Approval Required
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All screen enclosures, patios, pools, and additions require prior approval from the SilverLakes Modification Committee.
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City permits are required.
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For lakefront lots, South Broward Drainage District (SBDD) approval is also required.
Screen Enclosures
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Allowed materials:
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White or bronze aluminum frame material
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Silver, gray, or charcoal fiberglass screening material
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Must follow the existing roofline or be one of the following styles:
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Gable
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Mansard
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Hip
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Aluminum awnings/flat roofing are not allowed.
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Instead, either extend the existing roofline or install a screen enclosure.
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No screen enclosure or front door screening may be installed on the front portion of any home.
Pools
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In-ground pools only. Above ground pools are prohibited.
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All pool requests must include:
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Official property survey with setbacks
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Specifications for decking
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Child safety fence (if applicable)
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Modification requests for a pool and deck must be submitted together, on one survey.
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Fencing and screen enclosure requests must be submitted separately.
Setback Requirements
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Rear setbacks:
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Minimum 5 feet from the rear property line on interior lots.
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On waterfront lots: can extend up to the 20-foot lake maintenance easement (but not into it).
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On lots abutting the 25-foot landscape buffer: may extend up to, but not exceed, the rear property line.
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Side setbacks:
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Traditional lots: 5 feet from the side property line.
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Zero-lot line properties: may extend up to the zero side and within 7 feet of the opposite property line.
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Any side yard drainage easements take precedence over modification setbacks.
Additions & Patios
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Aluminum roofs are allowed only if insulated with a minimum of 3-inch foam and a minimum slope of ¼ inch per foot.
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Pitched roofs must match the original color, style, pitch, and material of the home’s roof.
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Flat roofs are not permitted.
✅ Reviewed and edited on 8/20/25 by MP
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