Town of Surfside fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Town of Surfside? Yes. The Town of Surfside requires a permit before you build a fence.
buildit.dog can turn a fence drawn on an aerial photo of your lot into a complete permit application package for the Town of Surfside (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes. Start with your address.
Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Not allowed
- The Town code defines a fence as a barrier of wood, aluminum or other materials "except chainlink or wire." source
- How to apply
- Call 305-861-4863 source
Still being confirmed with Surfside: What are the maximum fence heights in single-family front, side and rear yards?
How to file for a fence permit in the Town of Surfside
Steps based on townofsurfsidefl.gov — zoning review for building permits
- Review the Town's "Front and Rear Yard Fences" permit document and standard wood fence details on the Planning page.
- Call the Building Department (305-861-4863) for the application and submittal method.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Review time
- Zoning review as part of the building permit
Who to contact
Building Department
Town of Surfside
- Phone
- 305-861-4863
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Address
- Town Hall, 9293 Harding Avenue, Surfside, FL 33154
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
What to submit
- Building permit application
- Town standard wood fence detail (vertical or horizontal boards), or other fence details
Other rules to know
- The Town's Planning page lists a "Front and Rear Yard Fences" permit document and standard wood fence details; fences get zoning review as part of the building permit.
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 Surfside, FL?
Yes. The Town of Surfside requires a permit before you build a fence.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Town of Surfside?
Review the Town's "Front and Rear Yard Fences" permit document and standard wood fence details on the Planning page. Call the Building Department (305-861-4863) for the application and 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 Surfside (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Town of Surfside?
Building Department, Town of Surfside. Phone 305-861-4863, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Town of Surfside's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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