Florida state waters are from shore to 3 nautical miles on the Atlantic and from shore to 9 nautical miles on the Gulf. In most places, federal waters extend from where state waters end out to about 200 nautical miles or to where other country's waters begin.
Yes, a property owner can build a fence on the boundary line in Florida.
It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Straits of Florida and Cuba to the south. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.
Florida does not have a registry of deeds. Instead, deeds and other property records are recorded, filed, and stored by each individual county clerk's office. Some are kept at the county courthouse. You can find tax records with the county tax assessor.
Here's a comprehensive guide to help you locate your property boundaries in Florida. Review Your Property Deed. Check Your Plat Map. Use a Property Line App. Look for Physical Markers. Refer to Recent Surveys. Visit the County Property Appraiser's Website. Consult with Neighbors.
To obtain a copy of your survey you would need to contact the title company or attorney that handled your closing or if you know the name of the surveyor you can contact them directly. In many states surveys are recorded, Florida is not one of those states.
No Specific Distance Requirement: Florida state law doesn't mandate a specific distance between a fence and the property line. However, it does stipulate that fences must be maintained by the property owner who ed them.
A Boundary Survey is utilized to clearly mark property lines and define the improvements on the land to be purchased. Property lines and improvements situated on the property are located and depicted on the survey drawing.
Maintaining Distance from the Property Line This helps prevent disputes and allows for maintenance on both sides of the fence without encroaching on the neighbor's land. A common practice is to build the fence 2-8 inches away from the property line, depending on local regulations and personal preferences.
Yes, a property owner can build a fence on the boundary line in Florida.