Wellington Fence Permit Requirements (2026 Checklist)

Fence Permit checklist for Wellington

Fence/Wall Packet — Wellington-specific form
ARB Approved Fence Form — REQUIRED (Architectural Review Board)
Landscape and Fence Affidavit — Wellington-specific form
Swimming Pool Barrier Requirements Affidavit — if fence serves as pool barrier
Submit application by email to BuildingDocs@WellingtonFL.gov → ProjectDox
Contractor must be registered with Village
GotchaInsurance cert holder: 'Village of Wellington / 12300 Forest Hill Blvd / Wellington, FL 33414'
NOC required for job value > $5,000
WOOD FENCES (4-6 ft): Shadow Box (horizontal/vertical), Board on Board Privacy, Picket, 3 or 4 Board
Wood finish: natural, clear coat, OR painted tan, gray, or white
Wood in EPA/along thoroughfare: natural, clear-coat, OR painted black, gray, or white
GotchaHorizontal fences — no unfinished edges visible
GotchaStockade wooden vertical fences are PROHIBITED in Wellington
VINYL FENCES (4-6 ft): Lattice Top, Board on Board Privacy (horizontal/vertical), Powder Coated Metal Estate Style
GotchaVinyl permitted colors: beige, brown, or gray ONLY — WHITE IS PROHIBITED
VINYL-COATED CHAIN LINK (4-6 ft): Permitted colors black, green, brown — REQUIRES hedge for entire fence perimeter
ALUMINUM FENCES (4-6 ft): Permitted colors black, bronze, or white
GotchaAll fence types adjacent to right-of-way REQUIRE hedges (exception: some EPA properties per Article 6 LDR)
GotchaFinished side of fence MUST face adjacent property
Hedges and Fences Ordinance No. 2021-18 (effective 10/26/2021)
Ordinance No. 2024-02 (adopted 7/16/2024) — addresses hedge height, fence setbacks, hedge material challenges, uniform appearance along thoroughfares
Fence/Wall review: 4 working days (Building, Zoning, Engineering if applicable)
Fence permit fee (under $10,000 value): $100 FLAT FEE
Fence permit fee (over $10,000 value): standard permit fee formula

Requirements change. Confirm the current checklist with the Wellington building department before you submit. See every permit type on the Wellington permit requirements page.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a Notice of Commencement in Wellington?

Florida law requires a recorded Notice of Commencement when the contract price is greater than $5,000 ($15,000 for repair or replacement of an existing heating or air conditioning system). Timing can vary, so confirm with the Wellington building department whether it is due at application or before the first inspection.

What gets a fence application rejected in Wellington?

Insurance cert holder: 'Village of Wellington / 12300 Forest Hill Blvd / Wellington, FL 33414'. Horizontal fences — no unfinished edges visible. Stockade wooden vertical fences are PROHIBITED in Wellington.

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