- Heights above are for residential districts per the County FAQ; commercial districts differ.
- Retaining walls must be permitted per the Florida Building Code (Ponte Vedra district regulations).
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 St. Johns County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated St. Johns County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated St. Johns County?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within the front 25 ft of the property line (residential districts). Corner lots: 6 ft along the second frontage; may not obstruct view of oncoming traffic.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Johns County?
Look up your Parcel ID on the St. Johns County Property Appraiser website. Call the Building Department at 904-827-6800 (or email [email protected]) to confirm a fence permit is needed and how to apply; applications are generally accepted only after a Clearance Sheet is issued. 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 St. Johns County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated St. Johns County?
Building Department. Phone 904-827-6800, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated St. Johns County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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