City of Coral Springs fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Coral Springs? Yes. The City of Coral Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft maximum (no opaque fence along a rear line facing a waterway) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft maximum in the front yard, decorative fences only (no chain link in front) source
- Corner lots
- Street-facing sides set back 2.5 ft from the property line for landscaping source
- Distance from lot line
- Inside the property line. Sides facing a street or waterway are set back 2.5 ft from the property line and landscaped (shrubs at least 18 in tall at planting, no more than 18 in apart). Gates must swing into your own property, never onto a neighbor's. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in the front yard; slats in chain link; opaque fences along a rear line facing a waterway; PVC and wood on the waterside. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Coral Springs
Steps based on coralsprings.gov — Fence Guidelines
- Open the City's online permitting map (csbuilding.org), click "Fence" and download the fence checklist.
- Gather a photo of the house and fence, any easement agreements, and your HOA approval letter if you have an association.
- Apply online (or at the Building Division, 9500 W Sample Rd).
- Plant the required shrubs on street- or waterway-facing sides, then call 954-344-1040 to schedule the zoning/landscape inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Zoning inspection of the fence and landscaping together (homeowner installs) or a zoning inspection plus a separate landscape inspection (contractor installs)
- Permit good for
- Permits that are not finished can expire
Who to contact
Zoning / Building Division
Community Development
- Phone
- 954-344-1040
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Thu 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Fri 7:30 am-3 pm
- Address
- Building Division, City Hall, 9500 West Sample Road, Coral Springs, FL 33065
Contact from coralsprings.gov — Fence Guidelines
What to submit
- Photo of the house and the fence
- Easement agreement from the drainage district, utility company or association if the fence crosses an easement
- HOA approval letter on association letterhead signed by an officer, if applicable
- Fence checklist from the City's online permitting map (click "Fence")
Other rules to know
- Allowed: vinyl-coated chain link (black, green or bronze), semi-private PVC or wood (shadowbox or board-on-board with 9-15 in lattice), aluminum rail.
- A contractor-installed fence gets two permit numbers: one for the fence and one for landscaping.
- Do-it-yourself installers must finish the landscaping before calling for the zoning inspection.
- The Architectural Review Committee may review the project.
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 Coral Springs, FL?
Yes. The City of Coral Springs requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Coral Springs?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft maximum (no opaque fence along a rear line facing a waterway). Front (street) yard: 4 ft maximum in the front yard, decorative fences only (no chain link in front). Corner lots: Street-facing sides set back 2.5 ft from the property line for landscaping.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Coral Springs?
Inside the property line. Sides facing a street or waterway are set back 2.5 ft from the property line and landscaped (shrubs at least 18 in tall at planting, no more than 18 in apart). Gates must swing into your own property, never onto a neighbor's.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Coral Springs?
Open the City's online permitting map (csbuilding.org), click "Fence" and download the fence checklist. Gather a photo of the house and fence, any easement agreements, and your HOA approval letter if you have an association. Apply online (or at the Building Division, 9500 W Sample Rd). Plant the required shrubs on street- or waterway-facing sides, then call 954-344-1040 to schedule the zoning/landscape inspection. 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 Coral Springs (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Coral Springs?
Zoning / Building Division, Community Development. Phone 954-344-1040, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Coral Springs's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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