A Jupiter Building Department permit is required for any fence over 4 feet tall or any fence in a coastal wind zone. Permit fee typically 75 to 150 dollars depending on length. FL Building Code wind load compliance mandatory.
Town Code Sec. 9-1 requires permits for fences over 4 feet in height and for all fences on properties east of US-1 (coastal wind zone). FL Building Code 7th Edition requires fence design to withstand 170 mph winds in Jupiter due to coastal location. Hurricane-rated post spacing and concrete footings required. HOA architectural review typically runs parallel and must be submitted with or before the town permit. Pool-enclosure fences have their own separate permit under FL 515.
Unpermitted fence 250 dollars plus retroactive permit fee doubled. Non-wind-compliant fence may require complete removal after storm damage inspection.
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Commercial properties in Jupiter must keep noise under 65 dBA at the residential property line and 70 dBA at a commercial property line. Loading dock activit...
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Amplified music in Jupiter is prohibited from being plainly audible at 100 feet from the source under Town Code Sec. 18-33. Outdoor events at venues like Har...
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Modified exhaust, loud stereos audible at 25 feet, and engine braking in residential zones are prohibited in Jupiter under Town Code Sec. 18-36 and FL Statut...
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Persistent barking for 20 minutes continuously or 30 minutes intermittently within a one-hour period is a violation under Jupiter Town Code and Palm Beach Co...
Jupiter, FL
Construction in Jupiter is permitted Monday through Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM with no Sunday or federal holiday work allowed in residential zones. Interior-only ...
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Aircraft noise over Jupiter is regulated exclusively by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 91. North County General Aviation Airport (F45) is the nearest field and op...
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