City of Weston fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Weston? Yes. The City of Weston requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Weston (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where it abuts nonresidential zoning) source
- Front (street) yard
- No fence or wall in front of the principal structure source
- Corner lots
- Where a fence abuts a right-of-way: set back at least 3 ft with a continuous hedge (at least 4 ft tall at planting) between the fence and the right-of-way source
- Distance from lot line
- May be within or along property lines on residential lots; at least 3 ft from a right-of-way line with a continuous hedge on the outside. No encroachment into drainage, water and sewer, lake access or lake maintenance easements. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrified fences, and barbed- or razor-wire-topped fences. Chain link must be black or green vinyl-coated, knuckled top and bottom, with top and bottom rails. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-385-0500
Still being confirmed with Weston: Can a fence permit be submitted online, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Weston
Steps based on westonfl.org — how to apply for a quick permit
- Gather your documents (survey with the fence drawn, fence details) - ask Permitting Services (954-385-0500, [email protected]) for the quick-permit checklist.
- Apply for a Quick Building Permit for the fence.
- Wait for plan approval and permit issuance (about 3-5 business days for a complete submittal) before starting work.
- Plant the required hedge if the fence faces a right-of-way, then call for inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- 3-5 business days for a complete submittal
- Inspections
- Required after installation
Who to contact
Weston Permitting Services
Building Code Services
- Phone
- 954-385-0500
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 7:30 am-4:30 pm
- Address
- Weston Permitting Services, 17250 Royal Palm Boulevard, Weston, FL 33326
Contact from westonfl.org — how to apply for a quick permit
Other rules to know
- Fences are a Quick Building Permit with a 3-5 business day review cycle for a complete submittal.
- Wait for plan approval and permit issuance before starting work.
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 Weston, FL?
Yes. The City of Weston requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Weston?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where it abuts nonresidential zoning). Front (street) yard: No fence or wall in front of the principal structure. Corner lots: Where a fence abuts a right-of-way: set back at least 3 ft with a continuous hedge (at least 4 ft tall at planting) between the fence and the right-of-way.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Weston?
May be within or along property lines on residential lots; at least 3 ft from a right-of-way line with a continuous hedge on the outside. No encroachment into drainage, water and sewer, lake access or lake maintenance easements.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Weston?
Gather your documents (survey with the fence drawn, fence details) - ask Permitting Services (954-385-0500, [email protected]) for the quick-permit checklist. Apply for a Quick Building Permit for the fence. Wait for plan approval and permit issuance (about 3-5 business days for a complete submittal) before starting work. Plant the required hedge if the fence faces a right-of-way, then call for inspections. 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 Weston (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Weston?
Weston Permitting Services, Building Code Services. Phone 954-385-0500, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Weston's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 124.33 Fences and walls
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