Temple Terrace limits residential structures to 35 feet or 2.5 stories, whichever is less. Accessory structures cannot exceed 15 feet in height, and commercial buildings downtown are capped at 45 feet with special-use exceptions available via City Council.
Height measurements in Temple Terrace are taken from the average finished grade to the midpoint of a pitched roof or to the top of a flat roof. The 35-foot residential cap preserves neighborhood character in the historic Temple Terrace Estates and surrounding 1950s-era subdivisions. Chimneys, antennas, and rooftop mechanical equipment may extend up to 5 feet above the roofline. Commercial zones along 56th Street and Bullard Parkway allow 45 feet by right, with additional height requiring Planned Development approval. FAA Part 77 imaginary surfaces apply near Tampa Executive Airport to the east.
Exceeding height limit stop-work order and structure modification required. Height variances require Board of Adjustment approval with $350 fee plus public notice.
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Temple Terrace enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Unreasonable noise audible at the property line during th...
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Temple Terrace limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have a 3-foot visibility triangle rule at in...
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Corner lots in Temple Terrace must maintain a clear sight triangle at intersections. No fence, wall, hedge, or structure over 3 feet tall is permitted within...
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