City of Oakland Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Oakland Park? Yes. The City of Oakland Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- R-1/R-2: 6'-1/2" (as written; 8 ft next to non-residential or multifamily districts). R-1A/R-1B/R-1C: 6 ft (8 ft next to commercial or industrial) source
- Front (street) yard
- R-1/R-2: 5 ft in front yards (front setback 25 ft from the property line; 35 ft on 40 ft wide R-1 lots). R-1A/R-1B/R-1C: 6 ft source
- Corner lots
- R-1/R-2: fences over 36 in restricted within a 30 ft sight triangle on corner lots (20 ft at driveways). R-1A/B/C: opaque fences max 30 in within a 25 ft sight triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- All fences and footings completely within property lines. source
- Good side faces
- Finished (good) side faces out, except interior fences where an existing fence or wall prevents it. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, razor wire and electrified wires. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Oakland Park
Steps based on oaklandparkfl.gov — 172
- Read the City's Residential Fence Requirements sheet for your zoning district.
- Fill out the Broward County Uniform Building Application and mark the fence on a legible, to-scale survey.
- Submit online (selected residential permits, see the Online Permit Submittal Guide) or in person at 1100 Park Lane East (Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm).
- Use the City's Permit Fee Estimator or Fee Booklet for the fee.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- City Fee Booklet / Permit Fee Estimator; invoices can be paid online
Who to contact
Building and Permitting Division
Building & Permitting Services
- Phone
- 954-630-4350
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- Building and Permitting Division, Sky South Building, 1100 Park Lane East, 1st Floor, Oakland Park, FL 33334
Contact from oaklandparkfl.gov — 166
What to submit
- Broward County Uniform Building Application (the only application form accepted)
- Legible, to-scale survey showing all setbacks from the property line, with the fence location and length drawn (no highlighter)
Other rules to know
- Pool gates must be self-closing and self-latching with the latch at least 54 in above the bottom of the gate.
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 Oakland Park, FL?
Yes. The City of Oakland Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Oakland Park?
Side and rear yards: R-1/R-2: 6'-1/2" (as written; 8 ft next to non-residential or multifamily districts). R-1A/R-1B/R-1C: 6 ft (8 ft next to commercial or industrial). Front (street) yard: R-1/R-2: 5 ft in front yards (front setback 25 ft from the property line; 35 ft on 40 ft wide R-1 lots). R-1A/R-1B/R-1C: 6 ft. Corner lots: R-1/R-2: fences over 36 in restricted within a 30 ft sight triangle on corner lots (20 ft at driveways). R-1A/B/C: opaque fences max 30 in within a 25 ft sight triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Oakland Park?
All fences and footings completely within property lines.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Oakland Park?
Finished (good) side faces out, except interior fences where an existing fence or wall prevents it.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Oakland Park?
Read the City's Residential Fence Requirements sheet for your zoning district. Fill out the Broward County Uniform Building Application and mark the fence on a legible, to-scale survey. Submit online (selected residential permits, see the Online Permit Submittal Guide) or in person at 1100 Park Lane East (Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm). Use the City's Permit Fee Estimator or Fee Booklet for the fee. 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 Oakland Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Oakland Park?
Building and Permitting Division, Building & Permitting Services. Phone 954-630-4350, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Oakland Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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