Clearwater limits residential fence height to 6 feet on side and rear property lines and 3 feet within the front building setback under Community Development Code Article 3, Division 8.
Clearwater Community Development Code Article 3, Division 8 (Fences and Walls) sets the citywide standards. On residential lots the maximum fence or wall height is 6 feet at the side and rear property lines. Any portion of a fence within the front building setback is capped at 3 feet so it does not block driver sight triangles or neighborhood views. Fences must remain on private property and may not enclose alleys or encroach on the public right-of-way. Walls must be maintained vertical, not leaning more than 10 degrees off plumb unless engineered to lean. Nonresidential and waterfront lots have additional standards in Section 3-805, and visibility triangles at corners further restrict fence placement.
Code Compliance issues a notice with a cure period; ignored cases go to a Special Magistrate who can impose daily fines and order removal of nonconforming fencing.
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