City of West Miami fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the City of West Miami? Yes. The City of West Miami requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- How to apply
- Call 305-266-4214
Still being confirmed with West Miami: What are the maximum fence heights in front, side and rear yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the City of West Miami
- Call the Building Department (305-266-4214) to check height and material rules for your lot.
- Fill out the Zoning Improvement Permit application (or the building application if your fence has concrete columns) with notarized signatures.
- Submit it to the Building Department at 901 SW 62 Avenue (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Request by phone or online
Who to contact
- Phone
- 305-266-4214
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, 901 SW 62 Avenue, West Miami, FL 33144
What to submit
- Zoning Improvement Permit application (residential chain link, picket, iron and other non-wind-resistant fences) with notarized owner and qualifier signatures
- Building permit application instead for fences with concrete columns
Other rules to know
- Fence, wall and hedge rules are in West Miami Zoning Ordinance #282, Sections 7.2–7.24.
- A proposed ordinance would bar chain link, wood and wire fences along lot lines facing a street; check whether it has been adopted.
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 West Miami, FL?
Yes. The City of West Miami requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the City of West Miami?
Call the Building Department (305-266-4214) to check height and material rules for your lot. Fill out the Zoning Improvement Permit application (or the building application if your fence has concrete columns) with notarized signatures. Submit it to the Building Department at 901 SW 62 Avenue (Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.). 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 West 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 West Miami?
Building Department Supervisor. Phone 305-266-4214, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the City of West Miami's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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