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Material Restrictions: Boynton Beach vs West Palm Beach

How do material restrictions rules compare between Boynton Beach, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?

Boynton Beach and West Palm Beach have similar restriction levels.

Boynton Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Some Restrictions

Boynton Beach permits wood, vinyl, aluminum, composite, and masonry fences. Chain link allowed in rear and side yards but not along street frontage. Barbed wire prohibited in residential zones.

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West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach County

Some Restrictions

WPB allows wood, vinyl, aluminum, masonry/stucco, and chain-link in most zones. Barbed wire and electric fences prohibited in residential areas. Chain-link discouraged in front yards and prohibited in historic districts.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactBoynton BeachWest Palm Beach
WoodAllowed-
Vinyl/AluminumAllowed-
Chain Link FrontProhibited-
Product ApprovalFL required-
Finished SideFace out-
Allowed-Wood, vinyl, aluminum, masonry
Chain-Link-Side/rear only in residential
Barbed Wire-Prohibited residential
Historic-No chain-link
Hurricane Rating-FBC compliance required

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Boynton Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in Boynton Beach?

Boynton Beach code enforcement at (561) 742-6780 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in Boynton Beach?

Boynton Beach code enforcement at (561) 742-6780 handles complaints.

West Palm Beach FAQ

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?

West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.

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