City of Parkland fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Parkland? Yes. The City of Parkland requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft next to nonresidential property or A-1, BCA-1, AE-1, AE-2 lots) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the front yard (RS-1, RS-2, RS-2.5, RS-3, BCRS-3, RS-4) source
- Corner lots
- Max 2 ft above the nearest street grade within 10 ft of a street intersection or where a driveway meets the street line source
- Distance from lot line
- Not in public rights-of-way without a City right-of-way occupancy permit; opaque fences and walls need a minimum 10 ft setback from public rights-of-way. Private street easements need the property owners' association's authorization. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Parkland
- Check your zoning district's height limits (4 ft front, 6 ft side and rear in most single-family districts).
- Apply for a building permit through the City's Electronic Permitting site before starting work.
- Fence near a public right-of-way? Opaque fences need a 10 ft setback; any encroachment needs a right-of-way occupancy permit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Division
City of Parkland Building Division
- Phone
- 954-753-5447
- Address
- Building Division, 6600 University Drive, Parkland, FL 33067
Contact from cityofparkland.org — faq
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the finished grade or the centerline of the abutting street, whichever is higher.
- Opaque fences and walls must include a design feature (45-degree direction changes, columns at least every 50 ft, or material/texture changes).
- Hedges max 10 ft (12 ft next to nonresidential property, on lots over 1 acre, or along a trafficway/collector road).
- Permits must be obtained before work starts.
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 Parkland, FL?
Yes. The City of Parkland requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Parkland?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft next to nonresidential property or A-1, BCA-1, AE-1, AE-2 lots). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the front yard (RS-1, RS-2, RS-2.5, RS-3, BCRS-3, RS-4). Corner lots: Max 2 ft above the nearest street grade within 10 ft of a street intersection or where a driveway meets the street line.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Parkland?
Not in public rights-of-way without a City right-of-way occupancy permit; opaque fences and walls need a minimum 10 ft setback from public rights-of-way. Private street easements need the property owners' association's authorization.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Parkland?
Check your zoning district's height limits (4 ft front, 6 ft side and rear in most single-family districts). Apply for a building permit through the City's Electronic Permitting site before starting work. Fence near a public right-of-way? Opaque fences need a 10 ft setback; any encroachment needs a right-of-way occupancy permit. 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 Parkland (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Parkland?
Building Division, City of Parkland Building Division. Phone 954-753-5447.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Parkland's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Article 15, Division 60 Fences, Walls and Hedges (Secs. 15-6010 to 15-6040)
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