Miami Shores Village fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Miami Shores Village? Yes. Miami Shores Village requires a permit before you build a fence.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Yes source
- Fee
- $50.00 submittal fee source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 3 ft 6 in in the front yard source
- Good side faces
- "Good side out": posts and horizontal members face the inside of your lot; finished side faces the neighbor or any abutting right-of-way. source
- How to apply
- Online portal, in person source
How to file for a fence permit in the Miami Shores Village
Steps based on msvfl.gov — BuildingDepartmentFAQ
- Get the Village's fence permit requirements sheet and mark up your survey (fence, gates, height, garbage area).
- Apply online through the Village's Citizen Self-Service portal (create an account first) or in person at the Building Department, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Pay the $50 submittal fee.
- Pass the foundation and final inspections.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
- Paying
- $50 submittal fee
- Inspections
- Foundation and final
Who to contact
Building Department
Miami Shores Village
- Phone
- 305-795-2204
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Address
- Building Department, 10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138
Contact from msvfl.gov — BuildingDepartmentFAQ
What to submit
- Contractor license and insurance, or a notarized Owner Builders Disclosure Form
- Copy of your survey no older than 7 years (or a Survey Affidavit) marked with the fence location, gates, height and a 40 sq ft garbage area (at least 6 ft wide) next to the alley
- Fence details and specifications
- Non-standard fences: signed and sealed drawings or Miami-Dade product approvals
- Pool barrier fences: show compliance with FBC R4501.17
Other rules to know
- Gates may not swing over the trash area or the alley.
- The Village is drafting a new residential (R) code; check for updated rules.
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 Miami Shores Village, FL?
Yes. Miami Shores Village requires a permit before you build a fence.
How tall can a fence be in the Miami Shores Village?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 3 ft 6 in in the front yard.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Miami Shores Village?
"Good side out": posts and horizontal members face the inside of your lot; finished side faces the neighbor or any abutting right-of-way.
How much is a fence permit in the Miami Shores Village?
$50.00 submittal fee.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Miami Shores Village?
Get the Village's fence permit requirements sheet and mark up your survey (fence, gates, height, garbage area). Apply online through the Village's Citizen Self-Service portal (create an account first) or in person at the Building Department, Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pay the $50 submittal fee. Pass the foundation and final inspections. 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 Miami Shores Village (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Miami Shores Village?
Building Department, Miami Shores Village. Phone 305-795-2204, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from Miami Shores Village's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
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