Can I build a fence?

Yes, subject to Sec. 158.216. Residential fences are capped at 8 feet (measured from finished grade), except recreational/sporting enclosures, which the Zoning Administrator evaluates case by case. On single-family-zoned property, a fence must be set back at least 25 feet from the front property line, or even with the front corners of the house, whichever is farther; where the rear yard abuts a public right-of-way, the same 25-foot setback applies (waivable by the Zoning Administrator for special circumstances). Corner lots get specific sight-triangle rules. Permitted materials include chain link, aluminum, vinyl-coated steel, listed wood species, and code-compliant masonry; masonry is generally prohibited between the front building line and the front property line except as a limited 4-foot landscape treatment with a 2-foot break every 20 feet. Chicken wire and barbed wire are prohibited in residential districts, and pool enclosures must separately meet Florida Building Code requirements. Start by confirming your zoning district and any recorded plat restrictions with the Planning and Zoning Department at 772-871-5212.