Winter Park fence height limits: 4 feet in front yards, 6 feet in side and rear yards. Historic district properties (Park Avenue, Virginia Heights, College Quarter) may require Historic Preservation Board review. Lakefront properties on the Chain of Lakes face view corridor rules.
City Code Chapter 58 (Zoning) and Land Development Code govern fence heights. The 4-foot front yard maximum is strictly enforced and applies to the area between the front building line and the street. Corner lots have a secondary front yard facing the side street also subject to the 4-foot limit. Lakefront properties typically limited to 4 feet on the lakeside to preserve chain of lakes view corridors. Historic district additions require a Certificate of Appropriateness from the HPB. Pool barrier fences must still meet FL 515 state pool safety code (48 inch minimum).
Unpermitted over-height fences must be reduced or removed. Fines $100-$500 plus $25/day continuing violation. Historic district violations carry enhanced penalties up to $1,000.
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