St. Petersburg caps residential fences at 6 feet along side and rear yards and 3 feet within the front building setback under Chapter 16 land development regulations.
Section 16.40.040 of the St. Petersburg City Code regulates fences, walls, and hedges on residential lots. Fences in the side and rear yards may rise to 6 feet measured from finished grade, while any fence located within the required front yard setback is limited to 3 feet. Corner lots have additional sight-triangle restrictions where visibility for traffic must be preserved at intersections and driveways. Higher walls and fences may be permitted in nonresidential districts and along certain commercial-residential boundaries. The Residential LDR Update adopted in 2025 refined opacity and material standards for front-yard fencing. Building permits are required for most fences, and homeowners should verify exact setbacks before installation.
Code Compliance issues a notice of violation requiring correction or removal. Continued non-compliance can lead to special magistrate hearings with daily fines until the fence is brought into compliance.
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