Lake County, FL Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Visibility triangle
- Clear vision 3–8 ft
- Triangle length
- 75/100/150 ft by road class
- Clay/dirt road setback
- 15 ft from edge
- Paved road setback
- Half required ROW width
- Otherwise
- May sit on property line
Summary
Lake County's LDR 3.02.05 requires fences to stay out of the visibility triangle at intersections and meet minimum setbacks from roads: 15 feet from a clay or dirt road, or half the required right-of-way width from a paved roadway centerline. Fences may otherwise sit on the property line.
On any portion of a Lot that lies within the triangular area described in Subsection 3.02.05.H.3, nothing Shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of three (3) feet and eight (8) feet above the Grade at the two (2) street centerlines.3.The triangular area Shall be formed by a point on each street centerline located seventy-five (75), one hundred (100) or one hundred fifty (150) feet from the intersection of the street centerlines, as indicated below, and a third line connecting the two (2) points. Distance from Street Centerline Intersection
Road Classification Feet Arterial 150 Collector 100 Local 75
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 150).
Full Breakdown
LDR 3.02.05.H creates a visibility triangle at street intersections where nothing may impede vision between three and eight feet above grade; the triangle extends 75, 100, or 150 feet along local, collector, or arterial centerlines. Outside that triangle (3.02.05.I), fences and walls may be placed on the property line but must be set back at least 15 feet from the outside edge of a clay or dirt road, and at least one-half of the classification's required right-of-way width from a paved roadway centerline. These are county rules for unincorporated land; each city sets its own.
Violations & Fines
A fence inside the visibility triangle or within the road setback must be relocated. Lake County code enforcement can order correction, issue fines, and require removal of obstructions that impede sight lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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