Town of Golden Beach fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Golden Beach? Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Golden 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
- Same as side; oceanfront (east) line 2 ft; waterways 2 ft (open metal or chain link 4 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- 4 ft at the street property line (or 6 ft above the maximum road crown, whichever is higher); pilasters +1 ft, gates +3 ft source
- Corner lots
- 4 ft at street lines; must not block drivers' or cyclists' sightlines source
- Distance from lot line
- No set distance; fences inside setback areas follow the height for the nearest property line. source
- Good side faces
- Same appearance, design and finish on both sides. source
- Not allowed
- Plywood, composition materials, simulated wood and sheet metal; chain link only if wire and framing are green or black vinyl-coated. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-932-0744 source
Still being confirmed with Golden Beach: Does a residential fence need a building permit, and how is it submitted?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Golden Beach
- Call the Building and Zoning Department (305-932-0744) to confirm the permit and Building Regulation Advisory Board review.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Building Regulation Advisory Board approves plans
Who to contact
Building and Zoning Department
Town of Golden Beach
- Phone
- 305-932-0744
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
Other rules to know
- Walls and fences must be maintained per a landscaping plan or construction plan approved by the Building Regulation Advisory Board.
- Zones Two and Three require piling under piers, pilasters and walls (wood-upright exception).
- Vacant Zone One lots must have a white vinyl picket fence at least 4 ft along the right-of-way.
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 Golden Beach, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Town of Golden Beach before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Golden Beach?
Side and rear yards: Same as side; oceanfront (east) line 2 ft; waterways 2 ft (open metal or chain link 4 ft). Front (street) yard: 4 ft at the street property line (or 6 ft above the maximum road crown, whichever is higher); pilasters +1 ft, gates +3 ft. Corner lots: 4 ft at street lines; must not block drivers' or cyclists' sightlines.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Golden Beach?
No set distance; fences inside setback areas follow the height for the nearest property line.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Golden Beach?
Same appearance, design and finish on both sides.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Golden Beach?
Call the Building and Zoning Department (305-932-0744) to confirm the permit and Building Regulation Advisory Board review. 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 Golden Beach (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Golden Beach?
Building and Zoning Department, Town of Golden Beach. Phone 305-932-0744, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Golden Beach's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Golden Beach Code §§66-186 to 66-188 Walls and Fences
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