Escambia County, FL Fence Regulations: Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- County front yard (opaque)
- 3 feet
- County front yard (transparent)
- 4 feet
- County side and rear
- 8 feet
- Pensacola front yard
- 4 feet 6 inches
- Pensacola side and rear
- 6 feet 6 inches
Summary
In unincorporated Escambia County, residential fences may reach 3 feet in the front yard (4 feet if transparent) and 8 feet in side and rear yards. In the City of Pensacola the limits are 4 feet 6 inches front and 6 feet 6 inches side and rear.
Maximum heights for fences constructed in residential districts, except those on Pensacola Beach, shall be: ... Front yard 3 feet [opaque] / 4 feet [transparent which do not obstruct light, air and visibility]; Side yard 8 feet; Rear yard 8 feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 113).
Full Breakdown
Escambia County's Land Development Code (LDC) § 5-9.4(a) sets residential fence heights everywhere except Pensacola Beach: front yard 3 feet for opaque materials or 4 feet for transparent materials that do not obstruct light, air and visibility; side and rear yards 8 feet. Height is measured and averaged at 8-foot intervals along the property line and includes any berm. Within the City of Pensacola, Code § 12-3-63(b) allows 4 feet 6 inches in the required front yard and 6 feet 6 inches in required side and rear yards, with lower limits on corner-lot street sides for visibility. Pensacola Beach lots follow a separate 3-/6-foot schedule.
Violations & Fines
Over-height or non-conforming fences are code-enforcement violations; the county can order removal or alteration and issue fines through the Code Enforcement Board until the fence is brought into compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I build a taller privacy fence in my back yard?
Why is my front-yard limit only 3 feet?
Sources & Official References
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