City of Pembroke Pines fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pembroke Pines? Yes. The City of Pembroke Pines 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 along a lot line next to a nonresidential use) source
- Front (street) yard
- Not in the front yard setback (corner-lot and R-MH exceptions; R-MH front fences max 36 in, decorative aluminum or wood, no more than 50% opaque) source
- Corner lots
- Max 2 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection; a front-setback fence on a corner lot only if the main entrance faces the street side yard, at the Zoning Administrator's discretion source
- Distance from lot line
- No encroachment into the front yard setback (except as allowed). Must not block fire hydrants, water valves, meters or sewer clean-outs. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and barbed-wire-topped fences on residential property (except R-E and A districts); chicken wire and wire-type fences in R-MH front setbacks. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-435-6502 source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Pembroke Pines
Steps based on ppines.com — Fence Permit Permit Type Checklist
- Download the City's Fence Permit checklist.
- Gather the Uniform Building Permit Application, HOA Affidavit of Awareness, landscape compliance affidavit, easement hold-harmless agreement, survey and product approvals (sealed plans for PVC or metal).
- In the South Broward Drainage District? Get the SBDD permit release.
- Submit online through the City's permit system (link on the checklist).
- Record and display a Notice of Commencement (over $5,000) before the first inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building, Zoning and Engineering review
- Inspections
- Notice of Commencement must be recorded, submitted and displayed before the first inspection is scheduled
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-435-6502
- Address
- Building Department, 601 City Center Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
What to submit
- Uniform Building Permit Application
- Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness (required even if you are not in an association)
- Affidavit of Landscape Compliance for Improvements (Residential Lots)
- Utility Easement Hold Harmless Agreement
- Property survey showing setbacks and fence location
- Product approvals/details
- Signed and sealed plans for PVC or metal fences
- Property Owners Acting As Their Own Contractor form, if applicable
- South Broward Drainage District permit release, if in SBDD
- Recorded Notice of Commencement for projects over $5,000
Other rules to know
- Wood and chain link fences not designed by an architect or engineer follow the Florida Building Code prescriptive method.
- Plans are reviewed by Building, Zoning and Engineering.
- Roll-off containers must come from Waste Pro (City ordinance).
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 Pembroke Pines, FL?
Yes. The City of Pembroke Pines requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Pembroke Pines?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft along a lot line next to a nonresidential use). Front (street) yard: Not in the front yard setback (corner-lot and R-MH exceptions; R-MH front fences max 36 in, decorative aluminum or wood, no more than 50% opaque). Corner lots: Max 2 ft above the nearest street grade within 25 ft of a street intersection; a front-setback fence on a corner lot only if the main entrance faces the street side yard, at the Zoning Administrator's discretion.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Pembroke Pines?
No encroachment into the front yard setback (except as allowed). Must not block fire hydrants, water valves, meters or sewer clean-outs.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Pembroke Pines?
Download the City's Fence Permit checklist. Gather the Uniform Building Permit Application, HOA Affidavit of Awareness, landscape compliance affidavit, easement hold-harmless agreement, survey and product approvals (sealed plans for PVC or metal). In the South Broward Drainage District? Get the SBDD permit release. Submit online through the City's permit system (link on the checklist). Record and display a Notice of Commencement (over $5,000) before the first 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 Pembroke Pines (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pembroke Pines?
City of Pembroke Pines Building Department. Phone 954-435-6502.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Pembroke Pines's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Zoning Code - Fences, walls and hedges (Chapter 155)
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