North Bay Village fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the North Bay Village? Not confirmed. Contact North Bay Village 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
- 5 ft in the front setback with no visual obstruction (corner lots: both street frontages are front yards); 24 in landscape bed on the street side source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft (and no vision blockage) within 30 ft of right-of-way lines at intersections source
- Distance from lot line
- Fences and privacy walls may encroach into setbacks; nothing within 6 ft of a fire hydrant. source
- Good side faces
- Pickets/slats on one side must face the neighboring property; block walls finished (stucco or approved material) on the outward side. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link, wire or cable fencing in front setbacks, front or street-side yards, or anywhere visible from the right-of-way (no grandfathering); hazardous materials; solid block walls parallel to the 79th Street Causeway. source
- How to apply
- Email source
Still being confirmed with North Bay Village: Does every residential fence need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the North Bay Village
Steps based on northbayvillage-fl.gov — building department
- Review the Village's Permit Package Requirements and fill out the permit application.
- For a wood fence, use the Village's Standard Wood Fence Detail.
- Email all documents as PDFs to [email protected].
- Request inspections by email to [email protected].
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Request by email to [email protected]
Who to contact
Building Department
North Bay Village
- Phone
- 305-754-6740
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, 1666 Kennedy Causeway, North Bay Village, FL 33141
Contact from northbayvillage-fl.gov — building department
What to submit
- Permit Application (rev. 11-2024)
- Items on the Permit Package Requirements list
- Village Standard Wood Fence Detail (for wood fences)
Other rules to know
- Hedges in RS-1 and RS-2 may be up to 12 ft if trimmed and out of the right-of-way.
- Applications are accepted digitally only (since April 1, 2022).
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 North Bay Village, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact North Bay Village before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the North Bay Village?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 5 ft in the front setback with no visual obstruction (corner lots: both street frontages are front yards); 24 in landscape bed on the street side. Corner lots: 4 ft (and no vision blockage) within 30 ft of right-of-way lines at intersections.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the North Bay Village?
Fences and privacy walls may encroach into setbacks; nothing within 6 ft of a fire hydrant.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the North Bay Village?
Pickets/slats on one side must face the neighboring property; block walls finished (stucco or approved material) on the outward side.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the North Bay Village?
Review the Village's Permit Package Requirements and fill out the permit application. For a wood fence, use the Village's Standard Wood Fence Detail. Email all documents as PDFs to [email protected]. Request inspections by email to [email protected]. 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 North Bay Village (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the North Bay Village?
Building Department, North Bay Village. Phone 305-754-6740, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from North Bay Village's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: North Bay Village Code §8.17.F Fences, walls and hedges
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