City of South Miami fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of South Miami? Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Miami before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the City of South Miami (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (4 ft along a rear setback next to a neighbor's front yard) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in setback areas next to a right-of-way (wood or masonry over 4 ft in front setbacks must be at least 60% open between 4 and 6 ft) source
- Corner lots
- Triangle of visibility: 20 ft diagonal at corners, 10 ft at alleys and driveways; nothing blocking vision between 3 and 6 ft source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on the property line but not into the right-of-way or over neighboring property. source
- Not allowed
- Chain link in required yards next to a right-of-way; barbed wire (except up to 3 strands on top of fences over 6 ft); electric fences in all districts. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-663-6355 source
Still being confirmed with South Miami: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and how is it submitted? (The City's site appears to have moved to somifl.gov.)
How to file for a fence permit in the City of South Miami
- Call the Building Department (305-663-6355) 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 South Miami
- Phone
- 305-663-6355
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
Other rules to know
- Gates may be 3 ft taller than the fence if the upper 3 ft is at least 60% open.
- Hedges and vines have no height limit but must be trimmed.
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 South Miami, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the City of South Miami before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the City of South Miami?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (4 ft along a rear setback next to a neighbor's front yard). Front (street) yard: 4 ft in setback areas next to a right-of-way (wood or masonry over 4 ft in front setbacks must be at least 60% open between 4 and 6 ft). Corner lots: Triangle of visibility: 20 ft diagonal at corners, 10 ft at alleys and driveways; nothing blocking vision between 3 and 6 ft.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the City of South Miami?
May sit on the property line but not into the right-of-way or over neighboring property.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of South Miami?
Call the Building Department (305-663-6355) 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 South Miami (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the City of South Miami?
Building Department, City of South Miami. Phone 305-663-6355, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of South Miami's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: South Miami LDC §20-3.6(H) Physical barriers
Work for the City of South Miami? Help us keep this right
If anything on this page is wrong or out of date, tell us and we'll fix it. Municipal staff reports are reviewed first. Please include a link to the current ordinance, form or fee schedule if you can.