Fence Regulations in St. Lucie County, FL (2026)
5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in St. Lucie County, Florida.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
St. Lucie County LDC 8.00.04.A sets the baseline: fences must be permitted, meet the Florida Building Code, be built in a workmanlike and sturdy manner, and stay maintained in a safe, sound condition free of graffiti. Cross-visibility at driveways and corners must be preserved.
General Fence Construction Requirements
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County LDC 8.00.04.A
Fences and walls shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and shall be of sound and sturdy construction. All fences and walls shall be maintained in a safe and sound manner and free of graffiti.
Fence Permit Requirements
Yes, a permit is required before building a fence in unincorporated St. Lucie County and in Port St. Lucie. County LDC 8.00.04.A requires proper permits and Florida Building Code compliance; Port St. Lucie issues a residential fence permit through its Building Department.
Fence Permits in St. Lucie County
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County LDC 8.00.04.A
Fences, gates, and walls shall comply with industry standards along with governing rules and regulations, including the Florida Building Code, as applicable; shall require the proper permits prior to construction; and shall be constructed in accordance with the reviewed plans and permit.
Neighbor Fence Rules
In Port St. Lucie all fences must be erected inside the property line as shown on the recorded plat, and the owner is responsible for maintaining both sides of the fence. In the county, a residential fence adjoining a non-residential lot may reach 8 feet.
Fences and Neighbor Boundary Rules
Some RestrictionsPort St. Lucie Code of Ordinances 158.216(F)
All fences shall be erected inside the property line as set out on the plat adopted by the City. The maintenance of the property on both sides of the fence shall be the responsibility of the property owner.
Retaining Walls
St. Lucie County regulates walls alongside fences under LDC 8.00.04: walls must be built of conventional materials such as concrete, stone or brick, in a workmanlike, sound manner, with proper permits and Florida Building Code compliance. Masonry walls are restricted in utility and drainage easements.
Retaining Wall and Wall Rules
Some RestrictionsSt. Lucie County LDC 8.00.04.A
Fences, gates, and walls must be constructed of conventional and traditional materials, including, but not limited to, termite-resistant species of wood... concrete, stone, brick, aluminum, iron, steel, chain link, PVC, or composite products. Fences and walls shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and shall be of sound and sturdy construction.
Material Restrictions
Port St. Lucie Code 158.216(A) bans chicken wire and barbed wire fences in residential districts. Masonry or stone walls are prohibited in utility and drainage easements on single-family lots without a specific waiver, and easement fences must be easily removable.
Prohibited Fence Materials
Some RestrictionsPort St. Lucie Code of Ordinances 158.216(A)
Chicken wire or barbed wire fences in residential districts are not permitted. Vinyl coated welded wire may be used as an interface to a wooden fence... Masonry or stone walls shall be prohibited in utility and drainage easements on single-family residential zoned property, unless a specific waiver has been approved.
Fence Regulations by City in St. Lucie County
1 cities in St. Lucie County have their own fence regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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