Village of Palmetto Bay fence permit
Do you need a fence permit in the Village of Palmetto Bay? Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Palmetto Bay before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
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Quick facts
- Permit required
- Not confirmed
- Fee
- Homesteaded properties may get a 15% reduction on fence permit fees source
- Side and rear yards
- 6 ft source
- Front (street) yard
- 6 ft (R and E-M districts; no separate front-yard limit stated) source
- Corner lots
- 2.5 ft in the safe sight distance triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge source
- Distance from lot line
- Entirely within your property lines; nothing in the right-of-way. source
- Good side faces
- Wood: finished side out. Block/stucco walls fully finished with stucco and paint on each side (property-line walls: neighbor's consent, or 30 days' unanswered certified-mail request). source
- Not allowed
- Barbed wire in residential districts; razor wire everywhere. Allowed fence materials: wood, plated aluminum, Miami-Dade-approved vinyl, wrought iron or chain link. source
- How to apply
- Call 305-259-1250 source
Still being confirmed with Palmetto Bay: Does every residential fence need a building permit?
How to file for a fence permit in the Village of Palmetto Bay
Steps based on palmettobay-fl.gov — Building Permit Process
- Email [email protected] or call 305-259-1250 to confirm the permit and how to apply.
- Contractors must register on the Village's online portal before applying.
- Call Sunshine 811 at least two full business days before digging.
Who to contact
Building & Permitting Department
Village of Palmetto Bay
- Phone
- 305-259-1250
- [email protected]
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (closed 12–1)
- Address
- Village Hall, 9705 East Hibiscus Street, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157
Contact from palmettobay-fl.gov — Building Permit Process
What to submit
- Surveyor-certified height elevations submitted at permitting
Other rules to know
- Gates and columns may be up to 8 ft.
- Replacing more than 50% of a nonconforming fence requires bringing it into 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 Palmetto Bay, FL?
Not confirmed. Contact the Village of Palmetto Bay before you build; the rules below are what we found in the ordinance.
How tall can a fence be in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Side and rear yards: 6 ft. Front (street) yard: 6 ft (R and E-M districts; no separate front-yard limit stated). Corner lots: 2.5 ft in the safe sight distance triangle and within 10 ft of a driveway edge.
How close to the property line can I put a fence in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Entirely within your property lines; nothing in the right-of-way.
Which side of the fence has to face the neighbor in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Wood: finished side out. Block/stucco walls fully finished with stucco and paint on each side (property-line walls: neighbor's consent, or 30 days' unanswered certified-mail request).
How much is a fence permit in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Homesteaded properties may get a 15% reduction on fence permit fees.
How do I apply for a fence permit in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Email [email protected] or call 305-259-1250 to confirm the permit and how to apply. Contractors must register on the Village's online portal before applying. 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 Palmetto Bay (site plan, aerial photo and filled-in details) in a few minutes.
Who do I contact about a fence permit in the Village of Palmetto Bay?
Building & Permitting Department, Village of Palmetto Bay. Phone 305-259-1250, email [email protected].
Sources
Summarized from the Village of Palmetto Bay's own ordinances, forms and permit pages. Each link opens the original.
Ordinance: Palmetto Bay Code §30-60.2 Fences, walls and hedges
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