Town of Hillsboro Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Hillsboro Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hillsboro Beach 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft; along State Road A1A at least 10 ft from the edge of pavement (none on the ocean side of A1A east of the easterly building line) source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 10 ft from the edge of A1A pavement; gates and gate posts on A1A at least 40 ft from the edge of pavement (25 ft in RS-2 with a 40 ft driveway). source
- Not allowed
- Fences or walls on the ocean side of A1A east of the easterly building line. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-427-4011
Still being confirmed with Hillsboro Beach: 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 Hillsboro Beach
- Call the Town building department (954-427-4011) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply.
- Fence along A1A? Expect Town Commission approval before a permit is issued.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-427-4011
- [email protected]
- Address
- Town Hall, 1210 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
Other rules to know
- Height is measured from the adjoining property or original topography, whichever is more restrictive; berming does not count.
- Fence posts max 7 ft and at least 20 ft apart; lights/decorations max 8 ft (entry gate columns 9 ft, decorations 10 ft).
- Fences and walls next to and parallel to A1A need Town Commission approval before a permit is issued (unless approved in site plan review).
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 Hillsboro Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Hillsboro Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Hillsboro Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft; along State Road A1A at least 10 ft from the edge of pavement (none on the ocean side of A1A east of the easterly building line).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Hillsboro Beach?
At least 10 ft from the edge of A1A pavement; gates and gate posts on A1A at least 40 ft from the edge of pavement (25 ft in RS-2 with a 40 ft driveway).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Hillsboro Beach?
Call the Town building department (954-427-4011) to confirm the permit requirement and how to apply. Fence along A1A? Expect Town Commission approval before a permit is issued. 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 Hillsboro Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Hillsboro Beach?
Town of Hillsboro Beach building department. Phone 954-427-4011, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Hillsboro Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Town Code Sec. 12-263(A) Fences and walls
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