Bradenton, FL Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Section 5.1.2.7 of the Bradenton Land Use Regulations sets the height table for residential property. Fences and hedges may be permitted along property lines if they meet the limits, and the most stringent standard applies. The limits are 24 inches within a visibility triangle, 48 inches within 25 feet of any street right-of-way, 48 inches in a front yard, and 72 inches in a side or rear yard. Where one yard or visibility triangle overlaps with another, the more stringent height limitation applies.

Corner lots get one adjustment. The secondary front yard can have a 72-inch fence provided a setback is maintained equal to half of the existing setback and the fence does not extend into any visibility triangle or primary front yard. Fences in primary front yards must be open picket or rail with at least 75% transparency.

Materials are restricted on residential property: fences made with barbed wire, cloth, nylon, PVC pipe, corrugated materials, glass, spikes or other similar materials, and electric fences are prohibited. Temporary fences approved by the PCD director are allowed up to six feet in height along all property lines but must be chain link or other open style if within visibility triangles. At the discretion of the PCD director, fencing on the perimeter of school campuses in excess of one acre, planned development projects, multi-family projects, and mobile home parks or subdivisions can be up to 72 inches in height if outside of visibility triangles.

The City is not responsible for improperly placed fences. When the PCD director determines that a fence has been improperly placed, the owner must relocate it within ten days of a notice of violation issued by the city. Retaining walls are measured from the outside, lower grade, inclusive of any fence or wall on top.

Non-residential property uses the same height table under section 5.2.2.4, with one difference: fences in secondary front yards can be 72 inches provided the fence is placed 25 feet from the right-of-way.