City of Miami Gardens fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Miami Gardens? Yes. The City of Miami Gardens requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 5 ft in the front yard (R-1, R-2) source
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft within the safe sight distance triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge (full height allowed if no more than 25% opaque and outside the triangle) source
- Distance from lot line
- May be on the property line but not into the right-of-way; gates may not swing or roll into the right-of-way; at least 3 ft from fire hydrants. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side faces the neighboring property or street; supports face your property. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, electrical elements and other hazardous materials in residential districts; chain link in front yards, side street yards and along lines abutting the right-of-way (allowed only behind the front building line, vinyl-coated green or black, top edge crimped). source
- How to apply
- Online portal source
How to file for a fence permit in the City of Miami Gardens
Steps based on miamigardens-fl.gov — Fence Permit Checklist
- Gather the items on the City's Fence Permit Checklist (application, HOA affidavit, easement affidavit, survey, site plan, fence plans or details).
- Apply online through the City's Customer Self Service (CSS) portal and attach the documents.
- Record and submit a Notice of Commencement before the first inspection if the job is over $5,000.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Zoning clearance and building permit review
Who to contact
Building and Code Compliance
City of Miami Gardens
- Phone
- 305-622-8000
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Address
- 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Contact from miamigardens-fl.gov — Documents Forms
What to submit
- Building application
- Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness
- Affidavit for Encroachment of Easement
- Property survey showing setbacks and fence location
- Site plan
- PVC or metal fences: plans signed and sealed by a Florida architect or engineer; wood or chain link: installed per the Florida Building Code method (City's wood and chain-link requirement sheets)
- Notice of Commencement for jobs over $5,000 (recorded before the first inspection)
Other rules to know
- Hedges may be up to 8 ft in R-1 districts.
- Vacant lots may have only split-rail fencing, with Planning and Zoning Director approval.
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 Miami Gardens, FL?
Yes. The City of Miami Gardens requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the City of Miami Gardens?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 5 ft in the front yard (R-1, R-2). Corner lots: 2.5 ft within the safe sight distance triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge (full height allowed if no more than 25% opaque and outside the triangle).
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of Miami Gardens?
May be on the property line but not into the right-of-way; gates may not swing or roll into the right-of-way; at least 3 ft from fire hydrants.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of Miami Gardens?
Finished side faces the neighboring property or street; supports face your property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Miami Gardens?
Gather the items on the City's Fence Permit Checklist (application, HOA affidavit, easement affidavit, survey, site plan, fence plans or details). Apply online through the City's Customer Self Service (CSS) portal and attach the documents. Record and submit a Notice of Commencement before the first inspection if the job is over $5,000. 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 Miami 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 Miami Gardens?
Building and Code Compliance, City of Miami Gardens. Phone 305-622-8000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Miami Gardens's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Miami Gardens Code §34-446 Fences, walls and perimeter hedges; sight triangles
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