Palm Coast, FL Fence Regulations: Permit Requirements (2026)

Per the Palm Coast Building Services Fence Regulations document (Part I): 'Effective June 10, 2021, a permit is not required for the installation of a fence, however, an acknowledgement of the City Land Development Code regulations is required to be signed prior to installation.' Once the acknowledgement is completed, a permit record is created in the city's database to retain the signed acknowledgement and the owner may proceed with the project. The Building Department reminds owners that if the property lies within an HOA or has Architectural Review regulations, those rules may be more stringent than the City LDC and HOA approval must be obtained separately. Even though no building permit is required, the fence must still meet all of Section 4.01.02 (height, setbacks, materials, design, prohibited materials). Wind-load compliance with the 8th Edition (2023) Florida Building Code Section 1609 applies to engineered or non-residential fences; Palm Coast (Flagler County) is in the ~140 mph ultimate wind speed zone per ASCE 7-22 (HVHZ does not apply - that is Miami-Dade and Broward only). Pool barrier fences are reviewed separately under FBC Residential R4501.17 and Florida Statute Chapter 515.