Town of Davie fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Davie? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Davie before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (8 ft where the lot line abuts nonresidential property) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft along residential plot lines (no separate front-yard limit found) source
- Corner lots
- Within 25 ft of a street intersection, opaque fences, walls and hedges may not exceed 2 ft above the nearest street grade source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and walls are exempt from front, side and rear yard setbacks (Sec. 12-88(C)) but must comply with the fence rules. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Davie: Does a residential fence need a Town building permit, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Davie
- Call the Town of Davie Building Division (954-797-1111) to confirm the permit requirement and fee for your fence.
- Apply through the Town's online permit portal (eSuite) if directed.
- Keep opaque fences no taller than 2 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-797-1111
- Address
- Town of Davie Building Division, 6591 Orange Dr., Davie, FL 33314
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the property's finished grade.
- Fences in the AG, A-1 and R-1 districts follow separate rural rules (Secs. 12-287 and 12-288).
- Some lakefront E District and Long Lakes Estates lots need homeowners' association approval for fencing.
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 Town of Davie, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Davie before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Davie?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft where the lot line abuts nonresidential property). Front (street) yard: 6 ft along residential plot lines (no separate front-yard limit found). Corner lots: Within 25 ft of a street intersection, opaque fences, walls and hedges may not exceed 2 ft above the nearest street grade.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Davie?
Fences and walls are exempt from front, side and rear yard setbacks (Sec. 12-88(C)) but must comply with the fence rules.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Davie?
Call the Town of Davie Building Division (954-797-1111) to confirm the permit requirement and fee for your fence. Apply through the Town's online permit portal (eSuite) if directed. Keep opaque fences no taller than 2 ft within 25 ft of a street intersection. 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 Town of Davie (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Davie?
Town of Davie building department. Phone 954-797-1111.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Davie's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 12-33(O) Fences and walls
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