City of Hollywood fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hollywood? Yes. The City of Hollywood requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Hollywood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where the rear or interior side yard adjoins non-residentially zoned property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft (front yard, residential zone) source
- Corner lots
- 2 ft within the corner setback area (25 ft along the property lines from a street intersection; 6 ft at an alley-street intersection); 4 ft allowed if the City Engineer finds it is not a visual barrier source
- How to apply
- Call 954-921-3335
Still being confirmed with Hollywood: How do homeowners submit a fence permit (online or in person), and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hollywood
- Use the City's online permit fee estimator for a rough fee, and email the Building Division ([email protected]) or call 954-921-3335 for the fence permit application.
- Apply for the single-trade fence permit.
- Keep the fence at 4 ft in front and 2 ft in the corner setback area.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-921-3335
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Division, 2600 Hollywood Blvd., Room 320, Hollywood, FL 33020
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from grade 1 ft from the fence; where the neighbor's lot is lower, no more than 3 ft over the allowed height measured from the neighbor's grade at the line.
- View triangles must stay clear between 30 and 72 inches above ground.
- No height limit on hedges outside the view triangle and corner setback area.
- The City's online permit estimator lists fences as a single-trade permit that does not need a certificate of occupancy.
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 Hollywood, FL?
Yes. The City of Hollywood requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hollywood?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where the rear or interior side yard adjoins non-residentially zoned property). Front (street) yard: 4 ft (front yard, residential zone). Corner lots: 2 ft within the corner setback area (25 ft along the property lines from a street intersection; 6 ft at an alley-street intersection); 4 ft allowed if the City Engineer finds it is not a visual barrier.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hollywood?
Use the City's online permit fee estimator for a rough fee, and email the Building Division ([email protected]) or call 954-921-3335 for the fence permit application. Apply for the single-trade fence permit. Keep the fence at 4 ft in front and 2 ft in the corner setback area. 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 Hollywood (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hollywood?
City of Hollywood Building Division. Phone 954-921-3335, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hollywood's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Code of Ordinances - Fences, walls and hedges height (formerly '72 Code Sec. 17-14)
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