City of Hialeah Gardens fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Hialeah Gardens? Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hialeah Gardens 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 source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft from final grade (E-1 district: 2 ft more with columns or grillwork) source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft in a required street side or street rear yard; out of the vision triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- No set distance; must stay out of the corner vision triangle and not interfere with drainage. A wall in a utility easement needs the utility's authorization letter before the building permit. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces any adjacent public right-of-way or private road; concrete walls abutting another property must be finished block or stucco, painted. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-558-4114 source
Still being confirmed with Hialeah Gardens: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Hialeah Gardens
Steps based on cityofhialeahgardens.com — permit requirements
- Call the Building Department (305-558-4114) to confirm the permit for your fence.
- Gather the notarized application, proof of ownership, a recent certified survey and the HOA affidavit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of Hialeah Gardens
- Phone
- 305-558-4114
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
What to submit
- Notarized building permit application signed by the owners
- Proof of ownership (warranty deed, closing statement, tax bill)
- Certified survey less than six months old
- Homeowner Association Affidavit (required for all permits) and HOA approval letter if there is an HOA
- Notice of Commencement for jobs of $2,500 or more
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 Hialeah Gardens, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of Hialeah Gardens before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Hialeah Gardens?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft from final grade (E-1 district: 2 ft more with columns or grillwork). Corner lots: 4 ft in a required street side or street rear yard; out of the vision triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Hialeah Gardens?
No set distance; must stay out of the corner vision triangle and not interfere with drainage. A wall in a utility easement needs the utility's authorization letter before the building permit.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Hialeah Gardens?
Finished side faces any adjacent public right-of-way or private road; concrete walls abutting another property must be finished block or stucco, painted.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Hialeah Gardens?
Call the Building Department (305-558-4114) to confirm the permit for your fence. Gather the notarized application, proof of ownership, a recent certified survey and the HOA affidavit. 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 Hialeah Gardens (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Hialeah Gardens?
Building Department, City of Hialeah Gardens. Phone 305-558-4114, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Hialeah Gardens's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Hialeah Gardens Code §78-95 Walls and fences
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