Coral Gables strictly regulates fence and wall materials to preserve its Mediterranean architectural character. Permitted masonry materials include coral rock, stuccoed concrete block, and specific brick types. Wire fences allow aluminum, galvanized steel, or vinyl-coated chain link in approved colors. Wood picket fences are restricted to specific neighborhoods.
Masonry and stone walls may use 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 aluminum chain link, galvanized steel chain link, or vinyl-coated galvanized steel chain link in black, dark green, forest green, turf green, or aqua only. Ornamental wrought iron, ornamental aluminum, cast iron, or cast aluminum fences are permitted with masonry pilasters at lot corners and periodically along the fence. Wood picket fences are permitted only on Santa Maria Street and residential lots in Golden Gate, MacFarlane Homestead, and Coconut Grove Warehouse Subdivision, limited to 4 feet high. All materials require Board of Architects approval.
Non-approved materials trigger Code Enforcement notices and potential removal orders. Fines up to $500 for repeat violations. All materials must receive Board of Architects approval before installation. Contact Development Services at (305) 460-5235.
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