City of New Smyrna Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of New Smyrna Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of New Smyrna Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft outside the front setback source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within required front setback (typical residential lots) source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft may extend into the secondary front setback only where that frontage has no driveway source
- Distance from lot line
- Follow visibility triangle rules in Sec. 804.01 on corner lots. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front yard of residential lots; barbed wire along streets, sidewalks or property lines unless the city commission decides it is safe. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with New Smyrna Beach: Does a residential fence need a building permit in New Smyrna Beach, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of New Smyrna Beach
Steps based on cityofnsb.com — Do I need a Permit
- Call the Building Department at (386) 410-2850 or (386) 410-2860 to confirm the fence permit requirement.
- If a permit applies, apply through the city online permitting portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (386) 410-2850
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Address
- 210 Sams Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
Contact from cityofnsb.com — Do I need a Permit
Other rules to know
- Sec. 803.03 does not state a permit requirement; the city says any structure not exempt under code needs a permit. Call to confirm.
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 New Smyrna Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of New Smyrna Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance. Sec. 803.03 does not state a permit requirement; the city says any structure not exempt under code needs a permit. Call to confirm.
How tall can a fence be in the City of New Smyrna Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft outside the front setback. Front (street) yard: 4 ft within required front setback (typical residential lots). Corner lots: 6 ft may extend into the secondary front setback only where that frontage has no driveway.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of New Smyrna Beach?
Follow visibility triangle rules in Sec. 804.01 on corner lots.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of New Smyrna Beach?
Call the Building Department at (386) 410-2850 or (386) 410-2860 to confirm the fence permit requirement. If a permit applies, apply through the city online permitting portal. 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 New Smyrna 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 New Smyrna Beach?
Building Department. Phone (386) 410-2850.
Sources
Summarized from the City of New Smyrna Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Regulations Sec. 803.03 Fences, walls and hedges
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