Bay County does not require a permit to build a fence in the unincorporated county, though the Section 1305 restrictions on height, hedges, and corner visibility still apply. Incorporated cities permit fences separately, and utility lines should be located before digging.
The Bay County Planning and Zoning Division confirms that fencing needs no county permit, but the fences-and-hedges rules in Chapter 13, Section 1305 of the Land Development Regulations still govern where and how tall a fence may be. Owners should confirm the true property line before building, since an encroaching fence is a civil matter, not something county code enforcement resolves. Fences across a utility easement or in a coastal flood zone can face added requirements, and pool-barrier fences must meet Chapter 515 of the Florida Statutes. Incorporated cities such as Panama City, Lynn Haven, and Callaway issue their own fence permits, so check the city if your lot lies inside one.
Because no county fence permit exists, enforcement comes through code compliance: a fence violating Section 1305 height or sight-line rules can be ordered lowered, relocated, or removed.
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