Jacksonville-Duval Ordinance Code §656.407 limits fences to 4 ft in front yards and 6 ft in side/rear yards. Corner lots have sight-triangle restrictions. Fences over 6 ft require a building permit and may need zoning review.
§656.407 (Fences and walls) Jacksonville-Duval Ordinance Code sets these height limits: front yard — 4 ft max (picket, wrought iron, or open fencing only if over 3 ft); side/rear yard — 6 ft max; non-residential/commercial — 8 ft max with permit. Fences over 6 ft residential require a building permit regardless of zone. Corner lots must maintain a 25-ft sight triangle at intersections, limiting fence/hedge height to 3 ft within that triangle. Waterfront lots along the St. Johns and Intracoastal have additional setbacks from the bulkhead/seawall.
Overheight fence: Notice of Violation, 30 days to modify. Failure to comply: up to $250/day via Code Enforcement Board. Sight-triangle violation may require immediate removal.
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