Hillsborough County allows wood, vinyl, aluminum, chain-link, and masonry fencing. Barbed wire is prohibited in residential zones. All fences must meet Florida Building Code wind load (130-150 mph).
Coastal portions of Hillsborough County (Apollo Beach, Ruskin, Gibsonton, Sun City Center) are in the 150 mph wind zone under FBC. Fences must be engineered for hurricane loads. Chain-link, wood, PVC/vinyl, aluminum picket, and masonry are all permissible. Razor wire and barbed wire are banned in residential but allowed in industrial with setbacks.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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