Indian River County requires a building permit before you erect or replace a fence or wall. The building division reviews it and zoning confirms height and placement. Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes.
Under Section 912.14, no wall or fence may be erected or replaced in Indian River County without first obtaining a permit from the building division, part of Community Development in Vero Beach. Zoning review confirms the fence meets height and setback rules and stays clear of drainage and utility easements unless a removal covenant is approved. Masonry and concrete walls carry structural review, and pool-barrier fences must meet Chapter 515 safety standards. Because the county sits on the hurricane-exposed Treasure Coast, fences must meet Florida Building Code wind-load design, though the High-Velocity Hurricane Zone covers only Miami-Dade and Broward. Always call Sunshine 811 before digging, and secure HOA architectural approval separately.
Putting up a fence without the required Indian River County permit invites a stop-work order and code enforcement action; the fence can be ordered altered or removed at the owner's expense.
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