City of Lauderdale Lakes fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lauderdale Lakes? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lauderdale Lakes 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
- Not permitted in a required front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- No fences or walls in a required front yard. Not in a utility easement before a permit is issued; any easement needs an encroachment agreement. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side of stockade fences faces outward to the abutting property or right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified, barbed wire, razor wire and similar hazardous materials; chicken wire or similar material. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-535-2480
Still being confirmed with Lauderdale Lakes: Does a residential fence need a City building permit, and can it be filed online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lauderdale Lakes
- Call the Lauderdale Lakes building department (954-535-2480) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply.
- Keep the fence out of the required front yard and at 6 ft or less.
- Fence in an easement? Get an encroachment agreement first.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-535-2480
- Address
- 4300 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
What to submit
- Encroachment agreement if the fence is in an easement
Other rules to know
- Wood fences: pressure-treated pine, redwood, cypress, black locust or cedar, nominal 1-inch thickness.
- Chain link: minimum 11 gauge.
- Concrete block or masonry walls: stucco and/or paint on both sides.
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 Lauderdale Lakes, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Lauderdale Lakes before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lauderdale Lakes?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not permitted in a required front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lauderdale Lakes?
No fences or walls in a required front yard. Not in a utility easement before a permit is issued; any easement needs an encroachment agreement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Lauderdale Lakes?
Finished side of stockade fences faces outward to the abutting property or right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lauderdale Lakes?
Call the Lauderdale Lakes building department (954-535-2480) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply. Keep the fence out of the required front yard and at 6 ft or less. Fence in an easement? Get an encroachment agreement first. 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 Lauderdale Lakes (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lauderdale Lakes?
City of Lauderdale Lakes building department. Phone 954-535-2480.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lauderdale Lakes's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Regulations Sec. 1107.6 Fences and walls
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