Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Pembroke Pines?
Yes. In Florida, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception.
There is no statewide fence permit rule in Florida, so requirements are set locally. Some jurisdictions exempt common fences below a set height, such as chain-link or wood fences up to a certain height, while others require a permit for essentially all new residential fences. Height, setback, and corner sight-triangle rules apply everywhere, and HOA rules may add more.
Local detail for Pembroke Pines: Building services provided by CGA Solutions (Calvin, Giordano & Associates). Office hours not verified on official source.
Florida and local notes for Pembroke Pines
Florida has no statewide list of building work exempt from a permit. Section 105.2 of the Florida Building Code, Building, exempts only certain gas, mechanical and plumbing work, so whether a fence needs a permit is decided by your local building department rather than by a state threshold. Even where no building permit is needed, zoning height, setback, corner-visibility, and HOA rules still apply. Cities set their own fence ordinances that can differ from the county. Fences in an easement may require an acknowledgement and can be removed if a utility needs access. Fences are reviewed for HVHZ wind loads here, so height, material and post embedment matter more than in most of the state. Your city issues the permit, not the county. Broward's 31 municipal building departments each run their own permitting and inspections, while the county Board of Rules and Appeals sets code interpretation and the countywide amendments they all work from. The Broward County Amendments to the Florida Building Code, published by the Board of Rules and Appeals under the county charter, apply on top of the state code everywhere in the county. Individual cities can add their own amendments as well, so confirm both. Pembroke Pines states that a building permit is required even for installing a fence, and fence plans go through Building, Zoning, and Engineering review. PVC and metal fences need plans signed and sealed by a licensed design professional. Wood and chain link fences not designed by an architect or engineer must follow the city's Florida Building Code Wood and Chain Link Fence Requirements handout. Land Development Code 155.655 caps residential fences at 6 feet in any yard (8 feet along a lot line next to a non-residential use), keeps fences out of the front yard setback except as the code allows, and requires the finished side to face out when feasible.
Documents you may need
- Permit application (where required)Sometimes required
- Site plan or survey showing fence location and property linesLikely required
- Easement acknowledgement (if in an easement)Sometimes required
- Product approval or Notice of Acceptance documentation for HVHZ rated materialsSometimes required
- Broward County Uniform Building Permit Application (City of Pembroke Pines)Likely required
- Homeowners Association Affidavit of Awareness (required even if the property is not in an association)Likely required
- Property survey showing setbacks and the fence locationLikely required
- Product approvals or detailsLikely required
- Signed and sealed plans for a PVC or metal fenceSometimes required
- Affidavit of Landscape Compliance for Improvements (Residential Lots) and Utility Easement Hold Harmless AgreementLikely required
- South Broward Drainage District permit releaseSometimes required
Possible inspections
- Setback or post-location inspection (some jurisdictions)
- Final inspection
- Fence inspection listed on the permit card
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for fence installation or replacement in Pembroke Pines?
- Yes. In Florida, fence installation or replacement generally requires a permit, and Pembroke Pines is no exception. The documents and inspections sections on this page list what the building department typically asks for.
- Who issues the permit in Pembroke Pines?
- The local building department for Pembroke Pines handles permitting. This page lists its contact details and online portal. Your mailing city is not always the permitting authority, so confirm the jurisdiction before you apply.
- How do I find out the exact requirements for my project?
- Run the free PermitRoadmap check for your specific project and answers. It returns the likely permits, documents, inspections, and next steps, each linked to its official source.
PermitRoadmap is an independent informational service and is not affiliated with any city, county, state agency, or permitting authority. Results are informational and do not replace confirming requirements with the local permitting authority.