How to Build a Fence in the Right of Way in Florida

The state of Florida has requirements for home or business owners who wish to place a fence on their property. If you do not follow these requirements, you could be fined or asked to have the fence removed, so it is better to do it the right way from the beginning. Following these guidelines, you can add fences made out of a variety of materials and in different sizes. Directions vary for building the actual fence depending on the materials that you choose to use.

Building permit
Owner/builder disclosure (optional)
Site plan
Building permit fees
Post-hole digger
Fencing materials

Instructions

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  Contact your local city government to find out if you need a building permit for your fence. Some municipalities in Florida are more strict than others on this.
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  Provide a site plan, permit application, proof of ownership of the property, personal identification and permit fees to the government office if a permit is required for building.
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  Build your fence a maximum of 4 feet high if it is in the front of your house or building. If it is in the back of the property, it can be up to 6 feet high.
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  Space your fence posts according to the directions for that particular type of fencing. For example, wood fences are generally evenly spaced between 6 and 8 feet apart. Use a post digger to dig holes deep enough for the fence to be secure.

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