City of Deerfield Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Deerfield Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Deerfield Beach 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 (may sit on the lot line); waterfront yard: open fences up to 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- No wall or fence in the required front yard (single- and two-family); front hedges max 4 ft source
- Corner lots
- Street-side yard: set back 10 ft from the property line, max 6 ft; nothing in the intersection sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Single- and two-family lots: none in the required front yard; street-side (corner) yard fences set back 10 ft from the property line; side and rear fences may be on the lot line. Through lots follow front-yard rules except the rear side on a right-of-way may reach 8 ft. source
- Good side faces
- Wood, PVC, chain-link and metal picket fences: finished side toward the outside of the property. source
- Not allowed
- Materials other than those listed in the code; wire lighter than 12-gauge. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-480-4250
Still being confirmed with Deerfield Beach: Does a single-family fence need a City building permit, and can it be filed online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Deerfield Beach
- Call the Deerfield Beach building department (954-480-4250) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply.
- Keep the fence out of the required front yard and 10 ft back on a corner street side.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-480-4250
- Address
- 150 NE 2nd Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Other rules to know
- Waterfront yards: open fences (less than 75% view obstruction) up to 6 ft; hedges max 4 ft.
- Hedges in side and rear yards may be 8 ft.
- Height is measured from the average natural grade of the adjoining and subject lots; masonry wall height includes columns and caps.
- Multifamily fences and walls go through development plan review.
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 Deerfield Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Deerfield Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Deerfield Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (may sit on the lot line); waterfront yard: open fences up to 6 ft. Front (street) yard: No wall or fence in the required front yard (single- and two-family); front hedges max 4 ft. Corner lots: Street-side yard: set back 10 ft from the property line, max 6 ft; nothing in the intersection sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Deerfield Beach?
Single- and two-family lots: none in the required front yard; street-side (corner) yard fences set back 10 ft from the property line; side and rear fences may be on the lot line. Through lots follow front-yard rules except the rear side on a right-of-way may reach 8 ft.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Deerfield Beach?
Wood, PVC, chain-link and metal picket fences: finished side toward the outside of the property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Deerfield Beach?
Call the Deerfield Beach building department (954-480-4250) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply. Keep the fence out of the required front yard and 10 ft back on a corner 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 Deerfield Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Deerfield Beach?
City of Deerfield Beach building department. Phone 954-480-4250.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Deerfield Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 98-75 Residential walls, fences and hedges
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