Tarpon Springs limits residential fences to 6 feet overall, with a 4-foot maximum within the required front-yard setback. All fences must respect required visibility triangles at corners and driveways under Section 36.03.
Section 36.03 of the Comprehensive Zoning and Land Development Code (Article III, Supplemental District Regulations) governs fences, walls, and hedges in Tarpon Springs. In residential districts, fences may not exceed 6 feet in height in side and rear yards. Within the required front-yard setback, fences are limited to 4 feet. Heights are measured from existing grade. Higher fences are sometimes permitted in nonresidential or industrial districts subject to district regulations and Article XII variance procedures. Fences in corner lots, driveways, and intersection sight areas must comply with Section 37.00 visibility triangle rules so they do not obstruct driver sightlines.
Code enforcement may issue notices, fines through the Special Magistrate, and require removal or reduction of fences that exceed height limits or obstruct visibility triangles.
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