Unincorporated Broward County fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Unincorporated Broward County? Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Broward County 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 on a non-corner lot line next to commercial or industrial zoning) source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft (allowed on any plot line and in required yards) source
- Corner lots
- No opaque fence, wall or hedge over 30 in within 25 ft of the intersection of the front and side street property lines source
- Distance from lot line
- None required; fences may be placed on any plot line. Only wood or chain link fences may encroach into an easement of record. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrified and razor wire fences (including as a topping) on residentially zoned property. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-765-4400
Still being confirmed with Unincorporated Broward County: What is the County fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Broward County
- Get zoning approval of your plans (Planning and Development: 954-357-6666) and any required environmental/highway reviews.
- Submit the permit application and two sets of plans with the survey to Building Code Services (or through Broward ePermits).
- Plan review can take up to 15 business days.
- If the job is $2,500 or more, record a Notice of Commencement with Records, Taxes and Treasury and keep a copy on the property during inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Up to 15 business days
- Inspections
- Notice of Commencement copy must stay on the property during inspections
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-765-4400
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building Code Services Division, 2307 West Broward Boulevard, Suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
What to submit
- Completed permit application with the construction job value
- Two complete sets of plans, each with a registered land surveyor's certificate (survey)
- Zoning approval
- Notice of Acceptance (product approval) or Florida-registered architect/engineer design for aluminum, iron, PVC and other non-wood, non-chain-link fences
- Owner-Builder Affidavit (homeowners) or proof of workers' compensation (contractors)
- Notice of Commencement if the job value is $2,500 or more (two certified copies from Records, Taxes and Treasury)
Other rules to know
- Wood fences up to 6 ft follow Florida Building Code Sec. 2328; chain link up to 12 ft follows Table 2224.
- Plans may need Development and Environmental Review and Highway Construction and Engineering review before going to the building office.
- Height is measured from the established grade.
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 Unincorporated Broward County, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact Unincorporated Broward County before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Unincorporated Broward County?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft on a non-corner lot line next to commercial or industrial zoning). Front (street) yard: 6 ft (allowed on any plot line and in required yards). Corner lots: No opaque fence, wall or hedge over 30 in within 25 ft of the intersection of the front and side street property lines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Unincorporated Broward County?
None required; fences may be placed on any plot line. Only wood or chain link fences may encroach into an easement of record.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Unincorporated Broward County?
Get zoning approval of your plans (Planning and Development: 954-357-6666) and any required environmental/highway reviews. Submit the permit application and two sets of plans with the survey to Building Code Services (or through Broward ePermits). Plan review can take up to 15 business days. If the job is $2,500 or more, record a Notice of Commencement with Records, Taxes and Treasury and keep a copy on the property during 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 Unincorporated Broward County (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Unincorporated Broward County?
Broward County Building Code Services. Phone 954-765-4400, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Unincorporated Broward County's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Broward County Code Sec. 39-275(4) Fences, walls and hedges
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