Kissimmee, FL Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)

C.Front yard fences and walls.1.Maximum height of three feet unless it is a retaining wall or a decorative open fence (no more than 15 percent opaque) up to six feet in height;2.The director may approve a solid fence or wall up to six feet in height if dictated by unique topographic conditions, required to screen an outdoor storage area of unique characteristics, or required for buffering purposes as a condition of a development permit.3.For all properties within the form-based code area, the provisions of chapter 14-5 shall apply.D.Fence and wall materials.1.Allowable fence materials include aluminum, treated wood, vinyl, ornamental iron, chain link (see restrictions below), concrete, brick or stone.2.Chain link fences in the front yard are prohibited, unless provided in conjunction with a public school.3.Where permitted, chain link fences shall be coated in green or black vinyl.4.The use of slats within chain link or similar fencing for screening is not allowed.5.Barbed wire and electric fences are allowed for agricultural uses in the AC district, but not in the front or street side yards. They are prohibited in all other zoning districtsE.Traffic visibility at intersections. Fences shall not be allowed within the sight visibility triangle (see section 14-7-2). (Code 1995, § 14-2-63; Ord. No. 2038, 12-20-1994; Ord. No. 2139, 11-26-1996; Ord. No. 2692, 6-24-2008; Ord. No. 2776, 9-7-2010; Ord. No. 3034, § 1(14-6-5), 8-4-2020)