City of Margate fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Margate? Yes. The City of Margate requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in a front or corner yard, or in front of the home (one- and two-family lots) source
- Corner lots
- Not allowed in the corner yard (area between the home's front corner and both streets); street side yard allowed up to 6 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences may go in side, street-side and rear yards and within required setbacks, but not in front of the home. In easements only with a notarized affidavit (and the easement holder's consent for canal, drainage or lake maintenance easements). source
- Good side faces
- Finished (good) side faces the outside of the property, except interior fences abutting an existing fence or wall that blocks installation. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed, razor or similar wire and broken glass. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-970-3004
Still being confirmed with Margate: Can fence permits be submitted online, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Margate
Steps based on margatefl.com — Fences PDF
- Download the City's Fence Permit Application Checklist and check the Residential Fences rules (Zoning: 954-968-3617).
- Complete and notarize the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and the Easement Affidavit; gather the survey, proof of cost and any product approvals.
- Submit to Building and Code Services (954-970-3004, [email protected]) - ask how they accept submittals.
- Record and post a Notice of Commencement (jobs over $5,000) before the first inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Notice of Commencement must be recorded and posted before the first inspection
Who to contact
Building and Code Services
City of Margate Building and Code Services Department
- Phone
- 954-970-3004
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building and Code Services, 901 NW 66th Avenue, Margate, FL 33063
Contact from margatefl.com — Fences PDF
What to submit
- Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application, completed and notarized
- Proof of total cost (signed contract, or the Owner-Builder Cost Verification Form)
- Owner Builder Affidavit with proof of residency if you are your own contractor
- Notice of Commencement if the job value exceeds $5,000
- Notarized Easement Affidavit
- Site survey showing fence height, location and gates
- Pool fence code acknowledgment and pool safety barrier form, if applicable
- City wood or chain link fence requirement form, if applicable
- Notice of Acceptance or signed and sealed engineer drawings for PVC and aluminum fences
Other rules to know
- Hedges: max 6 ft (up to 10 ft in non-corner side yards and in rear yards next to nonresidential property or a right-of-way over 100 ft wide); set back 2 ft and kept inside the property line.
- Some designated existing subdivisions may only use white PVC privacy fencing along side and rear lot lines.
- HOA approval is separate from the City permit.
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 Margate, FL?
Yes. The City of Margate requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Margate?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: Not allowed in a front or corner yard, or in front of the home (one- and two-family lots). Corner lots: Not allowed in the corner yard (area between the home's front corner and both streets); street side yard allowed up to 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Margate?
Fences may go in side, street-side and rear yards and within required setbacks, but not in front of the home. In easements only with a notarized affidavit (and the easement holder's consent for canal, drainage or lake maintenance easements).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Margate?
Finished (good) side faces the outside of the property, except interior fences abutting an existing fence or wall that blocks installation.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Margate?
Download the City's Fence Permit Application Checklist and check the Residential Fences rules (Zoning: 954-968-3617). Complete and notarize the Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application and the Easement Affidavit; gather the survey, proof of cost and any product approvals. Submit to Building and Code Services (954-970-3004, [email protected]) - ask how they accept submittals. Record and post a Notice of Commencement (jobs over $5,000) before the first inspection. 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 Margate (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Margate?
Building and Code Services, City of Margate Building and Code Services Department. Phone 954-970-3004, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Margate's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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