City of Plantation fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Plantation? Yes. The City of Plantation requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences set back at least 5 ft from the property line (Landscape Division fence requirements). Solid fences along a right-of-way, sidewalk or bikeway need a hedge on the outside: plants at least 24 in high and 24 in wide, 24 in on center, with 2 in of approved mulch. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-797-2765
Still being confirmed with Plantation: What are the maximum fence heights in front, side and rear yards, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Plantation
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- Call the Building Department (954-797-2765). Homeowners doing their own work must meet with the Plan Reviewer first; otherwise a City-registered contractor applies.
- Prepare the fence permit package: survey or site plan with the fence and gates marked, and for solid fences along a street or sidewalk, a landscape plan and the signed Landscape Acknowledgement form.
- Submit the package to the Building Department.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building and Landscape review
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Plantation Building Safety
- Phone
- 954-797-2765
- Address
- Building Department, 401 NW 70th Terrace, Plantation, FL 33317
Contact from plantation.org — permit submittal
What to submit
- Fence Permit application package
- Boundary survey or dimensioned site plan showing rights-of-way, sidewalks, structures, property lines and easements, with fence and gate locations and lengths marked
- Landscape plan (species, height, spread, spacing, mulch type) for solid fences along a right-of-way
- Signed Landscape Acknowledgement for Fences and Walls form
- Owner-builders: proof of ownership (warranty deed or tax bill) and an owner/builder affidavit
Other rules to know
- Chain link, open-rail and open-weave fences (without slats) are exempt from the hedge requirement.
- Colored and cypress mulch are not allowed.
- Owner-builders must meet with the Plan Reviewer before applying; otherwise a licensed contractor registered with the City must apply.
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 Plantation, FL?
Yes. The City of Plantation requires a permit before you build a fence.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Plantation?
Fences set back at least 5 ft from the property line (Landscape Division fence requirements). Solid fences along a right-of-way, sidewalk or bikeway need a hedge on the outside: plants at least 24 in high and 24 in wide, 24 in on center, with 2 in of approved mulch.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Plantation?
Call the Building Department (954-797-2765). Homeowners doing their own work must meet with the Plan Reviewer first; otherwise a City-registered contractor applies. Prepare the fence permit package: survey or site plan with the fence and gates marked, and for solid fences along a street or sidewalk, a landscape plan and the signed Landscape Acknowledgement form. Submit the package to the Building Department. 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 Plantation (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Plantation?
Building Department, City of Plantation Building Safety. Phone 954-797-2765.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Plantation's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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