Palm Bay, FL Fence Regulations: Fence Permit Requirements (2026)
Key Facts
- Permit issued by
- Building Official
- Fee schedule
- Set under Chapter 172
- Single-family exemption
- To-scale on-site plan
- Must clear
- Utilities & easements
Summary
Most new fences and walls in Palm Bay need Building Official plan review and a permit before construction, though small residential fences meeting on-site siting rules can skip the permit.
(I) Plans, permit, fee. Plans showing the location of any proposed fence or wall and the type of construction shall be submitted to the Building Official and a permit obtained therefor from the Building Official, upon payment of a fee as set forth in Chapter 172. Fences in residential districts accessory to a single-family residence may be exempted from the requirements of obtaining a building permit provided that the property owner can show on a to scale plan that the fence is wholly located with the subject property...
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-41: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2026-13, passed 5-21-26).
Full Breakdown
Under § 174.007(I), plans showing a proposed fence or wall's location and construction type must go to the Building Official, and a permit is required with a fee set under Chapter 172. Fences accessory to a single-family residence in residential districts can be exempted from the building permit if the owner shows on a to-scale plan that the fence sits wholly on the property and clears utilities, rights-of-way, drainage easements, septic systems, and driveway or intersection sight lines.
Violations & Fines
Building without a required permit can block issuance of a certificate of occupancy and draw a Code Compliance order to remedy the fence; unresolved violations fall under the general penalty in § 10.99.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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