City of Holly Hill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Holly Hill? Yes. The City of Holly Hill requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Holly Hill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft within the front setback of the corner yard; street-side fences up to 6 ft at least 10 ft from the property line and not past the front of the principal building (R-1 to R-4A); no solid fence over 4 ft in the 25-ft vision triangle source
- Good side faces
- Wood fences: finished side faces outward; stringers and posts not visible from outside. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire, electric fences and fences of material injurious to persons (limited exceptions). source
- How to apply
- Email source
Still being confirmed with Holly Hill: May the fence application be emailed to [email protected], and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Holly Hill
Steps based on hollyhillfl.org — building permit applications
- Download the Fencing Permit Application from the city Building Permit Applications page.
- Contact the Community Development permit desk at (386) 248-9442 to confirm how and where to submit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Community Development Department permit desk
- Phone
- (386) 248-9442
- [email protected]
- Address
- 1065 Ridgewood Avenue, Holly Hill, FL 32117
Contact from hollyhillfl.org — 8056
What to submit
- Fencing Permit Application
Other rules to know
- A "Fencing Permit Application" is listed on the city Building Permit Applications page.
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 Holly Hill, FL?
Yes. The City of Holly Hill requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Holly Hill?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard). Corner lots: 4 ft within the front setback of the corner yard; street-side fences up to 6 ft at least 10 ft from the property line and not past the front of the principal building (R-1 to R-4A); no solid fence over 4 ft in the 25-ft vision triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Holly Hill?
Wood fences: finished side faces outward; stringers and posts not visible from outside.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Holly Hill?
Download the Fencing Permit Application from the city Building Permit Applications page. Contact the Community Development permit desk at (386) 248-9442 to confirm how and where to submit. 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 Holly Hill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Holly Hill?
Community Development Department permit desk. Phone (386) 248-9442, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Holly Hill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Sec. 114-721 to 114-727 Fences and walls
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