Orlando, FL fence permit site plan

FAQ

Do I need a permit to build a fence in Orlando, FL?

Yes, in the cases the city lists. Orlando's Apply for a Fence Permit page requires a permit when the fence will be taller than six feet, on a commercial property or a residential property with three or more dwelling units, built of concrete, masonry or block or carrying any reinforcement, used as a required pool or spa barrier, along a property with an alley at the rear, on a corner lot, on or near a public easement shown on a property survey, fitted with vehicular or powered gates, part of a demolition permit, or in a floodplain or floodway. Anything outside that list needs none, and the same page warns that every fence must follow City Code even where no permit is required.

How tall can my fence be in Orlando, FL?

Up to 6' in the rear yard, 4' in front of the building line.

How much does a Orlando, FL fence permit cost?

We have Orlando, FL's fence ordinance on file but not a permit fee, so we do not publish an amount for it. Ask the building department what a fence permit costs before you apply.

What does a fence plot plan need to show?

Your property outline, location of the proposed fence, total linear feet, height, material, distance from any street/sidewalk, and (in most cities) the location of your house. Fence Plotter generates this automatically from a satellite image and your fence drawing.

Can I draw my plot plan myself?

Yes — most building departments accept owner-drawn plot plans as long as they're clear, dimensioned, and to scale. Fence Plotter produces a permit-ready plot plan + elevation sketch in two minutes.