Height Limits: North Port vs Venice
How do height limits rules compare between North Port, FL and Venice, FL?
North Port and Venice have similar restriction levels.
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
Ordinance 2019-15 amended Sec. 53-240(M) of the Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) to allow side- and rear-yard residential fences up to 8 feet high. Front-yard fences are capped at 4 feet if 50% or less opaque, 3 feet if more than 50% opaque - unless set back at least 15 feet from the property line, in which case 8 feet is permitted regardless of opacity.
View full North Port rules →Venice, FL
Sarasota County
Under Venice Land Development Code Ch. 86, Art. VI, Div. 9 (Berms, Walls and Fences) Sec. 86-497, residential fences are limited to 6 feet in side and rear yards. Front-yard solid fences are limited to 3 feet; open (sight-permeable) fences may be up to 6 feet.
View full Venice rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Port | Venice |
|---|---|---|
| Code Section | ULDC Sec. 53-240(M)(3) (Ord. 2019-15) | Venice LDC Sec. 86-497 |
| Front Yard ≤50% opaque | 4 ft max | - |
| Front Yard >50% opaque | 3 ft max | - |
| Side/Rear Non-Street | 8 ft max | - |
| Front Yard Exception | 8 ft if 15 ft setback | - |
| Sport Courts | Up to 20 ft | - |
| Side/Rear Yard Max | - | 6 feet |
| Front Yard - Open | - | 6 feet |
| Front Yard - Solid | - | 3 feet |
| Measurement | - | From existing ground elevation |
| Setback Exemption | - | Yes if within height limits |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Port FAQ
How tall can my backyard fence be in North Port?
8 feet on side and rear yards not abutting a street, per Sec. 53-240(M)(3)(b) as amended by Ord. 2019-15.
Can I have a 6 ft solid fence in my front yard?
Only if set back 15 ft from the property line (then 8 ft is allowed regardless of opacity). Otherwise, opaque front-yard fences cap at 3 ft.
Venice FAQ
How tall can a fence be in a Venice front yard?
Solid fences are capped at 3 feet, while open (sight-permeable) fences may be up to 6 feet under Sec. 86-497. Heights are measured from existing ground elevation.
Do I need to set my fence back from the property line?
No. Sec. 86-497 exempts fences and walls from setback requirements as long as they meet the height limits and finish standards.
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