Coral Gables, FL Fence Regulations: Material Restrictions (2026)
Key Facts
- Governing section
- Zoning Code Sec. 5-401
- Approved wall materials
- Coral rock, stuccoed block, brick
- Chain-link colors allowed
- Black, green shades, aqua only
- Wood picket fences
- Limited to specific listed streets
- Wire gauge minimum
- 11-gauge (12½-gauge for 1-in mesh)
Summary
Coral Gables limits fences and walls to a fixed list of approved materials, from coral rock and stuccoed block to specific chain-link and wrought-iron types.
Walls may be constructed of the following materials: Coral rock. Concrete block stuccoed on both sides with concrete cap. Slump or adobe brick. Precast concrete. Used red brick, limed red brick or cement brick painted white. Wire fences may be constructed of the following materials: Aluminum chain link. Galvanized steel chain link. Vinyl coated galvanized steel chain link in the following colors only: black, dark green, forest green, turf green and aqua. Aluminum or galvanized steel single or double looped ornamental type fence. The construction of such wire fences shall meet the following specifications: The wire used in construction of such fences shall be of not less than eleven (11) gauge or equal, except that one (1) inch chain link fences may be twelve and one-half (12½) gauge. Terminal posts shall be aluminum or galvanized steel pipe of not less than two (2) inches outside diameter or reinforced masonry columns of not less than four (4) inches square. Aluminum or galvanized steel angles may be used as intermediate supports. All terminal posts and intermediate supports shall be set in concrete, and all terminal posts shall be properly braced when installing any ornamental type fence. Top rail, if used, shall be aluminum or galvanized steel pipe not less than one and three-eighths (1⅜) inches outside diameter and where a top rail is not used, terminal posts shall be properly braced with aluminum or galvanized steel pipe.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Fee Schedule: Supplement 2 | Zoning Code: Supplement 1 | Code of Ordinances: Supplement 25 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
The zoning code spells out exactly what a wall or fence in Coral Gables can be built from. Walls: coral rock, stuccoed concrete block with a concrete cap, slump or adobe brick, precast concrete, or used/limed red brick painted white. Wire fences are limited to aluminum or galvanized steel chain link, or vinyl-coated chain link in black, dark green, forest green, turf green, or aqua only. Ornamental wrought iron, cast iron, or cast aluminum picket fences are allowed only with masonry pilasters at the lot corners and periodically along the run. Wood picket fences are restricted to specific streets and subdivisions and must be cedar, cypress, or redwood, no taller than four feet, painted, and kept free of rot.
Violations & Fines
Fences built from unlisted materials, unapproved chain-link colors, or wood picket fences outside the designated streets/subdivisions are code violations subject to Building Official enforcement and required correction.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I install a plain silver chain-link fence in Coral Gables?
Are wood picket fences allowed citywide?
Sources & Official References
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