City of Ormond Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Ormond Beach? Yes. The City of Ormond Beach 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
- Front: solid 3 ft; open (min. 50% opacity) 6 ft; chain link not permitted source
- Corner lots
- Side corner: 6 ft solid or open; chain link prohibited source
- Distance from lot line
- No closer than 3 ft to any right-of-way line unless Site Plan Review Committee approves less; nothing over 3 ft in the clear sight triangle; none in conservation easements. source
- Good side faces
- All fencing and walls erected with the finished side facing the adjacent lot. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in front and side corner yards; barbed wire except I-1 and some B-5 uses; broken glass or spikes on top. source
- How to apply
- Call (386) 610-0540 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Ormond Beach
Steps based on ormondbeach.org — Fence Permit Submittal
- Complete the fence permit application.
- Prepare a survey or site plan showing the fence, height, materials, a scaled section drawing and all easements.
- Submit to the Building Department ([email protected] or call (386) 610-0540 to confirm how to submit).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
- Phone
- (386) 610-0540
- [email protected]
Contact from ormondbeach.org — Fence Permit Submittal
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Notice of Commencement form, if applicable
- Survey or site plan showing fence location relative to boundary, buildings, easements and rights-of-way, with height, materials and scaled drawing of a fence section
Other rules to know
- Permit also required for replacement and for repairs over 50% of the linear frontage.
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 Ormond Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Ormond Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Ormond Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Front: solid 3 ft; open (min. 50% opacity) 6 ft; chain link not permitted. Corner lots: Side corner: 6 ft solid or open; chain link prohibited.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Ormond Beach?
No closer than 3 ft to any right-of-way line unless Site Plan Review Committee approves less; nothing over 3 ft in the clear sight triangle; none in conservation easements.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Ormond Beach?
All fencing and walls erected with the finished side facing the adjacent lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Ormond Beach?
Complete the fence permit application. Prepare a survey or site plan showing the fence, height, materials, a scaled section drawing and all easements. Submit to the Building Department ([email protected] or call (386) 610-0540 to confirm how 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 Ormond 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 Ormond Beach?
Building Department. Phone (386) 610-0540, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Ormond Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 2-50(n) Fences and walls
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