Polk County bars corrugated or sheet metal and any scrap or offensive material for fences. In residential districts, fences may not contain broken glass, spikes, nails, high-voltage electrified wiring, or similar materials meant to injure. Barbed and razor wire are limited to non-residential and agricultural use.
LDC Section 210.A.5 states fence design shall keep with neighborhood appearance and prohibits corrugated or sheet metal and any scrap or offensive material. In any residential district, fences may not contain broken glass, spikes, nails, high-voltage electronically charged wiring, or similar materials designed to inflict pain or injury. Barbed wire or razor wire is permitted only in non-residential districts, and barbed wire may be permitted in conjunction with agricultural activities. These restrictions apply to unincorporated Polk County; incorporated cities set their own material rules.
Prohibited-material fences can be ordered corrected or removed; Polk County Code Enforcement may pursue citations, fines, and liens under Florida Statutes Chapter 162.
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