City of Miramar fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Miramar? Yes. The City of Miramar requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential maximum) source
- Good side faces
- Shadowbox and stockade fences: finished side faces the abutting property or right-of-way (side and rear portions not facing a right-of-way may be exempt where the neighbor already has a fence). source
- Not allowed
- Uncoated, galvanized chain-link fencing. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-602-3200
Still being confirmed with Miramar: What is the maximum front-yard fence height, and can fence permits be submitted online?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Miramar
Steps based on miramarfl.gov — fence application package fbc 2023
- Download the City's Fence Application Package.
- Gather the application, HOA Affidavit of Awareness, debris removal affidavit, signed and sealed boundary survey, cost proof and product approvals; homeowners add the Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement.
- Fence in a drainage or lake easement? Get South Broward Drainage District approval (954-680-3337).
- Call the Building Division (954-602-3200) for how to submit, then apply.
- Record a Notice of Commencement if over $5,000 and have it at the first inspection; schedule the final inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Final inspection (999); masonry/precast per approved plans
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Miramar Building Division
- Phone
- 954-602-3200
- Address
- Building Division, 2200 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
Contact from miramarfl.gov — fence application package fbc 2023
What to submit
- Permit application describing fence type and height
- Homeowner's Association Affidavit of Awareness (required even if not in an HOA)
- Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement (homeowner applications only) with photo ID, proof of ownership and homestead verification
- Construction Debris Removal Affidavit
- Full scalable boundary survey (1 set), signed and sealed, updated within 7 years, showing fence location and dimensions
- Valuation including labor and materials (signed contract for contractors)
- South Broward Drainage District approval if the fence encroaches on a drainage or lake easement
- Product approvals / Miami-Dade NOA or engineered details depending on material
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if the value exceeds $5,000
Other rules to know
- Contractors must be registered with the Building Division; if you hire a contractor, the contractor pulls the permit.
- Final inspection (999) for most fences; precast and reinforced masonry follow the approved plans.
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 Miramar, FL?
Yes. The City of Miramar requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Miramar?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential maximum).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Miramar?
Shadowbox and stockade fences: finished side faces the abutting property or right-of-way (side and rear portions not facing a right-of-way may be exempt where the neighbor already has a fence).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Miramar?
Download the City's Fence Application Package. Gather the application, HOA Affidavit of Awareness, debris removal affidavit, signed and sealed boundary survey, cost proof and product approvals; homeowners add the Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement. Fence in a drainage or lake easement? Get South Broward Drainage District approval (954-680-3337). Call the Building Division (954-602-3200) for how to submit, then apply. Record a Notice of Commencement if over $5,000 and have it at the first inspection; schedule the final inspection. buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Miramar (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Miramar?
Building Division, City of Miramar Building Division. Phone 954-602-3200.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Miramar's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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