City of Tamarac fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Tamarac? Yes. The City of Tamarac 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 where the rear line abuts nonresidential zoning) source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in the front setback or past the front line of the house source
- Corner lots
- Lots with two street yards may build on or near the property line along the secondary street (the side not used as the main entrance) source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence or wall in the front setback. Canal maintenance easements need an opening of at least 8 ft; a fence wing may extend no more than 3 ft into a waterway, and only with written approval of the agency in charge. source
- Not allowed
- Electrified fences; bare metal chain link (except temporary/construction); bamboo or bamboo-look materials. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-597-3420
Still being confirmed with Tamarac: What is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Tamarac
Steps based on tamarac.gov — 1365
- Read the City's Fence Criteria sheet for your fence type.
- Mark the fence location and section lengths on two copies of your survey; add engineered plans or product approval for PVC or metal.
- Contractors apply through ePermits; homeowners apply in person at 6011 Nob Hill Road with the Homeowner Affidavit and proof of residence.
- Locate your property pins and set a string line before the final inspection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Design and materials approved by the Building Department
- Inspections
- Final inspection needs all property pins located and a string line
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-597-3420
- Address
- Building Department, 6011 Nob Hill Road, 1st Floor, Tamarac, FL 33321
What to submit
- Building permit application (homeowner or City-registered contractor)
- Two copies of a survey marked with the fence location and the length of each section
- PVC or metal fences: two copies of signed and sealed engineer plans or product approval
- Releases from utility departments if the fence is in an easement
- Homeowners: Homeowner Affidavit plus warranty deed, photo ID and FPL bill showing your primary address (apply in person)
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the finished elevation where the fence is installed.
- All property pins must be found (or reset by a surveyor) and a string line set for the final inspection.
- Hedges max 10 ft.
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 Tamarac, FL?
Yes. The City of Tamarac requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Tamarac?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where the rear line abuts nonresidential zoning). Front (street) yard: Not allowed in the front setback or past the front line of the house. Corner lots: Lots with two street yards may build on or near the property line along the secondary street (the side not used as the main entrance).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Tamarac?
No fence or wall in the front setback. Canal maintenance easements need an opening of at least 8 ft; a fence wing may extend no more than 3 ft into a waterway, and only with written approval of the agency in charge.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Tamarac?
Read the City's Fence Criteria sheet for your fence type. Mark the fence location and section lengths on two copies of your survey; add engineered plans or product approval for PVC or metal. Contractors apply through ePermits; homeowners apply in person at 6011 Nob Hill Road with the Homeowner Affidavit and proof of residence. Locate your property pins and set a string line before the final inspection. 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 Tamarac (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Tamarac?
City of Tamarac Building Department. Phone 954-597-3420.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Tamarac's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 10-4.8 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
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