Town of Cutler Bay fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Cutler Bay? Yes. The Town of Cutler Bay requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft in front yards (from final grade) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing 2.5 ft or taller in the sight visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on the property line but not into the right-of-way; must not interfere with drainage. A fence in a utility easement needs the utility's authorization letter before the building permit. source
- Good side faces
- Finished side outward; a wall on a shared property line needs the neighbor's consent. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and similar materials; chain link past the front of the house or along a right-of-way (only interior side and rear lines, screened by landscaping if visible); cloth or mesh coverings on chain link. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-234-4193 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Cutler Bay
Steps based on cutlerbay-fl.gov — 4671
- Get the Fence Permit Checklist and Permit Application Form from the Building Division's forms page.
- If the fence crosses a utility easement, get the utility's authorization letter first.
- Submit to the Building Division (call 305-234-4193 for the current submittal method).
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Inspections
- Inspection hotline 786-573-5515
Who to contact
Building Division
Town of Cutler Bay Community Development
- Phone
- 305-234-4193
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, 10720 Caribbean Boulevard, Suite 230, Cutler Bay, FL 33189
Contact from cutlerbay-fl.gov — 4671
What to submit
- Permit application form
- Items on the Town's Fence Permit Checklist
- Utility authorization letter if the fence is in an easement
Other rules to know
- The Building Division publishes a Fence Permit Checklist on its forms page.
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 Town of Cutler Bay, FL?
Yes. The Town of Cutler Bay requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Cutler Bay?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 4 ft in front yards (from final grade). Corner lots: Nothing 2.5 ft or taller in the sight visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Cutler Bay?
May sit on the property line but not into the right-of-way; must not interfere with drainage. A fence in a utility easement needs the utility's authorization letter before the building permit.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Cutler Bay?
Finished side outward; a wall on a shared property line needs the neighbor's consent.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Cutler Bay?
Get the Fence Permit Checklist and Permit Application Form from the Building Division's forms page. If the fence crosses a utility easement, get the utility's authorization letter first. Submit to the Building Division (call 305-234-4193 for the current submittal method). 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 Town of Cutler Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Cutler Bay?
Building Division, Town of Cutler Bay Community Development. Phone 305-234-4193.
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Cutler Bay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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