Fort Lauderdale, FL Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

Fort Lauderdale regulates fence height through Section 47-19.5 (Fences, walls and hedges) of the Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR). Subsection B sets dimensional requirements in Table 1, where maximum height is tied to transparency and setback. In residential zoning districts, a fence or wall up to 2 feet 6 inches needs no setback or transparency; a fence or wall between 2 feet 6 inches and 4 feet 4 inches must be 75-100 percent transparent to sit at the property line, or carry a minimum average 3-foot setback if below 75 percent transparency; a fence or wall between 4 feet 4 inches and 6 feet 6 inches requires a minimum average 3-foot street-side setback; and chain link fences are allowed up to 6 feet 6 inches with the same minimum average 3-foot setback. Across both residential and non-residential districts, fences and walls (and chain link) are permitted up to 10 feet, and hedges up to 10 feet. All heights are measured from grade in accordance with Section 47-2.2.G. Architectural features and light fixtures may extend up to 18 inches above the maximum height of a fence or wall, provided their combined width does not exceed 20 percent of the total linear length.