City of Lauderhill fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Lauderhill? Yes. The City of Lauderhill requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- No general single-family limit found; privacy walls up to 6 ft above the house floor elevation source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front street setback area source
- Corner lots
- 6 ft on corner lots (outside the front setback area); nothing over 2 ft above street grade within 25 ft of an intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Never in a public right-of-way; permits may be refused in easement areas. Sight triangle: 25 ft from the intersection kept under 2 ft. source
- Good side faces
- Finished sides face the exterior (toward abutting property and rights-of-way). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire, broken glass, electrified fences and other injurious materials; chicken wire; plywood. source
- How to apply
- In person source
Still being confirmed with Lauderhill: What is the maximum fence height in single-family side and rear yards, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Lauderhill
Steps based on lauderhill-fl.gov — 638894107359770000
- Download the City's Fence Permit Application and Instructions packet.
- Check height and setback limits with Zoning (954-730-3050).
- Complete and notarize the building permit application and Encroachment Agreement; gather the survey, proof of cost, detail sheet or NOA, and an Owner-Builder Affidavit if you are doing the work yourself.
- Submit two sets in person at the Building Division, 3300 Inverrary Blvd.
- Record a Notice of Commencement if the job is $5,000 or more.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
Development Services Department - Building Division
- Phone
- 954-730-3060
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Division, 3300 Inverrary Blvd., Lauderhill, FL 33319
Contact from lauderhill-fl.gov — 638894107359770000
What to submit
- Building permit application, filled out and notarized
- Proof of cost (signed contract or invoices)
- Owner-Builder Affidavit with proof of residency if you are your own contractor
- Notice of Commencement if the job value is $5,000 or more
- Encroachment Agreement, filled out and notarized
- Survey showing fence location, height and gates
- Pool fence acknowledgment form if there is a pool
- Wood or chain link detail sheet with the fence type circled
- Notice of Acceptance or signed and sealed engineering drawings for PVC and aluminum fences
- Two sets of plans
Other rules to know
- Contractors must be registered with the City of Lauderhill.
- Ask the Zoning Division (954-730-3050) about setbacks and height for your lot.
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 Lauderhill, FL?
Yes. The City of Lauderhill requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Lauderhill?
Side and rear yards: No general single-family limit found; privacy walls up to 6 ft above the house floor elevation. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front street setback area. Corner lots: 6 ft on corner lots (outside the front setback area); nothing over 2 ft above street grade within 25 ft of an intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Lauderhill?
Never in a public right-of-way; permits may be refused in easement areas. Sight triangle: 25 ft from the intersection kept under 2 ft.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Lauderhill?
Finished sides face the exterior (toward abutting property and rights-of-way).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Lauderhill?
Download the City's Fence Permit Application and Instructions packet. Check height and setback limits with Zoning (954-730-3050). Complete and notarize the building permit application and Encroachment Agreement; gather the survey, proof of cost, detail sheet or NOA, and an Owner-Builder Affidavit if you are doing the work yourself. Submit two sets in person at the Building Division, 3300 Inverrary Blvd. Record a Notice of Commencement if the job is $5,000 or more. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Lauderhill (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Lauderhill?
Building Division, Development Services Department - Building Division. Phone 954-730-3060, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Lauderhill's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Regulations Sec. 5.18 Fences, walls and hedges
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