Fence Regulations in Palm Beach County, FL (2026)

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 5.B.1.A.2.b.1)

The maximum height for a fence or wall on or adjacent to a residential lot line or in a landscape buffer shall be as follows: a) Within required front setback: (1) four feet, or (2) six feet for property owned by PBC for preservation or conservation purposes... b) Within required side, side street, and rear setback: six feet. c) Within a landscape buffer: six feet.

Palm Beach County Code § 7-42, Exhibit A, Item II.L (Construction Permit Fee Schedule)

L.Fences, barriers, railings, & site walls: .....1.Residential fence (no inspection) .....75.002.Residential fence w/inspection required .....125.003.Pool barrier (with plan review and inspection) .....a.On deck, new .....100.00b.In yard, new .....150.00c.Existing wall or fence as "barrier" .....75.004.Commercial fences, with inspection, per 500 L.F. or portion .....100.005.Railings on balconie...

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 5.B.1.A.2.b.5), Residential District Grade Changes

The height of a fence or wall located within the front, side, or rear setback of a lot supporting a Single Family dwelling unit, may be increased when located adjacent to a lot having a different elevation where a retaining wall is installed along the property line... The height of the fence or wall may be increased by the difference in grade up to a maximum of two feet, whichever is less, as f...

Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code, Art. 5.B.1.A.2.e

Fences or walls in any zoning district, shall not be electrified or contain any substance such as broken glass, spikes, nails, barbed wire, razors, or any other dangerous material designed to inflict discomfort, pain, or injury to a person or animal, except as allowed below. [Ord. 2010-005] [Ord. 2011-001] 1) Barbed Wire Exceptions and Regulations The use of barbed wire is prohibited except in ...