Residential Fence

Permit for a fence located within a residential area that is not being used to protect a swimming pool (see Residential Baby Barrier permit type for pool protection requirements). Contact Zoning at 941.743.1964 for height and location restrictions for each zoning district.

Exception: A permit is not required for fence enclosures of garbage containers or mechanical equipment with only 3 panels or less with one (1) gate. The enclosure must stay behind the leading living edge of the home and owner must obtain separate approval for encroaching into any easements.

Required Forms & Documents

All documentation: If applying in person, 2 original signed/sealed sets required; if applying online, 1 original signed/sealed set required

• Application Package for a Residential Fence Permit
• Site Plan
• Additional Paperwork: If rental property, must have property owners’ written consent
• Owner-Builder Permit Information: Please read this information about what and who may qualify for an Owner-Builder permit. An Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement Form must be completed.

Fees

At Time of Issuance

• Zoning Review: $30

Note: Payments by check should be made payable to either "CCBCC" or Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners. Payments are also accepted by Mastercard or Visa credit or debit cards.

Eligible Licenses for This Permit

• Owner-Builder: Must not rent or sell the property within one (1) year of completion of the permit
• Certified Building
• Certified General
• Certified Residential
• Registered Building
• Registered Residential

Department Reviews

• Intake/Sufficiency: A review of the application and its required documents to verify completeness for acceptance and payment of initial fees
• Natural Resources: Verify that the proposed work will not impact a protected species (such as scrub jays, gopher tortoises, etc.). This includes coastal lighting impact on sea turtles.
• Tree: Verify that trees proposed for removal are not heritage trees and ensure that the required amount of trees needed to be planted are indicated on the required drawings
• Zoning: A review the proposed work for compliance with the land development regulations. This includes zoning, setbacks and any other regulations pertaining to the location and type of structure.

Inspections

• Dependent upon the project location and scope of work. Inspections will show on job card.