Pembroke Pines, FL Fence Regulations: Neighbor Fence Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Maintenance duty
- Falls on owner where fence sits
- Finished side rule
- Must face neighbor/street when feasible
- Exception review
- Planning & Econ. Dev. Director
- Cost-splitting rule
- None; not required by this section
- Required upkeep tasks
- Painting, pressure washing, pruning, repair
Summary
Pembroke Pines puts fence upkeep on whichever owner's property the fence sits on, not a shared neighbor obligation. City Code § 155.655 also requires the finished, good-looking side of a new fence to face the abutting property, adjacent property, or the street whenever feasible, with the owner keeping the structure safe and presentable year-round.
(b) The finished side of the fence shall face the abutting property, adjacent property or the street, when feasible. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to provide evidence as to why the finished side cannot face the abutting property, adjacent property or the street. Such cases shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning and Economic Development Department Director or designee as part of the building permit process. ... (E)(1) The continued maintenance of any fence, wall, or hedge within the city shall be the responsibility of the owner or other person responsible for the property upon which such fence, wall, or hedge lies. (2) Fences, walls, and hedges shall always be maintained in a condition that will ensure safety, functional use, and a proper aesthetic appearance. Such maintenance shall include but not be limited to painting, pressure washing, pruning or repairing.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-61: Supplement contains: Local legislation current through Ord. 2056, passed 12-11-25).
Full Breakdown
655(C)(1)(b) requires the finished side of a fence to face the abutting property, adjacent property, or the street whenever feasible; if an owner cannot orient the fence that way, they must provide evidence explaining why, and the Planning and Economic Development Department Director or designee reviews and approves that exception as part of the building permit process. 655(E): the continued upkeep of any fence, wall, or hedge in the city is the responsibility of the owner, or other person responsible for the property, on which that fence, wall, or hedge lies.
The section does not create a cost-splitting rule for a fence built on a shared boundary; instead, the duty runs with whichever owner's property the structure sits on, so any 50/50 cost arrangement with a neighbor is a private matter between the owners, not a city requirement. Required upkeep includes, but is not limited to, painting, pressure washing, pruning, and repairing, and the city expects the fence to stay in a condition that ensures safety, functional use, and a proper aesthetic appearance at all times.
655(C)(2)(b) applies the identical finished-side and evidentiary standard to commercial and industrial properties, reviewed by the same Planning and Economic Development Department Director or designee.
Violations & Fines
Chapter 155 sets no separate fine for a neglected or misoriented fence, so the citywide general penalty in § 10.99 applies: up to a $500 fine, up to 90 days in jail, or both, with each day the fence remains out of compliance counted as a separate offense. Code Compliance officers issue notices of violation and can refer unresolved cases to the Code Enforcement Board or a special magistrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has to maintain a fence between two Pembroke Pines yards?
Which side of my new fence has to face my neighbor?
Does my neighbor have to pay for half of a shared fence?
Sources & Official References
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