Fence Regulations in Davie, FL (2026)
7 verified fence regulations for Davie, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
In the Town of Davie, residential fences and walls may not exceed 6 feet along a plot line, or 8 feet where the line abuts non-residentially zoned property, under Land Development Code Sec. 12-33(O)(1). Near street-corner intersections an opaque fence is capped at 2 feet. Rural Lifestyle (AG, A-1, R-1) lots follow stricter limits in Sec. 12-287.
Davie Fence Height Limits
Some RestrictionsPermit Requirements
Davie requires a building (structural) permit for fences. The Building Division's Fence Checklist calls for a building permit application, a signed/notarized addendum, and a signed/sealed survey, with review by Planning & Zoning, Structural and Engineering. PVC, metal or aluminum fences need signed/sealed engineered plans; wood and chain-link fences may follow the Florida Building Code.
Davie Fence Permits
Some RestrictionsNeighbor Fence Rules
Davie's Land Development Code regulates fence height, materials and placement but sets no town finished-side ('good side out') rule or shared-cost rule for boundary fences. The Fence Zoning Requirements note that a fence drawn on a property line is assumed to sit entirely within the applicant's lot. Boundary and cost disputes follow Florida law and HOA rules.
Davie Fence Neighbor Rules
Few RestrictionsRetaining Walls
Davie has no separate retaining-wall height ordinance for standard zoning districts; structural retaining walls are permitted and engineered under the Florida Building Code with a Town building permit. In the Rural Lifestyle area (AG, A-1, R-1), Sec. 12-287(B) limits walls to 3 feet, prohibits them in scenic-corridor buffers, and states no wall may be placed atop a berm.
Davie Retaining Walls
Some RestrictionsFence Requirements
Davie fences must meet the design standards of Sec. 12-33(O), the sight-distance rules of Sec. 12-113, and construction specs of the Florida Building Code (post sizes, footings). A permit, signed/sealed survey and highlighted site plan are required. Rural Lifestyle (AG, A-1, R-1) lots have extra style and opacity rules under Sec. 12-287.
Davie Fence Requirements
Some RestrictionsMaterial Restrictions
In standard Davie zoning districts, common materials (wood, chain link, PVC, metal, aluminum, masonry) are allowed if built to code; masonry screen walls must be stucco-finished both sides and painted (Sec. 12-33(O)(9)). The Rural Lifestyle area (AG, A-1, R-1) restricts fences to specific styles under Sec. 12-287: split rail, green/black vinyl-clad chain link, and white/black/earth-tone picket.
Davie Fence Material Restrictions
Some RestrictionsApproved Materials
Davie permits standard fence materials with proper engineering: PVC, metal and aluminum fences need plans signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed architect or engineer, while wood and chain-link fences may be built per the Florida Building Code. Pre-cast concrete post-and-panel needs a Special Inspector. Rural Lifestyle (AG, A-1, R-1) lots are limited to specific approved styles under Sec. 12-287.
Davie Fence Materials
Some RestrictionsLooking for Broward County county-wide rules?
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