Unincorporated Broward County caps residential fences at 6 feet in side and rear yards and 4 feet in front yards, with visibility triangles at corners and driveways kept clear.
Broward County Code of Ordinances Chapter 39 (Zoning) and the Broward County Land Development Code regulate fence heights in unincorporated pockets. Residential properties may install fences up to 6 feet tall along side and rear lot lines, while front-yard fences are limited to 4 feet to preserve sight lines. Corner lots must maintain a 25-foot visibility triangle at intersections where fences above 30 inches are prohibited. Fences over 6 feet require a variance or fall under commercial-zoning standards. Most Broward residents live inside one of 31 municipalities (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Coral Springs, etc.) where the city code controls; always verify with the municipal building department before installing.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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