City of Coconut Creek fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Coconut Creek? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Coconut Creek before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- No fences or walls in a required front yard (agricultural district: allowed if 15 ft from the right-of-way) source
- Corner lots
- Corner/street-side lots: set back 5 ft from the right-of-way or access easement source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in the required front yard. On corner or street-side lots, 5 ft from the right-of-way or access easement; where a sidewalk is present, shrubs or hedges (at least 24 in tall, 18 in wide) must be planted on the outside of the fence. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative side (if any) faces outward, toward the outer boundary of the property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and similar material on fences or walls in residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
Still being confirmed with Coconut Creek: Does a residential fence need a City building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Coconut Creek
- Confirm with the Building Department (954-973-6750) that your fence needs a building permit.
- Owner-builders: bring the Uniform Permit Application and the City's Permit Application Addendum to the Building Department at 4800 W Copans Rd (Mon-Thu, 7 am-6 pm). Contractors: submit through ePermits.
- Keep the fence out of the required front yard and at least 5 ft back from the right-of-way on a corner or street side.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Resilient Design and Development - Building Division
- Phone
- 954-973-6750
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:00 am-6:00 pm (closed Friday)
- Address
- Building Department, Coconut Creek Government Center, 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Contact from coconutcreek.gov — building department
What to submit
- City Uniform Permit Application (Broward uniform form) plus the City's Permit Application Addendum
Other rules to know
- Game-court fences may be up to 10 ft (screened with a planting strip); over 6 ft they must meet principal-building setbacks.
- Owner-builders apply in person; contractors file through the City's ePermits system (unlocked PDFs only).
- The Building Department is open Monday-Thursday only.
Before you dig
Call Sunshine 811 before digging post holes (dial 811 or file online at sunshine811.com) at least two full business days ahead. Find your lot corner markers and keep the fence on your side of the line. County parcel maps can be off by several feet; if you're not sure where the line is, a licensed land surveyor can stake it.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to build a fence in the City of Coconut Creek, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Coconut Creek before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Coconut Creek?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: No fences or walls in a required front yard (agricultural district: allowed if 15 ft from the right-of-way). Corner lots: Corner/street-side lots: set back 5 ft from the right-of-way or access easement.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Coconut Creek?
Not in the required front yard. On corner or street-side lots, 5 ft from the right-of-way or access easement; where a sidewalk is present, shrubs or hedges (at least 24 in tall, 18 in wide) must be planted on the outside of the fence.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Coconut Creek?
Decorative side (if any) faces outward, toward the outer boundary of the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Coconut Creek?
Confirm with the Building Department (954-973-6750) that your fence needs a building permit. Owner-builders: bring the Uniform Permit Application and the City's Permit Application Addendum to the Building Department at 4800 W Copans Rd (Mon-Thu, 7 am-6 pm). Contractors: submit through ePermits. Keep the fence out of the required front yard and at least 5 ft back from the right-of-way on a corner or street side. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Coconut Creek (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Coconut Creek?
Building Department, Resilient Design and Development - Building Division. Phone 954-973-6750, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Coconut Creek's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 13-379 Fences, walls and enclosures
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