City of Daytona Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach? Yes. The City of Daytona Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (elsewhere on the lot) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft between the front lot line and the front of the structure source
- Distance from lot line
- Principal arterial frontages: at least 5 ft from the front property line. Multifamily/nonresidential fences along rights-of-way go behind any required landscape or buffer yard. source
- Good side faces
- On principal arterial frontages, wood fences face the finished side outward with stringers and posts not visible from outside. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link between the front lot line and the front of the structure in all districts; barbed wire (except industrial districts); plywood, particle board and similar wood products on principal arterial frontages. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Daytona Beach: Is there a fence-specific fee and does the city require a survey for a residential fence permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach
Steps based on daytonabeach.gov — Post Storm Recovery Permitting Guide
- Apply online through the city iMS permit portal or in person at 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Room 127B.
- Submit the permit application, Owner Builder Affidavit (if you are the owner-builder) and a site plan or plans showing the fence.
- Call Permits & Licensing at (386) 671-8178 for the fence fee and inspection steps.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Permits and Licensing
Building permits
- Phone
- (386) 671-8178
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Address
- 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Rm 127B, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Contact from daytonabeach.gov — Permits
What to submit
- Permit application
- Owner Builder Affidavit (if owner-builder)
- Plans, specifications or site plan
Other rules to know
- The city lists "fence replacement" among work that needs a permit (post-storm permitting guide). No fence-specific fee or handout was found.
- Hedges: 6 ft in front, 8 ft elsewhere (Sec. 6.8).
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, FL?
Yes. The City of Daytona Beach requires a permit before you build a fence. The city lists "fence replacement" among work that needs a permit (post-storm permitting guide). No fence-specific fee or handout was found.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Daytona Beach?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (elsewhere on the lot). Front (street) yard: 4 ft between the front lot line and the front of the structure.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Daytona Beach?
Principal arterial frontages: at least 5 ft from the front property line. Multifamily/nonresidential fences along rights-of-way go behind any required landscape or buffer yard.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Daytona Beach?
On principal arterial frontages, wood fences face the finished side outward with stringers and posts not visible from outside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Daytona Beach?
Apply online through the city iMS permit portal or in person at 301 S. Ridgewood Ave., Room 127B. Submit the permit application, Owner Builder Affidavit (if you are the owner-builder) and a site plan or plans showing the fence. Call Permits & Licensing at (386) 671-8178 for the fence fee and inspection steps. 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 (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?
Permits and Licensing, Building permits. Phone (386) 671-8178.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Daytona Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Ordinance Sec. 6.8 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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