Village of Biscayne Park fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Biscayne Park? Yes. The Village of Biscayne Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft between the building and rear line (10 ft on the FEC corridor side) source
- Front (street) yard
- Generally not allowed in the front yard (front pedestrian gates up to 6 ft tall, 5 ft wide) source
- Corner lots
- Corner side yard: at least 3 ft from the corner side line; 4 ft at the base setback, up to 6 ft with added setback; uniform height source
- Distance from lot line
- May sit on the property line in side and rear yards but not over it into the right-of-way; all posts and supports on your side. Respect the clear visibility triangle. source
- Good side faces
- Decorative face toward the street or outside of the property; structural parts on the owner's side. source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire and electric fences; chain link or wire in front and corner side yards, past the front corner of the house, or parallel to the street (except rear/interior lines or alleys); mixing materials in one fence. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-899-8000 source
Still being confirmed with Biscayne Park: Can fence applications be submitted by email to [email protected]?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Biscayne Park
Steps based on zoneomics.com — Municipal code: chapter 3
- Call or email the Building Department (305-899-8000, [email protected]) for the application.
- Get planning and design review board approval of the design, color and location.
- Get the building permit; the Building Official checks Florida Building Code structural requirements.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- 4% of job cost plus $95 review fee
- Review time
- Planning and design review board, then Building Official
Who to contact
Dina Escobar
Building Coordinator
- Phone
- 305-899-8000
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed 1–2 p.m.); Fri closed to the public at 12 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, Village Hall, 600 NE 114th Street, Biscayne Park, FL 33161
Contact from biscayneparkfl.gov — contact
What to submit
- Fence permit application
- Planning and design review board approval (design, color, location)
- Plans showing the fence meets Florida Building Code structural requirements
Other rules to know
- Wood must be rot-resistant and stained or sealed; stain color needs board approval. Composite and vinyl must be Miami-Dade County approved.
- Replacing a nonconforming fence requires a permit and full compliance.
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 Village of Biscayne Park, FL?
Yes. The Village of Biscayne Park requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Biscayne Park?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft between the building and rear line (10 ft on the FEC corridor side). Front (street) yard: Generally not allowed in the front yard (front pedestrian gates up to 6 ft tall, 5 ft wide). Corner lots: Corner side yard: at least 3 ft from the corner side line; 4 ft at the base setback, up to 6 ft with added setback; uniform height.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Biscayne Park?
May sit on the property line in side and rear yards but not over it into the right-of-way; all posts and supports on your side. Respect the clear visibility triangle.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Biscayne Park?
Decorative face toward the street or outside of the property; structural parts on the owner's side.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Biscayne Park?
Call or email the Building Department (305-899-8000, [email protected]) for the application. Get planning and design review board approval of the design, color and location. Get the building permit; the Building Official checks Florida Building Code structural requirements. 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 Village of Biscayne Park (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Biscayne Park?
Dina Escobar, Building Coordinator. Phone 305-899-8000, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Biscayne Park's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Biscayne Park LDC §11.6 Fences, walls and hedges; §16.7
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