Broward County, FL Outdoor Cooking: BBQ & Propane Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Setback
- 5 ft from side/rear property line
- Front yard
- Grills not permitted
- Coverage
- Unincorporated Broward only
- Section
- Broward County Code § 39-275(3)(n)
Summary
In unincorporated Broward County, outdoor grills and cooking equipment can't sit in the front yard and must stay at least 5 feet from any side or rear property line.
Outdoor cooking equipment and grills shall: 1. Not be permitted in the front yards of property and shall not be closer than five (5) feet from any side or rear property line; and 2. Be maintained and utilized in a safe and sanitary manner as to prevent nuisances to adjacent property.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 72 | Administrative Code: Supplement 28).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 39-275(3)(n) of the Broward County Zoning Code sets two rules for outdoor cooking equipment and grills on residential plots: they are barred from front yards entirely, and must be kept at least five feet from any side or rear property line. Grills must also be maintained and used safely so they don't create a nuisance for neighbors. Because this rule lives in Chapter 39, it applies only in the unincorporated area (Sec. 39-2). Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs and Broward's other 27 municipalities set their own grill rules.
Violations & Fines
A grill placed in a front yard, set closer than 5 feet to a side or rear line, or operated unsafely creates a code violation that Broward County Code Enforcement can act on, including ordering the equipment moved or citing the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put my grill in the front yard in unincorporated Broward County?
How close to my property line can a grill sit?
Does this rule apply inside Fort Lauderdale or Hollywood?
Sources & Official References
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