City of Edgewater fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Edgewater? Yes. The City of Edgewater 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
- 4 ft, non-opaque (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft in side corner yards, set back 10 ft from the property line source
- Distance from lot line
- Six-foot fences on side corner lots must be set back 10 ft from the property line; corner lots must meet site triangle requirements (Ord. 21-38.02(d)). Check easements and rights-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Fences must be erected with the finished side out. source
- Not allowed
- Filling or berming land to create a taller barrier. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Edgewater
Steps based on cityofedgewater.org — Fence Permit 56
- Fill out the online Fence Permit form on the city website.
- Upload a survey showing the fence location (zip multiple files; each under 60 MB).
- Accept the Fence Affidavit and submit.
- Pay fees and schedule inspections through the permit portal with your permit number.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Pay online with permit number at egov.cityofedgewater.org:8443/WebPermits
- Inspections
- Schedule through the online permit portal
Who to contact
Building Division
- Phone
- 386-424-2400
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Address
- 104 North Riverside, Edgewater, FL 32132
Contact from cityofedgewater.org — Building and Permitting
What to submit
- Online fence permit form (type, height, job cost, owner/contractor details)
- Survey showing the fence location
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if the contract is $5,000 or more
- Signed Fence Affidavit
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 Edgewater, FL?
Yes. The City of Edgewater requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Edgewater?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft, non-opaque (front yard). Corner lots: 6 ft in side corner yards, set back 10 ft from the property line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Edgewater?
Six-foot fences on side corner lots must be set back 10 ft from the property line; corner lots must meet site triangle requirements (Ord. 21-38.02(d)). Check easements and rights-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Edgewater?
Fences must be erected with the finished side out.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Edgewater?
Fill out the online Fence Permit form on the city website. Upload a survey showing the fence location (zip multiple files; each under 60 MB). Accept the Fence Affidavit and submit. Pay fees and schedule inspections through the permit portal with your permit number. 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 Edgewater (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Edgewater?
Building Division. Phone 386-424-2400, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Edgewater's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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