6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 8 cities in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-11 limits fences and walls to 4 feet in front or side street setback areas and 8 feet between the building line and other property lines. Safe sight distance triangles limit height to 2.5 feet near driveways.
Miami-Dade County requires permits for all walls and fences under Section 33-11. Applications require a site plan showing location, height, and materials. All fence materials must meet HVHZ Florida Building Code wind load standards.
Miami-Dade County allows fences on property lines under Section 33-11. Florida Statute Section 823.11 prohibits spite fences erected maliciously to annoy neighbors. No shared-cost requirement exists under Florida law.
Miami-Dade County requires building permits for retaining walls over 4 feet in height. Retaining walls must meet Florida Building Code structural requirements, with engineered designs required for taller walls. Drainage provisions must prevent water damage to adjacent properties.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-12 requires all residential pools to have a safety barrier of at least 48 inches per FL §515. Acceptable barriers include screened patios, wood fences, wire fences, rock walls, and concrete block. HVHZ wind rating applies.
Miami-Dade County Code Section 33-11 allows wire fences, chain link, concrete block, wood, and aluminum in all districts. All materials must meet HVHZ Florida Building Code wind load requirements. Cloth, fabric, and canvas on fences must be properly maintained.
8 cities in Miami-Dade County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
7 verified rules • Fence Requirements, Height Limits
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
6 verified rules • Height Limits, Material Restrictions
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