Pompano Beach's seawall rule
Pompano Beach's code says tidal flood barriers below 5 ft NAVD88 that undergo substantial repair or substantial rehabilitation must be raised to 5 ft. Under the county code, substantial means work on more than 50% of the length of the property's shoreline. The size of the repair you agree to can therefore decide whether the wall has to be raised.
The county's maintenance rule applies as well. A wall that lets tidal water through or over it is presumed to be in disrepair, and after a citation the owner has 60 days to show progress and 365 days to finish. More in Broward's 5 ft rule.
Permits in Pompano Beach
Seawall, dock and lift work needs a city building permit and a Broward County environmental licence for work in the water. The city's engineering department also publishes an FAQ. Your contractor should handle the applications. See Broward permits.
Costs
South Florida contractors publish about $100–600 per linear foot for targeted repairs and $1,500–3,500 per foot for full replacement built to current code. A dock on pilings runs about $20–40 per sq ft nationally, and usually more on the coast. See the seawall cost guide and docks and boat lifts.
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Source: City of Pompano Beach code, American Legal Publishing.
This page summarizes published rules and prices for general information. It isn't engineering or legal advice, and codes change. Your contractor, engineer and building department have the final word for your property.
Common questions
Does Pompano Beach make me raise my seawall?
The city's code requires tidal flood barriers below 5 ft NAVD88 to be raised to 5 ft when they undergo substantial repair or substantial rehabilitation. Smaller repairs don't trigger it, but the county's duty to keep walls in good repair still applies.