Boca Raton limits front yard fences to 4 feet and side/rear yard fences to 6 feet. Corner lots have additional sight triangle requirements. Fences must be constructed per Florida Building Code standards.
Boca Raton's zoning code limits fence heights in residential zones. Front yard fences may not exceed 4 feet. Side and rear yard fences may be up to 6 feet. Corner lots must maintain sight triangles at intersections for traffic visibility. Fences along rear property lines adjacent to waterways may have specific requirements. Heights are measured from finished grade. Variances require approval from the zoning board.
Fences exceeding height limits are subject to code enforcement and may need to be reduced or removed at the owner's expense.
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