City of Aventura fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Aventura? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Aventura before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Fee
- Building permit fee per linear foot: chain link (construction only) $0.80, metal $1.65, wood $0.91, concrete $1.65, retaining wall $18.00 source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (residential lot limit) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft within a required front yard source
- Distance from lot line
- No fence, wall or landscaping in a utility easement before a permit is issued; any easement placement needs an encroachment agreement. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side of stockade fences faces outward to the abutting property or right-of-way; block/masonry walls finished on both sides with stucco and/or paint. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and similar material in residential districts; chain link in all districts except temporary construction enclosures, golf courses and tennis courts. source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Aventura: Does a residential fence outside an easement need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Aventura
Steps based on cityofaventura.com — 169
- Call the Building Division (305-466-8937) to confirm the permit for your fence.
- Follow the City's online submittal instructions and apply through the Community Development web portal.
- Pay fees and schedule inspections in the same portal.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- Through the Community Development web portal
- Inspections
- Scheduled through the portal
Who to contact
Building Division
Community Development Department
- Phone
- 305-466-8937
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Address
- 19200 W Country Club Drive, Aventura, FL 33180
Contact from cityofaventura.com — 169
What to submit
- Building permit application with notarized owner and qualifier signatures
- Plans (signed and sealed where code requires), survey, and product approvals as needed
Other rules to know
- The City's Building Permit Fee Schedule (effective July 8, 2026) lists fees for fences and walls; the zoning code itself states a permit only for fences in easements. Call the Building Division to confirm.
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 Aventura, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Aventura before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Aventura?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (residential lot limit). Front (street) yard: 4 ft within a required front yard.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Aventura?
No fence, wall or landscaping in a utility easement before a permit is issued; any easement placement needs an encroachment agreement.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Aventura?
Finished side of stockade fences faces outward to the abutting property or right-of-way; block/masonry walls finished on both sides with stucco and/or paint.
How much is a fence permit in the City of Aventura?
Building permit fee per linear foot: chain link (construction only) $0.80, metal $1.65, wood $0.91, concrete $1.65, retaining wall $18.00.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Aventura?
Call the Building Division (305-466-8937) to confirm the permit for your fence. Follow the City's online submittal instructions and apply through the Community Development web portal. Pay fees and schedule inspections in the same portal. 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 Aventura (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Aventura?
Building Division, Community Development Department. Phone 305-466-8937, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Aventura's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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