City of Deltona fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Deltona? Yes. The City of Deltona requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft (waterfront lots: 6 ft, max 25% opacity) source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft front yard (6 ft visibility triangle at sidewalk/driveway) source
- Corner lots
- 5 ft in side street yard; up to 8 ft only at the nearest exterior wall of the dwelling or the side street setback line (R1-AAA, AA, A, R1) source
- Distance from lot line
- Walls follow accessory structure setbacks (Sec. 110-307(e)). Corner lots: fences and hedges at least 30 ft from edge of pavement at the intersection. Walls prohibited on vacant lots. source
- Not allowed
- Razor wire, barbed wire, chicken wire and electric fences in residential districts (electric for horses allowed on RE-5/RE-1 lots of 2+ acres with horses). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Deltona
Steps based on deltonafl.gov — Building Services Division
- Get a signed, certified survey of your lot.
- Apply through the City of Deltona Self Service portal (owners must qualify as owner-builders: property not rented and not sold or rented for a year after final inspection) or call Building Services.
- Fences over 6 ft need engineered drawings.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Services Division
- Phone
- 386-878-8660
- Hours
- Phone 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; in person 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Friday
- Address
- 2345 Providence Boulevard, Deltona, FL 32725
Contact from deltonafl.gov — Building Services Division
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Signed, certified survey
- Structural engineered drawings if fence is over 6 ft
Other rules to know
- Replacing a fence at the same location and height does not need a new permit.
- Materials allowed: wood, chain link, aluminum, galvanized metal, wrought iron, vinyl, masonry, concrete or similar approved by the building official.
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 Deltona, FL?
Yes. The City of Deltona requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Deltona?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft (waterfront lots: 6 ft, max 25% opacity). Front (street) yard: 5 ft front yard (6 ft visibility triangle at sidewalk/driveway). Corner lots: 5 ft in side street yard; up to 8 ft only at the nearest exterior wall of the dwelling or the side street setback line (R1-AAA, AA, A, R1).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Deltona?
Walls follow accessory structure setbacks (Sec. 110-307(e)). Corner lots: fences and hedges at least 30 ft from edge of pavement at the intersection. Walls prohibited on vacant lots.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Deltona?
Get a signed, certified survey of your lot. Apply through the City of Deltona Self Service portal (owners must qualify as owner-builders: property not rented and not sold or rented for a year after final inspection) or call Building Services. Fences over 6 ft need engineered drawings. 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 Deltona (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Deltona?
Building Services Division. Phone 386-878-8660.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Deltona's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 110-806 Fences, walls and hedges
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