FAQs • Davie, FL • CivicEngage

Are building permits required for construction or renovations to my business?: All provisions of the Florida Building Codes, including building permit requirements shall apply to commercial property construction or renovation. Please contact the Building Division at 954-797-1111 for more information, or visit the Building Division Page.

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Code Compliance

1. What is the Town's code on overgrown properties?: Properties must be cut down and kept free of all high grass and/or wild growth.

2. How do I file a Code Compliance Complaint?: The Code Compliance Division may be contacted directly at 954-693-8237, or you may follow the link below to the Town's Citizen Response Form. Provide all the information available regarding the complaint. A Division employee will contact you thereafter.

Citizen Response Form

3. Is a permit required to remove a tree?: A person shall not allow the removal of any tree without first obtaining a permit from the Town. Please contact the Landscaping Division at 954-693-8088 for additional information.

4. Does the Town provide residential garbage service?: Required garbage and trash removal service is provided by the franchised collector for the Town. Please contact Waste Management at 954-974-7500 for information.

5. What restrictions are there for commercial vehicles?: Trucks, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, or construction equipment shall not be parked, stored, or contained within a residentially zoned district including R1, A1 and AG properties.

6. Where can I park/store my boat or trailer?: Personal utility trailers or personal trailers that transport livestock, boats or other machinery or materials may be parked in residentially zoned districts, provided that such recreational vehicle shall not be parked or stored within a driveway, front yard, sidewalk, or swale area. This vehicle must be relocated to the side or rear yard, except for A1, R1 and AG Properties.

7. Where can I park/store a recreational vehicle?: Recreational vehicles may be parked in residentially zoned districts provided that such recreational vehicle shall not be parked or stored within a driveway, front yard, sidewalk, or swale area. This vehicle must be relocated to the side or rear yard.

8. Are business uses in residential district prohibited?: Commercial businesses are prohibited in residential zoning districts.

9. Can I operate a business from my home?: Visit the corresponding FAQ Answer Page.

10. What about dogs and cats in Davie?: No person shall own, keep, harbor any dog within the Town unless such dog is licensed and has been vaccinated with a rabies vaccine approved by the United States Department of Agriculture and administered by a veterinarian within one year of the date on which such dog is kept and maintained. All dogs shall be kept secured by a leash or otherwise under the control of an owner or responsible person, or within the real property limits of the owners. It is prohibited for a dog to make excessive noise that disturbs a neighbor within the town limits.

Licensing and vaccinations information can be found at the Broward County Animal Care & Regulation Page.

11. Do I need a permit for construction or renovations to my residential property?: All provisions of the Florida Building Codes, including building permit requirements shall apply to residential property construction or renovation. Please contact the Building Division at 954-797-1111 for more information, or visit the Building Division Page.

12. What are the requirements to operate a business in the town?: Visit the corresponding FAQ Answer Page.

13. Does the Town provide garbage service for commercial establishments?: Required garbage and trash removal service is provided by the franchised collector for the Town. Please contact Waste Management at 954-974-7500 for information.

14. Are building permits required for construction or renovations to my business?: All provisions of the Florida Building Codes, including building permit requirements shall apply to commercial property construction or renovation. Please contact the Building Division at 954-797-1111 for more information, or visit the Building Division Page.

15. What are nuisances and eyesores?: All residential and business owners of the Town of Davie shall maintain their properties in a manner which upholds the property values in their neighborhood as well as ensures the health, safety and welfare of the public is protected. Nuisance conditions can include graffiti, overgrowth, noise, odors and safety issues.