Dunedin requires the finished side of any fence to face neighboring residential property and the public right-of-way. Property owners are responsible for placing fences entirely on their own land and avoiding shared easements.
Dunedin's fence ordinance addresses neighbor concerns by requiring that the smooth or finished side of any fence face outward toward adjoining residential lots and public streets. Support posts and stringers must face inward toward the installer's own property. Fences must be located entirely on the applicant's property and not within public rights-of-way or shared drainage easements. Florida's general property law governs disputes about boundary line fences and cost-sharing; Dunedin does not require neighbors to share costs. Property surveys are recommended before installation to avoid encroachment claims. Decorative columns and gate posts are permitted within size and height limits set by code.
Encroaching onto a neighbor's property or improper finished-side orientation can lead to civil disputes, code citations, and required reorientation or removal of the fence.
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