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Plantation Boat Lifts, Docks & Seawalls, Approved Before We Build.
Plantation sets no fixed projection cap, so every lift is reviewed for its own canal. We prepare a complete plan, coordinate the City and the water-control authority, and build only once both have signed off.
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Every Canal Reviewed. Every Detail Documented.
Plantation waterfront can sit on a tidal canal or on a drainage-district or water-control waterway, where the City and another authority both have a say. A complete plan submitted once avoids rounds of back-and-forth. That is where we start.
Lifts with plans showing foundation design, lift capacity and vessel dead weight.
Docks planned with water-control easements and navigation clearance in mind.
Seawall and shoreline repair, with the governing standard confirmed for your address.
Six-month service for cables, motors, bunks, pilings and electrical, documented every visit.
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Plantation Boat Lift Setbacks & Waterway Rules
Plantation regulates lifts under City Code Chapter 15, especially Sections 15-71 through 15-74 for tidal waterways. The code sets a 5-ft side setback but no canal-width percentage or numeric maximum for the lift or vessel. Final placement is established during City review, together with the authority that controls the canal or drainage easement.
How to read the table below
| Your situation | The rule | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Space from your neighbors | At least 5 ft | The closest part of the lift or davit stays 5 ft from each side property line. |
| How far the lift reaches | No fixed city limit | The city reviews your actual layout instead of a formula, so we submit the real footprint, raised and lowered. |
| A cradle more than 5 ft out underwater | Allowed with a warning flag | A flag marks the cradle’s outer edge, at least 1 ft above mean high tide. |
| How far the boat reaches | No fixed city limit | The plan shows your boat and keeps room for boat traffic and water control. |
| Lift plans | Must show the lift’s capacity and the boat’s weight | Plans also show the foundation design. |
| Permit | Required before building | A city building permit, plus any water-control or outside agency approval. |
5 Ft Is A Setback, Not A Size Limit
Plantation does not limit a lift to 5 ft of projection. Five feet is the minimum side setback and the point where a submerged cradle needs a warning flag. Because the code has no standard projection percentage, your lift and vessel are reviewed for your specific canal before installation.
Waterway-Width Examples
| Waterway | Automatic lift allowance | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 40 ft non-tidal | None stated | City plus controlling drainage or water-control district review. |
| 60 ft tidal | None stated | 5-ft side setback; flag if a submerged cradle extends beyond 5 ft. |
| 80 ft tidal | None stated | Same city rule; the actual lift and vessel envelope is reviewed. |
| 100 ft tidal | None stated | No 20%, 25% or fixed-distance allowance appears in Sec. 15-71. |
| 120 ft tidal | None stated | Wider water does not create an automatic city allowance. |
What Your Site Plan Must Show.
Plantation reviewers look for these items on every lift plan. We put each one on paper during your consultation, so the design you approve is the design that gets permitted.
Side Lines
Surveyed side property lines.
Seawall Cap
Outer edge of the seawall cap.
Waterway
Width and tidal or non-tidal status.
Every Piling
Each lift piling, located.
Full Cradle
Lift and cradle, raised and submerged.
Vessel Outline
The intended boat, drawn to scale.
Warning Flag
Flag location, if the cradle extends past 5 ft.
Easements
Water-control easements on the lot.
Every Agency, Handled In-House.
A waterfront project in Plantation may require approvals at the city, county, state and federal level, plus HOA or condominium sign-off where it applies. The path depends on your footprint and the environmental conditions at your shoreline. We map it before we quote, and we manage it through final inspection. The boat lift buyer FAQs explain each agency’s role.
City Of Plantation
Building, zoning, engineering and electrical approvals, as the project requires.
Broward County
Environmental review of work in, over and next to surface waters, including lifts and pilings.
Florida DEP
Authorization or exemption verification. A state exemption does not cancel local permits.
U.S. Army Corps
Work in navigable waters can require Section 10 authorization. Some minor lifts qualify for a general permit.
Measure First. Buy The Lift Second.
A lift can have the capacity and still be the wrong physical or legal fit. We confirm projection, side lines, water depth and the permit path before we recommend equipment.
Why Waterfront Owners Choose Us.
35+ Years On The Water
Family-owned and operated in South Florida.
Our Own Crews
In-house installation. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.
Lifetime Workmanship
Every installation backed by our Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee.
Neptune Boat Lifts
We install Neptune Boat Lifts, built for saltwater.
A Process Built On Precision & Principles.
The same four steps on every Plantation project, from the first site visit to the service calls that keep your lift running.
Consultation & Design
We review your boat, your waterfront, and the code for your address, then design the lift or dock around all three.
Permitting & Project Prep
We prepare the plans and handle the permit path end to end, so nothing gets built before it is approved.
Construction & Installation
Our own in-house crew builds it. No subcontractors, no hand-offs.
Support & Maintenance
Twice-yearly service keeps your lift running and your warranty records documented.
Tidal Or Drainage Canal? The Answer Changes The Rules.
Whether your canal is tidal or controlled by a drainage or water-control district changes which shoreline rules apply and who reviews the work. We confirm the waterway’s status and the governing standard for your address before we design a lift, dock or seawall repair.
A new lift or dock does not automatically trigger shoreline upgrades. We check your wall’s condition while we are already on site, so there are no surprises after the permit is filed.
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- Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee
Plantation Boat Lift, Dock & Seawall Questions
How far can a boat lift project in Plantation?
The City code sets no numeric maximum or canal-width percentage. Your actual raised and submerged lift and vessel envelope is reviewed for your specific canal, together with any water-control authority.
Is the 5-ft rule a limit on lift size?
No. Five feet is the minimum side setback from each property line, and the point where a submerged cradle needs a warning flag at its outer edge.
What must a Plantation lift plan show?
Foundation design, lift capacity and vessel dead weight, plus surveyed side lines, the seawall cap edge, every piling, the full cradle raised and submerged, the vessel outline, the flag location and any water-control easements.
Do I need a permit?
Yes. A City Building Department permit is required before construction, plus any water-control or outside-agency approval for your canal.
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