City of Hallandale Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hallandale Beach? Yes. The City of Hallandale Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 8 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Front yard 4 ft (6 ft in townhouse/multifamily developments of 6+ units and HOA/developer-controlled single-family communities of 6+ homes) source
- Corner lots
- Side street yard: 6 ft, plus 1 ft for each foot set back from the street-side lot line, up to 8 ft (setback area landscaped); fences over 4 ft may not extend past the building line of the main facade. 25 ft clear vision triangle at corners. source
- Distance from lot line
- No side or rear setback required. Not within 6 ft of a fire hydrant or emergency apparatus. 25 ft clear vision triangle along front and side lot lines on corner lots. source
- Good side faces
- Finished on the side facing the neighboring property or right-of-way; both sides if both are visible from a right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, broken glass, electrical elements, exposed sharp projections and other hazardous materials; chain link in front and street-facing side yards (except properties significantly impacted by crime). source
- How to apply
- Call 954-457-1489
Still being confirmed with Hallandale Beach: Is 954-457-1489 still the Building Division number, and can fence permits be filed online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hallandale Beach
- Contact the Building Division (954-457-1489, [email protected]) for the building permit application and submittal method.
- Apply for a building permit (all fences and walls follow building permit procedures).
- Keep chain link out of front and street-facing side yards, and include a gate to the front yard.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-457-1489
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Division, 400 S. Federal Hwy., Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
Other rules to know
- Residential fences and walls must have at least one gate or opening for access from the front yard.
- Front-yard hedges may be 6 in taller than the allowed front fence height; no hedge height limit in other yards.
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 Hallandale Beach, FL?
Yes. The City of Hallandale Beach requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hallandale Beach?
Side and rear yards: 8 ft. Front (street) yard: Front yard 4 ft (6 ft in townhouse/multifamily developments of 6+ units and HOA/developer-controlled single-family communities of 6+ homes). Corner lots: Side street yard: 6 ft, plus 1 ft for each foot set back from the street-side lot line, up to 8 ft (setback area landscaped); fences over 4 ft may not extend past the building line of the main facade. 25 ft clear vision triangle at corners..
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hallandale Beach?
No side or rear setback required. Not within 6 ft of a fire hydrant or emergency apparatus. 25 ft clear vision triangle along front and side lot lines on corner lots.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Hallandale Beach?
Finished on the side facing the neighboring property or right-of-way; both sides if both are visible from a right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hallandale Beach?
Contact the Building Division (954-457-1489, [email protected]) for the building permit application and submittal method. Apply for a building permit (all fences and walls follow building permit procedures). Keep chain link out of front and street-facing side yards, and include a gate to the front yard. 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 Hallandale 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 Hallandale Beach?
City of Hallandale Beach Building Division. Phone 954-457-1489, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hallandale Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code Secs. 32-331 to 32-335 Fences, walls, structures and plantings
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