Fence Installation Permits in Davie

Local Rule

Town of Davie Building Division

Davie requires a Building Division permit for new fence construction; the application checklist calls for a survey, a Hold Harmless utility easement agreement where the fence crosses an easement, a Tree Affidavit if the work doesn't conflict with an existing tree, and applicable drainage-district approval if the property sits within a drainage district. All fences must meet the design standards of Town Code Section 12-33(O) and the sight-distance requirements of Section 12-113, which keeps landscaping and fencing in the visibility triangle at intersections under 3 feet. Properties zoned AG, A-1, or R-1 face additional fence requirements under Section 12-287. Fences up to 6 feet use standard nominal 4x4 post construction spaced up to 4 feet on center, embedded 2 feet in a 10-inch concrete footing. Commercial security fencing is capped at 8 feet, must be decorative aluminum, and cannot front an arterial, collector, or residential street.

Source · Verified September 2026

Davie Building Department

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How This Compares to Broward County

Davie's own rule is shown above (Permit required). Here is the separate rule that applies at the county level, for context:

Broward County / city zoning

In Broward County, Florida's statewide building code applies but fence permits are handled locally: front-yard fences are typically limited to 4 feet and side/rear fences to 6 feet, with a permit usually required for anything taller. A permitted pool barrier of at least 4 feet is required statewide. Florida has no Good Neighbor fence law.

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