Sign permit in Davie, FL
Yes — you need a permit for sign work in Davie.
You need a sign permit unless the sign fits one of the listed exceptions.
| Permit needed? | Yes |
|---|---|
| Where the line falls | You need a sign permit unless the sign fits one of the li… |
| Fee | Not in the ordinance — the department quotes it |
| Review time | 30 days |
| Code section | Sec. 12-233 |
| Based on | Town of Davie Land Development Code, Art. VIII |
How to pull the permit
- Put together a site plan showing where the work goes, with dimensions.
- Apply through the Davie building department.
- Pay the permit fee when the permit is issued. Work done before that isn't covered.
- Book each inspection listed on the permit as the job reaches that stage.
Either of you can pull it. When a contractor does the work, it is normally their job.
If you skip it
Davie's code doesn't set a specific fine for this work. In practice the department can issue a stop-work order, and unpermitted work tends to surface during a sale, when the buyer's inspector or the title company asks for it.
Nearby cities, same job
Rules stop at the city line. If your lot is near a boundary, or you work across several towns, this is where they differ.
| City | Distance | Permit? | Where the line falls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davie | — | Yes | You need a sign permit unless the sign fits one of the li… |
| Plantation | 3 mi | Yes | You need a permit to put up a business or property sign. … |
| Sunrise | 7 mi | Yes | You need a sign permit before you install a business or p… |
| Lauderhill | 7 mi | Yes | You need a sign development permit before you install a b… |
| Miramar | 8 mi | Yes | You need a sign permit before you erect, install, move, o… |
| Tamarac | 9 mi | Yes | No size threshold in the code |
Other work in Davie
Questions people ask
I already built it without a permit. What now?
Davie can issue a stop-work order and require you to apply after the fact, sometimes with an extra fee. Work that was covered up may have to be opened for inspection. Full walkthrough here.
Does unpermitted work cause problems when selling the house?
Often, yes. A buyer's inspector or the title company may flag it, and lenders can balk at financing a home with open or missing permits. What to do about it.