City of Port Orange fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Port Orange? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Orange 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 (4 ft within required rear setback on an atypical lot) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (single-family/two-family front yards abutting rights-of-way) source
- Corner lots
- Separate 6 ft privacy-fence allowances for corner and through lots (Sec. 3(b)(2)(f)-(g)) source
- Distance from lot line
- Permanent fences at least 5 ft from any right-of-way line unless otherwise permitted; not in visibility clearance areas. source
- Good side faces
- If one side is more finished, it faces outward toward the adjoining property (waivable with a written agreement of both owners). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and similar materials for residential uses. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Port Orange: Does a residential fence need a building permit in Port Orange, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Port Orange
Steps based on port-orange.org — Community Development Building Departmen
- Call the Building Permit info line at 386-506-5602 to confirm the fence permit requirement.
- Apply through the city SmartGov portal if a permit is needed.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division, Community Development
- Phone
- 386-506-5602
- Hours
- Lobby Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Address
- 1000 City Center Circle, Port Orange, FL 32129
Contact from port-orange.org — Community Development Building Departmen
Other rules to know
- The Building Division receives fence permit applications, but the Land Development Code text found does not state a residential permit requirement; fences must comply with building codes.
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 Port Orange, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Port Orange before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Port Orange?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft within required rear setback on an atypical lot). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (single-family/two-family front yards abutting rights-of-way). Corner lots: Separate 6 ft privacy-fence allowances for corner and through lots (Sec. 3(b)(2)(f)-(g)).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Port Orange?
Permanent fences at least 5 ft from any right-of-way line unless otherwise permitted; not in visibility clearance areas.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Port Orange?
If one side is more finished, it faces outward toward the adjoining property (waivable with a written agreement of both owners).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Port Orange?
Call the Building Permit info line at 386-506-5602 to confirm the fence permit requirement. Apply through the city SmartGov portal if a permit is needed. 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 Port Orange (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Port Orange?
Building Division, Community Development. Phone 386-506-5602.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Port Orange's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Ch. 16 Sec. 3 Fences and walls
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