Unincorporated Volusia County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Volusia County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Volusia County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (3 ft if opacity over 25% on an atypical lot) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yard source
- Corner lots
- Must meet corner visibility rules in Sec. 72-277(a)(8) source
- Distance from lot line
- No wall in a platted easement. Fences and walls may be placed in any yard on residential lots. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjoining lot or any abutting right-of-way (may be waived administratively). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences in R-1 through R-9 and other listed districts; nontraditional materials such as tires, mufflers, hubcaps. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Volusia County
Steps based on volusia.org — permit and zoning center
- Check the county Permit Guide (permitguide.volusia.org) or call the Permit Center to confirm whether your fence type needs a permit.
- If a permit is needed, apply through the Connect Live portal or at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Permit Center
- Phone
- 386-736-5929
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (last sign-in 4:30pm)
- Address
- 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand, FL 32720
Contact from volusia.org — permit and zoning center
Other rules to know
- Chain link, wood or vinyl fences on single-family properties "may be constructed without a fence permit" but must meet the code standards; all other residential fences and walls require a fence and/or building permit (Sec. 72-282(1)).
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 Unincorporated Volusia County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Volusia County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Volusia County?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (3 ft if opacity over 25% on an atypical lot). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yard. Corner lots: Must meet corner visibility rules in Sec. 72-277(a)(8).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Volusia County?
No wall in a platted easement. Fences and walls may be placed in any yard on residential lots.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Unincorporated Volusia County?
Finished side faces the adjoining lot or any abutting right-of-way (may be waived administratively).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Volusia County?
Check the county Permit Guide (permitguide.volusia.org) or call the Permit Center to confirm whether your fence type needs a permit. If a permit is needed, apply through the Connect Live portal or at 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand. 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 Unincorporated Volusia County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Volusia County?
Permit Center. Phone 386-736-5929, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Volusia County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Volusia County Code Sec. 72-282 Fences, walls and hedges
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