City of Wilton Manors fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Wilton Manors? Yes. The City of Wilton Manors requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard source
- Corner lots
- A 6 ft fence may be allowed at the property line along the street frontage beside the rear or side yard (Director approval) with a 3 ft hedge buffer in front; must meet sight-distance clearance source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences, walls and hedges at least 8 ft from the edge of pavement along a right-of-way. Canal and waterway lots must keep a clear sight triangle. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the adjacent property or public right-of-way; both sides finished if both are visible from a right-of-way. source
- Not allowed
- New chain link fences in residential areas; barbed wire in all residential districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-390-2180 source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Wilton Manors
Steps based on wiltonmanors.gov — Fences 2272023
- Download the City's Fences permit checklist.
- Gather a sealed survey (under 2 years old), easement agreement, HOA approval and plans or product approvals for your fence type.
- Apply online for the building permit (owner-builders sign the affidavit in person at Community Development Services).
- Request inspections online before 4:30 pm for the next business day.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building, Zoning and (if applicable) Electrical review
- Inspections
- Request online before 4:30 pm for next business day
Who to contact
Community Development Services
City of Wilton Manors Community Development Services
- Phone
- 954-390-2180
- Address
- Community Development Services, 2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Contact from wiltonmanors.gov — Fences 2272023
What to submit
- Online Building permit application (plus Electrical if applicable)
- One survey with an original seal prepared within the last 2 years
- Utility easement agreement if the fence is in an easement
- HOA approval if required
- Owner/Builder Affidavit signed in person if you install it yourself
- Signed and sealed plans for PVC or metal fences
- Product approvals if required
Other rules to know
- Hedges have no height limit (subject to clear-sight rules).
- FEMA-elevated properties: fence height measured as 6 ft above the highest finished grade.
- Up to 8 ft may be approved for security on the Police Chief's recommendation.
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 Wilton Manors, FL?
Yes. The City of Wilton Manors requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Wilton Manors?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard. Corner lots: A 6 ft fence may be allowed at the property line along the street frontage beside the rear or side yard (Director approval) with a 3 ft hedge buffer in front; must meet sight-distance clearance.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Wilton Manors?
Fences, walls and hedges at least 8 ft from the edge of pavement along a right-of-way. Canal and waterway lots must keep a clear sight triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Wilton Manors?
Finished side faces the adjacent property or public right-of-way; both sides finished if both are visible from a right-of-way.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Wilton Manors?
Download the City's Fences permit checklist. Gather a sealed survey (under 2 years old), easement agreement, HOA approval and plans or product approvals for your fence type. Apply online for the building permit (owner-builders sign the affidavit in person at Community Development Services). Request inspections online before 4:30 pm for the next business day. 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 Wilton Manors (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Wilton Manors?
Community Development Services, City of Wilton Manors Community Development Services. Phone 954-390-2180.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Wilton Manors's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Regulations Sec. 045-040 Fences, walls and hedges
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