Temple Terrace limits residential fences to 6 feet in rear and side yards and 4 feet in front yards. Corner lots have a 3-foot visibility triangle rule at intersections. Pool fences must be at least 4 feet per FL 515.
Temple Terrace Land Development Code Section on fences establishes standard residential heights: 6 feet maximum in side and rear yards, 4 feet maximum in front yards and within the front setback. Corner lots must maintain a clear visibility triangle, typically 25x25 feet at the curb, with no fencing, walls or hedges taller than 3 feet within the triangle. Pool enclosures require a minimum 48-inch (4-foot) barrier under FL 515.27. Commercial and industrial lots may go to 8 feet with review. Fences taller than the max require a variance.
Stop-work order if built during inspection. $100-$250 citation. Must bring to compliance or remove. Variance fees $500+ if pursued post-construction.
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Commercial noise along Fowler Avenue and 56th Street commercial corridors must stay within zoning compatibility standards. HVAC, loading docks, and dumpster ...
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Construction activity in Temple Terrace is generally restricted to 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday and legal holidays prohibited for powere...
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Temple Terrace enforces nighttime quiet hours from 10 PM to 7 AM under Chapter 10 of the City Code. Unreasonable noise audible at the property line during th...
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No breed-specific restrictions are allowed in Temple Terrace. FL 767.14 preempts breed bans statewide, and Miami-Dades grandfathered pit bull ban was repeale...
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Beekeeping is permitted in Temple Terrace under FL 586.10 state preemption. Cities cannot ban beekeeping. FDACS annual registration required for all hives. H...
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Temple Terrace is not in a high-risk wildland-urban interface like central Florida scrub areas, but natural areas along the Hillsborough River and nearby pre...
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