City of Daytona Beach Shores fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach Shores? Yes. The City of Daytona Beach Shores 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
- Front and waterfront yards: no solid fence, wall or hedge obstructing visibility above 3 ft source
- Corner lots
- Nothing between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high within a triangle 25 ft from the intersection of right-of-way lines (Sec. 14-47) source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences allowed in required side and rear yards; no separate setback distance stated (Sec. 14-44). source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Daytona Beach Shores: What is the fence permit fee and what documents (survey?) are required?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach Shores
Steps based on dbshores.org — Building Division
- Register on the city online permitting portal and submit a fence permit application, or visit the Building Division on the 2nd floor of City Hall.
- Call 386-763-5377 with questions about requirements.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 386-763-5377
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 AM-4 PM
- Address
- 2990 S Atlantic Ave, 2nd floor City Hall, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118
Contact from dbshores.org — Building Division
Other rules to know
- Retaining walls are excluded from the height limit if within 6 ft above finished grade.
- In GC and T districts, no fence between a side lot line and a structure.
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 Daytona Beach Shores, FL?
Yes. The City of Daytona Beach Shores requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Daytona Beach Shores?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front and waterfront yards: no solid fence, wall or hedge obstructing visibility above 3 ft. Corner lots: Nothing between 2 1/2 and 10 ft high within a triangle 25 ft from the intersection of right-of-way lines (Sec. 14-47).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Daytona Beach Shores?
Fences allowed in required side and rear yards; no separate setback distance stated (Sec. 14-44).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach Shores?
Register on the city online permitting portal and submit a fence permit application, or visit the Building Division on the 2nd floor of City Hall. Call 386-763-5377 with questions about requirements. 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 Daytona Beach Shores (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach Shores?
Building Division. Phone 386-763-5377.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Daytona Beach Shores's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code Appendix Sec. 14-44 Fences, walls and hedges
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