Most fences in unincorporated Manatee County require a building permit, but fences for agricultural uses on agriculturally zoned property are exempt from permitting while still meeting all other fence standards.
Fences must comply with LDC 511.6 whether or not a permit is required. The Code expressly exempts agricultural-use fences on agricultural-zoned property from having to obtain a building permit, though they must still meet the section's requirements. No fence or wall may be located in a right-of-way or easement; fences of wood, plastic composition, aluminum, wrought iron, or chain link may cross drainage/utility easements only if the owner signs a notarized hold-harmless agreement with the County. Apply through Manatee County Building & Development Services.
Building without a required permit is a code violation subject to stop-work orders and FS Ch. 162 fines up to $250/day (first) or $500/day (repeat) until corrected.
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