Gainesville limits residential fences: typically 6 feet in rear/side, 4 feet in front yard. Coastal areas may have hurricane wind load requirements.
Gainesville zoning code regulates fence height by yard location. Rear and side yard fences typically limited to 6 feet. Front yard fences limited to 4 feet. Corner lots have visibility triangle requirements at intersections. Retaining walls serving as fences have combined height calculated. Taller fences require a variance. In coastal and High Velocity Hurricane Zones, fences must meet FL Building Code wind load requirements. HOAs and CDDs may impose lower limits or specific styles.
Code compliance notice. Modify or remove non-compliant fence. Fines if not corrected.
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Gainesville regulates overnight parking on public streets. Many areas restrict parking between certain hours or require permits for overnight street parking.
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Gainesville restricts or prohibits intentional feeding of wildlife including deer, coyotes, and bears. Feeding wildlife creates public safety hazards and nui...
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Gainesville restricts ownership of exotic and wild animals. Many species require special permits or are prohibited entirely for public safety.
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Gainesville may have wildfire hazard zones requiring defensible space around structures, fire-resistant building materials, and vegetation management.
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