Winter Park permits wood, vinyl, aluminum, wrought iron, and masonry fences. Chain-link allowed in rear yards only, not front or street-facing sides. Historic district limited to wood picket, wrought iron, and masonry consistent with period character.
Chain-link is discouraged throughout Winter Park due to aesthetic standards and banned in front yards citywide. The Park Avenue, Virginia Heights, and College Quarter historic districts require materials consistent with the district's architectural character, typically wood picket (4 ft front), wrought iron, or masonry. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Razor wire banned citywide except industrial zones. Finished side of a wood fence must face outward toward the neighboring property per Chapter 58.
$250-$500 per violation plus required removal/replacement. Historic district material violations may trigger HPB enforcement and enhanced fines.
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