Orlando restricts fence materials to durable, safe, and aesthetically appropriate options. Approved materials include wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, masonry, and chain link (with restrictions in front yards and historic districts). Prohibited materials include barbed wire, razor wire, electrified fencing, and temporary materials like tarps, pallets, or salvaged debris in residential zones.
Orlando Land Development Code restricts fence materials to ensure durability, safety, and neighborhood character. Approved residential materials include wood (cedar, pressure-treated pine), vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, masonry (brick, stucco, CMU), and chain link. Chain link is generally not permitted in front yards in many zoning districts and is restricted in historic districts. Prohibited materials in residential zones include barbed wire, razor wire (concertina), electrified fencing, plywood, particleboard, sheet metal, tarps, plastic sheeting, pallets, and salvaged construction debris. In historic districts, only period-appropriate materials and styles are allowed; modern vinyl and chain link are typically prohibited and must be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board. Pool barriers must use materials and designs that meet Florida Building Code Ch. 4515 climbability and gap requirements.
Use of prohibited materials: code enforcement citation, fines $100 to $500, removal or replacement ordered. Historic district violations may carry higher fines and require restoration to approved materials.
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