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City of Pompano Beach fence permit

Do you need a fence permit in the City of Pompano Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pompano Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Pompano Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.

Quick facts

Permit required
Not confirmed
How to apply
Call 954-786-4679

Still being confirmed with Pompano Beach: Does a residential fence need a City building permit, and what are the front, side and rear height limits?

Plan your fence and build the applicationLook up your address, draw the fence on an aerial photo of your lot, and get a site plan and filled-in application you can send to City of Pompano Beach.

How to file for a fence permit in the City of Pompano Beach

  1. Ask Zoning (954-786-4679, [email protected]) for the fence height and setback limits for your lot and whether a building permit is needed.
  2. Fence in an easement? Complete the City's Easement Agreement.
  3. Apply through the City's Building Inspections permit process if directed.
  4. Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.

Who to contact

Zoning
Development Services - Planning and Zoning

Phone
954-786-4679
Email
[email protected]
Hours
Mon-Thu 7 am-5:30 pm
Address
City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060 (3rd floor customer service counter)

Contact from pompanobeachfl.gov — p z faq

What to submit

  • Easement Agreement if the fence is in an easement

Other rules to know

  • The City's Building Inspections forms page lists an Easement Agreement required when building a fence in an easement.
  • Fence rules are in the Zoning Code (Chapter 155); ask Zoning for your lot's limits.

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 Pompano Beach, FL?

Not confirmed. Contact the City of Pompano Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.

How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Pompano Beach?

Ask Zoning (954-786-4679, [email protected]) for the fence height and setback limits for your lot and whether a building permit is needed. Fence in an easement? Complete the City's Easement Agreement. Apply through the City's Building Inspections permit process if directed. 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 Pompano Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.

Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Pompano Beach?

Zoning, Development Services - Planning and Zoning. Phone 954-786-4679, email [email protected].

Sources

Summarized from the City of Pompano Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.

Ordinance: Zoning Code (Code of Ordinances Chapter 155)

  1. pompanobeachfl.gov — applications and forms
  2. pompanobeachfl.gov — p z faq
  3. cdn.pompanobeachfl.gov — Easement Agreement
  4. codelibrary.amlegal.com — Municipal code: 0 0 0 31527

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