City of Lake Helen fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lake Helen? Yes. The City of Lake Helen 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 Lake Helen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Mail, in person source
Still being confirmed with Lake Helen: What are the fence height and setback limits, and may the application be emailed to [email protected]?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lake Helen
Steps based on lakehelen.org — permits building forms business tax city codes maps
- Download the COA Application and COA Checklist from the city permits page.
- Deliver to City Hall, 327 S. Lakeview Drive, or mail to PO Box 39, Lake Helen, FL 32744; call 386-228-2531 to confirm.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Debbie Howell
Administrative Assistant
- Phone
- 386-228-2531
- [email protected]
- Address
- City Hall, 327 S. Lakeview Drive, Lake Helen, FL (mail: PO Box 39, Lake Helen, FL 32744)
Contact from lakehelen.org — permits building forms business tax city codes maps
What to submit
- Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) application
- COA Checklist
Other rules to know
- The city requires a Certificate of Appropriateness application for fences. Fees are in the city Development Related Fee Schedule and the Volusia County Permit Fee Schedule (linked from the permits 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 Lake Helen, FL?
Yes. The City of Lake Helen requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lake Helen?
Download the COA Application and COA Checklist from the city permits page. Deliver to City Hall, 327 S. Lakeview Drive, or mail to PO Box 39, Lake Helen, FL 32744; call 386-228-2531 to confirm. 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 Lake Helen (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lake Helen?
Debbie Howell, Administrative Assistant. Phone 386-228-2531, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lake Helen's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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