Orlando requires building permits for fences over 6 feet tall, all pool barriers, and fences in commercial or industrial zones. Standard residential fences 6 feet or shorter generally do not require a permit but must comply with zoning, height, setback, and sight-triangle rules. Permits are issued through Orlando Permitting Services and require site plans showing property lines and fence location.
Under Orlando City Code and the Florida Building Code, permit requirements for fences depend on height, location, and purpose. Permits are required for: any fence over 6 feet tall; pool barrier fences (regardless of height) under FBC Ch. 4515; fences in commercial, industrial, or multi-family zones; retaining walls over 4 feet; and fences within historic districts (also requiring Historic Preservation Board review). Permit applications must include a site plan showing property boundaries, fence location, height, and materials. Surveys may be required to confirm property lines, especially in disputes. Fences less than 6 feet tall in single-family residential zones generally do not require a building permit but still must comply with all zoning, height, setback, and corner-lot sight requirements.
Building without a required permit: double permit fees as a penalty, plus possible fines of $100 to $500. Construction may be ordered to stop until proper permits are issued. Non-compliant fences must be modified or removed.
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