City of Doral fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Doral? Yes. The City of Doral requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of Doral (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft (single-family districts; one maximum for the whole lot per the City's zoning guide) source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
Still being confirmed with Doral: Is the front-yard fence limit also 6 ft, and what is the fence permit fee?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Doral
Steps based on cityofdoral.com — Permit Submittal Guidelines
- Check the height and placement rules with Planning and Zoning (305-593-6630).
- Register on the City's CSS Portal and submit the fence permit application and documents there.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Doral
- Phone
- 305-593-6725
- Address
- Building Department, Government Center 2nd Floor, 8401 NW 53rd Terrace, Doral, FL 33166
Contact from cityofdoral.com — Frequently Asked Questions
What to submit
- Building permit application (CSS Portal)
- Plans/survey as requested in review
Other rules to know
- The Building Department's FAQ lists fences among the small miscellaneous permits a homeowner can pull as owner-builder.
- The City's Illustrative Zoning Guide (rev. August 2022) says the ordinance prevails over its illustrations; check yard-specific rules with Planning and Zoning (305-593-6630, [email protected]).
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 Doral, FL?
Yes. The City of Doral requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Doral?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft (single-family districts; one maximum for the whole lot per the City's zoning guide).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Doral?
Check the height and placement rules with Planning and Zoning (305-593-6630). Register on the City's CSS Portal and submit the fence permit application and documents there. 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 Doral (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Doral?
Building Department, City of Doral. Phone 305-593-6725.
Sources
Summarized from the City of Doral's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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