City of Venice Fence Permit Guide

Fence Height Limits & Setbacks

Required Documents

• Site Plan (to scale)

• Property Survey(if applicable)

  Required for fences on or within 1ft of property line

• HOA Approval Letter(if applicable)

  Required if property is in an HOA

• Certificate of Insurance

• Contractor License Copy

• Product Specifications(if applicable)

  Required for vinyl, aluminum, composite materials

• Wind Load Calculations(if applicable)

  Required for fences over 6ft in high velocity hurricane zone

• Engineer-Sealed Drawing(if applicable)

  Required for commercial or fences over 8ft

• Existing Fence Photos(if applicable)

  Required if removing existing fence

• Sunshine 811 Confirmation

• Notice of Commencement(if applicable)

  Required for jobs over $2,500

• Tree Removal Permit(if applicable)

  Required if trees must be removed for fence line

• Project Estimate(if applicable)

  Required by most jurisdictions

• Recorded Fence Affidavit(if applicable)

  Required by City of Bradenton

• Recorded Easement Encroachment Agreement(if applicable)

  Required if fence in easement

• Shop Drawing / Product Detail(if applicable)

  Required by some jurisdictions showing fence style/size

• Property Record Card(if applicable)

  Required by Lake County jurisdictions

Special Requirements

Survey Required

Not typically

Notice of Commencement

Required (projects over $2,500)

Estimate Required

Yes

Inspections

post hole, final