City of North Miami Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of North Miami Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the City of North Miami Beach 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 (hedges 8 ft); waterfront solid walls and permanent fences 3 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in the required front yard (hedges 4 ft); the 6 ft height can't start before the front building line source
- Corner lots
- Clear visibility between 3 and 6 ft in the triangle 25 ft along each line at street intersections (15 ft at alleys) source
- Good side faces
- Finished on both sides and harmonious with nearby architecture; painted unless natural material or galvanized. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire, broken glass, electrical elements and other hazardous materials; solid fences in specified Trailer City Subdivision blocks. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-948-2965 source
Still being confirmed with North Miami Beach: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of North Miami Beach
- Call the Building Department (305-948-2965) to confirm the permit and how to apply.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
City of North Miami Beach
- Phone
- 305-948-2965
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
Other rules to know
- Gates may be 1 ft taller for decorative features.
- Fences and walls must comply with the Florida Building Code.
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 North Miami Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of North Miami Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of North Miami Beach?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (hedges 8 ft); waterfront solid walls and permanent fences 3 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in the required front yard (hedges 4 ft); the 6 ft height can't start before the front building line. Corner lots: Clear visibility between 3 and 6 ft in the triangle 25 ft along each line at street intersections (15 ft at alleys).
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the City of North Miami Beach?
Finished on both sides and harmonious with nearby architecture; painted unless natural material or galvanized.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of North Miami Beach?
Call the Building Department (305-948-2965) to confirm the permit and how to apply. 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 North Miami Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of North Miami Beach?
Building Department, City of North Miami Beach. Phone 305-948-2965, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of North Miami Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: North Miami Beach Code §24-80 Fences, walls and hedges; §24-82
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