LDC section 34-1742 requires all fences and fence walls on a property to be of uniform materials, design and color, constructed and maintained so they do not detract from the neighborhood, with no missing components, and remaining substantially vertical to serve their intended function.
Beyond height limits, Lee County LDC 34-1742 sets construction and maintenance standards. All fences and fence walls on each property must be of uniform materials, design, and color, and any addition that does not exceed the existing fence length must match. Fences must be built and maintained so as not to detract from the neighborhood or community: they may not have missing materials or components and must remain substantially vertical. Fences must sit outside street rights-of-way and easements, meet the corner/driveway vehicle-visibility standard of 34-3131, and stay at least 5 feet from natural water bodies. Pool-barrier fences must additionally satisfy Florida's residential pool-safety barrier requirements with self-closing, self-latching gates. Fences over 25 inches require a building permit.
Dilapidated, leaning, or non-uniform fences are code violations enforceable by Lee County Code Compliance, which may order repair or replacement. Continued noncompliance proceeds to the Hearing Examiner/Special Magistrate, with daily civil penalties available under Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
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