Village of El Portal fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of El Portal? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of El Portal before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft (wire fences 5 ft) source
- Front (street) yard
- No wall, fence or hedge in the front or secondary front setback (masonry or coral rock walls up to 4 ft only by variance) source
- Corner lots
- Wire fences not allowed in any yard abutting a street intersection source
- Distance from lot line
- Nothing in the principal or secondary front setback. Wire fences along/within the rear yard and along side lines from the rear line to the front of the house. Fences in the rear 5 ft utility easement can be removed at a utility's request. source
- Good side faces
- Wood fences painted on both sides; block walls stuccoed on both sides with a concrete cap. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-795-7880 source
Still being confirmed with El Portal: Do chain link and other non-wood fences need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of El Portal
- Call the Village Building Department (305-795-7880) to confirm the permit and get the application.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building Department
Village of El Portal
- Phone
- 305-795-7880
- [email protected]
Contact from miamidadepa.gov — municipal building contacts
What to submit
- Permit application (ask the Building Department)
Other rules to know
- The Village code (Form-Based Code, Zone 3 residential) says wood fences require a permit; it doesn't state a general permit rule for other fences.
- Wood fences must be cedar, cypress, redwood or pressure-treated pine with 4x4 terminal posts.
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 El Portal, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of El Portal before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of El Portal?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft (wire fences 5 ft). Front (street) yard: No wall, fence or hedge in the front or secondary front setback (masonry or coral rock walls up to 4 ft only by variance). Corner lots: Wire fences not allowed in any yard abutting a street intersection.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of El Portal?
Nothing in the principal or secondary front setback. Wire fences along/within the rear yard and along side lines from the rear line to the front of the house. Fences in the rear 5 ft utility easement can be removed at a utility's request.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of El Portal?
Wood fences painted on both sides; block walls stuccoed on both sides with a concrete cap.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of El Portal?
Call the Village Building Department (305-795-7880) to confirm the permit and get the application. 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 El Portal (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of El Portal?
Building Department, Village of El Portal. Phone 305-795-7880, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of El Portal's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: El Portal Code App. B §24-B.15(g) Walls, Fences and Hedges Standards
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