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Fence project

Fence Permit Site Plans

A scaled site plan showing where the fence runs, how tall each section is and where the gates are. Usually all a fence permit needs.

Permit needed?
Often, especially for fences over 6 feet, front-yard fences or corner lots.
Who reviews it
Zoning or building department, and often your HOA
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New wooden fence along a residential yard
Usually needs
  • Site Plan

Drawings you’ll need

What a Fence Permit Asks For

Counties don’t all ask for the same drawings. This is what they usually want for a fence; we confirm your county’s list in the quote.

Plan review

What the County Checks on a Fence Permit

The items reviewers look for first. Every sheet we draw shows them.

  1. 01

    Where the fence runs

    Fence line drawn on or inside the lot lines, never across them.

  2. 02

    Height in each yard

    Height for every run; front yards usually have a lower limit.

  3. 03

    Corner sight lines

    The sight triangle at corners and driveways, where fences must stay low.

  4. 04

    Gates

    Gate locations, widths and swing, kept off the sidewalk.

  5. 05

    Easements

    Utility easements the fence crosses, when they’re on record.

Permit sent back with comments? We revise drawings to answer each one, including plans drawn by someone else.

Permit Corrections

What to send us

What to Send Us

  • Required
    Property addressSo we can check height limits
  • Required
    Where the fence goesMark it on a screenshot of your yard
  • Helpful
    Height and materialFor each section
  • Helpful
    HOA rulesIf your HOA has its own limits

Missing something? Send what you have. We start from county parcel records and aerial imagery, and ask if anything else is needed.

How it works

  1. 1

    Send the basics

    Use the quote form or WhatsApp. Two minutes.

  2. 2

    Approve your price

    We check your county’s requirements and reply with the price and turnaround. Nothing starts until you approve.

  3. 3

    Get your drawings

    Drawn to scale, ready to upload to your permit portal.

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Fence permit FAQ

Fence Permit Questions

Short answers to what people ask before ordering. Ask anything else in your quote request.

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Reviewed by the MakeSitePlan drafting team
Updated October 2026

Do I need a permit for a fence?

Many counties require one, especially for fences over 6 feet, in front yards or on corner lots. Some only need HOA approval. Check your county or ask us.

How tall can my fence be?

Commonly 6 feet in back and side yards and 3 to 4 feet in front yards, but it depends on your zoning code.

Can my fence go right on the property line?

Often yes, but some places require it to sit inside the line. If the line’s location is uncertain, a survey is the safe choice.

What about pool fences?

Pool barriers have their own rules for height and self-closing gates. See our pool permit page.

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