SouthgatePermits · Dade & Broward
A-11Service

Pools, Fences, Sheds & Driveways

The permits people think are simple. Setbacks, easements, pool barrier requirements, and impervious coverage limits say otherwise. These get denied more than any other residential category.

Who it's for
Homeowners, pool contractors, fence contractors, landscapers
Turnaround
Filed in 1-2 business days. Zoning review adds time on most of these.
Fee structure
Flat rate, quoted in writing before anything is filed
Cost
Quoted per project once we've seen the scope
01Scope of work

What's included

  • Setback and easement verification against the actual survey
  • Pool barrier and safety compliance review
  • Impervious surface coverage calculation where the jurisdiction caps it
  • Zoning review coordination
  • Filing and fee payment
  • Inspection scheduling
  • Variance guidance when the plan does not fit as drawn

What we need from you

  • Current survey of the property
  • Site plan showing the proposed location
  • Contractor license and insurance, or owner-builder intent
  • Product and material specifications

Missing something on this list? Send what you have. We will tell you what else is needed before you pay anything.

02Sequence of work

How it actually goes

01

Survey check

Almost every denial in this category traces back to something visible on the survey. We check setbacks, easements, and coverage before filing, not after.

02

Fit the site

If it does not fit as drawn, you find out from us for a small fee rather than from the jurisdiction after a full review cycle.

03

File

Submitted with the zoning documentation the reviewer needs.

04

Zoning review

These almost always route through zoning. We track that desk specifically.

05

Issue and inspect

Permit delivered and inspections scheduled.

03Questions we get

Straight answers

Why do fence permits get denied so often?

Corner lot visibility triangles, easements running along property lines, and height limits that differ between front, side, and rear yards. Three rules that are easy to miss and that a reviewer checks every time.

Do I need a survey?

For anything with a setback requirement, effectively yes. An old survey is usually acceptable if nothing has changed. Trying to skip it is generally a false economy because it comes back as a comment.

What about a shed from a big box store?

Size thresholds vary by jurisdiction, and above the threshold you need a permit and often an engineered tie-down detail for wind load. South Florida wind requirements catch a lot of people on this one.

04Related sheets

Ready to start on accessory structures?

Free scope check, no obligation. Most people hear back the same business day.