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City of Orange City fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Orange City? Yes. The City of Orange City 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 Orange City (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
Call (386) 775-5423 source

Still being confirmed with Orange City: What are the fence height and setback limits, the fee, and may applications be emailed?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Orange City

Steps based on orangecityfl.gov — fence

  1. Call Planning at (386) 775-5415 about fence height, type and location.
  2. Assemble the checklist documents, including two copies of a survey or plot plan.
  3. Submit to Development Services and pay plan review fees (confirm submission method by phone).
  4. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Building / Development Services

Phone
(386) 775-5423
Email
[email protected]
Address
205 East Graves Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763

Contact from orangecityfl.gov — fence

What to submit

  • Completed building permit application signed by the owner
  • Contractor license or Owner/Builder affidavit
  • Proof of ownership (warranty deed or county tax bill)
  • Completed city hold-harmless agreement
  • Two copies of a to-scale survey or plot plan showing fence location, height and materials
  • Recorded Notice of Commencement if over $5,000 (contract if under)
  • Workers compensation and liability insurance certificates, business tax receipt (contractors)

Official application form or packet

Other rules to know

  • Call Planning at (386) 775-5415 before submitting for fence height, type and location rules.

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 Orange City, FL?

Yes. The City of Orange City requires a permit before you build a fence.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Orange City?

Call Planning at (386) 775-5415 about fence height, type and location. Assemble the checklist documents, including two copies of a survey or plot plan. Submit to Development Services and pay plan review fees (confirm submission method by phone). 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 Orange City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Orange City?

Building / Development Services. Phone (386) 775-5423, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Orange City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

  1. orangecityfl.gov — fence

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