City of Opa-locka fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of Opa-locka? Yes. The City of Opa-locka requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- In person source
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How to file for a fence permit in the City of Opa-locka
Steps based on opalockafl.gov — Building Licenses
- Download the Fence Packet and Permit Application from the Building and Licensing page.
- Call the Building and Licensing Department (305-953-2868, option 4) or email [email protected] to confirm how to submit.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building and Licensing Department
City of Opa-locka
- Phone
- 305-953-2868
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Address
- Building and Licensing Department, 780 Fisherman St., Opa-locka, FL 33054
Contact from opalockafl.gov — Building Licenses
What to submit
- Permit Application
- City Fence Packet
Other rules to know
- The City lists fences and walls among its most common permits; only licensed contractors or owner-builders can obtain a permit.
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 Opa-locka, FL?
Yes. The City of Opa-locka requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of Opa-locka?
Download the Fence Packet and Permit Application from the Building and Licensing page. Call the Building and Licensing Department (305-953-2868, option 4) or email [email protected] to confirm how to submit. 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 Opa-locka (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of Opa-locka?
Building and Licensing Department, City of Opa-locka. Phone 305-953-2868, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of Opa-locka's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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