Town of Miami Lakes fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Miami Lakes? Yes. The Town of Miami Lakes requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft in required yards source
- Front (street) yard
- Not allowed in a required front yard or in a side/rear yard facing a street (limited exceptions) source
- Corner lots
- Nothing between 2.5 and 8 ft high in the 25 ft corner visibility triangle source
- Distance from lot line
- Street-facing fences in zero lot line developments may sit on the side/rear line but at least 20 ft from the front property line; in specified non-zero-lot-line areas west of the Palmetto Expressway, 1.5 ft from the line with a hedge in front and at least 25 ft from the front line. Lakefront: nothing past the top of the slope. source
- Good side faces
- Structural framework faces the inside of the lot; CBS walls stuccoed and painted on both sides (neighbor consent or certified-mail attempt for access). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire (except AU and IU districts); electric fences anywhere in Town; broken glass, spikes or nails; chain link must be vinyl-coated or hedge-screened, with no woven slats. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-827-4015 source
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Miami Lakes
Steps based on miamilakes-fl.gov — permit requirements
- Download the permit application & HOA affidavit and the New Fence Affidavit from the Town's Permit Types & Checklists page.
- Prepare two signed and sealed surveys showing the fence and two copies of the fence detail.
- Submit to the Building Department (call 305-827-4015 for the current submittal method); processing takes 3–5 business days.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- 3–5 business days
- Inspections
- Inspection requests Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Who to contact
Daniel Angel
Building & Code Compliance Director
- Phone
- 305-827-4015
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, 6601 Main Street, Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Contact from miamilakes-fl.gov — permit requirements
What to submit
- Permit Application & HOA Affidavit
- Owner/Builder Affidavit, if applicable
- New Fence Affidavit signed by the qualifier
- Homeowner association letter (townhomes)
- Two copies of the original signed and sealed survey showing fence location and linear feet
- Two copies of the fence detail (wood, dura-fence, concrete, chain link, etc.)
Other rules to know
- Hedges along interior and rear lines may be up to 8 ft.
- Lakefront fences built along a side line or past the top of the slope without a permit can't be legalized and must be removed.
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 Miami Lakes, FL?
Yes. The Town of Miami Lakes requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Town of Miami Lakes?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft in required yards. Front (street) yard: Not allowed in a required front yard or in a side/rear yard facing a street (limited exceptions). Corner lots: Nothing between 2.5 and 8 ft high in the 25 ft corner visibility triangle.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Town of Miami Lakes?
Street-facing fences in zero lot line developments may sit on the side/rear line but at least 20 ft from the front property line; in specified non-zero-lot-line areas west of the Palmetto Expressway, 1.5 ft from the line with a hedge in front and at least 25 ft from the front line. Lakefront: nothing past the top of the slope.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Town of Miami Lakes?
Structural framework faces the inside of the lot; CBS walls stuccoed and painted on both sides (neighbor consent or certified-mail attempt for access).
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Miami Lakes?
Download the permit application & HOA affidavit and the New Fence Affidavit from the Town's Permit Types & Checklists page. Prepare two signed and sealed surveys showing the fence and two copies of the fence detail. Submit to the Building Department (call 305-827-4015 for the current submittal method); processing takes 3–5 business days. 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 Miami Lakes (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Miami Lakes?
Daniel Angel, Building & Code Compliance Director. Phone 305-827-4015, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Miami Lakes's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Miami Lakes Code §13-1509 Fences, walls and gates
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