City of Florida City fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Florida City? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Florida City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- How to apply
- Call 305-247-8222
Still being confirmed with Florida City: What are the zoning height limits for residential fences, and can applications be submitted other than in person?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Florida City
- Download the Fence Application from the City's Community Development documents page.
- Call Sunshine 811 (1-800-432-4770) for a utility locate ticket number; the City won't process the permit without it.
- Bring the application, two marked surveys, owner's affidavit and any HOA approval or hold harmless form to the Building and Zoning Department, 404 West Palm Drive.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Zoning Department
City of Florida City
- Phone
- 305-247-8222
- [email protected]
- Address
- Building and Zoning Department, 404 West Palm Drive, Florida City, FL 33034
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
What to submit
- Fence Permit Application
- Two copies of the property survey with water meters marked
- Underground utility locate ticket number (1-800-432-4770); applications aren't processed without it
- Owner's affidavit (and contractor qualifier's signature if a contractor is used)
- Notarized Hold Harmless form if the fence encroaches into a utility easement
- Notice of Commencement recorded with the Miami-Dade Clerk if the job costs more than $2,500
- HOA approval, if the property is in an HOA
Other rules to know
- The City's fence application (rev. 3/2011) includes standard construction details: wood fences up to 6 ft with 4x4 posts set 2 ft deep in concrete footings.
- Pool barrier fences must be non-climbable with self-closing, self-latching gates.
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 Florida City, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Florida City before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Florida City?
Download the Fence Application from the City's Community Development documents page. Call Sunshine 811 (1-800-432-4770) for a utility locate ticket number; the City won't process the permit without it. Bring the application, two marked surveys, owner's affidavit and any HOA approval or hold harmless form to the Building and Zoning Department, 404 West Palm Drive. 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 Florida City (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Florida City?
Building and Zoning Department, City of Florida City. Phone 305-247-8222, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Florida City's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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