Fence Regulations in Alachua County, FL (2026)
2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Alachua County, Florida.
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Height Limits
Alachua County caps residential fences and walls at six feet in unincorporated areas, rising to eight feet for subdivision boundary fences or lots over one acre, under Alachua County Code § 407.07. Decorative entrance features can reach 12 feet under narrow conditions, but no fence may sit inside a state-defined sight triangle at intersections or driveways.
Property Boundary Fence Height Limits. Alachua County
Some RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 407.07
(a)No fence or wall in a residential district shall exceed six feet in height, except for a subdivision boundary fence or wall or a fence or wall on a residential lot greater than one acre may be up to eight feet in height. In addition, an exception may be granted for architectural features up to 12 feet in height when located adjacent to a subdivision entrance having a minimum width of 100 fee...
Retaining Walls
Alachua County does not cap retaining wall height or require a general permit in its land development code. Section 407.08 simply says walls cannot be blocked, provided they don't disrupt surface-water flow or harm neighboring property. A structural engineering submittal is required only for walls that deviate from the FDOT standard index.
Retaining Wall Rules in Alachua County
Light RestrictionsAlachua County Code § 407.08
Nothing in these regulations shall be construed to prohibit or to prevent the erection of a retaining wall on any property provided that such retaining wall does not adversely affect the natural flow of surface water or create any other adverse effect upon adjacent or adjoining properties.
Fence Regulations by City in Alachua County
1 cities in Alachua County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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