Village of Sea Ranch Lakes fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes 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 the Village's northern, southern and eastern perimeter; waterfront: 3 ft within 15 ft of the mean water line or property line, 8 ft from there to the setback line) source
- Front (street) yard
- Fences and hedges at least 5 ft from the street edge; anything over 3 ft at least 15 ft from the street edge source
- Corner lots
- Corner lots follow the 15 ft street-edge rule on both street sides for anything over 3 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- At least 5 ft from the street edge; fences or hedges over 3 ft at least 15 ft from the street edge. source
- Good side faces
- The more finished side faces the exterior of the lot. source
- Not allowed
- Walls on top of a seawall; walls over 4 ft between the waterfront and the nearest setback line; impervious surfaces within 15 ft of the water on waterfront lots. source
- How to apply
- Call 954-943-8862
Still being confirmed with Sea Ranch Lakes: Does a fence need a Village building permit or Committee approval, and what is the fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes
- Call the Village (954-943-8862) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit or Committee approval.
- Walls: get the Committee's written approval of height, type and location first.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
- Phone
- 954-943-8862
- Address
- One Gatehouse Road, Fort Lauderdale (Sea Ranch Lakes), FL 33308
Other rules to know
- Walls need written approval of their height, type and location from the Village Committee before construction.
- Hedges over 8 ft are not allowed within the lot's remaining boundary lines.
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 Village of Sea Ranch Lakes, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (8 ft on the Village's northern, southern and eastern perimeter; waterfront: 3 ft within 15 ft of the mean water line or property line, 8 ft from there to the setback line). Front (street) yard: Fences and hedges at least 5 ft from the street edge; anything over 3 ft at least 15 ft from the street edge. Corner lots: Corner lots follow the 15 ft street-edge rule on both street sides for anything over 3 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes?
At least 5 ft from the street edge; fences or hedges over 3 ft at least 15 ft from the street edge.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes?
The more finished side faces the exterior of the lot.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes?
Call the Village (954-943-8862) to confirm whether your fence needs a permit or Committee approval. Walls: get the Committee's written approval of height, type and location first. 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 Village of Sea Ranch Lakes (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes?
Village of Sea Ranch Lakes. Phone 954-943-8862.
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Sea Ranch Lakes's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Land Development Code Sec. 6.01.06 Walls, Fences, Hedges and Seawalls
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