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Do I need a permit to install a fence?: The City of Fort Walton Beach issues permits for fencing to ensure it meets zoning requirements. With your application, we require a site plan showing where the fence is going to be in relation to the property lines, as well as the height of the fence. To learn about the setbacks for a property, please contact our Planning Division.

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1. Do I need a permit to install a fence?: The City of Fort Walton Beach issues permits for fencing to ensure it meets zoning requirements. With your application, we require a site plan showing where the fence is going to be in relation to the property lines, as well as the height of the fence. To learn about the setbacks for a property, please contact our Planning Division.

2. I want to put a fence around my entire property. Are there any height restrictions?: Yes. It is suggested that the details for the specific address be discussed with the Building Department.

3. What documentation does the building department need with my permit application for a fence installation?: A site plan that shows the property boundaries, property line setbacks, easements, locations of structures, etc. The location and height of the fence should be marked on the survey and uploaded to MGO.